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. Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 ESSO Dexron D21065 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 hmm, that aint good. Quote 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? Quote 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 ? Quote 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. Quote 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? Quote 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! Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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:( Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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 ? Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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! Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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