Transmission Oil, Checking

Gear oil specification CODE LETTERS, ALLOCATION, RATIOS AND CAPACITIES

-- Remove insulation tray below engine and transmission, if installed.

-- Remove plug -arrow- to check oil

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Plug

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The oil level is correct when the transmission is full to the lower edge of the filler hole.

-- Install plug -arrow-.

When filling with new oil note following:

-- Remove plug -arrow-.

-- Top off oil to lower edge of filler hole.

-- Install plug -arrow-.

-- Start engine, engage gear and allow transmission to turn for approx. 2 minutes.

-- Switch off engine and remove plug -arrow-.

-- Top off oil to lower edge of filler hole again.

-- Install plug -arrow-.