How often should the gearbox oil be changed? I have always wondered
And what is recommended? Cheers
Gearbox Oil Change
How often should the gearbox oil be changed? I have always wondered
And what is recommended? Cheers
Astra320 (Top Secret Spec
) I'm so JDM I don't have to drive one
can this be done? i was told you couldnt
Can indeed be changed.Originally Posted by HSVXR
The gearbox oil is classified as a non serviceable item so it not changed on the service schedule.
It does not stop you doing it yourself.
Any recommendations on oil?
Astra
Royal Purple or Amsoil are the only oils I use for both gearbox and engines.
Changed over after I lost an expensive race engine to a reputable oil brand years ago.
Neither have ever failed me and the race engines (as well as daily drivers) have never looked on rebuilding or performed better.
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Astra Mk4 SRi-T
Cosworth pistons, Pauter Rods, EFR turbo, 2200cc injectors fueled by E85
526hp @ flywheel (30psi)
its funny you said that gman, someone mention this oil to me a few weeks ago and how good it was. Where do you actually get this from though? which shops
Stealth VXR
Modifications: Milltek Turbo Back, DapRs, RaRb, TX Tophat, FmIc, Denso Plugs, Forge Recirc, CdTi ConV, Uprated Engine Mount, EBC Ultimax Disc, Redstuff Pads..300ps Eds Map
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fancy putting some links up matefor us lazy people
Arden VXR, 19" Anthrecite alloys, TMS Stage 3, Forge FMIC, Remus, K&N Panel filter, Insignia washer jets, RARB, DAP's, Sight and light, Keyless, Forge recirc valve, Percys oil restrictor and breather box, 3 Gauge conversion, VXR front grille badge, VXRonline window stickers and The Origional Percys Airbox
Sorry guys, been away with work.
As i live in Australia where I buy it from prob wouldn't help you much.
What you're looking for is a 75W90 gearbox oil from either RP or Amsoil.
The RP is Syncromax, the Amsoil is the Severe Gear oil.
See if there are any UK distributers or if worse comes to worse get it from US eBay (which is where I used to have to get mine from).
Also the RP and Amsoil engine oils are, IMHO, the best out there as well.
RP XPR or Amsoil Dominator series oils are the way to go.
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Last edited by gman; 28th March 2011 at 12:30 AM.
Astra Mk4 SRi-T
Cosworth pistons, Pauter Rods, EFR turbo, 2200cc injectors fueled by E85
526hp @ flywheel (30psi)
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