Gearbox Oil

[ArdenB1988]

Hi,
I've had a quick look on forum to find the answer but i cant lol
Just a quick question, what type of oil is best in the gearbox for Astra VXR?
Thanks
Mark

[Jay]

Sunflower oil

[beefycol]

lol

[ArdenB1988]

lol i could do, and cheaper too!
thanks lol

[Jay]

lol i could do, and cheaper too!
thanks lol

On a serious note i havent a clue mate

[ArdenB1988]

No probs, thanks anyway

[moosh]

Its a non servicable part mate, shouldnt need oil unless your putting a diff in it.

You may have more luck in the tuner section with this question.

Id go with what vx tell you to put in it or get them to do it to retain your warrenty.

[vxr maniac]

i have this in mine was put in when i had my diff fitted

Valvoline SynPower TDL 75w-90 Fully Synthetic 1L

[MattW]

I've got this in mine (standard gearbox)

Fuchs TITAN SINTOFLUID SAE 75W-80 synthetic manual transmission fluid

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuch...ion-fluid.aspx

Gives much better gear change when cold.

[ArdenB1988]

Thanks for your replys i'll give that stuff a try.
Reason im changing is because gearbox is whining and likely needs to be repaired/replaced so just wondered what other people put in theres.
Thanks again

[beefycol]

Thanks for your replys i'll give that stuff a try.
Reason im changing is because gearbox is whining and likely needs to be repaired/replaced so just wondered what other people put in theres.
Thanks again

so you gonna change the oil? have to let us know if it makes a difference at all

[ArdenB1988]

Wish it was just changing the oil, but been told its the bearings, and best case going to set me back around £500 - £700!
I know there's been loads of issues with gearboxes but like most people i enjoy the play every now and again but my car has quite an easy life lol

[beefycol]

yep not nice. you gonna try just changing the oil? or full job going for?

[ArdenB1988]

More than likely get box repaired, then use oil that's been mentioned in earlier posts.

[donovan2123]

Look on bay. Gearbox bearing kit is £290 for every thing(diff bearings, seals + more) basically a complete rebuild but if it gear bearings that are gone then they are £80 for end casing bearings.