Freebird Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hi guys sorry to be a pain, i have tried doing a search but i fear im useless at getting a definitive answer. I have just got my zed and want to make sure that the garage i bought it from has not put API 5 in the gearbox so was going to do a change of that and check the engine oil and most likely change that along with a filter. The gear box crunches slightly changing up into 3rd and 6th and has only stated to do this today which is why i want to change the oil asap incase it has API 5 as that will kill the syncros. However my question is what gearbox oil should i go for? Would it be an issue if i got 75w-90w? or does it have to be 75w-85w? Also fully synthetic or semi synthetic and perhaps some brand suggestions. I currently 2 litres of Castrol smx-s fully synthetic 75w-90w which i was going to use in my VX220 before i sold it. Its API is 3 / 4 would that be suitable? If so i could just go to halfrauds and grab another litre to do the zed tomorrow. Thanks in advance guys, looks like tomorrows list is getting longer haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 check out the opie oils website, you can search car specific and they will give you a list of recommendations for all liquids required for the car. also a good place to buy from, or just to get the info from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 check out the opie oils website, you can search car specific and they will give you a list of recommendations for all liquids required for the car. also a good place to buy from, or just to get the info from Cheers have had a brief look but wanted to know if there was anything specific that people on here use. If an oil change doesnt fully rectify the issue i might try to stick some Molyslip additive in it too. A mate with an S2k said to maybe try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 He recommends only using the Nissan oem plus molyslip which he sells at a good price. It's what I intend to use come service time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 I did wonder if it was going to be a case of that Well i will shoot him a pm then and hopefully he can supply me with the oil i need along with some crush washers for the plugs. I did find this thread: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2973 Which contains details from opie oils, and says that a good choice would be Motul Gear 300 75W-90. But i think you cant really get much better than Oe Nissan stuff for a standard car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Alex is a good call for Nissan fluids. I used non Nissan fluids recommended by and bought from Opie oils, they know their shiznit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Pm received and replied to Josh Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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