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 Post subject: gearbox oil question
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:29 am 
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just a quick question for those in the know, for smoother gear changes if there a bit grindy (after garage changed gear oil) should you replace it with a thicker or thinner oil to calm it down?
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Many people seem to think that mtf oil is rather good but from my own experience its a but thin, maybe someone disagrees but your best off with a standard fully synthetic. The gearbox is machined to high tolerances to your best off using the correct viscosity
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:arrow: Send a PM to Oilman (OPIE Oils) on here for excellent advice :wink:

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incidently this is only for my daily drive clio not my four not that makes much difference
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PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 6:36 pm 
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Fit the recommended GL5 gearbox oil...

If it's notchy is commonly either gear change linkage bushes, clutch pedal adjustment or a worn gearbox.

Filling with a different oil won't cure a worn gearbox...

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cheers chris, il go with clutch pedal adjustment as it happened after the clutch was replaced,

many thanks
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