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General Information => General => Topic started by: dieselwagen on October 10, 2008, 12:15:28 pm

Title: Gear Oil ?
Post by: dieselwagen on October 10, 2008, 12:15:28 pm

I recently changed the transmission oil on my car.
I filled with redline mt-90
how long do these gear oil last before the next oil change ?

Title: Gear Oil ?
Post by: jtanguay on October 10, 2008, 12:35:13 pm

i'm on my third year...  the original oil was probably never changed, and it looked really disgusting... was in there for 12 years?  :lol:

Title: Gear Oil ?
Post by: cyrus #1 on October 10, 2008, 07:06:29 pm

VW says it's supposed to good for the life of the car.  :lol:  If you changed it every 80,000 - 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or so, I'm sure you would never have any problems.  Gear oil doesn't have to contend with nearly as many contaminants as engine oil.

Title: Gear Oil ?
Post by: dieselwagen on October 11, 2008, 07:57:08 pm

thanks for the response guys. 8)

Title: Gear Oil ?
Post by: BleachedBora on October 14, 2008, 01:17:06 pm

Generally I say change gear oil every 100,000 miles, auto tranny fluid every 40,000 miles (50,000 for 01M).
-BB