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Title: manual gearbox oil
Post by: birdman on 23 June 2012, 17:06:16

Can anyone recommend the best manual gearbox oil? :y

Title: Re: manual gearbox oil
Post by: RobG on 23 June 2012, 18:02:45

Good fully synth or VX own, part #93165290 app. 1.6 ltrs capacity,  if using VX it comes in 1 ltr bottles

Title: Re: manual gearbox oil
Post by: birdman on 23 June 2012, 18:20:55

Thanks Rob,is it worth using an additive as I have a slight whine in 5th?

Title: Re: manual gearbox oil
Post by: RobG on 23 June 2012, 18:28:32

Quote from: birdman on 23 June 2012, 18:20:55

Thanks Rob,is it worth using an additive as I have a slight whine in 5th?

No additives needed if you use VX or an SAE EP-80 CL-4

Title: Re: manual gearbox oil
Post by: tigers_gonads on 23 June 2012, 19:29:36

Quote from: birdman on 23 June 2012, 18:20:55

Thanks Rob,is it worth using an additive as I have a slight whine in 5th?

Keep a eye on it mate  :o

Mine started out like that.
Sunday, I had vibration in 3rd gear.
Last monday and 5 miles later, my gearbox collapsed inside  :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: manual gearbox oil
Post by: birdman on 23 June 2012, 19:48:03

Hopefully it will stay together for another 150k!!!! :y

Title: Re: manual gearbox oil
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 June 2012, 19:59:33

mobil 75w90.. you will see its better in winter.. ep80 too thick when engine cold.. and gear needs a hammer to change ;D