Gearbox oil

[montana]

Currently running Redline MTL 75w80 / Redline ATF (mix) in the 197. Noticed due to recent cold weather it can be a notchier than normal on the cold mornings until warmed up.

I understand the Redline oil is decent stuff, however are there any other oils i should consider?

 

[Chris_200CUP]

Your not alone! Mines gone pretty bad atm and im on Fuchs. Once it warmed up its sound, but takes along time
to actually warm it up in the cold

Surprised at redline as it's very thin so wouldn't expect it from that. I've just bought some Crastol too try, so I'll see how that goes.

 

[Mattb_197]

I'd personally be swayed to stick with the Renault stuff by ELF. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elf-Trans...836645?hash=item234cb5c6a5:g:Yh4AAOxyTMdTO71-

 

[montana]

Your not alone! Mines gone pretty bad atm and im on Fuchs. Once it warmed up its sound, but takes along time
to actually warm it up in the cold

Surprised at redline as it's very thin so wouldn't expect it from that. I've just bought some Crastol too try, so I'll see how that goes.

Which Fuchs have you got in?

I'd personally be swayed to stick with the Renault stuff by ELF. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elf-Trans...836645?hash=item234cb5c6a5:g:Yh4AAOxyTMdTO71-

Spec wise the ELF stuff is inferior to the Redline oil, so i am loathed to drain it and put the ELF in.

 

[rSilva]

Isn't the Elf Tranself NFP 75w80 superior to the NFJ from that link?
At least there is positive feedback here in the forum regarding the improvement between the factory used NFJ and the newer NFP.
http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?50798-oil-gearbox
http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?41528-Gear-box-oil

Both are recommended for TL04

NFJ
http://www.elf.com/en/consumers/car-oil/car-manual-transmission-fluid/elf-tranself-nfj-75w-80.html
Generally this lubricant meets the requirements of the mechanical gearboxes of cars and vans which are fitted with brass synchromesh rings (single or multicone shape).

NFP
http://www.elf.com/en/consumers/car-oil/car-manual-transmission-fluid/elf-tranself-nfp-75w-80.html
Specially recommended for easy gear changing in cold weather: also retains its outstanding qualities when hot, ensuring the smoothest possible operation and longer life for gearbox components.

So it seems that the NFP is better in the winter than the NFJ and also will be good when hot.

 

[CallorFold]

Fuchs Titan Sintofluid in mine - haven't noticed any difference in the feel of the box since the weather went colder

 

[Pav]

redline in mine and no difference..good stuff

 

[montana]

Will see how I get on,it's not a big deal just an observation , I am not going to rush in dumping the red line.

 

[montana]

[MENTION=205]oilman[/MENTION] any suggestions?

 

[academic]

Isn't the Elf Tranself NFP 75w80 superior to the NFJ from that link?
At least there is positive feedback here in the forum regarding the improvement between the factory used NFJ and the newer NFP.
http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?50798-oil-gearbox
http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?41528-Gear-box-oil

Both are recommended for TL04

NFJ
http://www.elf.com/en/consumers/car-oil/car-manual-transmission-fluid/elf-tranself-nfj-75w-80.html
Generally this lubricant meets the requirements of the mechanical gearboxes of cars and vans which are fitted with brass synchromesh rings (single or multicone shape).

NFP
http://www.elf.com/en/consumers/car-oil/car-manual-transmission-fluid/elf-tranself-nfp-75w-80.html
Specially recommended for easy gear changing in cold weather: also retains its outstanding qualities when hot, ensuring the smoothest possible operation and longer life for gearbox components.

So it seems that the NFP is better in the winter than the NFJ and also will be good when hot.

Just ordered 2 litres of NFP. Having the oil changed end of the month

 

[oilman]

All I can really say is that the MTL and Sintofluid are very popular with Renault cars and are usually fine with colder weather, but there are a few cars that don't get on with them. There's no obvious reason for why those cars don't like the oils. I have heard that quite a few people like the Elf oils, but I've had no dealings with them, so can't say much.

Cheers

Tim

 

[DS197]

Just ordered 2 litres of NFP. Having the oil changed end of the month

It's great stuff. I usually put the car in all the gears before pulling off and it's just as good cold as it is warmed up. But I'm not sure if it's good for a box that's got quite a bit of wear