Essex Vitesse Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 HiI want to change the gearbox oil on my 1970 Vitesse.Any recommendations on what gear oil to use?CheersDarren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Are you looking for some modern synthetic replacement or just what you should use?Assuming it's an overdrive box, I like Redline synthetic MT90Do a Google search for a supplier - http://www.advantage-motorsport.co.uk/red-line-mt90-75w90-manual-transmission-oil.html?gclid=CPmd78nFob4CFRQbtAodyQQAugThere's not a lot of oil in a Vitesse box and it works hard so buy the best you can afford. The manual will call for an EP90 type, just make sure it's GL4 specification not GL5 (GL5 has additives that can be harmful to the yellow metal components in our boxes).Something like this would be OK http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Castrol-Classic-EP90-Gear-Oil-1-Litre-ZCA301001_act_shop.product_pID_171044704.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Vitesse Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Well it's probably due for a change and can get a little notchy when really warm so I was considering something modern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The MT90 is expensive and weirdly coloured but very good :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Vitesse Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Great, thanks for that I'll check out your link.RegardsDarren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I just googled where to get the stuff in the UK (I tend to buy it when in the US as it's less than half the price there), no financial interest on my part :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Vitesse Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Oh, one last thing, what's the gearbox oil capacity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 With overdrive it's 1.35 litres but basically fill it up, go for a drive and check it, top up if neccessary. This might be helpful to you www.vitessesteve.co.uk for a service manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Vitesse Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Another vote for Redline MT90. I normally buy it from Opie Oils in Cornwall when I'm passing. They do lots of special offers and free shipping offers once they get your email address.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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