Manual gearbox oil spec.

[delfinis38 1]

Does anyone know the correct spec for gearbox oil on a manual box on a vr. Nothing in the owners manual.

 

I know lots use the redline mt90 which is fully synth 75w90, castrol website suggest the same spec castrol syntrans 75w90. However opie oils suggest 80w.

 

Anyone used the Castro syntrans stuff. Not sure what to use...

[CazzaVR 0]

Used the castrol several times and it's good. Can get it in halfords too.

[delfinis38 1]

Used the castrol several times and it's good. Can get it in halfords too.

 

Yup spotted that on the halfords web page. Was very temped as I can do it tomorrow.

[GlosterOx 0]

Used the Castrol in every car so far with no problems.

 

Ian.

[VAG-hag 0]

Mt 90 went in mine. The old stuff was very icky so im glad I did!

[ChrisL 17]

I need to fill my gearbox back up, is the Castrol Syntrans 75W-90 from Halfords the right stuff please? Also, how much do I need?

[seanl82 23]

Used Redline Mt90 too. Uses just under two Us quarts, so two litres is enough Chris.

[delfinis38 1]

I need to fill my gearbox back up, is the Castrol Syntrans 75W-90 from Halfords the right stuff please? Also, how much do I need?

 

chris if you want the correct spec the Castrol syntrans is what you need... but not the multivehicle stuff Halfords sell. I made the mistake buying it.

 

you need the syntrans transaxle... I bought mine from opie oils ebay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castrol-Syntrans-Transaxle-75W-90-Synthetic-Transmission-Fluid-75W90-1-Litre-1L-/181234163972?pt=UK_Vehicle_Oils_Lubricants_Fluids&hash=item2a3265e104. you need 2 pots takes about 1.5 litres.

 

if you want to double check like I did Castrol website is your friend... type your reg in.

 

the transaxle stuff is the correct vw 505 or whatever the spec is for the car...... red line is also okay.... again you need 2 pots

[ChrisL 17]

Just got a price from TPS for the gear oil, its £5.76 per litre. Cheaper then the castrol stuff.

[davidwort 0]

Just got a price from TPS for the gear oil, its £5.76 per litre. Cheaper then the castrol stuff.

 

yes, but that isn't the synthetic oil, VW's own synthetic gear oil is a lot more and rarely stocked, usually have to wait a while for special order

[ChrisL 17]

Am I best to avoid this gear oil then?

[Supercharged 2]

Am I best to avoid this gear oil then?

 

Just ask what the spec is... TPS are usually competitive on Oil and they now sell Castrol also...

[ChrisL 17]

Thanks guys, bought some castrol from opie

[Jamie 1]

chris if you want the correct spec the Castrol syntrans is what you need... but not the multivehicle stuff Halfords sell. I made the mistake buying it.

 

you need the syntrans transaxle... I bought mine from opie oils ebay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castrol-Syntrans-Transaxle-75W-90-Synthetic-Transmission-Fluid-75W90-1-Litre-1L-/181234163972?pt=UK_Vehicle_Oils_Lubricants_Fluids&hash=item2a3265e104. you need 2 pots takes about 1.5 litres.

 

if you want to double check like I did Castrol website is your friend... type your reg in.

 

the transaxle stuff is the correct vw 505 or whatever the spec is for the car...... red line is also okay.... again you need 2 pots

 

Hmmmmm... When I emailed Opie and asked their advice on gear oil they recommended (and I bought) the 75-90 Multi Vehicle

[delfinis38 1]

Don't think there is much difference. It's just not to vw spec. I was unsure so rang castrol and asked.