{"product_id":"balmerol-hp-gl4-80w90-1l-gear-oil","title":"Balmerol HP GL-4 80W-90 Extreme Pressure Multigrade Gear Oil – 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalmerol HP GL-4 80W-90 Gear Oil 1L\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mineral-based extreme-pressure multigrade gear oil formulated for manual transmissions, drive axles and differentials where an \u003cstrong\u003eAPI GL-4 80W-90\u003c\/strong\u003e gear oil is specified. Official Balmer Lawrie product pages position this oil as a multi-purpose heavy-duty, long-drain-interval gear oil with selective EP additives for protection against wear and scoring, along with oxidation stability and service life support. This makes it a strong fit for buyers who need proper gearbox \/ transmission oil rather than a generic lubricant or engine oil substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle photos confirm the key pack-side identifiers: \u003cstrong\u003eBalmerol HP\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGL-4\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e80W-90\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Pressure Multigrade Gear Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e1 litre\u003c\/strong\u003e net content. The rear label also states that it is recommended for use in \u003cstrong\u003ehypoid, spiral bevel or worm gear transmission systems of cars, buses and trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the pack lists the commodity as lubricating oil. This is useful because many weak seller pages do not explain actual use cases properly and often leave buyers confused between gear oil, engine oil, hydraulic oil and differential oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is intentionally written to prevent wrong orders. This oil is for applications that call for a \u003cstrong\u003eGL-4 80W-90 gear oil\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a blind-buy replacement for every manual transmission fluid, every differential oil, or every GL-5 application. Some modern gearboxes, limited-slip differentials, CVTs, AMTs, DCTs, or manufacturer-specific transmission systems need very different fluids. So the correct way to buy this product is simple: check your owner’s manual or workshop recommendation first, verify the viscosity grade and performance level, and then match it to this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buyers Choose This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrusted Balmer Lawrie \/ Balmerol industrial lubricant lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrect 80W-90 multigrade gear-oil viscosity for many manual transmission and axle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGL-4 specification for buyers who need proper EP protection without blindly shifting to GL-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1L pack suits top-up use, service jobs and scheduled oil changes on smaller systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClearer buyer guidance than vague marketplace listings that just say “gear oil”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAPI GL-4 80W-90 multigrade gear oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtreme-pressure additive system for wear and scoring protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOfficially positioned as a multi-purpose heavy-duty long-drain gear oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended by the brand for gear differentials, mechanical transmissions and drive axles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhoto-backed label mentions hypoid, spiral bevel and worm gear transmission systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps maintain lubricant film under demanding operating conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for buyers needing conventional mineral gear oil in 1 litre bottle form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGood fit for workshops, fleets and individual service use where GL-4 80W-90 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 1L pack for storage, handling and measured service-fill use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balmerol\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balmer Lawrie \u0026amp; Co. Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extreme Pressure Multigrade Gear Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e API GL-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViscosity Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAE 80W-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Oil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonth \u0026amp; Year of Mfg. visible on bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\/10\/2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMRP visible on bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ₹361.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommodity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lubricating Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \/ Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual mechanical transmissions where API GL-4 80W-90 is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrive axles and conventional differentials where GL-4 80W-90 is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHypoid, spiral bevel or worm gear transmission systems as mentioned on the pack label\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCars, buses, trucks and similar applications requiring this exact grade\/spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck before ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhether your application specifically requires GL-4 or GL-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhether your gearbox needs manufacturer-specific manual transmission fluid instead of gear oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhether the recommended viscosity is 80W-90 in your climate and service interval\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhether your bike, scooter or automotive system actually uses separate gearbox oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot the right product for blind buying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEngine oil applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrake fluid or hydraulic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCVT, ATF, DCT or AMT transmission systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLimited-slip differential fluids unless separately approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny application where the manufacturer clearly calls for GL-5 or OEM-specific fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVariants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Balmerol HP GL-4 80W-90 Gear Oil – 1 L bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \/ Usage Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck the owner’s manual or workshop specification before purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse only where API GL-4 80W-90 gear oil is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not mix blindly with unknown existing fluids if the current fill grade is not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplace or top up only according to the vehicle \/ gearbox service procedure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse clean filling tools to prevent contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid skin contact with used oil and dispose of waste oil responsibly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not assume this is suitable for modern automatic or specialty transmission systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. What is Balmerol HP GL-4 80W-90 used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a gear oil for mechanical transmissions, drive axles and gear differentials where an API GL-4 SAE 80W-90 oil is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. Is this engine oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. This is gear oil, not engine oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Can I use it in any gearbox?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Use it only where the manufacturer or workshop specification calls for GL-4 80W-90 gear oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. What does GL-4 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGL-4 is a gear-oil performance classification used for certain manual transmission and axle applications. It should not be treated as automatically interchangeable with every GL-5 or OEM-specific fluid requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. What vehicles can use this oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe official product page recommends it for heavy-duty gear differentials, mechanical transmissions and drive axles, while the bottle mentions cars, buses and trucks. Actual suitability still depends on the exact specification required by the machine or vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6. Can I use it in a limited-slip differential?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot as a blind purchase. Limited-slip systems often need dedicated friction-modified fluids or specific approvals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ7. Can I use it in my motorcycle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly if your motorcycle or transmission specifically requires a separate GL-4 80W-90 gear oil. Do not assume universal motorcycle fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ8. Is this mineral or synthetic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRetail specification listings identify it as mineral-based gear oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ9. Is 1 litre enough for my vehicle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat depends entirely on your gearbox, axle or differential oil capacity. Check your service manual before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ10. 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