Anyone have experience with FCP Euro?

[julianlewis]

I'm looking to do a 02Q service on my recently acquired 2011 Jetta TDI. I would like to change the transmission oil, but 45$ a liter is out of budget at the moment. When I look up the G52 fluid (part # g-052-171-a2) this service kit pops up.

VW Manual Transmission Service Kit - Febi Bilstein KIT-00193

VW Manual Transmission Service Kit - Febi Bilstein KIT-00193

www.fcpeuro.com

Is this stuff any good?

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

There are two possible gear oils for your transmission. You'll have to run your VIN to get the correct PN (we can do that for you at IDParts if you give us a call). But I suspect that oil isn't the correct one, and you're going to have to buy with the $45/liter OE gear oil.

 

[x1800MODMY360x]

75W Manual Transmission Fluid (1 Liter) - Febi Bilstein 21829

75W Manual Transmission Fluid (1 Liter) - Febi Bilstein 21829

www.fcpeuro.com

$10.39 a liter.

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

75W Manual Transmission Fluid (1 Liter) - Febi Bilstein 21829

75W Manual Transmission Fluid (1 Liter) - Febi Bilstein 21829

www.fcpeuro.com

$10.39 a liter.

If it takes the more expensive gear oil the correct PN is G052527A2. It's a GL-5 oil.

 

[julianlewis]

Thank you for your replies. After doing some reading there were two different oils specified. The G052 and G055. I was reading on this site that GL-5 can damage the brass synchro's and I would like to avoid that. I have the six speed in my car if that helps, I tried to call but I'm on the west coast and didn't realize how late it was over there lol. I'm just trying to see if these fluids are of OEM quality that they claim to be.

 

[x1800MODMY360x]

Thank you for your replies. After doing some reading there were two different oils specified. The G052 and G055. I was reading on this site that GL-5 can damage the brass synchro's and I would like to avoid that. I have the six speed in my car if that helps, I tried to call but I'm on the west coast and didn't realize how late it was over there lol. I'm just trying to see if these fluids are of OEM quality that they claim to be.

I run OE/OEM in my car no issues. I also use their lifetime warranty on my fluid changes.

They save me $$$ in the long run.

 

[Nuje]

I also use their lifetime warranty on my fluid changes.

For those that don't know (and bearing in mind that I've never used them, but from what's on FCP's website and from what others have said), FCPeuro.com offers a lifetime warranty on everything they sell, for as long as you own the car.
As in EVERY. THING.
"All parts purchased from FCP Euro are guaranteed for the life of the ownership of your car, even consumables."

That includes wear parts (think brake pads, clutches, flywheels, timing belts), and apparently (as stated above) fluids (?!)....even engine oil?

 

[hskrdu]

And I still prefer parts from vendors who support Fred's, because they do more than provide parts. Just my .02.

 

[x1800MODMY360x]

For those that don't know (and bearing in mind that I've never used them, but from what's on FCP's website and from what others have said), FCPeuro.com offers a lifetime warranty on everything they sell, for as long as you own the car.
As in EVERY. THING.
"All parts purchased from FCP Euro are guaranteed for the life of the ownership of your car, even consumables."

That includes wear parts (think brake pads, clutches, flywheels, timing belts), and apparently (as stated above) fluids (?!)....even engine oil?

That is correct, the only items they don't warranty is fuel additives and aerosol cans (Stuff that disappears).
I've used them so far is engine oil, engine filter, fuel filter, cabin air filter, DSG oil and filter. I got a DMF and TB kit for my car.

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Thank you for your replies. After doing some reading there were two different oils specified. The G052 and G055. I was reading on this site that GL-5 can damage the brass synchro's and I would like to avoid that. I have the six speed in my car if that helps, I tried to call but I'm on the west coast and didn't realize how late it was over there lol. I'm just trying to see if these fluids are of OEM quality that they claim to be.

GL5 is harmful in transmissions not made for GL5. If you transmission specifies GL5 (and I think it does) that's what you should use.

Febi branded fluids are good. A lot of fluids like transmission fluid and coolant come from centralized refineries and are put in a variety of packages, including OE. VW doesn't own an oil refinery or a coolant plant. So they're not making their branded products.

 

[bmwM5power]

For those that don't know (and bearing in mind that I've never used them, but from what's on FCP's website and from what others have said), FCPeuro.com offers a lifetime warranty on everything they sell, for as long as you own the car.
As in EVERY. THING.
"All parts purchased from FCP Euro are guaranteed for the life of the ownership of your car, even consumables."

That includes wear parts (think brake pads, clutches, flywheels, timing belts), and apparently (as stated above) fluids (?!)....even engine oil?

but Ive noticed lately they have jacked the prices up quite a bit....a lot on some things

 

[1854sailor]

but Ive noticed lately they have jacked the prices up quite a bit....a lot on some things

Please show me some place where prices have NOT gone up...

 

[csstevej]

Lol…..my salary….

 

[Nuje]

Please show me some place where prices have NOT gone up...

