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Gearbox oil
« on: August 14, 2013, 10:51:30 am »
What weight gearbox oil is recommended for the 02Q?

And what have people used in the past?

Thanks!
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Re: Gearbox oil
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2013, 03:59:20 pm »
Millers CRX 75w90 NT

As recommended by Alex  :happy2:
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Re: Gearbox oil
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2013, 05:05:11 pm »
Quote from: fab5freddy on August 14, 2013, 03:59:20 pm
Millers CRX 75w90 NT

As recommended by Alex  :happy2:

your new diff will love that   :grin:
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Re: Gearbox oil
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2013, 06:32:32 pm »
 :party: :party: Sure will

Only changed to this two months ago, looks like it's getting another fresh drop  :laugh:
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Re: Gearbox oil
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2013, 10:44:45 pm »
Quote from: fab5freddy on August 14, 2013, 03:59:20 pm
Millers CRX 75w90 NT

As recommended by Alex  :happy2:

What he said.
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Re: Gearbox oil
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2013, 11:39:38 am »
How about with Wavetrac lsd? My mechanic suggested 75w140
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Re: Gearbox oil
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2013, 01:00:08 pm »
The 75w90 is best for a road or track car.  75w140 would be best for a full blown race car and endurance racer where the oil gets hot enough to actually thin up and protect.
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Re: Gearbox oil
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2013, 01:58:23 pm »
Quote from: vRSAlex on August 15, 2013, 01:00:08 pm
The 75w90 is best for a road or track car.  75w140 would be best for a full blown race car and endurance racer where the oil gets hot enough to actually thin up and protect.

What do you think of the redline stuff Alex?
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Re: Gearbox oil
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2013, 05:03:45 pm »
Its good, but Millers all day long for me.
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