jazz1 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hi guys sorry to be a noob but how many litres and which brand oil should my gearbox need? J spec manual 6 speed facelift TT 1996. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaliber Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Toyota oil, 1,8 liters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 If you can find V-160 oil it's a no brainer to use it - it comes in 1L tins. However if you look at the FAQ on Oil you'll see alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 If you can find V-160 oil it's a no brainer to use it - it comes in 1L tins. However if you look at the FAQ on Oil you'll see alternatives. Ok perfect I tried finding your thread I couldn't, could you link it please. - - - Updated - - - Toyota oil, 1,8 liters Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I bought Motul Gear 300 for the V160 and diff which was recommended as an alternative. When cold, it's hard to change gear, but after 30 seconds of driving it's fine, and once the car is warm it's smoother than ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulj1 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I bought the same stuff as josh for my 1996 6 speed and totally agree once warmed up it's so much smoother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 I bought Motul Gear 300 for the V160 and diff which was recommended as an alternative. When cold, it's hard to change gear, but after 30 seconds of driving it's fine, and once the car is warm it's smoother than ever Perfect 2 litres enough? Also how many litres for the diff? Il be calling opie oils tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 This one correct one? How many litres does the diff takes? http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-899-motul-gear-300-75w-90-racing-gearbox-and-differential-lubricant-100-synthetic-ester-based.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 From the FAQ - LSD Diff Oil Stock = Unknown 75w90 Gear Oil Capacity ~1.5L's (have 2L's Ready) 75w90 - Motul Gear 300 or Silkolene Syn5 (Now Fuchs Titan) I recommened either of the two listed - both have been used without issue. Interval = 2 Years / 30,000miles depending on use/power levels See here for details on changing diff oil. 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) Alternative: Esso Dextron D21065 Royal Purple SynchroMax BMW oil called MTF-LT-1 or LT-2 Castrol Transmax Z - Feedback required from testers Mobil ATF 220 - Feedback required from testers I recommend you stick with stock but in recent times this has been hard to get hold of, so it's the Esso now... Interval = 2 Years / 30,000miles depending on use/power levels And yeah, that's the right one I bought 4 bottles and have two thirds of one left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Perfect thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Perfect thanks . No probs dude The diff oil was easy to change and took 10 mins. The gearbox was a total bitch. I had to find a length of hose to attach to the bottle to fill it up, and it still look about an hour to get enough in as there's no room on the side of the gearbox the fill hole is on. The other side, there's miles of room. Good going Toyota! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Lol I'm getting my dads friend mechanic to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Do Toyota dealers still sell the original gear oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 From what I've read, it's been discontinued. Whifbitz (and maybe others) sell it, but it's five times the price of alternatives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Right in the end I went for the motul gear 300 for the diff oil and for the gearbox I went for the royal purple synchromax, on route to me by next week . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 I just serviced it with royal purple synchromax for the gear box as that was more recommended in supraforums, and put motul gear 300 in the diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Right in the end I went for the motul gear 300 for the diff oil and for the gearbox I went for the royal purple synchromax, on route to me by next week . I just serviced it with royal purple synchromax for the gear box as that was more recommended in supraforums, and put motul gear 300 in the diff. Good stuff! Noticed any difference yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Good stuff! Noticed any difference yet? I did go for a drive feels smoother . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Here's a free tip. ALWAYS, ALWAYS *ALWAYS* take out the FILLER plug before you drain the oil. It is incredibly annoying to drain the oil then find you can't undo the filler plug for some reason.... Filling a diff or gearbox via the drain plug hole is quite challenging A young lad who used to work for me years ago drained a VW Golf gearbox, and unsure where the filler plug was undid a likely looking bolt on the front face of the gearbox, about 4 inches up. I have to admit it did look a likely candidate if you were too idle / cocky to look in the shop manual. Problem was it was the reverse gear selector fulcrum pivot pin, and as he pulled it out the fulcrum dropped into the bottom of the gearbox. To rectify it was a gearbox out, full gearbox strip down. He didn't get paid that week and used a manual most studiously after that Edited April 25, 2014 by Chris Wilson (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hey chris what's your opinions on the Royal purple synchromax stuff for the gear box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I consider any lubricant company that dyes its products purple to be gimmicky and ruled by an imaginative marketing department, rather than technicians. I usually follow what the race engine manufacturers currently recommend, and have very rarely had a lubrication problem. For road cars I think people get far too stressed over what brand oil to use, any major brand that meets the specs is fine by me, I buy on price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 I consider any lubricant company that dyes its products purple to be gimmicky and ruled by an imaginative marketing department, rather than technicians. I usually follow what the race engine manufacturers currently recommend, and have very rarely had a lubrication problem. For road cars I think people get far too stressed over what brand oil to use, any major brand that meets the specs is fine by me, I buy on price. Thanks i think il order original Toyota stuff next month peace of mind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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