Time to change the gearbox oil?

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Time to change the gearbox oil?

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Not had our van long, so I have no idea when the gearbox oil was done if at all. So I've probably answered my own question here, and I'll just change it so I know it's done.

However, I've noticed with the colder weather 2nd is getting a little tricky when cold. After about 5 minutes it's all good. Is this a symptom of the gearbox oil needing a change, or a sign of something else?

Like I say once all warmed up the gear change is pretty good.

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Yup, change the oil. Not used it but some like to add molyslip.
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Be prepared for the stench when you drain the oil and make sure that you can undo the filler nut first! Oil should then be changed every 3 years.
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I seem to remember Aidan posting that originally VW did not specify an oil change for it at all!
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I’m fairly sure it’s a mileage based change (3 years ago and not really left the drive much)


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I think from memory Aidan wrote VW say the gearbox oil will last the lifetime of the vehicle, 10 years, and then you're expected to get a T4. Otherwise regularly changing the oil, every 3 years, is recommended.

Ok I need to change the oil, cheers for the help guys appreciate it.

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