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Re: Oil capacity and grades

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:30 am
by Frenchy
The forum is showing two different values for differential fluid capacities. The reproduction of the workshop manual shows front 1.5 litres rear 1.3
The listing for fuel,oils,fluid capacity and grades shows front 2.0 rear 1.5. Which is the correct amount?

Re: Oil capacity and grades

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 5:43 pm
by Jordi
Fill it till it starts to dribble out of the fill hole. Thats the right amount.

Re: Oil capacity and grades

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:59 pm
by Frenchy
I know that,it's just that I looked at the copy of the workshop manual and bought three litres which should leave a drop over. If I go by the chart I need to buy another litre and I can think of better things I can waste €12 on😉
And looking at the workshop manual the drain and fill plugs have different part numbers,are they different sizes and threads?

Re: Oil capacity and grades

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:55 am
by Frenchy
:rhinohump:

Re: Oil capacity and grades

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:50 pm
by Jordi
Presuming drain plugs are magnetic?

Also depends what model. Some have a standard looking hex bolt drain plug. Others have a flush fit drain plug with a square 3/8 (ish) female head.

Re: Oil capacity and grades

Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 11:19 am
by Frenchy
I noticed a drip of oil from my gearbox a few weeks ago so thought it was a good idea to top it up but the filler plug is too difficult to access from underneath on the street so did it from the gearstick. Imagine my surprise when I drained it that there was at least 2 litres possibly more as a lot ended up on the deck. Read that overfilling causes frothing which can damage it. Had the clutch changed by a local garage nearly two years ago and the gear change is still working fine so must just be lucky.