what do we recommend guys, got a 99 sti type r, want some good stuff as putting a good bit of power through it.

 

also wanna no answer to this but on a wrx 1993 box getting a few crunches where to buy and deliver

 

google redline lightweight shockproof...
superb oil and my favorite.
although there are plenty of other choices...
its a hot topic

 

whers oil man

 

Hi Guys i use castrol syntak as i had weak syncros and they were noisey and it sorted it out but the redline stuff is really good stuff aswell

 

Here now Sonic

Castrol Syntrax is a popular choice in Imprezas, it's not a bad oil, but when it comes to bigger power cars driven hard, it's not ideal as it's only a semi-synthetic.

Better ones are the Motul Gear 300, Redline 75w-90NS, Millers CRX NT or Amsoil Severe Gear. Those ones are really good oils and I'd go for ones of those in an Impreza where you want a top end oil.

If the gearbox is a bit crunchy, the Redline Lightweight Shockproof is a good choice.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90.aspx

Cheers

Tim

 

so how much would u do for 4 litres of that redline stuff mate ? its 3.5 i need ain t it

 

This the one?

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1022-red...il-75w-90.aspx

 

Yes, that's it

 

cool, i might use this when i do my oils next

 

Just use any gearbox oil usually about 75/90 the oil will probably outlast the gearbox anyway

 

so 4 or even 5 to choose from, recommended 1 of these is.............

 

They're all good, it's difficult to say one over the other. The Motul is the most popular, closely followed by the Millers and Redline

 

Hey Tim, what oil would you recommend for a 07 Spec C with a clutch LSD equipped rear diff? I will be getting Motul Gear 300 for the gearbox, but i don't see anything suitable from Motul for a clutch LSD differential needing 75w-90.

 

Hi

Here's the Motul one

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68953-mo...ferential.aspx

The Millers CRX LS NT is also worth considering.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60232-mi...ssion-oil.aspx

Cheers

Tim

 

thanks oilman

 

Hi,
I'm getting a crunch when driving hard between 4th and 5th, and occasionally between reverse and 1st, on a '97 UK turbo, so going to change the oil, should I be using this http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-744-cast...productDetails
Sorry I know everyones asking the same questions, but I want to get it right first time !

 

When do you recommend changing gearbox oil Oilman?? Mines 3 1/2 years old with 15k

 

Syntrax is worth a go, it's a pretty decent semi-synthetic and it should help to sort out the crunching.

Cheers

Tim

 

Do you guys reuse the old crush washer or buy a new one? If so where from?

 

Silkolene Syn 5 race is a good oil to, I have it in my G/B and diff, although I only bought it because my 1st choice of Motul Gear 300 was unavailable, that said you won't go for wrong with any premium oil.

 

Davros,

For the pennies it costs, get a new one.

Budd,

Syn 5 is really good in some cars and in others it gives notchy shifts etc. If it works for you, keep using it as it's a top end oil at a reasonable price.

Cheers

Tim

 

Thanks for that Tim.