gearbox oil

[gtr-gaz]

I have been trying to do a search of what oil I should have used in my G50 box but am getting confused by all the different types you are all using.

I have used a part synthetic 75W-90 API GL-4 in which I got from Halfords.
I don't want to start a war on the pros and cons of different oils, but I would like to know if what I have is up to the job.

In retrospect, I was wondering if perhaps I should have gone for something a bit better from a porsche specialist.

Gary

[gtrclive]

Yes Yes Yes, go to a Porsche Place and ask for a normal thicker consistance Semi-Syn oil. Don't fitt the lighter engine oil consistance stuff. I wore out my Ring gear on the Diff because of useing Mobile 1 75-90. Miles to thin, Just ask Bluesatin, he used some normal Porsche oil which was quite thick and has done as many miles as anybody that I know, and his diff is still fine. So yes make damn sure you fit the right stuff, if you do then these no problems...
Happy motoring..

[bigmack]

This is the stuff that Porker owners love www.paragon-products.com/product_p/swepco201.htm
Cheers!
-Mack

[gtr-gaz]

Thanks for the help.

I shall ring round a few places today.

Gary

[bluesatin]

As Clive said I use Swepco and works fine. Takes a couple of minutes to warm but felt like it cushioned the gear change.

[atom290]

I have a gemini, now recardo 6 speed sequential dog box in my Atom. I've found the best oil to use is the Red Line heavyweight shockproof. It contains loads of little ball bearings, quite weird to rub between your fingers!

Great stuff and only £14 per almost litre.