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Originally Posted by MGDavid
mostly, it doesn't.
The casings are usually designed with a tiny 'sump' in the bottom where the metal flakes and chips and dust will gather and coalesce into a sticky substance. Look out for it next time you have one apart.
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"mostly, it doesn't."
Is the bit that bothers me David.
A paste of fine grit wizzing around in the bearings and sliding under high pressure between the gear teeth. At least change it every 100 000 km or so surely!?
Also the oil is running at high temperatures and pressures and breaks down and loses its lubricating ability.
I reckon the manufacturers are only worried about the warranty period and after that you are on your own, but sealed for life is just plain sabotage!
On the sludge and gunk in the little sumps, have you noticed how different makes of oil leave different deposits and different amounts?
I have found that quite remarkable!