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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: rockindave on 01 January 2015, 16:21:09

Title: Auto gearbox fluid change
Post by: rockindave on 01 January 2015, 16:21:09

Hi all happy new year to everyone.
I'm going to be changing my gearbox fluid this weekend it's a 2001 2.6 mv6 auto any tips please and what's the best fluid to buy cheers in advance

Title: Re: Auto gearbox fluid change
Post by: Andy B on 01 January 2015, 16:36:43

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90664.0  :y

make sure the car is properly supported in the air  ;) ;)

Title: Re: Auto gearbox fluid change
Post by: Andy H on 01 January 2015, 16:49:53

Have you read the guide? ATF Change (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90664.0)

Title: Re: Auto gearbox fluid change
Post by: Webby the Bear on 01 January 2015, 16:51:59

What Andy said.

And if you're using the pump like in the guide remember the residual pressure will still be in the line when you remove it from the sump and it will go everywhere. Got the t shirt  ;D

Title: Re: Auto gearbox fluid change
Post by: rockindave on 01 January 2015, 18:23:27

So am I right in thinking that there is no drain plug on these omegas 😯

Title: Re: Auto gearbox fluid change
Post by: 4x4 on 01 January 2015, 18:26:48

Nope also no dipstick as its sealed for life  :y

Title: Re: Auto gearbox fluid change
Post by: rockindave on 01 January 2015, 20:20:28

Ok guys thanks for your help