[QLD] What is 'le90' oil? Should it be used for a holden transmission?

[misscalais]

Hey, Im just wondering what is 'le90' oil? and should it at all be used in a holden transmission? (VZ Calais 5sp Auto)
If it shouldnt, why? what would it do?
This is a silly sort of question to ask its just i have recently had my transmission serviced and this is the oil the guy put in it and now something is wrong with my transmission so i need to know if the oil has something to do with it.

 

[Grennan]

LE90?

Is there a brand or anything? It sounds pretty sus. I mean any half arsed mechanic knows what trans fluid a commodore uses...

 

[Demonica]

LE products aren't all that reputable. The LE90 is thicker than the usual 90 weight so I have no idea why anyone would put it in a newer model car. I'd be getting the transmission serviced again by someone that actually has an idea of what they are doing.

 

[misscalais]

hey, I asked the mechanic what is the name of the oil and he said "high tech, it replaced penrite in au."
so whatever that is ?

 

[DeadxPatriot]

Just be sure that they dont try and shaft you, being a female and all. They'll probably try and use something else on your car that isnt normally used which in turn will ultimately make you return to them to fix it hence "repeat customers."

 

[ari666]

90 weight goes in diffs doesnt it????

 

[ADR 40]

If you mean LE95 tranny fluid, that's the grade used in Ford Falcon 4 speed BTR trannys.
Some people mention it has compatibility with Dexron III, but.... I wouldn't want to risk that.
The 5 speed tranny in your Calais uses a Dexron VI grade...(check your owners manual to verify)
Try the lube match tabs on the oil company sites, Penrite also have a 7 day technical support line if you still have a few worries

 

[Jxfwsf]

hey, I asked the mechanic what is the name of the oil and he said "high tech, it replaced penrite in au."
so whatever that is ?

maybe it's what he replaced penrite with... ATF DX-III MULTI-VEHICLE MINERAL - Penrite Oil <-- recommended oil for 2004/2005/2006 VZ 5 spd auto on the website.
sounds a bit suss to me as penrite is a big company still producing high quality oil. (not to mention australian owned plastered all over the website)

 

[Grennan]

hey, I asked the mechanic what is the name of the oil and he said "high tech, it replaced penrite in au."
so whatever that is ?

They havent replaced Penrite in anything.

I would be taking it elsewhere quick smart. Draining that **** oil, assessing the damage and then contacting consumer affairs if there is anything wrong.

 

[Jxfwsf]

http://www.hi-tecoils.com.au/products/automatic-transmission-oils no LE90 though, only the type 95 for ford btr 85LE/95LE transmissions.