Gearbox oil change

Tiny
LEONKEW1
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  • 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 1.6L
  • 2WD
  • 158,500 MILES
Like to drain gearbox oil and replace with new oil.
Friday, January 31st, 2020 AT 4:27 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
  • MECHANIC
  • 13,576 POSTS
Which transmission? If it's the 5 speed manual there is a drain on the bottom of the differential housing, The fill is toward the front of the car up on the side of the transmission. They use a very large hex key. To refill you need the car level, then you fill the oil up until it is level with the fill hole threads. Should take about 2 liters or so. The 6 speed is similar. Be sure to use the correct fluid. While filling it's a good idea to rotate the tires a few times so the oil gets into the rear of the case. Then check it again.
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Friday, January 31st, 2020 AT 5:10 PM

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