Guest nutty*nan Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 HIYA!! Help!! does anyone know where the reservoir for the automatic transmission is located? I think it needs topping up as the engine plays up in the mornings when its cold and doesn't want to change up a gear for 10 minutes or so. Any suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb80 Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 It's in the box itself, dunno about the V6 but the diesel needs to be connected up to the Ford WDS system to check the level (or so I'm led to believe). Regards - JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMGuy Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Guys, it needs to be connected to check the temp - the level is via the old "if it don't seep out - it ain't full enough" method... Personally I am gonna have a go at draining and refilling mine asap, as I don't believe any auto trans fluid will last the life of a box.. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scottie Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Doesn't anwer the question "Where do you top it up?" Surely, you don't have to take it to a garage to top up the transmission fluid. I would consult my manual but it seems to have grown legs or wings and disappeared. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scottie Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Err thanks! I think. I will give it go as my auto box is getting a little clunky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scottie Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Excellent, that should help a lot. Thanks. I will report back on my success/failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMGuy Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 VR6Gal... How did you attach that image, and what format its it in? Afaik we aren't able to upload images - unless it's been sorted since yeaterday?? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb80 Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 I'll tell you free of charge, it's Christmas :- http://www.elcats.ru/imaudivw/VAG041B0.gif How do I know, right click on the image, look at properties and there it is in glorious Black & White Obviously being a VR6 owner he's hard up and needs the cash to buy petrol / cam chains / guides etc. Merry Christmas - JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor_E_Tower Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 ..and item number 7 isa) toothpaste:rolleyes: liquid sawdustc) glued) something else? edited by Ivor....so a little b with a closed bracket after it results in a smiley wearing shades; cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMGuy Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Lol Was only asking as I thought the posting of images didn't work - or is that the attachment of files?? Hmm Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nutty*nan Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 :o Thanks guys, you've all been wonderfully helpful...I'll let you know how it goes!! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scottie Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 I topped the transmission fluid up today. It is a right performance and would allow at least 2 hours to do the job. The sump guard needs to be removed first. The filler cap has a hinged plastic cover, which is prised open with a screwdriver. Once that is off the filler cap just pulls off. Next a pipe needs to be pushed into the reservoir and threaded through the engine and out of the top. Stick a funnel in the other end of the pipe and top up the fluid. Mine took over 1 litre of transmission fluid!! It is fidderly but fairly simple. I hope my experience helps you with yours. I would like to thank vr6galaxy for posting the image, without that I would have been lost. Cheers mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMGuy Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Scottie - what type/spec of fluid did you use, and has it made any difference to the 'box? I ask as ford don't seem to be too sure as to what fluid I need in my 2002 115 Tdi Auto (5 speed) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicpp Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 I need to ask a very simple questions the gearbox oil of Diesel Autmatic is more thick or viscous than the engine oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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