Gearbox oil change

[Bigjohn84]

See if you just search you don't need anyone's help lol

 

[Malice19]

See if you just search you don't need anyone's help lol

Cheers, took me a few hours before google picked that link up though

 

[Bigjohn84]

See you should have just asked for the workshop manual lol I would have gave you it haha

 

[Malice19]

Will this oil do the trick for my 03 LC, or should i get it from a dealer? That's if they can be bothered to answer their dam phone. God know how much more it will be from a dealer?

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-739-cas...ully-synthetic-mtf-replaces-smx-s-75w-85.aspx

Cheers

 

[Bigjohn84]

Don't go paying stupid amounts of money for gearbox oil, that link Dosnt work.

 

[Malice19]

Don't go paying stupid amounts of money for gearbox oil, that link Dosnt work.

Sorry missed half the link some how. This is it.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-739-castrol-syntrans-multivehicle-75w-90-fully-synthetic-mtf-replaces-smx-s-75w-85.aspx


They have others that are more expensive. Not sure what the benefit are?
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90.aspx

 

[Bigjohn84]

Is ur car tuned up?

 

[Malice19]

Is ur car tuned up?

Revo Stage 1, Dynatwist induction kit, Forge 007 DV, Powerflow Sports Cat Back.

 

[Bigjohn84]

If u race up the gears go for the better oil, totally up to you, I wouldn't waist my money

 

[Malice19]

If u race up the gears go for the better oil, totally up to you, I wouldn't waist my money

Any recommendations?

 

[Bigjohn84]

Each to there own mate, I'm not gonna say as other people will say different so as long as you get the 75/90 you will be fine, what make and price is up to you.

 

[Malice19]

Each to there own mate, I'm not gonna say as other people will say different so as long as you get the 75/90 you will be fine, what make and price is up to you.

Ok cheers, just went with it in the end.

UPDATE
***Do not use the above oil for the LC as just found after changing mine 2nd and 3rd are no longer as smooth when changing up ''notchy'', got some advise from oil sellers and was advised that although this oil is ok for my gearbox it is just ok as they have had reports some people use that in in those gearbox, but it can make the gear changes too stiff and put unnecessary strain on the box. ***

Will be changing it out with genuine VW stuff this weekend

 

[Bigjohn84]

That's fine, I use Castrol Magnitex C3 5W/30 in my engine

 

[Tessitura]

Hey
So im gonna do the oil change this weekend, is it about 2.5litres of oil? cuz i only have 2 jack stands/trolly jack, i wouldnt be able to to fill it when its level?

Could i jus guestimate it at 2.5l? As when the front end is jacked up, it would be reclined at an angle.

 

[Bigjohn84]

If ur on about changing the gear oil then keep putting the oil in till it drips out the fill hole then you will be fine,

 

[Tessitura]

Any solutions for non shimable gearbox's (FML)

i changed the oil and it does feel abit smoother. still ''notchy'' tho.

 

[Malice19]

All Done, Thanks for all the help everyone

Thanks for the heads up on special M16 x 58 mm Spline to be able to open drain and fill bolts

 

[Bigjohn84]

Recon gearbox

 

[Malice19]

Any solutions for non shimable gearbox's (FML)

i changed the oil and it does feel abit smoother. still ''notchy'' tho.

Which gearbox oil did you use as just found after changing mine 2nd and 3rd are no longer as smooth when changing up ''notchy''.

 

[Bigjohn84]

Did you put enough oil back in