I've not come across this designator "SAE 20/30". I've seen "SAE 30" and "SAE 20" but never "SAE 20/30". I believe the other listers are probably correct that it is designating one or the other. Building on that assumption, if it makes life easier, you can use a multi weight oil since they are all the same viscosity at operating temperature. A 5w30 or 10w30 will be fine.
http://themotoroilevaluator.com/members-blog/understanding-multi-viscosity-oils/#axzz4RR6Z4Xs2 Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Tue, Nov 29, 2016, 2:53 PM Persuasion37 via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I would suspect that you would use the right weight based on operating temperature. Up here in the great white north you probably would use 20w. As you move south into warmer temperatures you may want to use 30w. Age could also play a factor. Am I glad I use ATF😜 Mike PERSUASION C&C 37 K/CB Long Sault On Nov 29, 2016, at 1:14 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Maek, It means a single weight oil - either 20w or 30w, not a multi-weight such as 10w-30. Joel On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 1:09 PM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Thanks Joel For those of us that do not know what that means please enlighten us? Mike *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Joel Aronson via CnC-List *Sent:* Tuesday, November 29, 2016 2:06 PM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Joel Aronson *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Kanzaki transmission oil change Mike, I think it means either straight 20 or 30 weight. Joel On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 1:03 PM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Thanks all My Kanzaki transmission plate states model KM3P gear ratio 2.61 Oil SAE 20/30 HD Oil Qty 0.35 litre I am assuming SAE 20/30 means 10W30? *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List *Sent:* Tuesday, November 29, 2016 1:36 PM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Marek Dziedzic *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Kanzaki transmission oil change Check the correct oil. It can be ATF or motor oil. Usually, there is a (reddish) label on top or the side of the transmission. Also, check how much you sucked out. It is very easy to overfill. Mine (Hurth 50) takes .7 l of ATF. Marek 1994 C270 “Legato” (Perkins M20/Hurth 50) Ottawa, ON *From:* Persuasion37 via CnC-List *Sent:* Tuesday, November 29, 2016 09:24 *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Persuasion37 *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Kanzaki transmission oil change That's the way I do it. Check for correct fluid type. Mine takes ATF. - .7 litres. A little less because it's hard to vacuum all of the fluid out. Mike PERSUASION C&C 37 K/CB Long Sault On Nov 29, 2016, at 8:31 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: HI Persistence has Yanmar 3GM30F with Kanzaki KM3P transmission. The filler and dipstick cap is accessible on the top and I think there is a drain plug on the side somewhere that is far less accessible. My current thoughts are that I should be able to drain the transmission oil from the filler/dipstick opening using an oil removal pump in the same manner as I drain the engine oil. I am thinking the vacuum style oil change pump with a long enough hose to make access relatively easy Is this a common practice and would it work? Mike Persistence Halifax, NS _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! -- Joel 301 541 8551 <(301)%20541-8551> _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! -- Joel 301 541 8551 _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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