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Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 11:17
by karmannkarmann
Looked at the wiki but still a little unsure of what gearbox oil to use, the t25 is a 1.9dg 4 speed with 40k miles, any recommendations?
Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 11:29
by Ian Hulley
Comma SX75-90 GL4 semi synthetic in mine, 4 litres or to the fill plug level in a 5 speed

Make sure the fill plug will come out BEFORE undoing the draing bung
Ian
Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 12:19
by fairwynds
Hi
just done this too, on same engine/box: had two threads going, may be of interest to you if you havent already found them.....?
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=100608" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 13:57
by karmannkarmann
Thanks for the replies, off to get the said oil now

Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 14:14
by 1_eyed_jim
They sell it cheap at Wilko's

Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 15:17
by MidLifeCrisis
Do you mean Wilkinsonplus.com cos all I can find on there is Comma EP80W-90?
Or am I missing something?
Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 15:21
by Mocki
they mean wilko motor factors
http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/
Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 16:36
by California Dreamin
Thats a useful link Steve....very reasonable prices 4 X 5 litres 15W40 for £43.15 and G12plus equivelent 5litre Comma Xstreme G30 at £19.99.
http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php? ... ts_id=4289" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/comma-xstr ... ze-5-litre" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Martin
Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 16:43
by 1_eyed_jim
No I mean wilkinsons it's in a red bottle about 4 quid a litre
Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 17:04
by karmannkarmann
Went to my LMF and got 4ltr of Comma SX75W-90 GL4 as mentioned above, what volume does the 4 speed box require.
Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 23:03
by fairwynds
karmannkarmann wrote:Went to my LMF and got 4ltr of Comma SX75W-90 GL4 as mentioned above, what volume does the 4 speed box require.
...you didnt read my two posts then....

Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 23:06
by fairwynds
the other one, to make things easier...
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=100634" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 19 Apr 2012, 10:54
by karmannkarmann
fairwynds, do you think this is the wrong oil that I purchased, the gear box has done 40k miles?
Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 19 Apr 2012, 11:01
by Ian Hulley
NO !
It's the right oil or I wouldn't have said so.
Re: Gearbox oil
Posted: 19 Apr 2012, 12:04
by fairwynds
Karman....what he said above
