Manual gearbox oil M56

V40T4R · Jun 17th, 2018, 11:49

Hi everyone,

Time to change gearbox oil, local dealer adviced part n. 31280771.

Appreciate all your comments!

Baffler · Jun 18th, 2018, 11:14

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Originally Posted by V40T4R

Hi everyone,

Time to change gearbox oil, local dealer adviced part n. 31280771.

Appreciate all your comments!

Correct!

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2.1 litres originally P/N 1161423 now superceeded by P/N 31280771. See PFS and Skandix. You only need to buy 2 litres as approximately 0.1 litre will remain in the box. In 2013 I bought 2 x 1ltr bottles through the main dealer and it was around €40 all in if I remember correctly. Interested to know if this has changed as I'd like to refresh the oil in the 2.5D

To the left side of the gearbox there's a lower drain plug and an upper filler plug (think they're both 24mm). The lower thread of the filler hole is the level you want it at. For better access of the filler plug you may need to use a length of suitable hose with a small funnel or large syringe attached.

Essentially the same P/N and quantity required for all M56 gearboxes regardless of engine type.

V40T4R · Jun 18th, 2018, 23:56

Hi Liam,

Many thanks for your response, feeling more confident now!

This new oil is very fluid, look's like engine oil thought....

Baffler · Jun 19th, 2018, 12:45

That's because it's fully synthetic gear oil, probably Mobil 1 for all we know, so don't spill any as it's expensive

V40T4R · Jun 19th, 2018, 19:53

Indeed it is expensive

Cheers!

Ginga · Jul 2nd, 2018, 12:49

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Originally Posted by V40T4R

Indeed it is expensive

Cheers!

Have you done the oil already?
Any main improvement?

Thanks!

V40T4R · Jul 7th, 2018, 11:56

Already changed oil, feels the same, it's more clean now

Jun 17th, 2018, 11:49	#1
V40T4R Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2023 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Porto	Manual gearbox oil M56 Hi everyone, Time to change gearbox oil, local dealer adviced part n. 31280771. Appreciate all your comments! __________________ Phase 1 MY99 Manual V40 T4

Jun 18th, 2018, 23:56	#3
V40T4R Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2023 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Porto	Hi Liam, Many thanks for your response, feeling more confident now! This new oil is very fluid, look's like engine oil thought.... __________________ Phase 1 MY99 Manual V40 T4

Jun 19th, 2018, 12:45	#4
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:44 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	That's because it's fully synthetic gear oil, probably Mobil 1 for all we know, so don't spill any as it's expensive __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Jun 19th, 2018, 19:53	#5
V40T4R Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2023 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Porto	Indeed it is expensive Cheers! __________________ Phase 1 MY99 Manual V40 T4

Jul 7th, 2018, 11:56	#7
V40T4R Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2023 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Porto	Already changed oil, feels the same, it's more clean now __________________ Phase 1 MY99 Manual V40 T4

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