Why does gear oil have that smell?

Why does gear oil have that smell?

it is like tuna fish.

On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 22:20:11 -0400, "Joe Blizzard"
wrote:

Why does gear oil have that smell?

Because they don't want you to use it as a sandwich spread.

Later,

Tom

"Beware the one legged man in a butt
kicking contest - he is there for a
reason."

Wun Hung Lo - date unknown

"Gene Kearns" wrote
I have always found gear lube to be especially stinky...
and nearly impossible to wash off....

The question came to mind because I took my lower unit to the shop yesterday
to get the anti-ventilation plate repaired. The aroma in the station wagon
after the unit sat in there closed up all morning with a little bit of
residual oil in it was breath taking.