How often should we change gear oil?

Traveler · 11th November 2018, 11:18

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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

I have used Petronas Tutela 75W85 GL4+ on my i20 for the past 70K kms and it works really well on my car. I am very happy with it.

Where did you get the 75w85. Its pretty rare to find even 75w90. Kindly share the purchase details for the oil too.

sagarpadaki · 11th November 2018, 12:04

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Originally Posted by Traveler

Where did you get the 75w85. Its pretty rare to find even 75w90. Kindly share the purchase details for the oil too.

75W85 GL4+
https://www.99rpm.com/fiat/oils-fluids.html?cat=68

80W90 GL4
http://www.99rpm.com/tata/oils-fluids/gear-oils.html

75W90 Motul Motylgear is available in amazon/flipkart.

Mr. Nobody · 11th November 2018, 12:47

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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

75W85 GL4+
https://www.99rpm.com/fiat/oils-fluids.html?cat=68

80W90 GL4
http://www.99rpm.com/tata/oils-fluids/gear-oils.html

75W90 Motul Motylgear is available in amazon/flipkart.

Thanks sagar for the links as i could not find this grade oil from any known companies on amazon or Flipkart. I am ordering 2 boxes straight away as i had a great experience using petronas synthetic oil in my bike. This is GL4+ and car manual mentions GL4. Thats fine right?

Captain Slow · 11th November 2018, 13:59

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nobody

Thanks sagar for the links as i could not find this grade oil from any known companies on amazon or Flipkart. I am ordering 2 boxes straight away as i had a great experience using petronas synthetic oil in my bike. This is GL4+ and car manual mentions GL4. Thats fine right?

Yes it will work fine, using the same in all my car's.

sagarpadaki · 11th November 2018, 14:13

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nobody

Thanks sagar for the links as i could not find this grade oil from any known companies on amazon or Flipkart. I am ordering 2 boxes straight away as i had a great experience using petronas synthetic oil in my bike. This is GL4+ and car manual mentions GL4. Thats fine right?

Yes, GL4+ works well with Hyundai Gear boxes even though they specify GL4 in the manual. Technically, GL4+ is backward compatible with GL4

heysac · 14th November 2018, 13:35

For Maruti owners, it is best to get the gear oil changed at MASS. They generally use Shell 75W90 MGGO. Just ensure they are using a good brand 75W-90. I have seen MASS charging anywhere from 800 (Gurgaon)-1500 (Bangalore) including labor and 2.2 lt oil.
Also, the change interval has been updated by Maruti to 4 years/40K kms.

Mr. Nobody · 16th November 2018, 19:17

Got the Petronas synthetic oil from 99rpm today. However label says they were imported in nov '17. When we pay so much premium wish we got atleast a max 6 month old product. Anyway will use this for now as its still atleast 2.5 years fresher than the one currently in my car.

Captain Slow · 16th November 2018, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nobody

Got the Petronas synthetic oil from 99rpm today. However label says they were imported in nov '17. When we pay so much premium wish we got atleast a max 6 month old product. Anyway will use this for now as its still atleast 2.5 years fresher than the one currently in my car.

If the bottles are well sealed then don't worry, go-ahead and use them, they won't do any harm.

R2D2 · 16th November 2018, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nobody

Got the Petronas synthetic oil from 99rpm today. However label says they were imported in nov '17. When we pay so much premium wish we got atleast a max 6 month old product. Anyway will use this for now as its still atleast 2.5 years fresher than the one currently in my car.

I too bought 2 litres of Petronas Tutela Technyx 75W-85 for my Palio 1.6 gearbox from 99 rpm. As long as the can was sealed and manufactured less than 2 years ago, you are good to go.

It's interesting to note they are not offering Tata spares any more..only Fiat and Bajaj.

Rahul Bhalgat · 18th November 2020, 21:25

My SX4 Zxi (Manual Transmission) of 2011 has completed around 1,26,000 km.

At 80,000 km, I had changed the gearbox oil. That time, I could not find 75W90 or 75W85, the oils recommended by MSIL. The closest I could find was 80W90, which I purchased and poured into the gearbox. But after switching to 80W90, I felt that the gearshifts were less smooth than earlier. I felt as if my gearbox isn’t like it was before.

80W90 has completed 46,000 km now.

Today I again searched for 75W90. After spending hours searching for it, I had two choices. 75W90 synthetic from Volvoline and 75W85 mineral oil from Servo (Indian Oil). Went ahead with 75W85 from Servo, which costed me Rs. 750 including GST for a can of 2.5 lit. I will change the oil tomorrow and give you a feedback.

Here are the pictures:

Rahul Bhalgat · 20th November 2020, 15:45

Changed from 80W90 to 75W85 oil.

The oil was bit dark after working for around 46,000 km and not smelling burnt. But still, after looking at the oil, I felt that I shall have changed the oil earlier. If I take the oil on my finger, it still appeared to be clean and of the golden yellow color. But when I observe the drained oil in the pan, it was dark blackish green with yellowish tinge at the walls of the pan. Next time, I am planning to change in 20,000 km, which is the recommended oil change interval. Rs. 750 for the oil and Rs. 200 for the oil change is not costly at all.

