Notchy Gearbox - Audi A6

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Mon 23 Feb 2004 14:10
Notchy Gearbox - Audi A6 - dba
have audi a6 with notchy gearbox, is it possible to change the oil in this (car has done 122k, 1998)
and would changing the oil have much effect. i do no that these gearbox\'s arnt the smoothest but comments would be appreciated
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Mon 23 Feb 2004 14:16
Notchy Gearbox - Audi A6 - Peter D
Changing your gearbox oil may make it worse as unless it is a fully synthetic oil, the oil oil viscosity has already thinned due to use and new oil will be thicker. Speak to Audi direct and see what oil is really recommended. Regards Peter
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Mon 23 Feb 2004 14:20
Notchy Gearbox - Audi A6 - 20w50
still not a notchy saxo box if anyones got any tips
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