Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 14:39:00 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: '89 900 gearbox oil ?
Steve wrote: > Need some advise on renewing the g/box oil in my 2 1989 900's - 1 x 8v > (110k), 1 x 16v turbo (145k). > The 8v appears to have "real" gearbox oil and not engine oil as recommended > in the service manual. > Question - whats best for keeping them both working as long as possible ? > Heard story that if it's got gearbox oil, then keep it that way - any truth > in it ? > > Any additives I can add to keep them shifting ok ? Definitely no additives. As far as oil goes, I've had great results with RedLine MTL and Honda MTF. The latter is somewhat cheaper and more readily available. I would flush with the new lubricant, the fill with the new lubricant. I wouldn't leave gear oil in there. -- Grunff