Getrag Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hiya, just wanting the up to date info on which gear oil to use if V160 is not around. I dont want to mess up my gearbox and would appreciate real life feedback, thank you. Also, if anyone wants to sell me V160 I will buy. I have read the technical FAQ: Manual 6-speed V160/161 Gearbox Stock = Toyota V160 oil (PART No. 08885-01306) Capacity 1.8l's when dry Toyota V160 Oil (comes in 1L cans - require 2 cans) Esso Dextron D21065 I recommened you stick with stock Interval = 2 Years / 30,000miles depending on use/power levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Esso Dextron D21065 is the oil you use instead....think there is another option too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Esso Dextron D21065 is the oil you use instead....think there is another option too... Didn't CW mention something a while back about a BMW oil that was suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Was about the best I could find http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1602222&postcount=5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Was about the best I could find http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1602222&postcount=5 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1166558&postcount=58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The Bmw MTF LT-2 is exactly the same as the v160 oil. I used on my old 6sp 2 years ago as its still going strong. IIRC its £24.99 a litre but its good for up to 10 years Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I need to change the gear oil on mine so i might give Toyota a try tomorrow, then if they havent got it BMW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'm using Shell Donax TA in my getrag, changed oil 3 months ago, gearbox is fine and smooth, no overheating. Donax TA was direct replacement to Dextron II in my company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Esso Dextron D21065 is the oil you use instead....think there is another option too... Thank you. Has anyone actually used this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thank you. Has anyone actually used this? No, because you are as likely to find this one as V160 oil I think that both of them are discountinued. (and are exactly the same oil, but one with Toyota price tag). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Royal Purple SynchroMax gets a lot of positive hits. http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=478147 Edited December 30, 2008 by Alex (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I have plenty of V160 in stock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'm using MOTUL Gear 300 ... very nice shifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Just stay clear of the REDLINE SHOCK PROOF, it took out many getrags in the skyline cars and its what i thought was the cause of this you should only use v160 talk. Oil technology has come along way in 14 years. A good quality dextron will be more than ok. I used redline D6 (dextron6) as used in autoboxes which the getrag requires and has been in mine and was perfect and is still going ok now. Or the bmw stuff as the M5 uses getrags very similar to the supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 From reading up a bit more it appears that sticking to any Dexron II fluid WITHOUT rubber smoothing additives will be ok. **Redline Shockproof used rubber additives and as above destroyed a few boxes.** V160 D21065 Royal Purple SynchroMax BMW MTF-LT1 or 2 etc etc... Thing to note is that it's not a thick oil, it has a low viscosity. If it's Dexron-II and has a low viscosity then it should be ok. But please don't blame me should you pick the wrong one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keener Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I asked Steve Manley at Toyota a while ago. Thread at http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=158779&highlight=v160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Just to add to this thread. I had a little discussion with my mechanic (import specialist) after replacing the gear oil with some V160 I sourced. He said that the gearbox builder they uses always toyota automatic transmission fluid as its the same anyway. I know this has already been stated earlier in the thread. He finds no difference in performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Im going to give BMW a call at some point and get a price for their oil, how much do i need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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