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Opti LUBE ?
« on: 26 May 2018, 11:28:35 »

I need to check / replace my trans fluid

53 plate CDXi 2.6 auto omega

service history is ticked as trans fluid replaced a couple of years ago , BUT anyone can tick a box  :-\

searching TheBoy's fave on-line shopping place ,I came across this

Opti lube clicky   :o ;D

says "ATF GM DEXRON III  " so the right stuff ?  and must be good stuff if Field Marshal Dr. Opti makes it ?


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Re: Opti LUBE ?
« Reply #1 on: 26 May 2018, 13:26:11 »

I need to check / replace my trans fluid

53 plate CDXi 2.6 auto omega

service history is ticked as trans fluid replaced a couple of years ago , BUT anyone can tick a box  :-\

searching TheBoy's fave on-line shopping place ,I came across this

Opti lube clicky   :o ;D

says "ATF GM DEXRON III  " so the right stuff ?  and must be good stuff if Field Marshal Dr. Opti makes it ?
Really, ask Him what Gearbox Oil is for then.  ;D
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« Reply #2 on: 26 May 2018, 13:27:23 »

Are you musical Dave?
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« Reply #3 on: 26 May 2018, 13:31:47 »

If he's to be believed our Lord Opti is in no need of artificial lube products, as his rides self lube at the very sight of his big.......medallion! ;)  :P  ;D
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« Reply #4 on: 26 May 2018, 13:35:04 »

Are you musical Dave?
Tone def  :y I can't even play the tri-angle  :y

is this relevant to changing my gearbox fluid  :-\

do I have to sing a song or summat ,when removing the sumps ??  :-\

I need to check / replace my trans fluid

53 plate CDXi 2.6 auto omega

service history is ticked as trans fluid replaced a couple of years ago , BUT anyone can tick a box  :-\

searching TheBoy's fave on-line shopping place ,I came across this

Opti lube clicky   :o ;D

says "ATF GM DEXRON III  " so the right stuff ?  and must be good stuff if Field Marshal Dr. Opti makes it ?
Really, ask Him what Gearbox Oil is for then.  ;D
 

I assume he put instructions on the tubs ?
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« Reply #5 on: 26 May 2018, 13:41:01 »


says "ATF GM DEXRON III  " so the right stuff ?  and must be good stuff if Field Marshal Dr. Opti makes it ?
Really, ask Him what Gearbox Oil is for then.  ;D
 

I assume he put instructions on the tubs ?
Remove Gear Stick Gator, Spray thoroughly into Big Hole, refit Gator and your good to go for another 100k.
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« Reply #6 on: 26 May 2018, 13:45:48 »

Remove Gear Stick Gator, Spray thoroughly into Big Hole, refit Gator and your good to go for another 100k.

But mines one of them daft ,'change the gears for you' contraptions with a pedal missing  :'(
 
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« Reply #7 on: 26 May 2018, 14:01:59 »

Are you musical Dave?
Tone def  :y I can't even play the tri-angle  :y

is this relevant to changing my gearbox fluid  :-\

do I have to sing a song or summat ,when removing the sumps ??  :-\


Your linky goes to an ebay page selling stands for sheet music.  ::)  ;)
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« Reply #8 on: 26 May 2018, 14:04:18 »

new link clicky

Sorry , my bad  :-[
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« Reply #9 on: 26 May 2018, 14:25:01 »

Your linky goes to an ebay page selling stands for sheet music.  ::)  ;)
That original link is a "wank-stand" for my brother to hold his jaz mag  :y  ;D
he was being mean to me on friend face  :y
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« Reply #10 on: 26 May 2018, 16:42:53 »

Your linky goes to an ebay page selling stands for sheet music.  ::)  ;)
That original link is a "wank-stand" for my brother to hold his jaz mag  :y  ;D
he was being mean to me on friend face  :y

I didn't think anyone bought jazz mags anymore.  :-\

The snowflake generation of young lads will never know the joy of swapping a mag and finding the pages stuck together!  ;D
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Re: Opti LUBE ?
« Reply #11 on: 26 May 2018, 17:15:34 »


I didn't think anyone bought jazz mags anymore.  :-\


probably still sell them up north ( Doncaster and beyond ) where there's no internet  :y

The snowflake generation of young lads will never know the joy of swapping a mag and finding the pages stuck together!  ;D

Hence my brother's need for a 'jazz music stand' to keep reading material out of the firing line of the 'instrument' :y

anyway ......

