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Offline psenior1

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GTI Gearbox Capacity
« on: 16 June 2006, 16:25 »

Going to change the gearbox oil on my wifes 1993 MK3 GTi tonight, I'm assuming its the same capacity as an 020 box on a mk2 (I've bought 2 litres of oil)? 

I take it its a case of filling through the 17mm plug on the side of the box until it trickles out???

Thanks in advance!! 

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Re: GTI Gearbox Capacity
« Reply #1 on: 16 June 2006, 16:33 »
As a general rule I would say you are correct.
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Re: GTI Gearbox Capacity
« Reply #3 on: 16 June 2006, 19:12 »
I just kept filling until it overflows. the box works a treat since.

also 'box oil has a lovely smell ;)
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Re: GTI Gearbox Capacity
« Reply #4 on: 16 June 2006, 19:57 »
gearbox oil is a horrible smell... because you know if you can smell it when driving something horribly expensive has just happened :grin:

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Re: GTI Gearbox Capacity
« Reply #5 on: 16 June 2006, 19:58 »
it's my most hated fluid in the car ;)
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