Gearbox Oil

[p3nn]

Afternoon Chaps :wiz:

I'm going to swap the gearbox oil this weekend, primarily because I've got the synchro issue when going into third at high revs. Admittedly the car had this when i bought it and i didn't notice it, it's not really a problem because it doesn't happen often and the gearbox still seems strong/smooth in all gears.

Main reason i'm doing it is preventative maintenance if that's a real thing!

Anyways what oil should i go for!?

Is the standard: Elf Tranself NFJ 75W-80 Gear Oil the best???

 

[Jimmy]

I don't think you can go wrong with OEM Elf stuff. I know a lot of people have tried the Redline oil, including me, and it gets generally good reviews. I personally couldn't tell any difference in the quality of the gearshifts between Redline and Elf, but it all comes down to personal preference.

As you say though, from a preventative maintenance point of view, it's well worth it whichever you choose

 

[academic]

I've changed to Elf Tranself NFP 75W80 as think its a slightly better/updated oil. Can't really feel much difference to be honest though.


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[Pav]

redline stuff all day..better in all conditions..

 

[p3nn]

Going to go for Redline after reading this -- http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?45655-Redline-gearbox-oil/page2

Will report back after it's swapped

 

[PAUL JA]

If it's a road car redline will be fine. We found after a few hard laps on track that the gearchange became knotchy. We are now running castrol.