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Checking And Topping Up Transmission Oil - 6-Speed

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Checking and topping up transmission oil 

WARNING: Hot fluid
  • Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

  1. Unscrew oil filler plug.
    Fig 1: Locating Filler Plug
    G09586524Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Angled wire hook (shop made) 00000  must be inserted through the filler opening. Then check the oil level. The oil level must be 2 to 3 mm below the filler opening, otherwise oil must be added.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Oil Level
    G09586525Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Clean oil filler plug and screw in with a new sealing ring.
Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Oil filler plug on manual transmission   Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 ft lb.)