If you feel you need to add oil you can use sae 80 90 wt oil.
Whirlpool washer transmission oil.
But do not fill it to the top it stops at the cover half level.
Even if you lost a 1 2 a cup of oil it still will be okay.
Oil on the floor usually means a leaking transmission.
The bearings are going out or are totally out or shot.
In this case the only option is to replace the transmission.
Unfortunately the answer is yes.
The washing machine transmission turns the drum of the washer and helps transition the washer through its cycles.
Your appliance may differ depending on the manufacturer and model.
Oil or grease leaking from under your washing machine.
If this is wet with oil you probably do have a leak.
Can our washing machine be putting oil stains on our clothes.
On 2016 11 27 01 01 00 995489 by gina.
If the washing machine transmission is failing oil may show up on the floor below the washer and depending on which seals fail possibly inside the washer and on clothings.
On 2016 10 07 23 28 13 738156 by mike.
Do you see black splatter under your washer.
I refilled through the same seal hole as i drained from it took several applications as it fills slowly try turning the input shaft if the oil is not draining into the holes to install the new seal i used a large socket and a hammer.
Step by step instructions on how to replace a gearcase oil seal 285352 for washer washer dryer combo made by whirlpool roper kenmore maytag estate crosley.
This video is intended to give you the general idea of the part replacement procedure.
Removing the transmission can be a daunting task and the repairs can be as expensive as buying a new washing machine.
Refilled the transmission with 80 90w gear oil from the auto store.
My whirlpool washer in spin cycle stops.
If you had the laid down on its back the oil leaked out of the transmission vent or top shaft.