Thread: Segway gear oil
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Old 12-23-2016, 10:32 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by Earmic View Post
Okay, so I noticed a handy drain plug at the bottom of the gear boxes on my SE when I removed the wheels last fall. I'm kind of a "clean oil freak" (my mother in law calls it a disease) What kind of oil is it, and should I ever check it/change it?
From what I understand, the gearboxes are sealed on purpose...and the oil is not designed (does not need to be) to be changed.

On the other hand: fifty years from now if you are rebuilding an early-century Segway, then sure change the oil

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