05 1.9 tdi sharan gearbox question

[ad777]

Hi all, advice please. I have just purchased above vehicle..drives well, and in good condition. My only concern is the gearbox, it is slightly noisy..whirry, if thats a word! I had a touring the same age last year sounded similar, and eventually the gearbox gave up completely. Would there be any advantage to changing gearbox oil? Has anyone done this and found it helped! Any advice appreciated, Cheers

[Crasher]

Yes those boxes are known for failure, an oil change plus an additive such as Slick 50 won't reduce the noise or prevent failure but won't harm either.

[ad777]

Ok..thank you. I take it its a similar box to touran?! Can you advise on a good gearbox oil to use please? Cheers.

[Crasher]

I use RedLine which I think would be their MTLV in that box but there are dozens if not hundreds of excellent brands, it is actually a quite bewildering subject.

[ad777]

Ok. Thanks for the advice, I will investigate further!

[Gazwould]

Key to this is the cold viscosity this has a massive effect on the quality of shifts , thinner being better determined by the data sheet on any aftermarket oil .

I recently suggested with fantastic feedback this....


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[ad777]

Thanks! How many litres would i need, and where do I get it..Will also add slick 50. Cheers

[Crasher]

Opie oil do Red Line, well almost everyone's oil. The capacity is 2.2 litres from memory so you will need three 0.946 litre bottles.

[ad777]

Thank you, have contacted opie oils. I haven't gone under car yet to see what access is like! Is it quite easy to get into? Should I invest in a syringe to get the new oil in! Cheers

[Crasher]

The rain could be 17mm AF or XZN 16 or XZN 16 tamper proof and there is no guarantee the fill is the same as the drain. We use a pump, a funnel and hose for you would be easiest.