Gear box oils
Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 at 20:34
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I am fitting a new clutch to the bravo and it is time to change the gear box oil as
well. Last time I used valvoline 80W90 and I was just wondering what other brands and viscosity other people use. The first time I changed it the oil was burnt (dark brown colour) so used the 80w90 to refill the box as it was a heavier oil.
As yet I have not got the gear box out so do not know the oil colour, if clean will use 80w90 again.
Murray
Reply By: workhorse - Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 at 21:28
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 at 21:28
Like your rig there.
I just changed
mine at 130K km. was done at 80K prior. looked okish. used the same 80W90 this time. feels ok. had been a bit stiff getting into 1st on cold cold mornings
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Reply By: mazcan barry - Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 at 22:07
Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 at 22:07
hi murray
i have a 1997 diesel bravo and i used 80w90 gL4 for years but since around 100k's the box was starting to be tight to get into first in winter so i changed to tractor trans hydraulic oil and the gearbox has been a dream ever since slides in to gear like a new one i've done 138ooo now and no problem summer or winter i change gearbox at 30,000km and rear diff at 18,000km i'm an ex farmer and know only to
well that oil is much cheaper than down time and parts hope this is of some help
cheers mazcan barry
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