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(Message started by: urchinboy on Mar 25^th, 2004, 4:03pm)

Title: autobox oil top up
Post by urchinboy on Mar 25^th, 2004, 4:03pm

Have a 95 2.0l 16v ultima auto that has a gearbox in need of a bit of a drink.

What type of oil does my autobox need and am I right in assuming I top up via the dipstick pipe?

Title: Re: autobox oil top up
Post by Snoopy on Mar 25^th, 2004, 5:05pm

Check the fluid after a god run so that the fluid is HOT then move the gear leasver triough the gears two or three times then check the level.. if it requires fluid pour in the required anmount down the gear box dip stick tube......
If it needs a lot check that ther are no leaks as it is a sealed unit and should NOT require any fluid...
the pipes under the readiatopr are favourite for corroding and leaking...
Cheers
Snoopy

Title: Re: autobox oil top up
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 25^th, 2004, 5:10pm

hi there

futher to snoopy's advice...
remember to have the engine RUNNING when doing the check.

hth

Title: Re: autobox oil top up
Post by ianmc on Mar 25^th, 2004, 5:23pm

get some dexron 3 for the top up
ianmc

Title: Re: autobox oil top up
Post by urchinboy on Mar 25^th, 2004, 5:50pm

have checked the level whilst hot a couple of days ago and it was a little low. Not scary low but it could do with a little more. Thanks for all the advice.

Title: Re: autobox oil top up
Post by Badboytunes on Mar 25^th, 2004, 8:30pm

Hi M8. Ive having my cooler pipes replaced at the mo and the I have been told by fords that dextron 2 is used on these boxes.

Cheers Nick

Title: Re: autobox oil top up
Post by Alan on Mar 25^th, 2004, 11:16pm

Hi there I paid about £7or £8 for a litre from fords last month. and applies it through the dip stick.
;)

Title: Re: autobox oil top up
Post by Steve_S on Mar 26^th, 2004, 12:31am

Yep, dextron 2 is the oil you want. it wont take much to top it up so go carful with the amount you put in, try about a cupful at a time.