Thoughts on this gear oil? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Caramanos2000 · 05-21-2015, 11:18 PM

I was wondering if this oil is appropriate for my gearbox
http://www.schaefferoil.com/293a-gear-lube.html

shepd · 05-22-2015, 08:43 AM

There is no rating specified on that page. You need 75W-90. You could try contacting them to find out if that is available from them. Otherwise, any gear lube that is rated at 75W-90 will work.

Caramanos2000 · 05-22-2015, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shepd

There is no rating specified on that page. You need 75W-90. You could try contacting them to find out if that is available from them. Otherwise, any gear lube that is rated at 75W-90 will work.

I have it in 75w-90 however it is listed as GL-5 although it specifies it is non corrosive

Guess I will try it and let you guys know.

LTHatch · 05-22-2015, 08:06 PM

Please do, the claims on that page are damn good.

Mikastef · 05-24-2015, 01:21 PM

do you have automatic or manual gearbox?

Mikastef · 05-24-2015, 01:23 PM

if it is automatic, why don't u keep it simple (KIP) and use the oil that toyota recommends ?

fnkngrv · 05-25-2015, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caramanos2000

I have it in 75w-90 however it is listed as GL-5 although it specifies it is non corrosive

Guess I will try it and let you guys know.

Unless you are doing serious shifting constantly GL-5 in our transmission is a waste and can actually possibly cause issues down the road. If you have a manual transmission your best performance and happiness will come from using AMSOIL, Redline, or if not available another synth like Mobil1 or Royal Purple.

Hershey · 05-25-2015, 11:45 PM

You don't want a GL-5 . Go with GL-4 . I found out the hard way . Toyotas prefer the GL-4 . Go with Redline or Amsoil 75w-90 GL-4 . Both are for the better . If you do , let us know your experience .

05-21-2015, 11:18 PM	#1
Caramanos2000 Drives: 2012 Yaris 5dr Hatch Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 58	Thoughts on this gear oil? I was wondering if this oil is appropriate for my gearbox http://www.schaefferoil.com/293a-gear-lube.html

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05-22-2015, 08:43 AM	#2
shepd Drives: 2007 Yaris 5 door RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 178	There is no rating specified on that page. You need 75W-90. You could try contacting them to find out if that is available from them. Otherwise, any gear lube that is rated at 75W-90 will work.

05-22-2015, 08:06 PM	#4
LTHatch Drives: 2013 Yaris Hatchback L Join Date: May 2013 Location: Newark NJ Posts: 229	Please do, the claims on that page are damn good.

05-24-2015, 01:21 PM	#5
Mikastef Drives: Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mauritius Posts: 53	do you have automatic or manual gearbox?

05-24-2015, 01:23 PM	#6
Mikastef Drives: Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mauritius Posts: 53	if it is automatic, why don't u keep it simple (KIP) and use the oil that toyota recommends ?

05-25-2015, 11:45 PM	#8
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	You don't want a GL-5 . Go with GL-4 . I found out the hard way . Toyotas prefer the GL-4 . Go with Redline or Amsoil 75w-90 GL-4 . Both are for the better . If you do , let us know your experience .