manual gearbox oil what one to buy?

Cypher007 · Jun 24th, 2002, 16:17

i dont seem to be able to find out what oil i should use in my gearbox. all the manuals say either refer to technical or Volvo synthetic oil part no. blah blah £15 a litre, ahhhh!!!. any ideas on what to use to get the same Volvo oil protection or better.

Davef · Jun 24th, 2002, 17:38

It's 5-30w synthetic oil (engine oil)

Jun 24th, 2002, 22:16

I know its a daft idea but why not just ring a Volvo dealer??

Ask for a Service technician... not the receptionist (service manager he's called at my local !) and the guys who work the spanners are usually more than helpful.

I usually go there in the car coz they like to have a prod at it (as they only ever see one 'R' in that workshop (mine) and then I can ask all manner of cheeky questions - and get a bit of freebie advice too !

I beleive that the handbook has some details on the subject too.

Jim,
'96 855-R (The Flying Wardrobe)

Cypher007 · Jun 28th, 2002, 10:26

could i use 0w-40 Mobil1? or is this to thick at high temps.

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a15htn Guest Location:	RE: manual gearbox oil what one to buy? I know its a daft idea but why not just ring a Volvo dealer?? Ask for a Service technician... not the receptionist (service manager he's called at my local !) and the guys who work the spanners are usually more than helpful. I usually go there in the car coz they like to have a prod at it (as they only ever see one 'R' in that workshop (mine) and then I can ask all manner of cheeky questions - and get a bit of freebie advice too ! I beleive that the handbook has some details on the subject too. Jim, '96 855-R (The Flying Wardrobe)

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Cypher007 Master Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2024 14:20 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lincolnshire	RE: manual gearbox oil what one to buy? could i use 0w-40 Mobil1? or is this to thick at high temps. __________________ Volvo 854 T5R Yellow 1994 Aquamist 2D (Don & Aquamist) BMC panel filter (Don) Ferrita Cat Back (Don) Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (Hong Kong) PowerFlex Top Engine Mount (?) PowerFlex Wishbone Bushes (Elk Parts) 302mm front brake upgrade Goodridge front hoses (rears to be fitted later) 600W Inverter (ebay) History: 1991 Volvo 340DL (1982) 1994 Volvo 360GLE (1989) 1999 Volvo 360GLT (1988) 2002 Volvo 850GLT (1991) 2004 Volvo 850T5R (1994)

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