6 speed gearbox

[richdot]

The 6 speed gearbox in the Exeo 143 bhp does anyone know if it takes a 75-80 gl-5 spec or a 75w gl-4 spec....

I have put in 75-80 gl-5 with lucas transmission fix but it's not fixed the 3rd gear notchyness this only occurs every so often only on the up shift never on the downshift and according to 2 different gearbox specialists it's not a fault with the box.

So thinking of putting 75w gl-4 in there?

 

[mcdonald]

75w gl-4

I use Castrol Syntrans Transaxle (TAF-X) 75W-90 (API GL-4+ and VW 501.50) in my gearbox.

Some people with an Exeo use 75W-80 (Castrol Syntrans V FE 75W-80) to ensure it's easier to change from gear 1 to 2 when the oil is still cold especially in winter time.

You can use Castrol's Oil Selector to find the correct fluids for your car: http://oilselector.castrol.com/c/uk/eng/search

 

[richdot]

right ok ill put some gl-4 75w spec in there.... don't know if I should put some febi gl-4 75w in there or titan 75w from opie oils

 

[richdot]

Update - for those that are interested put in some titan 75w gl-4 the gearbox is a lot better 2nd gear goes in now a lot smoother and the 3rd gear notchyness is a lot better not perfect but don't hardley notice it now!!!

Can't believe the difference going from a gl-5 75-80w to a gl-4 75w its unreal the difference its made.

 

[Evo4jon]

Try some Genuine VW/ Audi Oil. I put all sorts of "Special" performance Oils in the GB of My Fabia VRS and it was never as slick as when I filled it up with genuine VW stuff. The Genuine VW gear oil I used in the Fabia GB was really thin and almost clear - not yeloow / gold looking at all.

Richdot. I think GL4 is the key !... Glad Titan stuff seems to be working for you!

 

[richdot]

Try some Genuine VW/ Audi Oil. I put all sorts of "Special" performance Oils in the GB of My Fabia VRS and it was never as slick as when I filled it up with genuine VW stuff. The Genuine VW gear oil I used in the Fabia GB was really thin and almost clear - not yeloow / gold looking at all.

Richdot. I think GL4 is the key !... Glad Titan stuff seems to be working for you!

Well it worked wonders for the first 4 days or so now it's not as smooth better than it was before but not 100 % ....

I'm not worried about it as most people you speak to who has a 6 speed german group gearbox say it's notchy and not silky smooth.

 

[richdot]

Just replaced the oil in gearbox, very pleased with the changes now, I put Febi GL-4 75W in, a very easy job, just need a decent floor jack and an axle stand for safety.
As many people have found, 3 lt drained out but put only 2.2 lt back in and it started to run out, I jacked it up some more and put the 3 lt in, lowered it back down nothing came out.
I got the GL-4 off Ebay, only £24 for 3 lt, well worth it for the smooth change.

Glad your box is better after the change... I actually went onto the oe spec oil from tps found it much better... Still like any other German group gearbox it's not silky smooth still a little notchy sometimes. But all in all happy with it

 

[richdot]

Maybe using Febi is the key?

It's already had febi stuff in was actually more notchy than it is now... It's fine at the moment still a little notchy on the odd change that's about it really.

 

[richdot]

"Update - for those that are interested put in some titan 75w gl-4 the gearbox is a lot better 2nd gear goes in now a lot smoother and the 3rd gear notchyness is a lot better not perfect but don't hardley notice it now!!!



Can't believe the difference going from a gl-5 75-80w to a gl-4 75w its unreal the difference its made"



Very confusing!!!!

Very confusing yep... I've tried every transmission oil going in the box, even additives, when I had the clutch and dual mass done on the car I bought oe fluid from TPS this has made the difference much better now.... For me there is a lot of truth in what people say about transmission fluid you can't beat the oe stuff.

 

[GTRACING]

Gearbox

Just replaced the oil in gearbox, very pleased with the changes now, I put Febi GL-4 75W in, a very easy job, just need a decent floor jack and an axle stand for safety.
As many people have found, 3 lt drained out but put only 2.2 lt back in and it started to run out, I jacked it up some more and put the 3 lt in, lowered it back down nothing came out.
I got the GL-4 off Ebay, only £24 for 3 lt, well worth it for the smooth change.

Hi Caldi.
Since you changed your gearbox oil,to the Febi GL-4 75w , have you had any issues, as im coming up for major servive and thinking I will have box oil changed.
Regards
GT

 

[GTRACING]

Hi Caldi
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers
GT

 

[GTRACING]

Hi All.
Can someone please tell me where the drain and fill plugs are on 6 speed manual box for an oil change .
Cheers GT

 

[GTRACING]

Cheers Caldi.
Many Thanks
Happy Xmas