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pez	Sep 13th, 2015 19:45

Which oil for amazon Gearbox??

evening all

Been trying to sort a leak from the gearbox today,amazon estate,m40 four speed.
Cant for life of me remember what oil i used last time?!
Or even find the old container in the garage!
Haynes manual doesnt give anything either

So what type/grade of oil please?

Many thanks

222s	Sep 13th, 2015 20:06

All lubrication data should be in here:

http://volvo1800pictures.com/documen...p120_p1800.pdf

pez	Sep 13th, 2015 20:17

Cheers pal

Dibble

Sep 13th, 2015 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by pez (Post 1979276)

I was under the impression it was same as engine and Volvo recommended Castrol GTX 20/50.

pez	Sep 13th, 2015 21:53

Now im not sure?!!

I thought it was SAE 80 gear oil for non overdrive.
Even looking through the old volvo manual its not that clear

Burdekin

Sep 13th, 2015 22:23

Or SAE 30 or 20 40 for non overdrive and SAE 30 or 20 40 for overdrive box.

pez	Sep 14th, 2015 21:00

Anyone else have the final answer? Lol
Because im puzzled and need to fill the box back up with something this week! Ha ha ha!

Cheers

Ben

Dibble

Sep 14th, 2015 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by pez (Post 1979916)

Anyone else have the final answer? Lol
Because im puzzled and need to fill the box back up with something this week! Ha ha ha!

Cheers

Ben

Volvo works manual says SAE 80.

pez	Sep 14th, 2015 22:00

Thanks dibble

Ive read that much stuff ive confused myself! Ha ha

Derek UK

Sep 14th, 2015 23:15

Shoulda gone to Jiffylube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORWJXPRFNw8

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