how can i replace the transmission fluid. i know about the nut thing on the bottom to drain it but how do you get it in? is it worth doing? what kind of fluid should i use?
Thanks, Tim
replacing transmission fluid
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Bruce2
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There's another plug on the left side of the trans about half way up. This is the filler plug.
When you start, remove the filler plug first. You want to be sure you can get it out before you dump the oil.
Most people will use conventional gear oil to refil it, 80w-90 is the most common. If you've got a few extra $ and want improved shifting, use synthetic gear oil; it comes 75w-90. It takes 2.5 liters or arond 2.5 qts. The quantity is correct when the oil level is even with the bottom of the filler plug hole. When I do it, I just dump in the 2.5 literes and put the plug in.
When you start, remove the filler plug first. You want to be sure you can get it out before you dump the oil.
Most people will use conventional gear oil to refil it, 80w-90 is the most common. If you've got a few extra $ and want improved shifting, use synthetic gear oil; it comes 75w-90. It takes 2.5 liters or arond 2.5 qts. The quantity is correct when the oil level is even with the bottom of the filler plug hole. When I do it, I just dump in the 2.5 literes and put the plug in.
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aussiebug
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Tim,
What Bruce said is on the money.
You can use any good quality mineral Hypoid gear oil of 80w90 or 85w90. Have a look at the pack and try to get one with is either GL4 rated, or GL5-MT1, but not plain GL5 - this is slightly corrosive to some of the bronze components in the VW box when it gets hot, the GL5-MT1 rating fixed that problem.
Synthetics gearbox oils are fine for the VW gearbox too - some folks report smoother shifting with it. Since it stays in the box for up to 30,000 miles it's long lasting properties are well used.
Synthetics will also work fine in the engine, but for several reasons they are "wasted" on the VW engine and normal (and cheaper) mineral oils are a better choice here.
Regards
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Rob
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What Bruce said is on the money.
You can use any good quality mineral Hypoid gear oil of 80w90 or 85w90. Have a look at the pack and try to get one with is either GL4 rated, or GL5-MT1, but not plain GL5 - this is slightly corrosive to some of the bronze components in the VW box when it gets hot, the GL5-MT1 rating fixed that problem.
Synthetics gearbox oils are fine for the VW gearbox too - some folks report smoother shifting with it. Since it stays in the box for up to 30,000 miles it's long lasting properties are well used.
Synthetics will also work fine in the engine, but for several reasons they are "wasted" on the VW engine and normal (and cheaper) mineral oils are a better choice here.
Regards
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Rob
Rob and Dave's aircooled VW pages
Repair and Maintenance for the home mechanic
http://www.geocities.com/aussiebug1970/index.html
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SuperBeetle71
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One important thing...
Do not remove the bottom plug first.
Sometimes the side plug gets too stuck to get out with hand power, and if you have already drained the fluid, your in trouble.
Opps someone said that already...Boink!
[This message has been edited by SuperBeetle71 (edited 10-30-2001).]
Do not remove the bottom plug first.
Sometimes the side plug gets too stuck to get out with hand power, and if you have already drained the fluid, your in trouble.
Opps someone said that already...Boink!
[This message has been edited by SuperBeetle71 (edited 10-30-2001).]
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ED
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I think the question was ,how do you get the oil back in. Go to your local auto parts store,try NAPA, and they sell a hand pump for about $6.50 that screws on to the top of the oil container and has a tube you insert into the side plug in the tranny you check the level with. You pump some in and check the level. It works great.