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Old May 7, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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What sort of oil should I put in my box?
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Old May 7, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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I use 80/90 Or do you mean brand?
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Old May 7, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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Umm, yea, never ever put box oil in any car I have had, but as im suspecting my box is fooked I thought it'd be interesting to check and see how full it really is (or is not) I assum do it on totally level ground not jacked up etc?

Yea, what make should I use?
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Old May 7, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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To be honest....i cant remember the brand i used Sorry

If it help's it was a white bottle with red and green bit's on it And it was as close to 80/90 as i could get
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Old May 7, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Old May 7, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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I use MOBIL SHC in the S1 , it's fully synthetic

Colin.
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Old May 8, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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definitely sumfing fully synthethic for th LSD pm oilman im sure he will advise you
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Old May 8, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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how you getting the old out adam, drilling and tapping a thread ?
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Old May 8, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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I use MOBIL SHC in the S1 , it's fully synthetic

Colin.
As per Colin....pricey but worth it
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Old May 8, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Rich, just checking an topping up my man
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