Topping Up Transmission Oil

Information 

The following conditions must be met in order to fill the transmission oil:

• Engine is switched off. 
• Movable transmission parts are not moving. 
• Vehicle is raised at a level driving position by a lifting platform. 
• Transmission fluid temperature is approx. 20°C. 

1. Clean and tighten drain plug on manual transmission -1-  .

   > Tightening torque 40 N.m (29.5 ft lb.) +/- 2 N.m (1.5 ft lb.) 

   Information 

   Only oils approved by Porsche AG may be used, see Spare Parts Information.

2. Use > VAS 6563 - transmission fluid filler pump set  to fill in HDP 500 Porsche transmission oil  up to the lower edge of the filler opening in the manual transmission at a temperature of approx. 20°C.

   Oil filling capacities for manual transmission with differential:

   Type 982: 3.0 liters 

   Type 982 S: 3.2 liters 

   Type 982 GT4/Spyder: 3.2 liters 

3. Clean and tighten filler screw on manual transmission -1-  .

   > Tightening torque 40 N.m (29.5 ft lb.) +/- 2 N.m (1.5 ft lb.) 

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

   Screw plugs on transmission (example)

4. Remove any transmission oil that may have dropped onto components using suitable aids.