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Transmission oil for Vespa P200e

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 9:48 pm
by railfancwb
Looking for information concerning appropriate transmission oil for my Vespa P200e, I found this:

http://www.vespalabs.org/wiki/vespa-101 ... earbox-oil

After reading it a couple times and checking with a local auto parts store for the Castrol mentioned in the article, I have concluded that using some of the 30 weight for 2 cycle engines which I already have would do just fine for the transmission.

Have I overlooked anything? Thanks. Charles

Re: Transmission oil for Vespa P200e

Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 8:41 pm
by rosscla
SAE30 is fine as long as it's not an EP oil - it's bad for the phosphor bronze bush in the clutch

Re: Transmission oil for Vespa P200e

Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 10:59 pm
by railfancwb
Thanks!

Re: Transmission oil for Vespa P200e

Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 12:07 am
by Train Driver
I was using Red Line 80W Motorcycle Gear Oil with Shockproof from opie oils but I'm now using
Motul Transoil Expert 10W-40

Re: Transmission oil for Vespa P200e

Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 12:55 pm
by gaz_powell
Why over complicate - straight SAE 30 lawnmower oil has worked since year dot