Megane R26 gearbox oil

[Beasley Clio182]

Just after a bit of information ,

what oil is recommended and how much? As they have a LSD, heard your best using fully synthetic 75w-80s ?

I also heard renault changed it due to cold selection problems ? Any help/advice please lol

 

[Daz.]

I had mine done recently and swapped to the Motul stuff people were recommending but I'm not a fan, as you say it's a bit notchy when cold, something it didn't do before I swapped it.

Problem is I don't know what was in when I bought it!

 

[Beasley Clio182]

I had mine done recently and swapped to the Motul stuff people were recommending but I'm not a fan, as you say it's a bit notchy when cold, something it didn't do before I swapped it.

Problem is I don't know what was in when I bought it!

Yeah? I've seen everyone recommending it but nothing definitive !

 

[Nickson]

Also another vote for the Motul, this is what I've been putting in the Trophy:

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/showprodu...=motul-motylgear-75w-80-synthetic-gearbox-oil

For the R26 box I'm unsure because of the LSD. Hope that stuff is good for it, as I've bought a load for my R26.R box conversion!

 

[The Russian.]

Also another vote for the Motul, this is what I've been putting in the Trophy:

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/showprodu...=motul-motylgear-75w-80-synthetic-gearbox-oil

For the R26 box I'm unsure because of the LSD. Hope that stuff is good for it, as I've bought a load for my R26.R box conversion!

That's the stuff I'm dropping in my box with gripper diff.

With some LSD additive though.

 

[Beasley Clio182]

Lol could do with knowing what's best for it , don't wanna put the wrong stuff in and mess the diff up lol

 

[JamesBryan]

Elf Tranself NFJ 75w 80 is OEM

 

[Daz.]

Seems mine is the only one that doesn't like the Motul stuff!

 

[Beasley Clio182]

Bit concerned about the standard stuff as I've heard it's not the best!

Like the idea of the motul stuff just wanna make sure it's okay for the LSD

 

[Gray]

Bit concerned about the standard stuff as I've heard it's not the best!

Like the idea of the motul stuff just wanna make sure it's okay for the LSD

The Motul 75w80 gear oil will be perfectly fine.

 

[MicKPM]

On the TLX/PKX/NDX boxes I use TransELF 'NFJ' only and haven't had issues.

Others are cheaper and *supposedly* better but if you stick to what the book says you can't go wrong.

 

[Nickson]

The Motul 75w80 gear oil will be perfectly fine.

Just to confirm Gray, this stuff?

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/showprodu...=motul-motylgear-75w-80-synthetic-gearbox-oil

 

[Gray]

Just to confirm Gray, this stuff?

That's what I've used in mine for the last 50k miles, with 2 changes.

 

[Beasley Clio182]

On the TLX/PKX/NDX boxes I use TransELF 'NFJ' only and haven't had issues.

Others are cheaper and *supposedly* better but if you stick to what the book says you can't go wrong.

Is that the standard stuff renault sell for the R26 ?

 

[Beasley Clio182]

Just to confirm Gray, this stuff?

Ive just read the link and it says vehicles without a lsd :S

 

[Nickson]

Ive hust read the link and it says vehicles without a lsd :S

Oh yeah..

Bawls.

 

[Gray]

Ive just read the link and it says vehicles without a lsd :S

It does, but plenty of people use it and haven't experienced any problems on their r26.

Maybe ask Opie Oils what they would recommend?

Oh yeah..

Bawls.

 

[MicKPM]

Is that the standard stuff renault sell for the R26 ?

Yep! It's not a plated diff like the Gripper so doesn't *really* need anything special. Just put a GL4/GL4+ in, stop mincing about and driver the fookaz wheels off.

 

[Cub.]

As Gray said, ask @oilman at Opie Oils on here.

He was great sorting a very specific grade of gearbox oil for my gripper diff in the clio.

Just seen micks post above, if it's not plated then it's less of a concern I believe. You still want a decent oil though.

 

[JamesBryan]

My post #7 must have been invisible

 

[Beasley Clio182]

My post #7 must have been invisible

Hahaha sorry it was last night :/ cheers mate

Yep! It's not a plated diff like the Gripper so doesn't *really* need anything special. Just put a GL4/GL4+ in, stop mincing about and driver the fookaz wheels off.

Hahaha cheers ill take that advice !! Lol

It does, but plenty of people use it and haven't experienced any problems on their r26.

Maybe ask Opie Oils what they would recommend?

ill see how I get on with standard stuff and see if not I'll message them I think !