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Gearbox oil level?
Posted: 11 May 2011, 09:29
by T25DREAMER
Gearbox oil level?
Hi ive got the 5 speed box
now whats he correct oil level...is to the bottom of the filler plug?
cheers
Re: Gearbox oil level?
Posted: 11 May 2011, 09:50
by kevtherev
Yes
Re: Gearbox oil level?
Posted: 11 May 2011, 10:13
by T25DREAMER
The haynes manual says its 15mm lower than that filler...all seem silly to me but i want to make sure before draining a bit out
if not necessary?
Re: Gearbox oil level?
Posted: 11 May 2011, 12:55
by T25DREAMER
Can this be confirmed please!
am i ok at filler level?
dont wanna blow seals etc
cheers
Re: Gearbox oil level?
Posted: 11 May 2011, 12:57
by R0B
Dont you believe kev then? He is right.
Re: Gearbox oil level?
Posted: 11 May 2011, 13:23
by T25DREAMER
Sorry Kev i believe you...stupid manual then
saves me a job!
Re: Gearbox oil level?
Posted: 11 May 2011, 21:15
by California Dreamin
There are a few things 'we' the enthusiasts know and have real experience of, compared to the manual.
The answer is, fill on a flat surface, until the oil starts to run out the bung hole.
75W90 semi synthetic GL4/GL5 (must say GL4 somewhere)
Drain and refill if you are unsure of refill history.
Include gear oil changes to service schedule (every 3-4 years 30,000 miles whichever comes sooner)
Martin