Gear oil
Also asked for as: gear oil, ATF, CVT oil
What it does
Lubricates the gearbox. Automatic and CVT gearboxes need their own specific fluid.
Signs it needs replacing
- Reached the change interval
- Hard or noisy gear changes
- Fluid smells burnt
What to tell the shop
- Vehicle make, model and model year
- Engine size, and whether it is manual or automatic
- The number printed on the old part, or a photo of it
- Whether you want genuine, OEM or a local replacement