Vw t6 gearbox filler plug !
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Even if you refilled through the drain plug with a valve and a u tube or pump there would need to be means to vent the air out.
Not sure what a gear oil upgrade is or why you want to do it. I recently changed the gear oil on a 21 year old (208K) A4 for the first time, the oil wasn’t so bad and the gearbox had been working perfectly.
Not sure what a gear oil upgrade is or why you want to do it. I recently changed the gear oil on a 21 year old (208K) A4 for the first time, the oil wasn’t so bad and the gearbox had been working perfectly.
If there is an oil drain plug it’s a case of filling the new oil through the drain plug, this requires venting the same volume of air as the oil goes in.
Off the top of my head I’d get a replacement drain plug and drill two holes in it, a larger one for filling oil and a smaller on for venting air.
On the vent place a length of hose that will sit above the filled oil level.
Fit the modified plug, fill a measured amount through the bigger hole with an oil gun / syringe. The air will vent through the smaller hole.
Remove the modified plug carefully and quickly fitting the standard plug without loosing oil.
Off the top of my head I’d get a replacement drain plug and drill two holes in it, a larger one for filling oil and a smaller on for venting air.
On the vent place a length of hose that will sit above the filled oil level.
Fit the modified plug, fill a measured amount through the bigger hole with an oil gun / syringe. The air will vent through the smaller hole.
Remove the modified plug carefully and quickly fitting the standard plug without loosing oil.
I’m a little surprised there is no fill plug. There is definitely one on my 5sp.
Have you researched / googled the topic? This thread has some info….
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Have you researched / googled the topic? This thread has some info….
Gearbox Oil Change Procedure - 2016 150PS 6 Speed
Hello All, Does anyone have the 2016 150PS Manual 6 Speed Gearbox Oil Change Procedure? Along with the correct oil type etc... Plenty of info on the DSG but need the manual box.
In my experience, the VW oil is very good, and VAG gearboxes are normally slick. The VW oil is a lot thinner than generic gearbox oil, so allows for slick cold gear changes.
I've seen many reports of people putting cheaper generic oil in, and wished they hadn't, and changed it back to VW.
Is your notchy gearbox as a result of something else, like a dragging clutch?
I've seen many reports of people putting cheaper generic oil in, and wished they hadn't, and changed it back to VW.
Is your notchy gearbox as a result of something else, like a dragging clutch?
My 6 speed manual was not smooth changing when I first bought it
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Notchy 2nd gear
I have the same problem with mine,been like it from new,dealer has fobbed me off too,12000 miles in & still the same. its going back in though..... i cant stand it anymore. The last time my van went back to the dealer the head mechanic/fitter reconed the gear change felt tight so they put new...
My 996 box is notchy and awkward when its cold and I have to be slow and considered changing gear. Once warm its rifle bolt slick!
Consequently SWMBO doesn’t like driving it. I’ve not told her about warming it up
Consequently SWMBO doesn’t like driving it. I’ve not told her about warming it up
How did you get it in? Reverse light switch??
I think it would be of benefit to others to share the process / oil make and grade etc.
I know the 5sp is filled for life, however with a drain plug and fill plug I will change it at some point to hopefully aid longevity.
I know the 5sp is filled for life, however with a drain plug and fill plug I will change it at some point to hopefully aid longevity.
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