NOTCHY GEARBOX

[k1ano]

I spent ages trying to ensure that I gopt the correct replacement oil when I did my oil change - there was lots of conflicting information and factors, many of which have been listed in this thread ... As I sit here typing I can't remember what it was exactly now but might take a look through my records ... I remember the bottle having blue and red colouring on it and it being ELF - as in the links above ...

I do also recall not being able to get the recommended oil due to it being discontinued so I used the appropriate TR replacement - which after all the research for replacements ticked the boxes and was as recommended by Renault. No issues with it ...

To refill, I didn't have the special dip-stick tool, instead I drained all the oil and ensured that I put the correct amount back in by measuring the volume. I also did what Mossy is suggesting and shared the bottle with another owner as a 5 litre bottle does 2 gearboxes and the stuff is quite expensive and half the bottle will just end up sat unused otherwise.

Martin

 

[Snails]

My gear change can be quite difficult to get into first sometime and very occasionally some other gears. The car apparently had a rebuilt box fitted before I purchased it. Is it worth changing the oil, in case the wrong oil was used and this is the cause of the issue?

Is it the Trz 75w80 that I need?

Also, how do nicely go about changing the oil on the v6 is difficult to access?

 

[EEE007]

Could be oil but maybe more likely cable adjustment oil is Tranself NFP 75W80


Iain

 

[EEE007]

Oil avail on eBay item 160953421859


Iain

 

[Snails]

Cheers Iain, I will look into the cable before trying the oil. Is the adjustment of the cable something that I can look at myself?

 

[EEE007]

Never done on a V but shouldn't be to hard , In not sure if in knowledge base on here or not , I'll take a look later if you can't find it


Iain