As I had said earlier, the gear shifts were not as good as they used to be from the first minute after changing to 80W90 in past. But with this 75W85 oil, I could notice smoother shifts on the stick.

nish6474 · 17th December 2020, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Rahul Bhalgat

Changed from 80W90 to 75W85 oil.

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As I had said earlier, the gear shifts were not as good as they used to be from the first minute after changing to 80W90 in past. But with this 75W85 oil, I could notice smoother shifts on the stick.

Hey Rahul,
can you please let me know where you purchased this gear oil. Having a hard time sourcing it in and around PCMC area. TIA!

Rahul Bhalgat · 17th December 2020, 22:33

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Originally Posted by nish6474

Hey Rahul,
can you please let me know where you purchased this gear oil. Having a hard time sourcing it in and around PCMC area. TIA!

I purchased it from Shree Lubricants, Taware Colony, Satara Road. Phone number 98231 25757. He happens to be my friend. In case you are pressed for time, I can collect it on your behalf and you can subsequently collect from my house at your convenient time.

nish6474 · 19th December 2020, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Rahul Bhalgat

I purchased it from Shree Lubricants, Taware Colony, Satara Road. Phone number 98231 25757. He happens to be my friend. In case you are pressed for time, I can collect it on your behalf and you can subsequently collect from my house at your convenient time.

Thanks a lot for the info! I will contact the person within the next couple of weeks and will pick up during my return from Kolhapur!

sagarpadaki · 19th December 2020, 16:13

75W85 is a less common grade gear oil. For those who want the best in that grade, look no further than Petronas Tutela Technyx 75W-85 GL4+. This is the OEM for FIAT and the best available in the market. Available on 99RPM website

14th November 2018, 13:35	#171
heysac BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 258 Thanked: 146 Times	Re: How often should we change gear oil? For Maruti owners, it is best to get the gear oil changed at MASS. They generally use Shell 75W90 MGGO. Just ensure they are using a good brand 75W-90. I have seen MASS charging anywhere from 800 (Gurgaon)-1500 (Bangalore) including labor and 2.2 lt oil. Also, the change interval has been updated by Maruti to 4 years/40K kms.
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16th November 2018, 19:17	#172
Mr. Nobody BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 541 Thanked: 637 Times	Re: How often should we change gear oil? Got the Petronas synthetic oil from 99rpm today. However label says they were imported in nov '17. When we pay so much premium wish we got atleast a max 6 month old product. Anyway will use this for now as its still atleast 2.5 years fresher than the one currently in my car.
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18th November 2020, 21:25	#175
Rahul Bhalgat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 1,188 Thanked: 1,998 Times	Re: How often should we change gear oil? My SX4 Zxi (Manual Transmission) of 2011 has completed around 1,26,000 km. At 80,000 km, I had changed the gearbox oil. That time, I could not find 75W90 or 75W85, the oils recommended by MSIL. The closest I could find was 80W90, which I purchased and poured into the gearbox. But after switching to 80W90, I felt that the gearshifts were less smooth than earlier. I felt as if my gearbox isn’t like it was before. 80W90 has completed 46,000 km now. Today I again searched for 75W90. After spending hours searching for it, I had two choices. 75W90 synthetic from Volvoline and 75W85 mineral oil from Servo (Indian Oil). Went ahead with 75W85 from Servo, which costed me Rs. 750 including GST for a can of 2.5 lit. I will change the oil tomorrow and give you a feedback. Here are the pictures: Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Rahul Bhalgat : 18th November 2020 at 21:26.
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20th November 2020, 15:45	#176
Rahul Bhalgat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 1,188 Thanked: 1,998 Times	Re: How often should we change gear oil? Changed from 80W90 to 75W85 oil. The oil was bit dark after working for around 46,000 km and not smelling burnt. But still, after looking at the oil, I felt that I shall have changed the oil earlier. If I take the oil on my finger, it still appeared to be clean and of the golden yellow color. But when I observe the drained oil in the pan, it was dark blackish green with yellowish tinge at the walls of the pan. Next time, I am planning to change in 20,000 km, which is the recommended oil change interval. Rs. 750 for the oil and Rs. 200 for the oil change is not costly at all. As I had said earlier, the gear shifts were not as good as they used to be from the first minute after changing to 80W90 in past. But with this 75W85 oil, I could notice smoother shifts on the stick. Last edited by Rahul Bhalgat : 20th November 2020 at 15:46.
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19th December 2020, 16:13	#180
sagarpadaki Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,456 Thanked: 6,798 Times	Re: How often should we change gear oil? 75W85 is a less common grade gear oil. For those who want the best in that grade, look no further than Petronas Tutela Technyx 75W-85 GL4+. This is the OEM for FIAT and the best available in the market. Available on 99RPM website
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