Product review (5 stars): Expensive but the right oil for the job.
This oil is thicker than 140w gear oil and tenacious, the consistency is almost like thick honey.  This oil does not want to mix with water and was very difficult to clean out of my drain pan.  I tried hot water and a concentrated solution of Simple Green and then again using Formula 88 and a stiff brush.  The oil would then emulsify but only with vigorous brushing and still seemed to lubricate.  In a washing machine that uses soapy water as part of its wash cycle, this is exactly the qualities you want in an oil.  I would suggest you use this Whirlpool oil rather than 90w regular or synthetic automotive gear oil.