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Transmission oil

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#1 ·
I have just got myself a 2006 suzuki 1.3 ignis manual mk11. It's my second. One owner 29000 miles it's mint just like new. My question is how best to look after the gearbox. I will change oil every year etc. Is ep 80/90 gl4 the best gear oil or is there a better choice. Ie 75/90- additives. I've read something about broken screws in gearbox. Any advice would be grateful. I'm a very handy with spanner. Thanks patrick from Ireland
 
#2 ·
probably best to use Castrol MANUAL VMX-M 75W-85 mineral oil, or
Castrol SYNTRANS 75W-85 fully synthetic

changing it out is an overkill though

Refill Capacity: 2.2 Litres.
 
#3 ·
I realise your car is 2WD but if anyone with a 4x4 is reading this don't forget the separate transfer box and the back axle - on mine I found the level low. I changed the gearbox oil (60k miles) and what came out obviously needed changing...