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High level (overfilling)

WARNING:

The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven. Avoid skin contact with transmission fluid.

WARNING:

The transmission must not be operated if the oil level is too high. This can cause increased operating temperatures and oil leakage.

Drain off oil 

Fig 1: Identifying Draining Off Oil
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Undo the drain plug.

Allow some of the oil to drain out and reinstall the plug. Tighten to 40 Nm  .

Check the level taking account of the temperature. See Conditions  , Preparing to check the oil level  and Move the gear selector through all positions. Wait in each position for approximately 3 seconds .

The oil can also be sucked out through the dipstick pipe using an oil suction syringe with a narrow gauge hose.

NOTE:

Strict cleanliness is important.