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Gearbox Oil for GTI


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Hi all,

I am thinking of getting the gearbox oil on my new (to me) Lupo GTi. I don't expect it had been changed in its life and would prefer to make sure it has a refresh.

What is the recommended (or better) gearbox oil for the 6 speed box ?

Thx

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Your right I hope my incompetence doesn't make the moon and the sun collide and cause the end of the world.

But seeing as tho I have complicated things I have took it up on my self to explain things further, you need a M16 security spline socket for a gti, the 17mm hex key is for 085 type boxes.

Much love.

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  • 3 weeks later...

Is it recommended to change the gearbox oil. A VW specialist told me there is no need to change as the gearbox oil is in there for the life of the car.

I know on other cars where the manufacturer says this, enthusiasts recommend to change it.

My car has 85k miles - what is the general recommendation on here ?

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I usually change mine when I buy a car too. I change the oil in my TDi every 40K.

Saying it's in there for the life of the car reminds me of something else: that cambelts last the lifetime of the engine. This is because when the cambelt snaps, the life of the engine is over!

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My thoughts exactly. I can't see how any oil can last the life of the car. I will get it changed. Other than the right oil, what else will I need eg gaskets etc ?

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