felixx Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Been reading my Haynes Manual - Ford Anglia 105e it suggests the gearbox oil be checked every 1000 miles and changed every 5000 miles. I have never ever ever done this 1) Should I check/ change gearbox oil 2) if the answer to 1) is yes, then what oil do I use? Regards Felixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 1) Yes. 2) according to this http://www.fordanglia105eownersclub.co.uk/technical/general-maintenance/gearbox-clutch/ "Extreme high pressure gear oil" MGBs take the same as the engine oil, however that might be just because of the overdrive box that needs pressurising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 it says there to drain the oil after the first 5000 miles only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 it just seems that err 5000 miles (as stated in haynes manual) is excessive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I would say so plus advancements in technology should mean oils have longer lifespan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Every 5000 miles seems well excessive.... did they recommend a Haynes branded oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 hmmm i will do it in the next couple of weeks and look at it again in 2020 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 it says there to drain the oil after the first 5000 miles only. Yeah? I read that as every 5000 miles. Which is probably somewhat overkill, but eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Extreme pressure usually relates to the the oil being "sqeezed" through the gears as opposed to a pressurised casing. Talk with an oil rep ie. Elf and they will sort you something suitable. If you have know joy, I can help you out. Your gearbox has high tolerance bearings, rotating parts and gears so yeah it needs oil changes. Intervals would depend on how hard you use it and quality of lubricant used. Ironically, most contamination is introduced during oil changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 penrite recommends a 75w85 gear oil for use in the 105e anglia. They've a pretty choice applications listing on their site www.penrite.com.au but they have soem whack ideas on putting older vehicles onto synth shit. the equivalent mineral oils are all I'd use. plus their engine oils are high zinc still which is choice for us old mobile pedallers. I'd say change it every couple of years or 30k or something. Ideally most people with older cars will never do the miles required to 'wear out' their gearbox oil before they change it just out of pure 'things to do'. It's good practice to check the gearbox oil level every time you change your engine oil. same with diff oils and all that, however if you're onto it you should know if you've got oil leaks and/or whether they're beginning to develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 cheers guys, will try and do this b4 kaiks drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammies Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 any GL4 or GL5 rated oil in the SAE 80 - 90 weight should do the trick. there are heaps of different brands out there but the difference is bugger all. Something like a GL4 80w or GL5 80w90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kritta Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Hey Felix, done mine over easter weekend..75/90 is what i used in my stock anglia, and i do it every 2nd year ( about 1000 miles )...also change diff and engine oils... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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