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Gearbox oil suggestions

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Jons1001:
Obviously too late now but last two times I've bought the genuine oil and filter from Ebay and saved quite a bit.

Vecridorm:

--- Quote from: Jons1001 on September 04, 2024, 06:43:17 pm ---Obviously too late now but last two times I've bought the genuine oil and filter from Ebay and saved quite a bit.

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I was struggling to find the right one as I have 4motion which also takes more oil I will say I have not heard of rock oil till now so when the cars back on the road I’ll say if cold shifts ect are good

pudding:
The genuine oil is super thin, designed to improve cold shifts, and it is the best stuff for that without question.  However, it's not that cold the UK and with an older box with loads of miles on it, you can get away with aftermarket stuff. Redline gear oils work really well but they're not cheap either!

Vecridorm:

--- Quote from: pudding on September 07, 2024, 11:53:52 am ---The genuine oil is super thin, designed to improve cold shifts, and it is the best stuff for that without question.  However, it's not that cold the UK and with an older box with loads of miles on it, you can get away with aftermarket stuff. Redline gear oils work really well but they're not cheap either!

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after doing around 200 miles with the second hand gearbox and new dmf + clutch, it is a good drive and shifts perfect neighbour did me a good price to fit it all and was done in a day new box is on 83k, rock oil is made in uk and meets requirements I’m hoping maybe it will be designed more for our weather but will try a more recommended or genuine oil in near future

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