Auto Gear Box Oil Check

[Strawdog]

Hi all

I want to check atf level in my gear box (2002 zetec 115 bhp auto 5 speed). My gear box looks like this (see attachment). According to NIKPV the arrow point to level check.

 

Its a 5mm allen key, if I release it and oil comes out, then its OK - RIGHT. If not I need to top up.

 

 

Anyone know wheres the top up inlet?

 

Thanks again in advance.

 

Strawdog

 

Incase i cant attach image heres the link that shows my auto box - NikpV image 7 posts down.

 

Here

[NikpV]

sorry I'm in the middle of a Parents evening - if nobody post the answer I'll try and get back to you later

[Strawdog]

NP NikpV

 

For a parents evening myself next week.

 

Anyhow going to watch a bit of footie at moment, then tackle the GAL after.

 

Look forward to hearing from you.

 

Strawdog :blink:

[NikpV]

difference is that I've just see 24 sets of parents (unless your in the same job as me of course)

 

 

 

[Strawdog]

Thanks NikpV.

 

Ah see your problem, Im on other side of table from you on parents nights. I sympathise with you. (but then again maybe not, it is after all getting near end of term and those long sunny holidays) :blink:

 

 

Your last pic I presume shows the topup point. Is that a view from above the engine looking down?

 

I can see a small RED cap mounted above gearbox on what looks like a black vertical sump pan, facing towards front of car, just behind fan and surrounded by wiring loom.

 

My plan of attack is....

 

1. Warm up gearbox (short spin round block)

2. Use 5mm allen key to losen/ remove small bolt indicated in your first pic.

3. Oil drips out, tigthen up again, as all is OK.

 

4. No oil drips out, remove RED cap and plug as in second pic.

5 Fill with atf (getting tomorrow, 1 litre), until oil drips out of bottom.

6. Replace oil level bolt and topup plug.

7. Take for gentle drive.

 

(Just to confirm - the check point/plug is the small 5mm allen bolt? What the big nut close by, a drain?)

 

Any tips greatly appreciated.

 

 

This is a pic from above. RED cap in middle.

 

I presume this is the one Im after?

 

Ta

[NikpV]

What the big nut close by, a drain?)

 

yes Drain plug

 

 

This is a pic from above. RED cap in middle.

 

I presume this is the one Im after?

 

yes, pic before this was top up point - filler - need to renew the red seal though

 

Think my diagram was LHD though :D

 

it is after all getting near end of term and those long sunny holidays

 

ho ho - peak holiday season then, for some anyway, I've now got to design and room a timetable for 2000 students and 120 staff :blink: :D :D

[bigdaddy]

Strawdog,,,,,,,please remember that your engine MUST be running when you check your ATF level ,,,,,if it is not running you will lose about 1/2 litre of atf through the level plug

[wicpp]

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