The stocks in my retirement account.
(Including this blue-chipper)

 

[bmwM5power]

Please show me some place where prices have NOT gone up...

rockauto has the same parst for lot less

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Just got some of the OE GL-5 for my son's '11 GSW. Car is new to him, and it's getting a 20K service along with a gear oil change this weekend. I don't like the cost of the oil, but I think gear oil changes are often overlooked on manual transmission cars.

 

[1854sailor]

...but I think gear oil changes are often overlooked on manual transmission cars.

Which is why I just ordered the oil extractor from you. For some reason, the Ford T9 5 speed in the Morgan does not have a drain plug...

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Just like the JSW doesn't have a drain on the radiator. Discourages a coolant flush.

 

[turbobrick240]

Just got some of the OE GL-5 for my son's '11 GSW. Car is new to him, and it's getting a 20K service along with a gear oil change this weekend. I don't like the cost of the oil, but I think gear oil changes are often overlooked on manual transmission cars.

Doesn't that call for a GL-4 mtf? I used a mix of Synchromesh and "synthetic" Valvoline 75w90 GL-4/GL-5 in mine with no ill effects. If I was patient enough to wait for delivery, I'd have used something like this:

FUCHS TITAN SINTOFLUID FE SAE 75W Gear Oil (1 Liter)

FUCHS TITAN SINTOFLUID FE SAE 75W Gear Oil is a premium performance manual transmission fluid offering increased gearbox efficiency in passenger cars due to low viscosity level. Reduces fuel consumption and offers best properties at low temperature. Specifications API GL-4 Approvals &...

www.europaparts.com

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

You have to run the VIN to get the correct oil. Running the VIN on my son's car shows GL-5, PN G 052 527 A2.

 

[turbobrick240]

You have to run the VIN to get the correct oil. Running the VIN on my son's car shows GL-5, PN G 052 527 A2.

Huh, that Fuchs Titan Sintofluid in the link is GL-4 and has the VW approval for the part # you mention.

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

That could be true. It might work as well. Just like you can use 507.00 oil in an ALH or BEW. May not be the best option, but VW says it's OK.

 

[turbobrick240]

Yeah, I think a good 75w gear oil be it gl-5 or gl-4 should be fine. The Valvoline oil I mentioned earlier said it met both specs. This official looking Febi gear oil has the right part # and says GL-4 on the bottle:

75W Manual Transmission Fluid (1 Liter) - Febi Bilstein 21829

75W Manual Transmission Fluid (1 Liter) - Febi Bilstein 21829

www.fcpeuro.com

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

As I'm sure you know VW doesn't put viscosity numbers on their gear oils. I've always thought G070 pours more easily than, say, Liqui Moly 75w-90. So I'm never sure.

 

[turbobrick240]

Yes, but the oil has a viscosity nonetheless, and the OE supplier of the oil to VW does specify viscosity when they sell the same product under their own label. It seems the viscosity for G 052527 is monograde 75 weight, and possibly also 75w80. Much like the official VW part # for the motor oil might be a 0w-30 507 spec, but a 5w-30 507 spec is equally acceptable.

 

[JM Popaleetus]

Both FCP Euro and IDParts are fantastic (and local to me!) stores. FCP's warranty really isn't useful for fluids unless you're local (shipping oil will cost as much as buying more). RockAuto is also great, but shipping can take forever and cost as much as their lower price saves.

That said, definitely cross reference with ETKA (or just use IDParts). FCP Euro has a lot of TDI parts, but their catalog definitely isn't always right when filtering by "TDI'.

 

[lemoncurd]

i love FCPeuro, i use FCP for my parts and IDParts for tools

i try to avoid ECS.... but sometimes theyve got the better deals on tools

 

[x1800MODMY360x]

FCP Euro Announces New Arizona Facility

03/14/2023 -- FCP Euro announces the acquisition of a West Coast facility to support their growing European auto parts retail market share. After a decade of sustained growth, FCP Euro is outfitting a new warehouse in Mesa, Arizona, for West Coast distribution. Adding the Arizona-based facility...

blog.fcpeuro.com

Huh I can't wait for them to open up shop in AZ.

 

[Steve Addy]

FCP Euro Announces New Arizona Facility

03/14/2023 -- FCP Euro announces the acquisition of a West Coast facility to support their growing European auto parts retail market share. After a decade of sustained growth, FCP Euro is outfitting a new warehouse in Mesa, Arizona, for West Coast distribution. Adding the Arizona-based facility...

blog.fcpeuro.com

Huh I can't wait for them to open up shop in AZ.

I'm waiting for ANYONE to 'open up shop' in Iowa....

Steve

 

[740GLE]

I'm waiting for ANYONE to 'open up shop' in Iowa....

Steve

Not happy with the corn fields?

I cross shop FCP, IDparts and Shopdap.

IDparts usually wins for tdi specific stuff, and their economy $9 shipping ends up being next day.

FCP also used to ship a fair amount out of CT so it was pretty darn quick too, but im guessing thats going to change as they move to more business friendly state than CT (everyone's leaving CT, WWE, Lego, GE).