MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: MK5 golf GTI manual transmission fluid
Post by: Black9 on July 26, 2015, 12:16:08 am

What's recommended and how much?

I was thinking castrol edge 5w 30 or can anyone recommend anything better? Petronas is 50% off on ecp

Title: Re: MK5 golf GTI manual transmission fluid
Post by: th3_f15t on July 26, 2015, 07:10:54 am

Don't even think about using engine oil in the gearbox unless you want to kill it! Suggest a little research before doing this job is in order...

http://www.millersoils.co.uk/automotive/results-tds-auto.asp?SegmentID=8&market=Automotive

I'm sure someone on here will tell you which grade you need, or use the search feature to dig up past discussions.

Title: Re: MK5 golf GTI manual transmission fluid
Post by: steven0555 on July 26, 2015, 08:36:21 am

Just changed my gearbox oil last weekend.

You need 75w-90 oil and it takes approximately 2.3L to fil . I used vw g60 in my ed30 which I ordered from here:

http://www.shop4volkswagen.co.uk/search,b.html?q=G060726a2

Hope this helps you.

Title: Re: MK5 golf GTI manual transmission fluid
Post by: kuriisenbo on August 25, 2020, 11:50:14 am

I don't recommend you do this. Engine oil is most likely going to destroy your gearbox. Better go for the cheapest gearbox oil than good engine one. by the way that was how my son destroyed my first golf. Adding to the fact that he poured engine oil into the gearbox he also poured the gearbox one into the engine, in one word that car had no chances :). I am not mad at him now but back then was ready to give that 24 year old ass an whooping. Better buy suitable oil and ask for advice at specialized stores like https://transmissioncoolerguide.com/how-to-check-transmission-fluid/

Title: Re: MK5 golf GTI manual transmission fluid
Post by: brammer on August 25, 2020, 01:20:43 pm

I used genuine gearbox oil purchased from here:

https://www.audipartsdirect.co.uk/product/genuine-audi-gearbox-oil-g052171a2-g052171a2

As mentioned above you will need approx 2.3L or 3 bottles.

Title: Re: MK5 golf GTI manual transmission fluid
Post by: terrier on August 25, 2020, 08:33:55 pm

Hes probably got it sorted after alllllll this time

Title: Re: MK5 golf GTI manual transmission fluid
Post by: brammer on August 25, 2020, 10:01:43 pm

Holy thread resurrection. Never noticed the original post date!  :doh:

Title: Re: MK5 golf GTI manual transmission fluid
Post by: pudding on August 26, 2020, 01:45:32 pm

You normally get a warning banner when exhuming dusty old threads  :grin:

As an alternative to the VW stuff, Redline MTL 75w/80 or MT-LV 70w/75 works well in these gearboxes  :happy2: