2rismo Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I think I guessed last time as I did the clutch myself But this time i'd like an accurate measure to tell my mechanics to add. So that's the question... How much 'Smurf Blood' do I tell em to tip in the box once it's fitted back in the car? Thanks Adrian Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kemps Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 4.3 litres Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1053051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rismo Posted October 16, 2004 Author Share Posted October 16, 2004 Holy crap! That much? Adrian Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1053310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 dont worry about oil...it will save you time draining it when the gearbox blows up Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1053317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rismo Posted October 16, 2004 Author Share Posted October 16, 2004 One of us has blown up cars before, Duncan. One of us has not.... Adrian Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1053333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 and so I speak from experience when I say....It is only a matter of time Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1053342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rismo Posted October 16, 2004 Author Share Posted October 16, 2004 ROFL! Are you suggesting my candle burns twice as bright? Adrian Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1053372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANWHOR3 Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 NO! not 4.3 litres. the service manual says 3.8 and i'd have to say 3.5-3.8 because you can never drain it all. i'd go through 3.5 bottles of motul gear 300. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1053500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kemps Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Sorry if im wrong, i got it from here: http://forums.skylinesdownunder.co.nz/show...ght=gearbox+oil I've filled mine up with about 4.0litres and its been fine for ages, actually got better cause i put nulon g70 in with it!haha Dave Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1053673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rismo Posted October 17, 2004 Author Share Posted October 17, 2004 Thanks guys. I have heard 3.7 and 3.8 litres from enough people now to use that as a guide. So the answer is "Most of a large bottle of Smurf blood". Thanks again guys. Adrian Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1054286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANWHOR3 Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 don't worry about measuring how much 'smurf blood to use'. Basically, the whole lot of the gears sits in a pool of oil. Doesn't matter if you put more, but don't put less, or you won't cover it all. IT's not the same as engine oil, where you should be precise. Just put the drian plug back in. Then keep pouring into the ffiller plug until it starts to run out. For me it was 3.5 litres. Who knows, if you let it drain for 10 billion years, you may be able to put in 1.8 litres like the manual says Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1054295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANWHOR3 Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 don't worry about measuring how much 'smurf blood to use'. Basically, the whole lot of the gears sits in a pool of oil. Doesn't matter if you put more, but don't put less, or you won't cover it all. IT's not the same as engine oil, where you should be precise. Just put the drian plug back in. Then keep pouring into the ffiller plug until it starts to run out. For me it was 3.5 litres. Who knows, if you let it drain for 10 billion years, you may be able to put in 3.8 litres like the manual says Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1054297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANWHOR3 Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 ****! double posted. sorry Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53673-how-much-gearbox-fluid-for-33-gtst/#findComment-1054300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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