T5 oil change

[STE VR]

Ok, as i'm currently servicing my Chimaera i want to change the oil in the gearbox. I've looked through the bible but not really got much info. I've tried the search function to no avail. I'll be doing this on axle stands on the drive so can anyone elaborate on the procedure/pitfalls or is it straight forward... don't even know where filler/drain plugs are yet?

Many thanks in advance..

Steve

[daz the plumber]

there are two plugs one on the bottom the other on the side .just un screw the bottom plug then the side one ,empty the old oil ,then re fit the bottom plug .when the oil starts spilling out the side one its full . job done .!

Edited by daz the plumber on Friday 7th November 10:33

[The AJP Griff]

Top tip:-make sure you get the side filler plug undone first.I've heard of someone who undid the drain plug only to find he couldn't get the filler plug undone!!

[STE VR]

Ta for the info, it was actually a lot easier than i expected. Have changed from ATF 220 to castrol synthrax 75-90. I only changed because 5th gear was hard to engage when cold so thought i have nothing to lose. Up to now the whole box is a lot more notchy in every gear so probably go back to the 220.

Thanks anyway

Steve

[The AJP Griff]

STE VR said:

Ta for the info, it was actually a lot easier than i expected. Have changed from ATF 220 to castrol synthrax 75-90. I only changed because 5th gear was hard to engage when cold so thought i have nothing to lose. Up to now the whole box is a lot more notchy in every gear so probably go back to the 220.

Thanks anyway

Steve

try Redline MTL,Seve.It's a fully synth oil designed specifically to work better in boxes that use ATF.Never gone back since finding it