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Old 13 February 2000, 02:28 PM
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I know this is a silly question but how exactly do you top up the gearbox with oil. Surely it's not the same place as the gearbox dipstick is in?

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Old 13 February 2000, 03:11 PM
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Yep..it is...

Its normally a dealer job..

I have an automotive "syringe" that is designed for this purpose... holds a litre of fluid...

I believe you can by something similar and far cheaper from halfords ?

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Old 13 February 2000, 03:36 PM
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I use one of those litre oil bottles with a soft plastic delivery pipe. Fill bottle with oil, bend pipe so oil doesn't run out, shove into gearbox. Simple.
Old 13 February 2000, 04:43 PM
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I use a small funnel with a hose attached to the end for this. Does the job.


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Old 13 February 2000, 05:54 PM
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This has just reminded me of my mates sister trying to fill her escort up with oil down the dipstick, very funny at the time
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Thanks all the replies. I can't believe you fill it down the dipstick. At least I know I wasn't going mad and couldn't find where you fill it up.

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Old 13 February 2000, 09:44 PM
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Hi,

Why not roll a cone out of an A4 sheet of paper, put the bottom in the dipstick hole and pour in the oil?

Easy peasy.

Cheers,

Alex
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