How do I check my gearbox oil level?

How to check gearbox oil level

1. Open the bonnet and locate the transmission dipstick (its location should be shown in your owner’s manual).
2. Pull the dipstick out of the filler tube.
3. Check the colour of the oil.

Where is the gearbox dipstick?

Locate the Dipstick Make sure you are locating the transmission dipstick and not the engine-oil dipstick; the transmission dipstick is usually further back in the engine bay, toward the firewall (the bulkhead at the front of the cabin).

How do you know if your gearbox oil needs changing?

If the gear oil appears dark or gritty, then it must be changed. If the gear oil level is low, top it up. If topping up the transmission oil doesn’t help with this, you may have internal components that have failed. We recommend booking an inspection with your local mechanic to find the issue.

How to change the manual gearbox oil on most Renault?

Check for leaks from the drain plug,and thats about it.Dispose of the old oil in the correct place (some recycling centres have oil drums or try your local,friendly garage,they may dispose of it for a small charge). Hopefully this all makes sense and I haven’t missed anything…..

When to change the oil on a 2002 Renault Clio?

Changing the gearbox oil on a 2002 Renault clio 1.2 16v, with a 5 speed manual gearbox. The car has 70,000 miles and i thought it was a good time to change the oil, it has been crunching when going into 3rd gear for some time.

Where is the filler for the gearbox located?

The filler for the gearbox is sometimes visable from above the car.On mine it is hidden under a wiring loom….. (filler location is marked with yellow arrow).This picture is taken from the front of the car looking down. Here is the filler from underneath (cr4p picture,I know! ).