GEARBOX OIL

[davo172]

Any one know what best gearbox oil to use and how much I will need to change it on a 172ff ??

 

[mattjk]

75-80w

3.1L

Check out www.opieoile.co.uk

 

[davo172]

cant get anything up under that link mate

 

[MATT BLACK]

As above 75w / 80 's semi synthetic. Renault recommend you use ELF TRANSELF TRP Part number 7711219747 £7 litre

API : GL - 4 + UNIVERSAL CODE

 

[mattjk]

opie oils sorry

 

[davo172]

Thanks for that guys any idea at what miles or age it should be changed ? ?

 

[MATT BLACK]

imo every 18k along with the engine oil

 

[mattjk]

Doesnt actually specify an interval, Id go for 36k

 

[fUbAr]

anyone wanna explain how to do it...? don't think mine has ever been changed in its 30k tbh.

 

[davo172]

CHEERS that was quick thanks MATTBLACK !! waste of time ringing dealer they know sweet FA !!:rasp:

 

[mattjk]

anyone wanna explain how to do it...? don't think mine has been changed in 30k tbh.

Yes thanks, I'v had too do mine twice!

Oops totally misread that!

 

[davo172]

better change it then done 40k and its never been done .