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Redline MTL went in about 100kms ago.
Not too difficult to change after borrowing 17mm hex spanner and Tom Thumb bottle from mechanic.
Took a little over 2 bottles.
Gearbox feels better. It was not poor, but for <$100, its a little smother and quicker 1>2, 2>3, 3>2, 2>1. Think my gearchanges have become a little faster and I don't seem to be as aware of being cautious with the changes.
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Originally posted by noone View PostRedline MTL went in about 100kms ago.
Not too difficult to change after borrowing 17mm hex spanner and Tom Thumb bottle from mechanic.
Took a little over 2 bottles.
Gearbox feels better. It was not poor, but for <$100, its a little smother and quicker 1>2, 2>3, 3>2, 2>1. Think my gearchanges have become a little faster and I don't seem to be as aware of being cautious with the changes.
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JmacAlba European
Service, Diagnostics and repairs. Mobile Diag available on request
Audi/VW/Porsche Factory trained tech 25+ yrs exp
For people who value experience call 0423965341
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I was experiencing the 1st to 2nd gear crunch if you tried changing gears into 2nd without waiting, also happens even if dropping a gear down to 2nd.
Got my mechanic to change the oil for me, and to my surprise, the gearbox only took 1.5 litres, car was on the hoist, I don't see where the other 0.5 litres is hiding. I know for a fact that its meant to take ~2.1L, not sure whats going on there, but I have half a bottle left.
After I took the car out of there, I went into a few back streets, left the car in 2nd and drove slow, kept it in the gear for about 2 minutes, and ever since then, it shifts perfectly. No more crunching. I've already noticed its getting smoother when changing gears. The oil that came out of the gearbox was like water, probably the original oil that was first put into the car from new. The new oil that went in was a tad little thicker but maybe that's because it wasn't warm, anyways.. No more crunching, I'm happy about that, I can actually use 2nd gear now
I also used Redline MTL, $40 a bottle from Bursons.
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Originally posted by Hilal View PostI was experiencing the 1st to 2nd gear crunch if you tried changing gears into 2nd without waiting, also happens even if dropping a gear down to 2nd.
Got my mechanic to change the oil for me, and to my surprise, the gearbox only took 1.5 litres, car was on the hoist, I don't see where the other 0.5 litres is hiding. I know for a fact that its meant to take ~2.1L, not sure whats going on there, but I have half a bottle left.
After I took the car out of there, I went into a few back streets, left the car in 2nd and drove slow, kept it in the gear for about 2 minutes, and ever since then, it shifts perfectly. No more crunching. I've already noticed its getting smoother when changing gears. The oil that came out of the gearbox was like water, probably the original oil that was first put into the car from new. The new oil that went in was a tad little thicker but maybe that's because it wasn't warm, anyways.. No more crunching, I'm happy about that, I can actually use 2nd gear now
I also used Redline MTL, $40 a bottle from Bursons.Alba European
Service, Diagnostics and repairs. Mobile Diag available on request
Audi/VW/Porsche Factory trained tech 25+ yrs exp
For people who value experience call 0423965341
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Hi guys.
Ive got a definate crunch between 1st-2nd if i shift quickly or in high rpm. Ive had good results from redline products before just seeking advice on which product to use here. My polo gti has 105000 kays should I use the MTL or MT-90 Redline product?
Ill order the stuff in and get my mechanic to change the gearbox oil along with the 105 service.
You help is appreciated06 > 9N Polo GTi
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MTL is what you use for the Polo GTi.
Have it in mine, but I never really had the crunching problem. Bit smoother though.MY2008 VW Polo GTi / GIAC Tune / Forge FMIC / Forge 007 DV / N75 Race / BMC OTA / KW V1 Coilovers / Whiteline Front&Rear Swaybars + Toe-In Shim / Weichers Front&Rear Strut Braces / Full Non-Res Milltek Exhaust / 17" Bora Sport
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Originally posted by Hilal View PostGot my mechanic to change the oil for me, and to my surprise, the gearbox only took 1.5 litres, car was on the hoist, I don't see where the other 0.5 litres is hiding. I know for a fact that its meant to take ~2.1L, not sure whats going on there, but I have half a bottle left.
Now I'll need to make a few excuses to go for really long drives to work the gearbox oil in.
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Am going to top up the MTL gearbox oil that was put in 6 months ago. It only took 2 bottles at the time and I've read that it should take more if the car is canted slightly to get the gearbox in the right orientation. One post mentioned jacking the front passenger tyre and another said to jack the rear.. Which way is the correct way?
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I just finished changing the gearbox oil in the polo, last time I had it done by Volkwerke around 5 years ago and had noticed ever since then it wasn't quite right, on the odd occasion it felt a little dry going from 2nd to 3rd and sometimes there would be a bit of hesitancy getting into gear.
Picked up some Redline MTL and a tom thumb pump bottle (Thanks for the tip Jmac)
Picked up a 17mm Hex key off ebay for around $17, was going to use a 17mm bolt and nut trick but don't think it would have worked as the gearbox filler plugs were in there damn tight and the nut would have broke free, had to use wd40 and a mallet to loosen it.
The gearbox smells like crap when you open it up and it took around 40 mins to completely drain, interestingly I only managed to get 1L of oil out, either i didn't get it all out or they didn't fill it up entirely when last serviced.
When refilling, it reached the brim at 1L when the car was flat, after propping up the passenger side I managed to get 1.8L in.. tried a variety of measures to get more but she wasn't taking it (not sure how you get over 2L in..)
Took it for a drive and wow she feels so much better, straight off the bat i noticed it when reversing off the ramps.. Cant wait to see how it goes after a few hundred more k's2016 Golf R, APR Stage 1
2010 Polo GTI 9n3, 4 Program APR Tune, PD160, White line front and rear sway bar
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I had the passenger side of the car up on a plank of 4x2 and jacked the car up a little further, didn't have much luck unfortunately getting any extra in... It's possible I had to jack the passenger side of the car up whilst emptying the gearbox as there may be some little nooks in there it puddles in...
When emptying I Jacked up the drivers side rear of the car and it got a little extra out, if anyone's doing it try jacking the passenger side whilst emptying and see if any more comes out : )2016 Golf R, APR Stage 1
2010 Polo GTI 9n3, 4 Program APR Tune, PD160, White line front and rear sway bar
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