Menu toggle

Gear box and front diff oil question

corneg1

corneg1

Member
hello

Been doing some checking on the type of oil to use. Seems like Mobilube PTX or Shell transaxle 75W-90 is recommended. Both don't seem to be easy to purchase from the regular sources. However I can find Mobilube SHC. Anyone know the difference between SHC and PTX?

many thanks
 
Just to be forewarned, 22 of the bolts in the pan sheared off on mine not to mention the agro the front diff gave.
I was so pleased that at the last minute I decided to let the OPC do it.
Everywhere quotes it as an easy job and it is but not with 20 years of corrosion in the mix.

They quoted 4 hrs ended up having it for 3 days but charged me 50% of the original 4hr quote, so I was well happy.
 
That does sound hard! Yes - age and corrosion can be hard to deal with. My car is a manual so was quite straight forward. Your OPC sounds very reasonable. Glad you got that resolved.
 
Hi
I’m also about to tackle gearbox and front diff oil change, did you manage to find a source for Mobilube PTX 75w90 ?
I can only find it in 20lt drums !

by all accounts I will only need around 5 lt.

Any ideas ?
 
I went with Opie oils recommendation of Motul Gear 300, but I feel my 1st and 2nd gear change has become more notchy since the change.
I think I will look at changing to Mobilube PTX at some point in the near future.
If anyone is interested in splitting a 20lt drum with me feel free to make contact, I will only need 5lt, so will have 3 x 5lt to sell.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top