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Volkswagen Golf Mk305 · Power transmission
05 · Transmission

Checking gear oil

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf Mk3
Section
5-speed manual gearbox 02J › Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff. › Checking gear oil
Power transmissionChecking gear oil
Checking gear oil
Checking gear oil

Gear oil specification

  • ‒ Remove insulation tray below engine/gearbox, if fitted.
 
V39-1959
  • ‒ → Remove plug (arrow) to check oil

The oil level is correct when the gearbox is full to the lower edge of the filler hole.

  • ‒ Fit plug (arrow).

When filling with new oil note following:

  • ‒ Remove plug (arrow).
  • ‒ Top up oil to lower edge of filler hole.
  • ‒ Fit plug (arrow).
  • ‒ Start engine, engage gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
  • ‒ Switch off engine and remove plug (arrow).
  • ‒ Top up oil to lower edge of filler hole again.
  • ‒ Fit plug (arrow).

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