Gearbox Oil Change

[Petey80]

Hello all,

I've been looking into what is involved in changing the gearbox oil on my V50 D2 - D4162T - B6.

Is this the right oil for the job - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castrol-S...53.m1438.l2649

Is the gearbox oil a serviceable item? I seem to remember reading that it's not necessary to change it.

If it is do-able, is it as easy as removing 2 plugs, draining the oil, then filling back up again with the required amount?

[Yobbo]

Presuming your car has the MT66 gearbox?

If so that is the correct spec oil, to be honest any 75W-90 will do.

My advice would be to fill the gearbox from the gearbox detent which is a plug with a nipple located just infront of the battery to the left, you'll likely have to disconnect a battery cable to get proper access along with a wobble joint and extension - can't remember the socket size but it's fairly big, maybe 22-24mm?

Anyway the reason why I suggest filling from there is because compared to the actual fill plug on the side of the box it is;
a) easier
b) easier
c) EASIER

This is largely down to access and filling position, I found that you'd only be able to get the fill plug off with a 25mm 3/8th's shallow socket and wobble joint plus extension, there's just too much subframe and driveshaft in the way.

[Petey80]

Thanks for the reply Dave.

I think it has that gearbox, need to check Vida as it doesn't state it on the Car Config sheet, only B6.

Will have a look for the area you mention and check out below during the next oil and filter change.