Oil change for 6 speed Manual Gearbox

[cj_uk]

Hi, I've searched the forums for the answer to this but to no avail. Can anyone tell me if the oil in a 6 speed manual gearbox is changed as part of any service by the main dealers. If not can I request it to be changed and at what mileage should it be done at. My car is a 2.0 PD TDI L&K.

[thurian]

Hi, I've searched the forums for the answer to this but to no avail. Can anyone tell me if the oil in a 6 speed manual gearbox is changed as part of any service by the main dealers. If not can I request it to be changed and at what mileage should it be done at. My car is a 2.0 PD TDI L&K.

As far as I know, the manual 'box is sealed for life and does not need any oil changes unlike the DSG which requires an oil and filter every 60k km (40k miles).

[cj_uk]

Hi thurian, thanks for your reply, I only ask as whilst searching, I came across a couple of posts where people had had their (manual) gearbox oil changed and it improved changing gear etc. I just thought if it can be changed, perhaps as mine is now due for a service and at nearly 83K, that I could get it changed. Perhaps I'll ask the dealer. :S

[andyvee]

Perhaps I'll ask the dealer. :S

That sounds like it may hurt the wallet

[CEPi]

I asked for my Scout on last service to change the 6 speed gearbox oil and the guy said no problem but I should of told him before because it takes 3-4 weeks for it to arrive as they don't stock it. He did not say it's sealed for life. Left it for this years service.

[cj_uk]

Thanks for replies, I'll chat to the dealer