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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Anton on 26 May 2009, 21:40:52

Title: Auto box oil and filter change
Post by: Anton on 26 May 2009, 21:40:52

I'm about to carry out a service on my 2.2 (2001) and i think the auto fluid and filter need changing as I cannot find any receipts to suggest it has been done in the past (had car 6months with 92,000 on clock) garage I have used in the past says it,s not easy and is expensive??? any help guys   :y

Title: Re: Auto box oil and filter change
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 May 2009, 21:46:22

It's not at all mechanically challenging - actually quite easy - the only downside is that it's darn messy!!  ;D

Because there is no drain plug, both sumps must be removed, emptied, and re-fitted.

There is also some benefit to changing the filter, which is accessible with sumps off.

Re-fill with Dex 3 - about 7 litres IIRC   :y

Title: Re: Auto box oil and filter change
Post by: Anton on 26 May 2009, 21:57:27

thanks JamesV6CDX  both sumps? is there two filters? and are they separate or connected,  this the first time with this beauty    :y

Title: Re: Auto box oil and filter change
Post by: serek on 26 May 2009, 22:04:43

1x filter
2x gaskets
all you can buy in company call JPAT http://www.jpat.co.uk/
OOF members have there discont

Title: Re: Auto box oil and filter change
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2009, 22:11:02

And the oil I use for autobox is Fuchs Titan 4000, available from Opie Oils at a discount to OOF members :D

Title: Re: Auto box oil and filter change
Post by: Anton on 26 May 2009, 22:33:20

Cheers Omega men,  sounds like a messy one   :-/   

Title: Re: Auto box oil and filter change
Post by: omega si on 26 May 2009, 23:51:30

Very messy, or at least it was for me. I'd definately recommend using a ground sheet. Would have saved me a lot of grief from the wife.

2 things I found tricky - cleaning off the old gasket and getting the new oil in. Other than that, pretty straight forward.

Oh and remember you need the car level when refilling. This for me involved 2 ramps, 2 axle stands (and 2 trolley jacks just supporting the axle stands to be on the safe side).

Title: Re: Auto box oil and filter change
Post by: Varche on 27 May 2009, 09:47:22

I use a green plastic garden potting up tray. It is about 3 foot by 3 foot and has a lip all the way around. Let the gearbox oil run into that, pull it out and pour away wherever you recycle. Quick wipe with a rag and you can press it into use for a receptacle for parts removed from the car on other jobs.

Best £12 I have ever spent. You can even use it for potting up! :) :)

Varche