Gearbox Oil

[RicH-]

Hi i had a recon gearbox fitted 14k ago and im just wondering do i need the oil changing in the box ? Or will it be fine for a while yet ..?

Cheers

Rich

 

[Matty]

Gearbox oil is allegedly not a service item. Dont think Haynes manual says anything about changing it.

I changed mine for Redline which has improved things at 76k. Anything to try and prolong the life of the box.

 

[scotty16v]

speak to these guys http://www.3d-transmissions.co.ukwww.3d-transmissions.co.uk

they are really good

 

[BRUN]

id change it just for piece of mind, i think every 18k should suffice

 

[Dean]

what can changing the oil do for the gearbox?

also whats redline? special transmition oil?

 

[Matty]

Redline is a good brand of oils from the USA. Demon Tweeks sell them. Their website is pretty informative and if you do a search, you find recommendations from several car clubs etc.

 

[u33db]

How easy is it change the 16V box oil anyway? Errr.....and how do you??

 

[Red Valver]

Just like the engine oil, remove the drain plug from the bottom of the gearbox, there is also a pulg on the front of the box, take this out to release the air lock.

 

[cliokongen]

Very easy...

Loosen the plug in the bottom of the box, lossen filler plug too, as the oil will run more easy... even better if the oil is warm..

Put butt plug back in (ups.. sorry ) fill through filler hole using a flexible hose or similar.. fill untill it comes out the hole, approx 3,5L.. tighten filler cap..

done..

 

[steve a]

Just take a contianer to renault and ask to fill it up with the factory fitted elf 75w80, think it costs about 5-6 a litre.