gear box question

[toaophil]

Would a gear box oil change stop the gear selection being so 'clicky'? Especially first and second gear, they're not over easy to select, and if your windows are down for example- its quite noisy as you put it in gear.

Any knowledge appreciated!

 

[Mike B]

Might be the clutch otherwise Molyslip could help or its just wear

 

[toaophil]

Molyslip. . . as in do a gearbox oil change to molyslip?

 

[Mike B]

Just add it to the new oil.Helped with my wifes Bora which was notchy in 4th and 5th but if its 1st and 2nd its more likely the synchro is dodgy or the clutch is failing

 

[Andie0]

Mine is also clciky is first and second always has been and selects fine with no resistance! Just seems to make that noise, changed the fluid and no change!

 

[Audi Doodah]

I did an oil change and it improved the notchiness I had. Had a new clutch fitted not long after and saw furthur improvement. Can still hear my linkage with windows down though...it is mechanical movement, after all.

 

[boost-addict]

could be gear linkage bushings that have worn. creating a poorly selected gear.

 

[deano1978]

I did an oil change and it improved the notchiness I had. Had a new clutch fitted not long after and saw furthur improvement. Can still hear my linkage with windows down though...it is mechanical movement, after all.

how did you find out which oil and how much? Mines 04 sport like urs.

 

[Audi Doodah]

75W-90 Fully Synthetic, so says the Audi bible. Give me your gearbox code off your service sticker and I'll check the capacity.

 

[deano1978]

75W-90 Fully Synthetic, so says the Audi bible. Give me your gearbox code off your service sticker and I'll check the capacity.

where is mine? Am i looking for special sticker with info on it?.
Dont seem to have one! Not in boot,engine bay or door arch??

 

[bradh]

Try under the rear bench seat that's ware I found mine

 

[Audi Doodah]

It is on the first page of the service booklet too but I suppose you can't find that either!?

All the 6 speed boxes have a 3 litre capacity and I used Castrol in mine (see the link) but the Audi part number is G 052 911 A

A mini how to in this thread

 

[boost-addict]

If you pm me your reg ill look it up at work.

 

[deano1978]

If you pm me your reg ill look it up at work.

appreciated...R15 DDH

 

[boost-addict]

lol im not at work any more, let me see if i can access a website we can turn to at work if our system dosnt show any info

 

[boost-addict]

need your vechile details, its not telling me decent enough info

need model, spec, enigne size (more importantly what bhp one if theres variants) and year

 

[boost-addict]

dw done it

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[deano1978]

Thanks boost-addict

 

[boost-addict]

Thats what your after

 

[boost-addict]

 

[Audi Doodah]

View attachment 16689

Exactly what I used and linked to in my mini guide £12.99 a litre or £10 with a trade card.

 

[boost-addict]

I missed the link. That or the advanced multigear one. Same stuff, different bottle

 

[deano1978]

Thanks very much for your help.

 

[Gully]

I got the same thing going on too! 2004 1.8 t 190 , 2nd is a bit of a crunch but when warmed up is fine ,new clutch about 5k ago. Is it a common thing with the a4s ?