Leon 2.0TDI Gearbox Oil Change

[thomasd221]

Hi all,

I'm going to be changing the oil of the gearbox in my Seat Leon 184 2.0TDI with the 6-speed manual box. I can't seem to find a definitive answer on which oil I should be using. I know the capacity is between 2.1-2.3L. Some advice regarding which oil I should be using would be ideal, I believe it could be a 75W of some sort.

(As you can probably tell I'm quite new to doing this sort of stuff myself)

Thank you!

 

[SteveGSXR600K1]

Not sure which flavour of gearbox the 184FR has, but if you go here, https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/resources/leon-mk3-official-seat-workshop-manuals-link.24/, you can download three workshop manuals for the 6-speed manual. They cover the 02S, 0AJ & (02Q+0FB - 4-wheel drive I think) individually. They show you how to identify which gearbox you have, oil quantity, how to refill, everything! Worth a read as there's bits like the selector has to be locked into place first, new O-rings needed, torque settings, etc.

Capacity is 2.1l. It's 2.3l for a complete rebuild.

 

[thomasd221]

Not sure which flavour of gearbox the 184FR has, but if you go here, https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/resources/leon-mk3-official-seat-workshop-manuals-link.24/, you can download three workshop manuals for the 6-speed manual. They cover the 02S, 0AJ & (02Q+0FB - 4-wheel drive I think) individually. They show you how to identify which gearbox you have, oil quantity, how to refill, everything! Worth a read as there's bits like the selector has to be locked into place first, new O-rings needed, torque settings, etc.

Capacity is 2.1l. It's 2.3l for a complete rebuild.

Thanks for the reply!

I’ve had a look at the workshop manual which provides a lot of helpful information! However, it doesn’t seem to specify which transmission oil I should be using.

 

[RUM4MO]

The recommended VW Group grade/version of gearbox oils is included in any/all of the online VW Group parts catalogues - but first you would need to be able to identify the exact version of your gearbox. Okay, so VW Group don't actually design and/or manufacture oils, but they do tend to recommend different ones for different gearboxes, and I tend to stick with that. Castrol etc tend to supply a few different gearbox oils that cover a huge number of brands and versions of gearboxes, so maybe they are okay, or safe enough, to use, but normally not tested/approved to the exact VWGroup spec for their gearboxes.

 

[BillyCool]

Opie Oils recoomended these for my 184.

VW Golf Petrol Hatch 2.0 GTI Gearbox Oil

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I appreciate it may not be that simple if there are gearbox variations.

I had mine changed at the start of the year and it has made 1st and 2nd less notchy and a tad smoother.

 

[Giuseppe Busso]

Check this one for manual 02S 6/1 gearbox (MQ250)

Top Tec MTF 5300 70W-75W

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[SuperV8]

Hi all,

I'm going to be changing the oil of the gearbox in my Seat Leon 184 2.0TDI with the 6-speed manual box. I can't seem to find a definitive answer on which oil I should be using. I know the capacity is between 2.1-2.3L. Some advice regarding which oil I should be using would be ideal, I believe it could be a 75W of some sort.

(As you can probably tell I'm quite new to doing this sort of stuff myself)

Thank you!

Have a read of this post:

Changing the gearbox oil on a 2014 6-speed manual 2.0 diesel FR

What you'll need: Jack and axle stands, 10mm Allen socket, T25 and T45 Torx sockets, torque wrench, small funnel and length of tubing and 2.3-2.4L of 75W GL-4 gearbox oil. Start by safely jacking the front of your car up and putting it on axle stands. Get underneath and remove the under tray...

www.seatcupra.net

 

[Leonfrdiesel184]

When should the gear box oil be changed cheers thanks

 

[SuperV8]

When should the gear box oil be changed cheers thanks

I don't think there is an 'official' change period from VAG. 'Fill for life' if you can believe that!! I don't!
I changed mine around 90k miles.

 

[BillyCool]

When should the gear box oil be changed cheers thanks

There is no official guidance. Having heard some good stories on here, I changed mine at about 115,000 miles. It does seem to make 1st ands 2nd a bit better. It's optional and up to you if you think it might help.