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 Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 5:45 am |
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Joined: Feb 17, 2010
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Location: Sunny Cornwall
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Getting the right oil for gearboxes, diffs and transfer boxes can be tricky, so please ask here if there is any information that you need.
To help us to give the most accurate advice possible we do need some information about your car. e.g.
Make:
Model:
Year:
Manual/Auto:
Performance Modifications:
Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc.)
Any other information that may be relevant: e.g. approx BHP if modified, any transmission problems
What recommendation are you looking for? Gearbox, diffs, limited slip diffs, transfer boxes etc
Any oil we recommend is available to buy from us (if you would like to) for delivery throughout the UK and many destinations Worldwide. We offer a really extensive range of oils and lubricants from 11 major oil manufacturers at prices much lower than the high street and main dealers. We stock oils and fluids that meet pretty much all manufacturers and international specifications. Our brands include, Silkolene, Fuchs, Gulf, Castrol, Motul, Mobil, Millers Oils, Shell, Valvoline, Amsoil and Redline.
Plus, as the Club is a member of our club discount scheme you can get discounts of at least 10% across our entire range.
To redeem your 10% club discount simply use the following club discount code at the checkout.
206I
Once the code is added at the checkout you will then receive your extra 10% club discount. However this discount code cannot be used in conjunction with other offer codes, BUT the code can be used in conjunction with any of our offers on this page HERE that do not require offer codes.
Any questions please ask here or contact us via email at sales@opiepoils.co.uk
Finally, if there are any products we don't stock and you have difficulty getting hold of elsewhere, let us know and we'll see if we can stock them.
We look forward to being of help!
Cheers
Tim, Opie Oils
You can also contact us by phone on +44 1209 215164
(All oils recommended are available to buy online at my [url="http://www.opieoils.co.uk/"]web site[/url])
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Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 8:16 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Athens, Greece
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Total BV 75W80, ONLY.
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| 1.4i, 2001, 3-door, China Blue
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 4:15 am |
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Location: Sunny Cornwall
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There are plenty of other options
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 6:31 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: In the garage
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Why would you choose anything other than the correct grade from the other manufacturers? Do they really offer anything different?
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| 2001 GTi 138, Bilstein Sprint dampers, H&R springs, 21mm Peugeot Sport torsion bars, 22mm rear ARB, Peugeot Sport Group A wishbones, 283mm discs, Goodridge stainless hoses, Maniflow 304 grade 4-2-1 2.5" manifold and system, 200 cell cat, Richard Longman head, 45mm Jenvey throttle bodies, 9.5mm TB spacers, 90mm air horns, Jenvey throttle linkage, Jenvey fuel rail, Aeromotive and Goodridge fuel fittings and braided hose, ITG sausage filter, Radtec custom radiator, Piper Ultimate Road cams, Piper vernier pulleys, Omex 600 ECU. Saxo electric PAS pump, Vibra Technics engine mounts. Samco coolant hoses, TTV steel flywheel, 4.76 final drive ratio, 307 CC 180 ratios. 2019 BMW 530i. 2017 Mercedes C300 convertible. | |
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 8:58 am |
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Joined: Nov 27, 2010
Posts: 11519
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Location: What's it to you? ? ?
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I'd rather just pay the extra & get the correct stuff from a Peugeot / Citroen main dealer.
Correct oil is far cheaper then a gearbox.
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Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:05 am |
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Joined: Feb 17, 2010
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Location: Sunny Cornwall
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Gear oils, differential oils and transfer box oils can be just as, if not more complicated as engine oils!
If you have any questions or would like a recommendation then please ask us here or email us at sales @ opieoils.co.uk or alternatively just give us a call on 01209 202944 Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm.
We look forward hearing from you.
Cheers
oilman
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Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:12 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Norfolk
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As an oil distributer I have always opted for 75/80 but I must say the gears aren't overly smooth
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Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:35 am |
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Joined: Feb 17, 2010
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Location: Sunny Cornwall
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Hi
Sorry, I missed the posts from Edward and MrBSI. Own brand oils are like other own brand products - they are usually okay, but there are often better things. They are made to meet certain requirements by the manufacturer out of ingredients that are okay, no more than that though usually. Fair enough, it means they will do the job to the minimum requirement, but won't offer the best levels of protection. After all, why would the car maker offer products that protect the gearbox and engine to the best levels? They want them both to wear out after a while so they need replacing.
Mattymj, perhaps try a different 75w-80. We often get reports of the Red Line MTL and Amsoil MTF improving gear shifts compared to the standard fluid.
www.opieoils.co.uk/c-6...fluid.aspx
Cheers
Tim
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:45 pm |
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Joined: Jan 29, 2014
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Location: Leicestershire
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So what gearbox oil should I use on my '03 206 gti?
I'd put what came out back in but its all over the drive (lol)
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Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:25 am |
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Location: Sunny Cornwall
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Hi
You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Red Line MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers TRX 75w-80 and Motul Motylgear are good cheaper alternatives.
www.opieoils.co.uk/c-6...-mtfs.aspx
Cheers
Tim
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Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:01 am |
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Joined: Jan 29, 2014
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Location: Leicestershire
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Cool thanks for the quick reply 
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:39 am |
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Joined: Feb 17, 2010
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Location: Sunny Cornwall
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Feel free to contact us here for any Gearbox, diff & transfer box recommendations or any oil related questions you may have.
It's a good time to buy, we are currently giving an additional 20% off All Gear Oils with voucher code GEAR20
Alternatively complete our oil recommendation form and we will get back to you asap. You can also give us a call on 01209 202949 Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm or just drop us an email to sales@opieoils.co.uk
Cheers
oilman
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