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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 07:13 PM
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Hi.. I've just checked my GB oil level after getting home and letting it sit for an hour .. the level after checking 4 times, is 5mm above the Full indicator line.. Is there any issue i should be worried about, Should i get the excess drained.
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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 07:36 PM
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Have you or someone else filled the box or topped it up?
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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 08:07 PM
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Someone else did the oil change.. I paid =(
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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 08:25 PM
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To much fluid can cause it to foam which doesn't lubricate or cool as well.
I'd take it back and get them to do it right, or you can get a syringe and a long straw and suck it out the dipstick hole,
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What box? I have heard previously that its good to over fill the 5 speed slightly. Covers 3rd or something like that. Do a search.
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 09:29 AM
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Quick search:

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...arbox-oil.html

Sure there are more.
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Davros 1979
What box? I have heard previously that its good to over fill the 5 speed slightly. Covers 3rd or something like that. Do a search.

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