901 Gearbox Oil recommendations other than Swepco

[911flyboy]

So I’ve always used Swepco 201 but seeing as it is now v expensive compared to anything else, I was just wondering if people still use it or can recommend something else. 1971 911 T without LSD for road use only. I’ve asked Mike Bainbridge but not heard back yet.

Thanks

Rich

[bjmullan]

I may be wrong but I think that Mike would just recommend any standard SAE 90EP oil.

[Lightweight_911]

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As Brendan says - just use any good quality hypoid EP90 oil - I usually get mine from GSF or Eurocar Parts.

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[911flyboy]

Ok thanks 80w90 gear oil. Swepco comes in a handy size that means you waste a lot of it. Being able to buy 1 litre bottles makes more sense.
Thanks
Rich

[911hillclimber]

As said, forget all the snake oils, just simple spec as said, get mine from the local Farmers Shop but to the same spec.
If it has a LSD there is a special one for that too! (plate type LSD)

[911GP]

I used Castrol B373 SAE90 and I have a Quaife LSD.

[alanjf]

I used Swepco about 5 years ago and just switched following recommendations on DDK to Valvoline 75w-90. Definitely an improvement with smoother gear changes.

[rhd racer]

I use Motul 75/90. It took a few changes to make a real difference as Swepco (not a fan,) sticks like wotsit to a blanket!