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.

Unscrew oil filler plug.

Fig 1: Locating Filler Plug
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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
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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.)