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Enuff · 31-10-2006, 12:59

I hope someone can help me on this? I have lost some gearbox oil and need to top it up. I've been told to do it 2 different ways.

BTW the car is a Corsa automatic 1.4i LS 1996.

1. Start the engine wait for it to warm up, then turn off ignition then check level. If topup is needed then top up within a minute of engine being turned off.

2. Put a brick under front wheel, start car, put gear in drive (handbreak on) then check and top up if needed.

Which way is the right way, or is there a 3rd way?

TIA

31-10-2006, 12:59	#1
Enuff -Disturbing Thoughts- Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Salford Posts: 3,271	The right way to check/change gearbox oil on an automatic? I hope someone can help me on this? I have lost some gearbox oil and need to top it up. I've been told to do it 2 different ways. BTW the car is a Corsa automatic 1.4i LS 1996. 1. Start the engine wait for it to warm up, then turn off ignition then check level. If topup is needed then top up within a minute of engine being turned off. 2. Put a brick under front wheel, start car, put gear in drive (handbreak on) then check and top up if needed. Which way is the right way, or is there a 3rd way? TIA __________________ :: Wake up! - Your religion is killing me :: :: On second thoughts, go back to sleep ::