Hello Has anyone changed their gearbox oil and filter on a manual gearbox ? if so how difficult was it

 

Why do you want to change it?

 

Its in there for the life of the car - or 100,000 miles I belive. Waste of time and money. It has been disturbing to see over last few years, the number garages telling owners it must be changed at service!

 

My point exactly

 

Hello there, the 6 speed manual box works fine when driving normal even when i give it a bit more its ok.

But when booting it , it crunches when i go from 2nd into 3rd it wont go into 3rd unless i slow down a bit so was thinking an oil change might help with the gear change. But to be honest i think it could be an expensive fix . But when driving normally and with a bit of welly all is ok , but when pushed a bit more 3rd gear is a problem.nic

Does anyone know of a garage in the south of england who has experience of these gearboxes , could it be the gearbox linkage needs adjusting ?

 

For us Yanks, that means put a little more boot in it ........

 

Sorry, but check the fluid at 50K and tell me it isn't well past the point of needing to be replaced.

I have done both my 6 speeds with mobile1 around the 50K mark and have been pleasantly surprised with a little less notchy gearbox, and miles smoother shifts.

Cheers!

 

Ok i think its redline MTL 70w80 synthetic oil is that correct ??? My car has done 76000 miles i am the 5th owner so would like to try changing the gearbox oil for this type to improve the shift from 2nd gear to 3rd gear .

 

Mmmm I see! oil change may help but to be honest I would think there is something wrong with either the selector or the 3 gear cog its self. or is it just the nature of the beast?? the manual boxes are not renound for being the best in the world.

Give Terry a ring at Mid Kent Chrysler 01634819774 he will be more than happy to give you advice over the phone.

 

1.9Q of Mobile1 5w20, available almost everywhere, and for under $20 you will be a happy man