Gearbox oil change

2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
150,000 MILES • 1.4L • 3 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SM21
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Hello,
I wanted to know when I should change my gearbox oil and what type of oil to use? My car's mileage is listed above.
Mar 20, 2018 at 2:01 PM
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VW recommend that this transmission is sealed for life. But at 150,000 Km's it would be a good time to change the oil. Doing a search i come up with Castrol Syntrax Universal Plus 75W-90, 2.7 liters capacity. i would contact your dealer to confirm that this is the correct oil, as some transmissions really do require the manufactures oil to work at there best.
Mar 21, 2018 at 5:46 AM
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I really appreciate your answer and thank you so much for your time. It was so helpful for me, thanks.
I am looking forward to your response.
Mar 21, 2018 at 9:16 AM
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Get the oil from a dealer and if you need, post back and i will find the details for drain and refill. Unfortunately all our data is for cars sold in the US, Polo from what i can see was never sold there, what country are you from?
Mar 21, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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I am from Albania.
Yeah, I have noticed this, because I have searched in some US car related websites and there was no information about VW Polo's.
Mar 22, 2018 at 11:55 AM
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i would definitely contact a local dealer as if you do have extreme cold where you live, this may effect the type of oil used as well.
Mar 24, 2018 at 5:22 PM