Gearbox oil...quick answer needed please....

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wizgti

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HI I'm getting my gearbox oil changed tonight and wondered what oil to use??
I know redline MT90 has been quoted as $hit hot but what alternative should I use if I can't get this at such short notice??

Also do any seals need replacing or anything?

Thanks
Andrew
 
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J-GTi-R

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Castrol Syntrax, not easy to find either but easier than the Redline stuff.

No seals need replacing in the process (unless you have a leak).
 
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andy n

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you can usually get syntrax in halfords but only in 1l bottles.
 
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Tony

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yep! the box takes exactly 4.1ltrs of oil, you gonna get ya diff oil changed aswel, this is different stuff to the gearbox stuff mind!

Get the prop greased and rear diff dun aswell if ya aint already!!!!



Tony....
 
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wizgti

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Thanks J-GTI-R and all-didn't get it done in the end cos my mate is a wimp and doesn't like working in the rain. Going to go with the syntrax anyway as quite a few skylines apparently use it with good results.
It's just so f*&king stupid that everywhere only does it in 1ltr bottles!!!!!

Thanks
Andrew
 
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J-GTi-R

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Mike/ex-gtir was pretty sure my box had syntrax in it when he did the seals and even though I've never changed it (so no idea how long it was in) he reckoned the oil was as fresh as new. Must be good then!
 
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Anonymous

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wizgti said:
HI I'm getting my gearbox oil changed tonight and wondered what oil to use??
I know redline MT90 has been quoted as $hit hot but what alternative should I use if I can't get this at such short notice??

Also do any seals need replacing or anything?

Thanks
Andrew
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No need to replace any seal as I recall, and you don't need to change tranny oil very often anyway, so it is worthwhile to go for good stuff (i.e. MT90) IMO.
 
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