alecvincent123 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 hi, i need to get this box filled today and dont have the huge allen key for the refill hole, can i use one on the three torxs bolt holes and just put the exact amount of oil in?If so does anyone no the exact amount ? its a 1.4 AHW box.Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyoung Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 im not sure on the amount of oil, but instead of a big hex key, you can use a bolt head or somthing similar. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85813&hl=&fromsearch=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecvincent123 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks Rich, but i know thats how it should be done, but i have no way of getting to a motorparts shop to get this allen key, and thanks john young i was going to give that a go if all nothing comes from this post.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggled Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 In the how to Mr Moley just used a wheel bolt reversed to do it:http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78608 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecvincent123 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Cheers for the link puggled!! wheel bolt worked a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scirocco Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Great guide thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Is there any Difference in Gear box oil for different engine types? E.G would the oil Mr moley used in the How to be good for my SDI box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 just go ask in a motorist shop, they'll have a gay book which will tell you the suitable lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Cheers. and before anyone askes. I did Google this but it was fruitless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Good, I don't think there should be any fruit in gearbox fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecvincent123 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 "a gay book" ...... < HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo 1.7sdi Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Is there any Difference in Gear box oil for different engine types? E.G would the oil Mr moley used in the How to be good for my SDI box?Gearbox oil depend on type of gearbox not engine.The best for our gearbox is OEM oil G50.If you prefer other brand, than the standard is SAE 75W90 GL4. The quantity required is 2,7 litres.I tried with Liqui Moly and it wasn't good (too viscous at cold temperature, too fluid at hot temperature ), so I replaced it with OEM.I think is not necesary to replace it if you haven't a seriously reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Gearbox oil depend on type of gearbox not engine.The best for our gearbox is OEM oil G50.If you prefer other brand, than the standard is SAE 75W90 GL4. The quantity required is 2,7 litres.I tried with Liqui Moly and it wasn't good (too viscous at cold temperature, too fluid at hot temperature ), so I replaced it with OEM.I think is not necesary to replace it if you haven't a seriously reason.Its done 75k and never been done, I've seen cars on here break gearboxes at <40k, and its usually down to bearings which would suggest to me Oil changes would prevent this. any prices on the G50 for 2.7L? (how much did you pay) im not too worried, but id like some piece of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo 1.7sdi Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 There are many causes for which a gearbox can be break but I'm sure that the oil doesn't cause this (of corse if the oil level is correct and it is still OEM). I never saw in any formal documentation that the gearbox oil must be replace, only check and top up if it is necesaryIt is possible that the gearbox lose some oil through selector shaft sealYou have check this. It is not a problem if it is only moistned but it can be if it forms drops or remain some spots below the car.I bought G50 from VW seller because it was the cheapest. At any other stores (in Romania) the prices for OEM parts are more expensiveThe prices for 1L is about 17Euro and because my car is older than 5 years VW offer me a discount so the final price was 15 Euro.I hope these information will be useful for you.P.S.Sorry for my English because I'm beginner in this language studying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert* Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hello .... see that little 2.7-liter boxes of oil 70 w 90 I hope I helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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