"Robert Denner" wrote in message
...
I have a full gal. of Bombadier Gear oil called HPV that is used in most
Johnson and Evinrude lower units. I would like to use this in a F225
Yamaha which calls for Hypoid 90W. The HPV container does not say what
SAE
wt it is but one would think that they are very similar gear units so it
would be ok to use. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bob




Bombardier says that their HPF gear oil exceeds hypoid 90 film strength even
with 10% water added, so it is very beneficial to an outboard gearcase.

Suzuki's also call for hypoid 90 in their lower units, but the Suzuki's
built for Bombardier's Johnson outboards come with the HPF oil in them.

Bill Grannis
service manager