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gearbox oil level

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gearbox oil level

Post by roaroffroad »

aye guys,
i changed the oil in my g,box last night (with castrol vmx-m and lucas heavey duty oil stabilizer) and noticed that alot more then 2.2 litres of oil came out. thinking i might have a leak from t,case?. i havent cracked the case yet to have a look if its low.

i was also thinking who ever done the last oil change put in too much, as i have been told in the past to 'just top it up till the oil comes out the filler hole'. but i put in bout 2.6 litres and its still not to the top.

any ideas?

p.s. i still cant find a place in adelaide that does body mods i.e. ute chops.
i asked my panel beater but he had nfi. if anyone comes to mind let me know.
cheers :cool:
3.0 nj 5 speed, 2+2 lift, 9500 lb winch, rancho 9000's, supercheap spotties, big stez wif woofas, etc etc

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Post by Alej Altuve »

Fill the gearbox until the oil comes out of the filler hole, it's going to use about 2.8 liters. Check out this review about Lucas oil stabilizer

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm


P.S. I don't live in Australia
Montero 98, Gen2, Leaf sprung, 5sp man, 3.0 lt 12 valve, 4.625 gears, 1.925 T-case, custom snorkel, custom bull bar, custom shackels, add a leaves, 2inch lift, CB radio, 32x11.50 Pirelli AT.
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Post by roaroffroad »

Alej. Interesting test, ill have to think twice about putting lucas in next time. I have noticed slightly smoother gear changes though, especially when cold.

cheers ;)
3.0 nj 5 speed, 2+2 lift, 9500 lb winch, rancho 9000's, supercheap spotties, big stez wif woofas, etc etc

87 d/cab lux with on gas with d/batts, long range tank,new canopy with basket etc etc etc
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Post by roaroffroad »

just an update on the lucas additive.

gearbox - better, smoother changes - will use again

engine - worse. made lifters noisey as hell - never again
3.0 nj 5 speed, 2+2 lift, 9500 lb winch, rancho 9000's, supercheap spotties, big stez wif woofas, etc etc

87 d/cab lux with on gas with d/batts, long range tank,new canopy with basket etc etc etc
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Post by Alej Altuve »

Hey Roar. Its good to know about your gearbox doing well... Today I change my gear oil with Motul Motyl Gear 75W90 syntetic blend. It is amazing how it works now, from the first moment, it's really smooth. I will never put Shell again!!! For the engine I put Valvoline VR1 15W40 SL is the fastest to shut my lifters in the morning
Montero 98, Gen2, Leaf sprung, 5sp man, 3.0 lt 12 valve, 4.625 gears, 1.925 T-case, custom snorkel, custom bull bar, custom shackels, add a leaves, 2inch lift, CB radio, 32x11.50 Pirelli AT.
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