Best oil to use in w5x?

**millsi** · 08-12-2006, 07:39 PM

okay, im not sure which to use, box was rebulit 3000km or so ago. i dont mind having a slightly slower shift for better longevity as it will be taking a fair amount of torque, if the compromise has to be made.
heres a pic in case someone may be able to identify what series it is

**CrUZida** · 08-12-2006, 09:03 PM

If thats an alloy sandwich plate, then I'd say its a W55 from an SA63 Celica.
At least, thats the only car that that shifter position came from.

Ratios will tell you what box it is though.

As for the oil, I have Redline Shockproof in mine.
I can never remember if its the lightweight or super lightweight though.

**2jzhilux** · 08-12-2006, 09:11 PM

use castrol vmx 80
its nice and thin for smooth shifts but has good lubrication qualities

**brett_celicacoupe** · 08-12-2006, 09:14 PM

looks like a steel sandwich to me.

my GX81 1ggte and w58 (or 7) had the same shifter position, also steel sandwich.

so possibly from a GX81.

ratios are here
http://www.answers.com/topic/toyota-w-transmission-1

**millsi** · 08-12-2006, 09:42 PM

yeah the sandwich plate is steel.

**pete05** · 09-12-2006, 06:37 AM

I say castrol vmx80 as well, thats what im running in my w58, its very good

**RT104GT** · 09-12-2006, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by pete05

I say castrol vmx80 as well, thats what im running in my w58, its very good

Agree VMX80 nice and slippery and thinner.

Its a bit crunchy in the P51 but not too bad overall and its cheaper than some others at REPCO.

**millsi** · 09-12-2006, 12:38 PM

just confirmed it is a w57

**Stefan** · 10-12-2006, 01:05 AM

Looks like red series gearbox to me.

**beatle** · 10-12-2006, 01:39 AM

i say shockproof, have a look in the book at your local dealer as to what weight.

before i discovered redline, i always used nulon G70 with whatever oil i filled with. also in diffs