p1diddy

I recently bought a P1 at the end of last year, not long after i had to change the clutch, i think this was the original clutch. I've recently added a set of guages on aswell and had a leak which i've rectified now(i'm sure it's the engine oil right?).

However, recently done a check of the fluids and realised the gearbox fluid is very low, Could this be from the clutch replacement or could this oil be from the guages set up?

I have another car to drive so it's on the drive for now but looking up for good gearbox oil, it's nearly £50 to fill up so i wouldn't want to just put some in and check for a leak in the slight case it rushes all out. Sorry i'm not very technically minded to say the least so any helpful thoughts would be much appreciated!

Thanks

wrighty338

iTrader: (33)

Changing gauges wouldnt affect gearbox oil levels. mine was on 49k and was LOW on gearbox oil, hard to get into gear and ground a lot. Topped it up = perfect

Just top it up and see? trans fluid isnt that expensive, and you dont fill a gearbox up like an engine, that can do more harm then good!

p1diddy

Thanks for the reply.

I presumed that the guages wouldnt of effected it but just wanted to double check. Which gearbox oil would you recommend? I remember seeing they were about £15 for a litre and needed several litres.

Thanks

oilman

iTrader: (9)

You need a 75w-90 GL5 oil

If the gearbox is on good condition, the Silkolene Silktran Syn 5 will be ideal. If it's had some wear, go for the Motul Gear 300 or Redline Lightweight Shockproof

75w-90 Gear oil

Cheers

Tim

p1diddy

Hi Oilman, how many litres would i need? Search isn't working for me at the moment.

oilman

iTrader: (9)

4.1ltr For the gearbox.

Cheers

Guy.

dj219957

i use castrol syntrax. highly recomended on here

oilman

iTrader: (9)

Tis good stuff.

Cheers

Guy

Ben123456789

Oilman (or indeed anyone else!), what would you recommend as the best oil for the gearbox and diff on a 1997 Catalunia? Having gone through the hassle of needing a reconditioned gearbox on my old car (MK2 Golf GTi) I would like to use the best oil for the scooby! I've previously heard good things about Redline oils.

oilman

iTrader: (9)

Redline oils are very good and quite a few Subaru guys use the Lightweight Shockproof. The 75w-90 is also suitable. The Castrol Syntrax is worth considering, so is the Motul Gear 300, Silkolene Silktran Syn 5 and Mobilube SHC

75w-90 Gear oil

Cheers

Tim