How much gear oil in a vw bug

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Any comment on that? Rob responded - I wouldn't worry too much. A drop or two will take a long time to go below minimum. I guess just check it when your son brings it back from school and top it up then.

That will give you a quick indication of the loss rate, so you can check it appropriately another time. Only a leak from the seal around the gearbox input shaft inside the bell housing would be a problem -- possible oil on the clutch, so if this ever starts to slip -- guess you'd need to check it then.

Dave asked - During refilling or topping off, how do you know when it's full? A mate under the car watching for it to spill out? Rob - Start with 2. I also place a drip tray under the tranny, and then add a drop or two more until it just starts to dribble out the filler hole -- pour a bit -- have a look and repeat.

Dave - We still have a problem occasionally shifting into second. Rob - Glad it's much improved. And I guess it's just getting close to the time an old gearbox got some internal attention. Slick50 and Nulon make it for engines, but this is no good dilutes the gearbox oil.

Nulon also make it in a tube of about ml for gearboxes, and this stuff has kept my weak synchros going for 5 years after they started showing signs of wear. And I forget if you've changed the gearbox oil itself since you got the car -- if not, this can sometimes help too. Post by Blue Baron » Fri Jul 26, pm Open the plug on the side and top it off until it runs out the hole. Actually if you've never replaced the gear oil you should drain it and replace it properly.

There are two drain plugs on the bottom, and you'll need a 19mm allen wrench to remove all three. A 19mm bolt with double nuts will work in a pinch. Use 90 wt. Thanks for the valuable input.