Gearbox oil

1. ChrisT Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Pontefract Posts: 243 saxo vtr 106 gti

   #1 1st June 2008, 18:15

   Anyone ever used a thinner oil to the standard spec oil
   
   When cold 1st and 2nd gear are pretty hard to get in and are a bit clunky when warm
2. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #2 1st June 2008, 22:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ChrisT Anyone ever used a thinner oil to the standard spec oil When cold 1st and 2nd gear are pretty hard to get in and are a bit clunky when warm

   It is not something you would normally do on a road car. 1 st to 2 nd are always a bit odd on these cars. IF you really think something is wrong your best to have the problem fixed and not try and work round it as it could end up doing some real damage.
3. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #3 1st June 2008, 23:07

   I wouldn't change to a thinner oil as a fix.
   
   You could put in some fresh stuff and see if that makes a difference. If that doesn't you need to get the clutch / linkages / gearbox engine mount etc checked out.
4. WelshyUK Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Northampton Posts: 1386 MK4Golf1.6SE,BMWE30Sport, KDX125,FZR400RRSP1

   #4 2nd June 2008, 09:07

   Common problem with saxo linkages I'd investigate that further and leave the standard spec oil in!
5. dannyhall Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Stoke on Trent Posts: 2130 Premier Ed. Milano Red CTR

   #5 2nd June 2008, 09:30

   When I replaced my driveshafts, I put new gearbox oil in, standard stuff though, and i'm finding it hates going into first gear and I get a rattling sound if its in 2nd gear with a cold engine??
   
   Sorry to hjack your thread btw!