How often should gearbox oil be changed?
Thanks
Gearbox oil
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james butler
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Re: Gearbox oil
every 5 years realistly.
dont believe the sealed for life rubbish because thats exactly what manufacturers like you to believe especially when its out of warrenty.
dont believe the sealed for life rubbish because thats exactly what manufacturers like you to believe especially when its out of warrenty.
I dont mind project cars but I HATE SANDING!!!
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Re: Gearbox oil
I need some gearbox oil for my mk1 storm, anyone know what I should be buying? Thanks
Re: Gearbox oil
The key is that it should be GL4 spec. It is alleged that the more modern GL5 spec may damage the seals/bearings in older designs (google it).
Same as any oil, go for the best you can afford; since gearbox oil is only changed every 100k miles or so, makes sense to get good stuff.
I used Valvoline 75w-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil (GL4) - which I managed to get from Eurocarparts (or was it GSF?).
Really made a difference on my car.
Same as any oil, go for the best you can afford; since gearbox oil is only changed every 100k miles or so, makes sense to get good stuff.
I used Valvoline 75w-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil (GL4) - which I managed to get from Eurocarparts (or was it GSF?).
Really made a difference on my car.
1987 GTX (Flash Silver)