Manual gearbox oil change

[didkobandita]

Hello there
Can anyone help me and give an advice regarding, the oil capacity, the oil specification and changing interval for a 6 speed manual gearbox and the same for the rear differential?
I have a 2.0TDI 170BHP quattro 2008 with a 6 speed manual.
The reason I start considering to change the oil is because when the car is cold the 1st gear is a bit stiff. I own the car since new so it has never been that way.
Any help will be much appreciated .
Thanks

[Gazwould]

Probably G 052 171

Check here..

http://fuchs-eu.lubricantadvisor.com/default.aspx?lang=eng

[didkobandita]

Thanks. It gives some details for the rear differential but here is what it says for the gearbox
Capacity:
Capacity 4,5 litre

Use:
Normal


Products:
Special product, please use the original OEM part

[Gazwould]

Phone up dealer parts and TPS , and report back what special snake oil it is .

[Gazwould]

What's your engine code ?

[arman123]

G055532a2 filling qty is 4.5l


34627

[Boy]

Didkobandito, what mileage has your car covered? I have a similar model and have been wondering about the dif oil change as well. My Gearbox is fine.
I had a 2008 B8 with similar gearbox which was a bit notchy as you describe when I bought it at 120k miles but it just improved (I never changed or topped up the g/b oil) and when I sold it at 215k miles, it was silky smooth. I am not convinced that changing the oil will help you.

[spartacus 68]

Definitely worth doing if gear selection is a bit stiff. Regards rear differential, I had this and transmission on my old V6 done by local mechanic as he has 4-post lift which is crucial given the car needs to be level. Rear diff took just under 2 litres (B5 model). Stuff came out like coffee. Can't remember specification, but done via Audi trade, so correct stuff.

[Gazwould]

Always worth it , but this G 055 532 is thin on the ground , information is non existant .

Any idea what viscosity grades it is ?

These genuine gearbox oils are snake oil , no data sheets !

Experience tells me G 052 911 / G 052 171 would suit from Fuchs .

[niall campbell]

change every 80,000 miles from ZF who make the gearbox, Audi say never ............................... it helps changing


Parts departments are usually friendly folk, ring them up for the latest spaecs

[oilman]

Hello there
Can anyone help me and give an advice regarding, the oil capacity, the oil specification and changing interval for a 6 speed manual gearbox and the same for the rear differential?
I have a 2.0TDI 170BHP quattro 2008 with a 6 speed manual.
The reason I start considering to change the oil is because when the car is cold the 1st gear is a bit stiff. I own the car since new so it has never been that way.
Any help will be much appreciated .
Thanks

Hi,

I would go with a straight 75W for your gearbox, particularly the sintofluid FE75W

Pardon Our Interruption (https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-976-fuchs-titan-sintofluid-fe-sae-75w-synthetic-manual-transmission-oil.aspx)

You need a 75w-90 GL5 oil for the diff

Pardon Our Interruption (http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90-gear-oil.aspx)

The Millers CRX NT, Motul Gear 300, Red Line 75w-90NS, Amsoil Severe Gear and Gulf Competition are ideal as top end options. The Millers TRX Synthetic/EE Nanodrive, Mobil SHC, Castrol Syntrax Universal Plus and Valvoline Synpower TDL are good, but a step down from the top oils. Fuchs Gear Syn, Motul Motylgear, Millers TRX Semi and Castrol Universal are good, cheaper options.

Off the top of my head its around 3 litres for the gearbox and 1 litre for the differential.

Regards

Jack

[didkobandita]

thanks all. I found somewhere that the quantity is 4.8l and this is what seems to be just right as it is Quattro. I am still digging to find the spec and yes not easy but I will speak with Audi official in a some time but it will be in the next few days. The car has only 85K on the clock but in the last year is not driven regularly, I mean sometimes has not been touch for a month.

[didkobandita]

Thanks for that, but after I was digging for the oil G055532a2 it comes under petrol engine car models. Could it be a difference as it is diesel and the gearboxes obviously differ? Thank you

[didkobandita]

HI an thank you
I looked in the Millers web site and after selecting the vehicle they recommend TRX Synth 75w80 GL5
Instead of 75W90

Hi,

I would go with a straight 75W for your gearbox, particularly the sintofluid FE75W

Pardon Our Interruption (https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-976-fuchs-titan-sintofluid-fe-sae-75w-synthetic-manual-transmission-oil.aspx)

You need a 75w-90 GL5 oil for the diff

Pardon Our Interruption (http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90-gear-oil.aspx)

The Millers CRX NT, Motul Gear 300, Red Line 75w-90NS, Amsoil Severe Gear and Gulf Competition are ideal as top end options. The Millers TRX Synthetic/EE Nanodrive, Mobil SHC, Castrol Syntrax Universal Plus and Valvoline Synpower TDL are good, but a step down from the top oils. Fuchs Gear Syn, Motul Motylgear, Millers TRX Semi and Castrol Universal are good, cheaper options.

Off the top of my head its around 3 litres for the gearbox and 1 litre for the differential.

Regards

Jack

[oilman]

HI an thank you
I looked in the Millers web site and after selecting the vehicle they recommend TRX Synth 75w80 GL5
Instead of 75W90


Hi

75w-80 for the diff is a bit odd. 75w-80 for the gearbox is perhaps a bit more 'standard' but most people find that a 75w works better, especially from cold. By using something quality, like the Fuchs Sintofluid FE, the better quality of the fluid compared to standard stuff will still give plenty of protection.

Cheers

Tim

[Gazwould]

Indeed , Fuchs Titan Sintofluid fe sae 75W ( G 052 171 ) will be the daddy as its lower in viscosity at low temps making cold shifts easier .

Pardon Our Interruption (https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-976-fuchs-titan-sintofluid-fe-sae-75w-synthetic-manual-transmission-oil.aspx)

[oilman]

Yeah, it's very good stuff. My boss uses it in his Leon and I use it in my Volvo.

Cheers

Tim