Gaz Walker Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Just had a manager at Toyota officially tell me that V160 gearbox oil is now discontinued and there is no stock left, and no replacement is being offered. We are now looking at alternatives as a mainstream manufacturer producers the fluid for Toyota and we are hoping they have some available which is the same or similar. The stock that we had is being kept for use in our Supra. Regards, Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Well that's a bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 how much per oil change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Esso Dexron 21xxx I'm sure that's the only replacement... 2 ticks and I'll fill in the blanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 ESSO Dexron D21065 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 hmm, that aint good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Is that at Toyota HQ or a dealership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Wasn't oil man going to analyse the oil to get a supplier ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Is that at Toyota HQ or a dealership? Both Keith Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Booo. Tried a Lexus dealership to see if they say the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 oohh thats not good, especially for the grumpy getrag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I will speak to my old man. He works for Castrol and helped develop the oil with Toyota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supe Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 This is kind of depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Bugger that's no much use is it. Cheers MR T:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 well lets hope oilman or opie oils come up with something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 IIRC Phoenix in Watford bought a bulk amount, but are saving it for use on customers cars only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Well that sucks as I need 2 litres now. Anybody know where I can get it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Isnt the only difference with v160 that it is missing a particular element which is in normal gearbox oil, its this that eats the getrags seals. I will dig out the info and post it up shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Royal Purple Synchromax Here is a thread from SF :- http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=220576 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 IIRC Phoenix in Watford bought a bulk amount, but are saving it for use on customers cars only. Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Toyota don't make the stuff though, surely? can't we just get it from somewhere else? Someone say yes, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 I will speak to my old man. He works for Castrol and helped develop the oil with Toyota. Cool & on the button Castrol make the fluid. We are sure its available it a similar spec from them. Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Cool & on the button Castrol make the fluid. We are sure its available it a similar spec from them. Gaz. Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I knew there was a good reason for keeping the empty tin, potential collectors item now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Anyone got an auto box for sale:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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