Landcruiser Gear oil
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 09:33
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iccey_1969
I have a 79 series with a 1hz aftermarket turbo ute, changes gear oil 1 month ago and checked it the other day and the oil was very dark, almost black.
Dont sound good to me.
Any one can help?
Reply By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 11:48
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 11:48
I would change it ,
and add a tube of Nulon addative , If it's not whining it should last for years.
Nulon
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Reply By: iccey_1969 - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 12:33
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 12:33
is it normal for the gear oil to go black so quickly? if not, why is it happening? is it from working harder with the turbo and extra power?
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Follow Up By: Steve from Top End Explorer Tours - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 13:21
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 13:21
If it is dark and smells burnt, it just means you have been driving it hard.
How many kms have you done in the month??
Cheers Steve.
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Reply By: iccey_1969 - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 13:25
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 13:25
i have done about 3000 klm thats it
and havent done any towing, i am thinking about buying a new box, and selling this one. there is no noise in the box at all and it is smooth. id rather change it and give myself peace of mind.
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Follow Up By: Steve from Top End Explorer Tours - Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 13:31
Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 13:31
If you are going to do that, perhaps look at putting a 75 series box in, it's some small adjustments, that box is way stronger than the 78/79 series.
The 78/79 series Gbox would be good behind a 3lt Nissan motor, you could have bets with your friends to see which one is going to blow first.
I had a 78 series that had 4 Gearboxes in 3 years.
Cheers Steve
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