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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: V6 CDX-er on 08 November 2010, 11:09:54

Title: Brake and gearbox fluid. How much do I need?
Post by: V6 CDX-er on 08 November 2010, 11:09:54

Morning fellas. As per the title really.

I'm about to start work on getting the Omega back on the road, (2003 2.6 auto), and will be changing the brake fluid and removing the sump on the auto box.

So, how much brake fluid do I need to buy and how much ATF will I need to do an oil change on the auto box?


Many thanks  :y

Title: Re: Brake and gearbox fluid. How much do I need?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 November 2010, 11:19:48

You'll need about 6 or 7 litres of ATF. Best to buy 10 to ensure you have enough (you can't predict how much will end up in your hair!).

Brake fluid -  I'd say a litre would do it. Maybe a little more. Best to buy a couple of small bottles and avoid having half-full bottles left over as it doesn't keep well.

Kevin

Title: Re: Brake and gearbox fluid. How much do I need?
Post by: Andy B on 08 November 2010, 11:22:39

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.... and avoid having half-full bottles left over as it doesn't keep well. ...

because it's hygroscopic  :y

Title: Re: Brake and gearbox fluid. How much do I need?
Post by: V6 CDX-er on 08 November 2010, 12:10:58

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.... and avoid having half-full bottles left over as it doesn't keep well. ...

because it's hygroscopic  :y

Thanks chaps.

I need to replace the rear calipers on my Disco as well, so I can always use any left over to top up the master cylinder on that as well.

 :y

Title: Re: Brake and gearbox fluid. How much do I need?
Post by: arthill on 08 November 2010, 19:43:33

be sure to get Dex 111 ATF, avoid future problems