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Old 02 February 2004, 08:30 AM
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This may be a stupid question but i was cleaning my engine the other day and noticed a dipstick at the back of the engine by the brake fluid resevoir on a MY98 turbo, also how do you top it up and what do you top it up with. Cant find my manual!
Old 02 February 2004, 08:49 AM
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gearbox oil
Old 02 February 2004, 10:47 AM
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im afraid thats how u top it up, down the dipstick hole
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what oil do you use please?
Old 02 February 2004, 11:22 PM
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Any good 75w/90 gear oil. If you're just topping up, any name brand 75/90 will do. If you're putting a lot in, go for Mobil 1 SHC 75w/90, Silkolene Syn5, Redline Shockproof Lightweight or Castrol Syntrax.

It's also a good idea to fill the box to a fraction above the "full" hole on the stick. About an eighth of an inch or so above would be just the job, assuming the oil's cold and the car's level.
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Why is it a good idea to slightly overfill Greasemonkey? Will that not potentially damage oil seals?

Just interested as mine is slightly below full (as per engine oil) and gearbox has always been a bit of a bitch when cold from first to second, even with good 75-90 oil.
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