Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk6 > Power transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox 0AJ | Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff. | Gearbox oil

Checking gear oil level

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Socket bit -3357- for oil filler plug with multi-point socket head bolt

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

–	Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

–	To check gear oil, remove oil plug -arrow-.

Oil level is correct when gearbox is filled to lower edge of filler hole.

–	Tighten oil plug -arrow- to specified torque.

Various versions of oil filler and drain plugs

I - Oil filler or oil drain plug with multi-point socket head 25 Nm

II - Oil filler or oil drain plug with hexagon socket head 30 Nm

–	Install noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

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