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Which oil for amazon Gearbox??

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Old Sep 13th, 2015, 20:45   #1
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Default 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
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Old Sep 13th, 2015, 21:06   #2
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All lubrication data should be in here:

http://volvo1800pictures.com/documen...p120_p1800.pdf
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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
I was under the impression it was same as engine and Volvo recommended Castrol GTX 20/50.
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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
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Old Sep 13th, 2015, 23:23   #6
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Or SAE 30 or 20 40 for non overdrive and SAE 30 or 20 40 for overdrive box.
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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

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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

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Volvo works manual says SAE 80.
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Thanks dibble

Ive read that much stuff ive confused myself! Ha ha
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