Ph1 V6 Engine & Gearbox Oil Recommendations and Advice?

[Iridium]

Getting a man in to do an engine oil and gearbox oil change on the Vee. Got the filter and sump plug washer from Renault, no bother. I know for the gearbox I need Elf TRP 75w80 - but where can I get that from? My local Renault place just said they didn't sell oil because they only have it in bulk. I suspect she just assumed and didn't know it was special or something. Anyway, they wouldn't sell me any heh.

And for the engine, I have searched, and looked in the technical manual - seems to recommend 15/30 - that seems a bit thick to me? I've only found answers relating to the Ph2 through a search.

Any advice greatly appreciated - does anyone do the gearbox oil mail order?

Dan

 

[Fred@BTM]

its 5W40 on the V6 Mk2 for the engine, i can't see why it would be different for a mk1, both L7X engines

you'll need a second sump washer for the gearbox i believe

Yozzasport sell the gearbox oil

 

[Iridium]

That's brilliant Fred cheers Is the sump washer for the gearbox the same as the engine?

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Ali]

0W50 for me, better for fast road driving, although mine's not left outside...

Sump plug's are the same. The Filter is a pain in the ass to get off, a big pair of grips is the easiest way, but you may need to puncture it.

 

[Dash]

For the LX 760 engine http://www.v6clio.net/manuals/general.pdf

Section 07 Capacity-Grades

or see page 4.08 Engine Oil Grade in your handbook



For the MK2 LX 762 engine see page 5 in your Maintenance Service book.