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Black gearbox oil, sure there isn't an additive that PSA add, is the gearbox the LSD as some get noisey and some additives to make it quieter .
The gear oil in the X type should have been red if never changed but came out dark and almost dark chocolate colour! But then it is the ford MTX75 box so motor oil is the best thing for it in europe.
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My pug 308 GTi 270 was in the workshop this week. At 36,000 kilometres the front shocks were gone. The front left in particular was so bad the shaft was knocking about completely loose. KYB manufactured... Anyway, I had to refit OEM replacements but they were cheap and available. Fancy replacements will happen in time. Also had to flush the gearbox and LSD and new full synthetic put in. The old stuff was black... Which I've never seen in gearbox oil.
However, the car is transformed. The ride is how it should be, fluid and comfortable but firmly controlled. Amazing considering it's a 1200kg car running on 19"s. Gearbox is nice and quiet too. Luckily I'm mates with the guy runs the workshop so could help out and save a little money.
Also learned I'm terrible at buying used cars. Didn't pick the failed suspension until two months after buying the car... Just thought it was harsh!
The offending beast:
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