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Old 12 September 2007, 09:14 PM
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Default Best way to check gearbox fluid

After filling it up with new fluid, i wasnt sure how to check the level
i was told it needs to be warm, but i cant see how that would afect the measurment on the dipstick.
Help please, i dont want to over fill or under fill
Old 12 September 2007, 11:29 PM
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just let it settle then dip it its as simple as that most recommend to slightly overfill
Old 13 September 2007, 10:45 AM
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Would thsi be best on a cold or warm engine?
Over fill to where on the dipstick?
Old 13 September 2007, 03:07 PM
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anybody? wanna get this finished
Old 13 September 2007, 03:53 PM
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on a cold engine mate, it wont make any difference as long as you fill to the indicator or slightly above it you will ok
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Sweet, gonna go do it now!
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