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David C · 14-06-2008

Originally Posted by sssninoss

hi all , sorry to intrude in this topic, but i wonder if any one knows what s the best oil for the 156 2.0 liter TS selespeed gear box and do any one knows how I can empty the old oil as replace it seems easy enough oram I wrong .any help will be very much appreciated ,
thanks

Originally Posted by Cuore_Sportivo_155

a selespeed gearbox is in essence a regular box but with automated linkage... so the same oil as a regular TS box. REDLINE Synthetic Manual Transmission Lubricant 75W/80w GL4 seems to come recommended especially for hard use (abuse?)

No, that recommendation was for the V6 which needs a GL4 spec.
The TS/JTS needs a GL5 spec. Redline 75W90NS would be the recommendation for that.

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David C AO Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 9,219 Member car: 156 Selespeed sp3	Re: Oil advice and recommendations here Originally Posted by sssninoss hi all , sorry to intrude in this topic, but i wonder if any one knows what s the best oil for the 156 2.0 liter TS selespeed gear box and do any one knows how I can empty the old oil as replace it seems easy enough oram I wrong .any help will be very much appreciated , thanks Originally Posted by Cuore_Sportivo_155 a selespeed gearbox is in essence a regular box but with automated linkage... so the same oil as a regular TS box. REDLINE Synthetic Manual Transmission Lubricant 75W/80w GL4 seems to come recommended especially for hard use (abuse?) No, that recommendation was for the V6 which needs a GL4 spec. The TS/JTS needs a GL5 spec. Redline 75W90NS would be the recommendation for that.