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Tue 2 Sep 2008 15:27

05 2.0GT TDI VAG recommended spec gear oil. - deutsche energie

Can anyone tell me the correct spec/viscosity gear oil recommended by VW for a 2005 (55) Golf GT TDI manual 6-speed? I can't find it on the internet and it's not in the handbook. I've been to told to use a 70w80 synthetic; this sounds a bit light for high temps to me. Others have recommended a 75w90. Does anyone know what VW use at the factory?

Thanks in advance.

Edited by Pugugly on 02/09/2008 at 19:15

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Tue 2 Sep 2008 19:12

05 2.0CT TDI recommended spec gear oil. - quizman

I bought some Redline MT90 which is 75W-90 fully synthetic for my Passat gearbox. However, I was told it was "snake oil" which put me off using it.

I would like to know what VW use at the factory, but no one seems to know.

Edited by Pugugly on 02/09/2008 at 19:15

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