Help - too much gear oil but only put in 3 litres
06 October 2006, 07:37 PM
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Help - too much gear oil but only put in 3 litres
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Imn the middle of chaning gear box oil. drained all oil and refilled only put 3 litres in abut on the dip stick its over the FULL my a lot..... mmm im sure its 3.5 lts, ive dipped it 4 times as well . is this right or do i need to let it settle then re dip if so how long
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help tonight will b gr8
Andy
Imn the middle of chaning gear box oil. drained all oil and refilled only put 3 litres in abut on the dip stick its over the FULL my a lot..... mmm im sure its 3.5 lts, ive dipped it 4 times as well . is this right or do i need to let it settle then re dip if so how long
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help tonight will b gr8
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06 October 2006, 08:26 PM
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it takes and age to drain, and you drain more if the rear of the car is slightly higher than the front.
then when you fill it, ensure the car is level. once your happy its level, put 4litres in.
Thats always worked for me.
then when you fill it, ensure the car is level. once your happy its level, put 4litres in.
Thats always worked for me.
06 October 2006, 08:32 PM
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well ive just sucked out some with my trusty sucker ( no not my GF)
Its ben sat 1 hour now on the flat so ill check it in the morning and topp up if need be.
Cheers mate.
Its ben sat 1 hour now on the flat so ill check it in the morning and topp up if need be.
Cheers mate.
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