mojocvh Registered User Joined Aug 22, 2013 Messages 198 Reaction score 19 Points 18 Location The 'carse of Gowrie. Dec 19, 2013 #1 Guys, is there any DIY guide anywhere about replacing the gearbox and diff oils with oil specs as well for a quattro? thanks Mo.
Guys, is there any DIY guide anywhere about replacing the gearbox and diff oils with oil specs as well for a quattro? thanks Mo.
Bradderz_1988 Dont replace it, Upgrade it !! Joined Aug 19, 2010 Messages 4,121 Reaction score 474 Points 83 Location North West Dec 19, 2013 #2 Gearbox - 75w90 fully syn @ 2.75L Rear diff - 75w90 fully syn @ 1.9L Youll need the big 12 point spline socket to drain them both !! Filler plugs - Gearbox - 17 or 19mm sump plug key iirc Rear diff - 8 or 10 mm allen key iirc
Gearbox - 75w90 fully syn @ 2.75L Rear diff - 75w90 fully syn @ 1.9L Youll need the big 12 point spline socket to drain them both !! Filler plugs - Gearbox - 17 or 19mm sump plug key iirc Rear diff - 8 or 10 mm allen key iirc
M Mr K Registered User Joined Jul 11, 2007 Messages 334 Reaction score 1 Points 16 Dec 19, 2013 #3 Always make sure you can get to / undo / have the right size tool for the filler plug BEFORE you remove the drain
Always make sure you can get to / undo / have the right size tool for the filler plug BEFORE you remove the drain
mojocvh Registered User Joined Aug 22, 2013 Messages 198 Reaction score 19 Points 18 Location The 'carse of Gowrie. Dec 20, 2013 #4 Oh yes indeed
mojocvh Registered User Joined Aug 22, 2013 Messages 198 Reaction score 19 Points 18 Location The 'carse of Gowrie. Dec 20, 2013 #5 Sorry, I also found a guide link below Audi A4 1.8T Volkswagen Transmission Fluid Change | Golf, Jetta, Passat & Beetle | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article cheers Mo.
Sorry, I also found a guide link below Audi A4 1.8T Volkswagen Transmission Fluid Change | Golf, Jetta, Passat & Beetle | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article cheers Mo.
Bradderz_1988 Dont replace it, Upgrade it !! Joined Aug 19, 2010 Messages 4,121 Reaction score 474 Points 83 Location North West Dec 20, 2013 #6 You dont need to remove the drivers wheel or passenger for that matter it can be accessed easily without removing the wheel as the filler plug is on the n/s on uk cars !! The fill plug for rear diff is on the drivers side on uk cars !!
You dont need to remove the drivers wheel or passenger for that matter it can be accessed easily without removing the wheel as the filler plug is on the n/s on uk cars !! The fill plug for rear diff is on the drivers side on uk cars !!
spartacus 68 Registered User Joined Dec 17, 2008 Messages 757 Reaction score 207 Points 43 Location Aberdeenshire Dec 21, 2013 #7 Better links here for B5 rear diff gear oil change and transmission. Note they're US. Rear diff: AudiWorld Tech Articles Transmission: http://www.audiforums.com/forum/diy-do-yourself-55/b5-5-spd-tranny-fluid-change-sandman-18729/
Better links here for B5 rear diff gear oil change and transmission. Note they're US. Rear diff: AudiWorld Tech Articles Transmission: http://www.audiforums.com/forum/diy-do-yourself-55/b5-5-spd-tranny-fluid-change-sandman-18729/
mojocvh Registered User Joined Aug 22, 2013 Messages 198 Reaction score 19 Points 18 Location The 'carse of Gowrie. Dec 21, 2013 #8 Aye those are far better. How about this, Motul Gear 300 75W-90 Racing gearbox and differential lubricant, for both box and diff? I can work my way around engine oil but the gl4/gl5 specs for gear oil need adhering to. cheers Mo.
Aye those are far better. How about this, Motul Gear 300 75W-90 Racing gearbox and differential lubricant, for both box and diff? I can work my way around engine oil but the gl4/gl5 specs for gear oil need adhering to. cheers Mo.
mojocvh Registered User Joined Aug 22, 2013 Messages 198 Reaction score 19 Points 18 Location The 'carse of Gowrie. Dec 23, 2013 #9 Any takers for the [still sealed 5l] of millers TRX synth 75w-90 I unearthed from the back of my cool dark garage today ?
Any takers for the [still sealed 5l] of millers TRX synth 75w-90 I unearthed from the back of my cool dark garage today ?