Title: Gearbox oil?
Post by: michaltalbot on November 25, 2010, 10:04:59 pm
Sorry if it was here before, but which oil do you use? Because in the handbook, there is specification GL4, but it's not the right oil for hypoid gears, what final gear really is, so it have to be filled with GL5... ???
Title: Re: Gearbox oil?
Post by: suffolkpete on November 25, 2010, 10:14:01 pm
I use Castrol Syntrax Driveline 75W/90. It meets GL4 and GL5 specs.
Title: Re: Gearbox oil?
Post by: Jon Weywadt on November 26, 2010, 10:30:36 am
Sorry if it was here before, but which oil do you use?
I use Redline 75W90 NS GL-5 Gear Oil
Redline writes: "Designed for transmissions and transaxles - helps to slow synchros for easier shifting across a broad temperature range"
It is synthetic oil.
Title: Re: Gearbox oil?
Post by: roy4matra on November 26, 2010, 12:11:53 pm
Sorry if it was here before, but which oil do you use? Because in the handbook, there is specification GL4, but it's not the right oil for hypoid gears, what final gear really is, so it have to be filled with GL5... ???
The best is to use a synthetic transmission oil, which will give you smooth changes even when cold and better protection generally, just like synthetic engine oil is best for engines.
I've always used Mobil SHC 75W/90 but any good quality brand should be fine.
Roy
Title: Re: Gearbox oil?
Post by: michaltalbot on November 26, 2010, 06:36:01 pm
Thank you boys ;) so I have to change it 8)
