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mikkelloekke

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Oil for gearbox?
« on: January 25, 2016, 10:10:23 PM »
Hi,

Just a simple question: can I use this Castrol oil for the gearbox in my 126p 1989?

http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=3&pgCode=016&sgName=Maintenance&pgName=Oil%2C+Grease+%26+Fluids&agCode=0160&agName=Classic+Castrol+Oil&pCode=090.918

Thanks in advance!
/Mikkel Loekke
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dadandlad

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Re: Oil for gearbox?
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2016, 10:38:31 PM »
No you need a non EP such as this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils-Classic-Gear-Oil-90-GL3-1-Litre-1L-/171714727401?hash=item27fafecde9

The additives in EP oil will eat your gearbox baulk rings

I bought some from my local motor factors cost about £8.00 for 2 litres I will have a look tomorrow and see what make it is
« Last Edit: January 25, 2016, 10:41:29 PM by dadandlad »
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Bambino126

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Re: Oil for gearbox?
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2016, 12:36:49 AM »
The original specified oil is ZC90 which is available from here

http://www.ricambio.co.uk/178-oils--fluids/627-gearbox--power-steering-oil/453-gearbox-oil-tutela-zc90-1ltr-80w-90-

Dadandlad's suggestion would also be ideal.

As said, avoid anything that mentions "EP"
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