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Volkswagen Polo Mk504 · Power transmission
04 · Transmission

Checking gear oil

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo Mk5
Section
5-speed manual gearbox 02R › Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff. › Checking gear oil
Power transmissionChecking gear oil
Checking gear oil
Gearbox oil → Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA)
–  If insulation tray is installed below engine and gearbox, remove it.
   
–  To check gear oil, remove oil plug -arrow-.
Oil level is correct when gearbox is filled to lower edge of filler hole.
–  Tighten bolt -arrow- to specified torque → Item.
When filling with oil, note the following:
–  Remove oil plug -arrow-.
–  Fill with gear oil to lower edge of filler hole.
–  Screw in plug -arrow-.
–  Start engine, engage gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
–  Stop engine and remove plug -arrow-.
–  Top up with gear oil to lower edge of filler hole.
–  Tighten bolt -arrow- to specified torque → Item.
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