Gear Oil?
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Graham-P

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1,548 posts

275 months

Sunday 18th April 2010
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Before I get my car back on the road (it's getting an exhaust made for it this week!!!) I want to change the transmission oil (Getrag 996 with LSD) I have been using Shell Helix 75w90 fully Syn but can't seem to find it any more, so what is the oil of choice???
I know this is going to be like opening a can of worms....but I'm not up on gear oil as it doesn't get changed that often.

ta

Graham




cito quod fortis

206 posts

218 months

Sunday 18th April 2010
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I believe the Redline 75w90 is supposed to be one of the better ones.

Andy

CanAm Dave

939 posts

253 months

Sunday 18th April 2010
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Hi Graham

Looking forward to catching up with you later this week. Mobil SHC SAE 75W-90 fully synthetic is my choice.

Dave


martinlaw

283 posts

251 months

Monday 19th April 2010
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i seem to remember that for certain boxes (mine was a G50) you should use a good quality semi synthetic as it contain additives essential for lubing certain internal parts - not sure which ones?