Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 10:32:39 -0500 From: "BL" <brianlevernospamatico.ca> Subject: Re: '89 900 gearbox oil ?
"Grunff" <grunffnospam.com> wrote in message news:c3ccb5$26b7er$1nospam52899.news.uni-berlin.de... > 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. When flushing, raise the front wheels and cycle through the gears ensuring a thorough flush. BL > > -- > Grunff
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