It should have been changed long ago. Look at Redline MTL. It's a 75/90 gear oil, and great for older boxes.
Hi,
I know vw says the gearbox oil is sealed for life.. but the box can still be drained and refilled with replacement fluid.
My car has 161,000km.
Should i change the fluid if im going to be doing track days?
Whats the stock fluid weight?
and
What should i change it too?
Thanks
It should have been changed long ago. Look at Redline MTL. It's a 75/90 gear oil, and great for older boxes.
"If can't get behind your troops, feel free to stand in front of them..."
Hey Blitzen,
I found this tutorial:
How to change your gear oil..........DIY w/ Pics. - VW Forum :: Volkswagen Forum
and in the tutorial it mentions:
So now im lost...If you are shopping for oil for a MKIV or an Audi with the 01A transmission (quattro), or MKIV O2J, you want the MT-90 because it's the proper 75-90W, GL-4 spec. DO NOT BUY MTL, and DO NOT BUY ANY GEAR OIL THAT IS GL-5 SPEC.
Something about MTL or GL-5, being too harsh for some of the components in the gearbox?
I have had MTL in my Polo GTI box (similar/same box) for about 60,000km, and I have had no problems with it. I had this suggested to me by JMAC here on the forum, and several others. On the other hand, I have been told that MT-90 is good for older boxes, so this may be the go for you.
You will find that in the quote you have above is talking about the O2J gearbox, which is a 6 speed AWD box, and is not the same gearbox as found in the Golf/Polo GTI.
Last edited by Blitzen; 01-02-2012 at 05:04 PM.
"If can't get behind your troops, feel free to stand in front of them..."
Ok from further research we have:
1) VW transmission guide
http://zelek.com/diagram_charts/diagramlist.htm
This link specifies that the AGU 1.8t golf has an 02J manual transmission
2) Volkswagen 02j overhaul
http://www.vwmotorsport.com/vwtech/g...J_overhaul.pdf
This link from vwmotorsport (which you think would be a reputable source) states that...
3) Difference between Redline MTL and MT-90Use synthetic gear oil (G50, SAE 75W/90). Capacity is 2.1 qts. (2.0L).
http://www.stealth316.com/2-mtl-tech.htm
Using the above information the correct Redline Transmission oil is MT-90.Red Line MTL is classified as a 75W/80W gear lubricant satisfying the API Service requirements of GL-3 and GL-4. MTL also satisfies motor oil viscosities SAE 5W/10W/30, and the viscosity requirements for ATFs. MT-90 is a 75W90 GL-4 and also satisfies motor oil viscosities SAE 10W/1 5W/40
If any of this stuff is wrong please let me know... I just spend hours trawling the net for answers.
Last edited by Sirocco20348; 07-03-2014 at 09:23 AM.
Mate, it's up to you with your car. I took the advice of JMAC, one of the best VW mechanics I know, and I have never had a problem. If you are still unsure, give the boys over at Canberra VW Center and see what they think.
Edit: the AWD 6 speed is the 02M, not the J... Sorry about that.
Last edited by Blitzen; 01-02-2012 at 08:21 PM.
"If can't get behind your troops, feel free to stand in front of them..."
Nah its all good Blitzen! I thank you for replying in the first place Gave me something to work from.
I asked Peter and he said the same 'sealed for life' motto....lol... I dont know .. i just dont believe transmission oil can last forever.If you are still unsure, give the boys over at Canberra VW Center and see what they think.
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