OPTI LUBE , yay or nay  :-\



2 tubs would give me enough spare for spillage if the box needs 8 ltr



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« Reply #12 on: 26 May 2018, 19:02:07 »

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« Reply #13 on: 30 May 2018, 17:39:23 »

I use this

https://www.mil-specproducts.com/products/SHELL-DONAX-TX-OIL
not finding it on ebay or local supplier ,my postman is too lazy to deliver a 205L drum  ;D

I looked further into dexron 3 or better

found semi synthetic at ucp for £21 for 5L

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triple-QX-ATF-Dexron-III-5-Litre-5L-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-DII/352223598451?hash=item5202299773

or fully synthetic dexron VI made by exol for £24.45 per 5 L
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351610927313

which reading the spec is backwards comparable ,better then dexron III

So I'm thinking of getting 2 of those for the devils gremlins (inside the auto gearbox) to keep them happy  :-\

also found "trade club" 10w40 semi @ £42 delivered , is that the stuff everyone uses ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20LTR-DRUM-10W40-ENGINE-OIL-new-VAUXHALL-GENUINE-SEMI-SYNTHETIC-PETROL-DIESEL/253266803486?epid=10010414960&hash=item3af7e0bb1e:g:vh4AAOSwGWNUVLoL
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« Reply #14 on: 30 May 2018, 17:42:33 »

^^^ Its what I use. :y
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« Reply #15 on: 30 May 2018, 17:44:16 »

^^^ Its what I use. :y

the engine oil ?
or what transmission oil ? dexron VI ?
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« Reply #16 on: 30 May 2018, 18:00:03 »

I use the shell donax, because it's what I was given by someone, it's mainly used in heavy commercial use, heavy plant etc, and it's synthetic too.
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« Reply #17 on: 30 May 2018, 20:34:15 »

ok, thanks  :y

I'll order the fully synthetic dexron 6 @£49 for 10 L

according to ticks in the service book ,it's been done twice (current mileage 77k )
so it should be pretty clean when i drop the sumps
or someone ticked a box but did not change it  ;)

anyone have a link to suitable sealant for the sumps please ?

 
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Re: Opti LUBE ?
« Reply #18 on: 30 May 2018, 21:46:43 »

The required spec is Dex 3 for the Omega boxes. Dex 6 should be backward compatible but you never know if there is a material in the box it'll disagree with.

For the sump, any kind of RTV sealant should be OK, such as the back stuff (loctite 598? or the GM equivalent) we use for cam covers.

Gearbox was, according to the official service schedule "sealed for life", so I'd be surprised if a main dealer changed it unless they were being very generous.

The normal recommendation here is Fuchs Titan 4000. Many of us have used that with good results for many years.



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« Reply #19 on: 30 May 2018, 22:09:07 »

^^^ Its what I use. :y

the engine oil ?
or what transmission oil ? dexron VI ?
Yes the engine oil, TC 10W-40.
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« Reply #20 on: 31 May 2018, 12:30:07 »

The required spec is Dex 3 for the Omega boxes. Dex 6 should be backward compatible but you never know if there is a material in the box it'll disagree with.


Gearbox was, according to the official service schedule "sealed for life", so I'd be surprised if a main dealer changed it unless they were being very generous.

Thanks for the info  :)

I was surprised looking at the service book
8th service (2012 @70k cambelt) ,but the skf vkma sticker shows the wrong layout for the belt
9th service (2013 @ 71,5k)plugs, air,fuel filter,brake & trans fluid
10th service (2015 @ 72k)plugs again ! fuel filter again !
11th service (2016 @75k) brake and trans fluid again  :o
12th service late 2017 is not in book but  the brake pads , discs all round, tyres,oil/filter,air filter,tyres etc etc

I think I will check the level and dip test the trans fluid to see what the condition is before i order any atf  :-\


Yes the engine oil, TC 10W-40.

OK, thanks , I'll order a tub , will do for all the astra's too  :y

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Re: Opti LUBE ?
« Reply #21 on: 31 May 2018, 22:35:59 »

Would have thought Optis preferred lube would be KY Jelly. ;)
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« Reply #22 on: 01 June 2018, 08:26:23 »

Would have thought Optis preferred lube would be KY Jelly. ;)

Or maybe..

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