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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Default Any concerns with over filling 6 speed DCCD box?

I've overfilled it slightly, prob 1/2 ltr, just wonder if need to drain or not worry.
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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Don't worry.
Your gearbox can breathe through the small hose on top of the box, where the dog bone connects. Expanding oil will not give any extra pressure inside the box.
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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Excellent, dont really want to put her back on the ramps again and go through trying to pull out a limited amount of oil.
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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just out of interest what does the six speed box take to fill up, how many liters as
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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It's about 1/2 ltr more than 5 speed but I put in ltr
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by swisstonihasher
It's about 1/2 ltr more than 5 speed but I put in ltr
I sort of think there used to be a Swiss Tony in the Buckinghamshire area.
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