Xantia Gearbox

Chevron Terry · Unread post by **Chevron Terry** » 13 Mar 2011, 09:04

Hi, I want to change the gearbox oil in my 1997 1.9 TD . [Xantia ]
Do I need any special tools? What type of gearbox oil should I use ? My local Citroen dealer uses " Total " .
many thanks Terry.

VertVega · Unread post by **VertVega** » 13 Mar 2011, 10:23

Hi, You have forgotten to mention if its a manual or automatic gearbox.

Manual Gearbox:
I have manual 5 speed (BE3) and I use Total 75W-80, capacity 1.8 liters (simply pour 2 liters

).
I use only wrench tool to undo the drain plug and always change the copper seal.

Unread post by **KennyW** » 13 Mar 2011, 10:25

Good Morning Terry,

No special tools required but make sure you use the correct grade of gear oil ie 75w/80 semi/synthetic gear oil or 75W/90 spec API GL5 approx 2 litres is required.

Kenny

Unread post by **myglaren** » 13 Mar 2011, 12:52

Ideally Total BV 75/80 but Castrol 75/80 will be OK.

Nothing other than 75/80 though - the boxes are VERY particular about it and will eat the synchro cones if anything else is substituted.