Gear box oil

[Stovies]

Hi All,
where can I get the RIGHT gear box oil for my roady on line, I have had so many different opinions on what kind to get but I would like to get it on line (there are no decent places near me for this sort of thing)

A link would be great too
Stovies

[mac999]

Re: Gear box oil

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-746-cast...-diii-atf.aspx

You will need 2 Bottles

[Thrumbleux]

Re: Gear box oil

ATF DEXRON D-21065 is what smart recommend.
Don't go asking for a 'gearbox' oil as that's what you'll be given. It's an automatic transmission fluid you require. 1.4 litres of it.

[tolsen]

Re: Gear box oil

Surely you can buy oil in Montrose. Use a Dexron II or later backward compatible automatic transmission fluid. The cheaper the better.

[Stovies]

Re: Gear box oil

Montrose is **** for buying anything, and there are no experts in the shops we do have,
I just want to get the right stuff for the car as it is my pride and joy and want the best for it.

[Thrumbleux]

Re: Gear box oil

ATF from a brand you trust (the Castrol product will be good enough).
These gearboxes are pretty tough anyway - the biggest gain from a quality product will be in preserving the suppleness of the seals (esp the one on the gearbox input shaft) and avoiding foaming - both issues affect the likelihood of leaks - which in the case of the input shaft is expensive to remedy.
Best quality lubricants are always worth seeking out.

[tolsen]

Re: Gear box oil

Comma AQM must be available from garages in and around Montrose. Also generally available online for less than 20 Pounds for 5 litres inclusive of postage. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5L-COMMA-A...p2054897.l4275

AQM is more than adequate for the Getrag manual transmission. I've been using it for 12 years in my Smart 450.