Burnt Gear Oil smell?

SpookyDad · Post by **SpookyDad** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:44 am

I was topping up the differential and transfer case yesterday. I noticed the oil that was in there was very dark and had a very strong burnt smell. What causes this? I am assuming it is time to drain it completely and replace with fresh oil.

The old oil dripped out on to my hands and arm. I tried Fast Orange, Simply Green, dishwashing soap, and regular soap trying to get rid off the smell. The best I could do was get it to fade slowly. Is there a a better way to remove the smell?

Neil

dr deuce · Post by **dr deuce** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:36 pm

Welcome to big trucks.....!

<Is there a a better way to remove the smell?>

No

John V Cliche · Post by **John V Cliche** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:58 pm

I love that smell

I can't imagine why anyone would want to wash it off

....humm...must be the "gearhead" in me

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PS seriously Neil ,Go-Jo seems to work

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:30 pm

acetone then go-jo works for me--might be a little hard on the liver?

John V Cliche · Post by **John V Cliche** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:41 pm

Brad wrote:acetone then go-jo works for me--might be a little hard on the liver?

Brad you need to mix it 50/50 with " Moxie" your liver will thank you

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SpookyDad · Post by **SpookyDad** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:03 pm

I am a massage therapist so Soccer Moms don't like the smell of gear oil on my hands.

Neil

abn CCKW · Post by **abn CCKW** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:53 pm

What if you tried some scented hand lotion or vanilla extract , of course wearing rubber gloves in the future would be best.

Cat Man · Post by **Cat Man** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:15 pm

When I get in bed at the end of the day after being in the shop all afternoon, and she turns to me and says "Oh, sweetie, tell me true, was it the transmission or an axle seal this time???" I know she loves me kuz she knows the difference between engine oil and gear oil at first smell.

Life is good.

Cat Man

Chris_M · Post by **Chris_M** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:52 am

Oh, sweet. My wife just says: "Uhh, you smell. Go have a shower".

Regards,

Chris

The GMC CCKW

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