What oil Sturmey Archer 3 gear AW hub 1988

[CazPaul]

I've started a new thread as it may get my answer quicker

Which oil do I put in when I pull the lug up, do I fill it or just a little bit. Can overfilling damage etc??

Can you get a small funnel or a pipette etc so is does go all over??

 

[David and Sally]

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I'm sure it's not critical but 20w recommended here.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

We use to have those little rectangular queezy cans with a pointed spout, with a flip top cap. Never new then there were different types of oil, just oil. Seemed to do the trick.

 

[grasscutter]

From memory we used to use 3 in 1 in the small can.

 

[Spriddler]

Which oil do I put in when I pull the lug up, do I fill it or just a little bit. Can overfilling damage etc??

Any light oil such as 3 in 1 in a pot with a plastic spout.
No damage will occur if you 'overfill' it but the hub doesn't need to be full of oil.

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[tonyidle]

Use engine Molyslip additive neat - around two tablespoons.

 

[CazPaul]

It's confusing I have read online don't use 3 in 1 oil hence me asking.