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Technical stuff => Transmission => Topic started by: Neil-yaj396 on October 27, 2014, 03:00:02 PM



Title: Gearbox Oil Drain Plug
Post by: Neil-yaj396 on October 27, 2014, 03:00:02 PM
Does this require the same tool as the sump plug to remove it, or a smaller hex key? My sump plug tool wouldn't fit, but I didn't get right under the car, so I guess the plug could be full of crud?


Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Drain Plug
Post by: HFStuart on October 27, 2014, 08:29:40 PM
Same size - 12mm hex I think


Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Drain Plug
Post by: Neil-yaj396 on October 28, 2014, 08:48:16 AM
Thank Stuart,

I'll have to get under and give it a good clean out with a screwdriver I guess.

Neil


Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Drain Plug
Post by: Neil-yaj396 on November 01, 2014, 02:27:43 PM
It turned out to be a 10mm hex on mine. I only have a large Allen key in this size, but with a bit of a push I got the plug loose. The oil was very dark, so obviously it was worth changing it.

This flexible long neck funnel has been a Godsend for both oil changes, but particularly the gearbox. I had to remove the battery and it's tray to get proper access. The funnel was £1 from B&M, one of the best pounds I've spent on tools I think.


Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Drain Plug
Post by: cheeky monkey on November 02, 2014, 11:24:25 PM
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This flexible long neck funnel has been a Godsend for both oil changes

Good buy Neil !.. Which gear oil did you go for?

G


Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Drain Plug
Post by: Neil-yaj396 on November 03, 2014, 08:14:06 AM
Castrol Universal 75W-90.