Transmission Fluid Top Up

[Becki]

Hi there

 

our auto box seems to be getting a bit mixed up it runs ok then when car is warm it does everything on high revs for a bit then it will calm down again then it will do it again. we have been tried to check the level in the auto box as it could be low as thats why it coudl be messing around like this.

 

problem is we have had a good look round and we dont seem to be able to find the dipstick or where it needs to filled etc.

 

any ideas we woudl be very grateful.

 

we have a 1997 ghia x 2.8 cd v6

 

thank you in advance

 

becki

[seatkid]

problem is we have had a good look round and we dont seem to be able to find the dipstick or where it needs to filled etc.

thats because it doesnt have a dipstick.

 

Checking the level and filling is not straightforward. The information and pictures are posted in the forum, so try searching.

 

You ideally need the car raised on a horizontal lift. The gearbox has to be at a defined temperature (35 deg C IIRC) , engine running (not sure)

 

The drain plug is a two piece affair (inner/outer). When the inner plug is removed, this leaves the outer bit which extends inside and is a level tube. Top up the correct type of oil via the top up plug which I think is on the side of the box. Any excess oil will run over the level tube and out of the drain plug.

 

If you remove the outer bit (level tube), you can drain the oil.

Edited September 23, 2008 by seatkid