1.9 tdi bxe gearbox oil specs?

[Benjirs]

Hi guys, wanting to do a gearbox oil change on the golf, it's a mk5 1.9 tdi 2007 match. Is it vw only stuff or is there an equivalent in the market?

[Gazwould]

Always an equivalent and usually cheaper .

What's the VW part number / oil spec ?

[Guest 2]

VW stuff only, it's cheap enough from them plus knowing it's the absolutely correct oil for the box it makes sense getting it from them.

[Gazwould]

No don't be silly who do you think makes the oil for them.

It'll be either Fuchs or Castrol .

You don't get data sheets with genuine gearbox oil .

[niall campbell]

Go to VW direct and get the spec, the spec can & does change over time ........................................... you don't have to buy from them , but you may well be pleasantly surprised on the price. If its say £9 or £10 per litre from them, I would just buy it.

TPS or trade part specialist will be around the same price

[rowdy-999]

Some VW gear oil is nearly as thin as water. After market oil, even with the correct spec is nothing like it.

[niall campbell]

Its just personal choice, but my skoda fabia was far easier to get into 2nd gear with upgraded specs.

Get the correct spec & then its personal choice

By the way, my VW dealer is really expensive for parts. I go to my Skoda dealer who accesses the same VAG computer to buy gearbox oil. Strange but true, however I am dealing with Arnold Clark who are notorious

[Gazwould]

Some VW gear oil is nearly as thin as water. After market oil, even with the correct spec is nothing like it.

So what is its viscosity at 40°C ?

I'm sure a company such as Fuchs would have the savy to match these genuine oils for viscosity very well as a recommendation.

[Gazwould]

If it's thin when cold you want I recommend...



I know this to be suitable for the vag 2.0 tdi 6 speeds and can't see a reason why a 1.9 Big Exploding Engine couldn't use it .

[Benjirs]

Thanks for all your replies, how much does it hold?