Gearbox oil change

2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
158,500 MILES • 1.6L • 2WD
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LEONKEW1
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Like to drain gearbox oil and replace with new oil.
Jan 31, 2020 at 4:27 PM
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STEVE W.
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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.
Jan 31, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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