Visual inspection of the gearbox for tightness
Oil leaks from the gearbox are possible in the following places:
- At the junction of the drive shaft to the gearbox.
- Near the oil drain plug.
- Near the oil filler cap.
To determine the location of an oil leak, follow these steps:
- Clean the gearbox housing.
- Cover potential leaks with a thin layer of chalk or talc.
- Take a test drive for about 30 kilometers.
- Raise the vehicle on a lift or over a pit and look for oil leaks to determine the location of the oil leak.
Repair the leak and add oil to the gearbox.
The oil in the manual transmission should not be changed.
1. The transmission has a filler/oil gauge plug that must be removed to check the oil level. If the car is raised to allow access to this plug, make sure it is secure - do not climb under a car that is only on a jack!
2. A socket wrench must be used to loosen the oil filler screw.
3. Place the car on a lift in a horizontal position.
4. Unscrew the oil filler plug from the gearbox, which is located on the side of the gearbox.
5. Check the oil level. The oil level should be at the lower edge of the threaded hole. If necessary, add oil through the oil filler hole. The type of oil is indicated in Section "Types of lubricants and fluids used" specifications.
6. Screw in the oil filler plug and tighten it to 50. Nm
The gearbox housing can be made of aluminum or magnesium alloy. If a new oil filler screw is installed, it must be matched by number to the corresponding gearbox, as the plugs have a different coating. Contact corrosion may occur if the wrong plug is used.
8. Check for fluid leaks after several kilometers.
9. If you notice that the transmission requires frequent topping up, this may only be due to the presence of leaks that should be identified and repaired before serious problems appear.