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notorius
01-06-2005, 11:59 PM
hey all,
i just got my manual box in the car and i need to fill it up with some oil
specs say 75W/85W Hypoid
i have castrol epx 80W/90W manual box oil,
will this be fine?
thanks

benau
02-06-2005, 01:50 AM
80w/90 shouldn't hurt the gearbox, but being slightly thicker than whats reccomended, it might be hard to shift gears when it's cold etc.

Sogg
02-06-2005, 10:10 AM
Get some motul Gear 300. i think its 75/90 its top stuff, abit pricey but really improves shifting in my opinion