I Changed The Gearbox Oil Myself: Tools You Need

[MacarenaSeat24]

Hi!
This might be useful for you, guys!
Today, I changed the gearbox oil. I couldn't believe how simple it was.
I used Redline MT-90 GL-4 oil (the synthetic GL-4 or 5-gear oil is better, too).
The oil wasn't that dirty, but surely it wasn't clean, and the drain plug had a normal build-up on the magnet. But that is normal.
I didn't expect it to be that good. And the next time (I am planning to do this every 20k) I am sure it will be less dirt and build-up.
Trust me when I say it was an easy job. I would recommend doing it as a preventive service for cars with over 40-50k (and also to save some cash, why not...).
If you wonder what tools I used, here you have them:

1. 15mm socket/wrench
2. 18mm socket/wrench
3. 6mm Hex (socket or Allen key)
4. Ratchet for sockets
5. 1qt GL-4 or 5 fluids of your choice
6. Hand pump for fluid(makes life easy)
7. MT-90 (good choice since it is rated for transaxles.

Good luck! I hope it helped!

 

[ChargingSpray90]

Wow! Good to know. What was the most challenging part of the whole process?
Also, what other option can be used instead of Redline Mt-90 Gl-4 Oil?

 

[visionOn00]

Wow! Good to know. What was the most challenging part of the whole process?
Also, what other option can be used instead of Redline Mt-90 Gl-4 Oil?

Hey, @ChargingSpray90! He literally wrote the answer to your question right after he wrote Redline MT-90 GL-4.

Nicely done, @MacarenaSeat24. Many might find it helpful.

 

[chardokufan]

I guess I’ll have to give this a shot since I’m rocking 65K on mine now!

Thanks a bunch @MacarenaSeat24!

 

[MacarenaSeat24]

I am glad it helped you guys!

@visionOn00, hahahaha!

 

[NovaNomad_]

Hi!
This might be useful for you, guys!
Today, I changed the gearbox oil. I couldn't believe how simple it was.
I used Redline MT-90 GL-4 oil (the synthetic GL-4 or 5-gear oil is better, too).
The oil wasn't that dirty, but surely it wasn't clean, and the drain plug had a normal build-up on the magnet. But that is normal.
I didn't expect it to be that good. And the next time (I am planning to do this every 20k) I am sure it will be less dirt and build-up.
Trust me when I say it was an easy job. I would recommend doing it as a preventive service for cars with over 40-50k (and also to save some cash, why not...).
If you wonder what tools I used, here you have them:

1. 15mm socket/wrench
2. 18mm socket/wrench
3. 6mm Hex (socket or Allen key)
4. Ratchet for sockets
5. 1qt GL-4 or 5 fluids of your choice
6. Hand pump for fluid(makes life easy)
7. MT-90 (good choice since it is rated for transaxles.

Good luck! I hope it helped!

Thanks for this man! DIY the world!

 

[MacarenaSeat24]

Thanks for this man! DIY the world!

No problem! I guess you want to change the oil, too! Don't you?