Gearbox oil

[plAythiNG]

Hey all,

Was just reading this thread and thought i hear everyone's opinion.

http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?74549-Transmission-oil.

The service log says to replace it every 80k.. Myself i've changes it 3 times since ownership And am planning to change it every 15-20k klm. My preference for this is labour on a gearbox/transmission is very costly so a small cost to replace oil is pretty much a fraction for a rebuild. I think Charger changes his every 10k. I remember back when i had my car (mind you the dc5 was thecar i learnt manual in)... I was thinking... Am i driving wrong/poorly/sloppy? Because my 3rd gear would pop out every now and then. I changed my oil and it was perfrct.. I also noticed some drvers like to use royal purple or redline gearbox fluid yet this thread says the complete opposite

[Karl]

Look at this.. And i always use honda oild in my gear box!!!

[Karl]

Oh fuk it came out really small.. What it say's with gear box oil is every 48 km or 2 years what ever's 1st.. And that for Severe Conditions!!!

[plAythiNG]

Well i know with the k series gearbox, cos its a short ratio gearbox, u be changing gears all the time in traffic.. So i woyld change it every 20k to be safe... Compared to friends in b/h series.. They can just leave it in 3/4 gear.

[ChargeR]

You are right I change my gearbox oil very often, every one or two track days so every 2500-5000km. My gearbox is starting to get a bit nasty with changes into 4th gear pretty crunchy, but I think this is more a poor use and abuse issue rather than any failure of my maintenance regime.

If you do any sort of performance/track driving I would change more often than the 80,000km interval recommended in the service manual.

Also THIS is a relevant thread.

[zeth_an]

I change mine farely often too... After track day is a must... otherwise, every 20.000km the latest or earlier... Depending on my mood :P

I use OEM : )

[DC2R]

OEM and every 20,000km here.

[Timmy_B]

Im using Redline gearbox oil. Its expensive but amazing stuff.

[plAythiNG]

How much is redline timmy>

I dont exactly go out and use the top of the line oils and fluids as i change often anyways.

[plAythiNG]

Realised i didnt share it before..

Cheapest place for oem fluids or parts in that matter is meekong in south west sysney. I get my gb fluid for 18/a bottle.

[p33r]

Im using Redline gearbox oil. Its expensive but amazing stuff.

where do you source your redline?

[tinkerbell]

i am getting some Redline of the ebay guy - anyone else keen? he does discounts over 300...

[Norm]

I'm keen Dave. Let me know the prices. Off the top of my head i can't remember how much i need as well.

[plAythiNG]

2 x 1 litres botltes are more tha enough Norman.

[tinkerbell]

prices are here: http://stores.ebay.com.au/GL-Lubrica...id=p4340.l2563

if we purchase $300+ in one order, it is 5% discount... pick up will be in Hornsby...