What is the difference between fords gearbox oil from the main dealer which cost twice as much than other gearbox oils for a mk7 transit anyone know
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Gearbox oil
by Johnl358 » Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:45 pm
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Re: Gearbox oil
by Hallii » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:47 pm
I used Comma oil for an oil change, it is fine when warmed up but getting first when its cold can be a bit difficult. When I change it next I will use Ford oil.
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Re: Gearbox oil
by Johnl358 » Tue Aug 03, 2021 5:11 pm
Confused now what to do two different answers has anyone else had any ideas
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Re: Gearbox oil
by Hallii » Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:52 pm
Sorry to cause you to pause for thought! The fact is the Comma oil is the right spec. but there must be a difference My guess is that the Comma oil is slightly more viscous when cold, but it is a guess. Its not really a problem, I just give it a shove and into first it goes. I would have used the Ford oil if I had known.
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Re: Gearbox oil
by knobby1 » Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:18 pm
Johnl358 wrote:Confused now what to do two different answers has anyone else had any ideas
Truth is, there's many different oils from different manufacturers available which will work fine...Ford spec is..: WSD-M2C200-C which is essentially most garden variety 75w90 GL-4 gear oil.
I use Redline MT-90 75w90 in my MT-82 6 speed and find it very good, it's a bit spendy though.
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Re: Gearbox oil
by Johnl358 » Wed Aug 04, 2021 5:19 pm
Hi lord knobrot
What is the meaning of garden verity, a coma oil went in the box do you think I should change to the ford oil or the one that you said, just had a new clutch fitted
Thanks
What is the meaning of garden verity, a coma oil went in the box do you think I should change to the ford oil or the one that you said, just had a new clutch fitted
Thanks
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Re: Gearbox oil
by Altransit » Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:20 pm
Johnl358 wrote:What is the meaning of garden verity,
Garden variety means it's something that's standard or nothing special, but will do the job
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Re: Gearbox oil
by knobby1 » Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:00 pm
Johnl358 wrote:Hi lord knobrot
What is the meaning of garden verity, a coma oil went in the box do you think I should change to the ford oil or the one that you said, just had a new clutch fitted
Thanks
What Altransit said....just common gear oil nothing special. The Comma oil you've used will be fine. Your new clutch will be fine and has nothing to do with gear oil.
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Re: Gearbox oil
by gt_addict » Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:54 am
I’m assuming fords say that the gearbox oil is for the life of the vehicle? But is there a “good practice” mileage to change it at?
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