1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Sourcing Univis 26 fluid (or equivalent) in UK?

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Rossik, Dec 8, 2013.

  1. Rossik Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    West London
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500AE
    Howdy y'all, I am ready to buy some fluid for the gearbox now and it seems that Univis 26 is as rare as unicorns.

    I have read on many sites that Mobil DTE13 is an equivalent (similar viscosity, lubricant values and heat tolerances). Actually Mobil DTE13 has now been replaced by Mobil DTE 10 Excel so they say.

    There are many oil re-sellers on the web who stock it but I can't seem to actually buy it ..... they are not interested in bothering with such small quantities (I'm looking for 20 litres)

    Does anyone know where I can buy this in the UK ?
  2. stormer254 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    More than I dare let her know
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yes!
    I buy it from a supplier at work, I will find out the firm tomorrow and let you know.
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  3. Rossik Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    West London
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500AE
    good man Stormer ! thx a million
  4. fabrice Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Boucau Bayonne Biarritz FRANCE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Automatic's
    only Esso or Motul Univis J26 !
    not Mobil Dexron Ohlins etc or others automatic car oil
  5. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
  6. stormer254 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    More than I dare let her know
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yes!
  7. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    Cheers Steve.
    I will get some from there.
  8. Rossik Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    West London
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500AE

    Excellent, thanks Stormer mate, I'll get some too !
  9. dwheil Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sevierville, Tennessee
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Two Husky 500 AE's, husky 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kawasaki KLR 650, Suzuki DRZ 400E
    Read with interest this thread. I have two 84 500 AE's that haven't been awake for about 25 years and you'all have got me interested in getting them back out. But I am having a problem finding the proper trans fluid here in the US. One would think that by now someone would have found a good off the shelf replacement oil. Any suggestions? When I get them uncovered I'll post some pictures.
  10. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
    We can find Univis HVI 26 here in Europe. So it must be possible in USA.
    Can some auto riders in USA help you to find the good address and a dealer !
  11. moretoys Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NorthEast USA
    See my post here:

    http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/1984-1985-500ae.20504/
  12. watto450 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1965 250, 1978 390 Auto, 1983 510 TX
    Here in OZ you can use Penrite MB15....it is a Mercedes Benz suspension fluid.. the spec sheet actually mentions Ohlins replacement oil... I bought 6, 1L bottles and cost about $9 each..