scottcd Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I have a metro medium duty side puller. During colder months I can't pull the cable out by hand in free spool with the tensioner released. Warmer, above freezing, no problem. I think the winch gear box oil is too heavy for my climate, Northern Ontario. I would like to know what gear oil is in the winch from factory and what I could use that would be more cold weather friendly. What are the recommended lube oil specs? Thanks in advance, Scott Sent from my SM-T710 using TowForce mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooresbp Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Back before power steering was the norm we used to put thinner oil in the steering boxes so they would turn easier in the winter. George - - Moore's BP We'll see you on down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodmichael Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Have you reached out to the manufacturer? They may have some ideas, or may work with you to assist in field testing their equipment. If a winch catastrophically fails and someone is seriously hurt or killed, and it is tied to that component, and you took it upon yourself...…….. See where I am going? I always think like a predator, and not like prey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcd Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Yes, I have reached out to Metro with no responce. Sent from my SM-T710 using TowForce mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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