Gearbox Manual & overdrive oil grade and specification.

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Gearbox Manual & overdrive oil grade and specification.

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In the process of changing the manual gearbox oil (later one with 4 syncro's) with overdrive what oil grade and specification is recommended. Is their a MB spec for this oil also that I can look for please. I tend to use Castrol on everything so I would check out their products.
I couldn't see a question for manual gearbox oil on the forum only auto box.
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Re: Gearbox Manual & overdrive oil grade and specification.

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Any API GL4 SAE 90 from a reputable supplier. Mineral or synthetic will do for the full synchro box. Do not use GL5.

You can also use GL4 75W-90 or 80W-90 etc. Slightly easier gear change cold.

Castrol example.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Castrol-Syntra ... ay&sr=8-17

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Re: Gearbox Manual & overdrive oil grade and specification.

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Thanks Glyn appreciate the specification detail it's easier to locate.
Regards
Dave J.
Dave J.
1966 Reg.1965 Built Jaguar S Type 3.8 MOD
2001 BMW 530D M sport touring
2010 Kia Carens L.S (Wife & Grandkids wheels)
2000 BMW R1100s
1971 Norton Commando 750 & 1964 AJS 350 Arter Trials
1959 BSA DBD 34 Clubman x 2
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