what gearbox oil to use?

1. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

   #1 5th May 2010, 15:07

   going to change gearbox oil at the weekend and never done it on a saxo, what gearbox oil should i use for a 97 vts? and any tips to make it easier for me ??
2. Matt1-vts Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Poplar, london Posts: 261

   #2 5th May 2010, 15:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ahoward87 going to change gearbox oil at the weekend and never done it on a saxo, what gearbox oil should i use for a 97 vts? and any tips to make it easier for me ??

   I also need help with this also matey.. No idea where to fill it up and empty the old stuff
3. FairDoos Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Manchester Posts: 414 Citroen Saxo 1.1i

   #3 5th May 2010, 15:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Matt1-vts I also need help with this also matey.. No idea where to fill it up and empty the old stuff

   You have me in the mood to try this actually see if it fixes my sqeek its worth a shot PM me if you find out where to re-fill and empty it mate
4. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

   #4 5th May 2010, 15:17

   will do fellas. always a good thing to change the oil. felt a bit notchy in a few gears so its the first thing im gonna do
5. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #5 5th May 2010, 15:38

   75w-80 iirc
6. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

   #6 5th May 2010, 15:47

   any brands better than others??
7. Matt1-vts Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Poplar, london Posts: 261

   #7 5th May 2010, 15:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by FairDoos You have me in the mood to try this actually see if it fixes my sqeek its worth a shot PM me if you find out where to re-fill and empty it mate

   Joking or being real.. I been looking but I cant find it MYSELF..
8. JoeExpose Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Wirral Posts: 383 Saxo 2001 VTR 98 bhp

   #8 5th May 2010, 20:38

   haynes manual?
9. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

   #9 5th May 2010, 21:48

   try asking this guy what oil to use
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28309
10. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #10 5th May 2010, 22:59

    75w-90. The make doesnt matter too much with gearbox oil on a standard box, Comma will do just fine. Itll set you back around £15 for the 2l youll need.

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