CharlesElliott Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 I'm just filling the 5-sp gearbox on my car with oil. The manual says it will take ~2l. At first, I was filling with the rear of the car on axle stands and after about 1l it started pouring oil all over the floor. I've now lowered the car down onto the level and I think I got some more in (difficult to tell) but I doubt that there is more than 1.2l in there and oil continues to pour out at something approaching the same rate as I'm pouring it in. Is this right? Could the capacity be much lower than the guide? I've tried moving the filler hose a couple of times and checked that it is in the drain plug hole properly but the only place the oil is going is into the catch tray under the car . Charles --- My Caterham Academy 2004 Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Charles, Assuming car is level and you're filling through the plug on the LH side and that the oil level is up to the bottom of the hole then stop filling. I know that you may not have put in as much as it should hold but if you're up to the right level then maybe there was some in there before you started. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Charles - just been and checked: I started with 2 litres and have 0.7 left, so I only used 1.3 litres, only spilled a little so I guess 1.2 is about right. See some photo's of the build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImALoserBaby Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Filled my gearbox this w/end, and (though it's a six speed) had the same concerns as you - I reckon I got 1.3 litres in before it all started pouring out. Seems ok when moved 10 yards in / out of the garage though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertie Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Me too, about 1.3litres in my 6 speed, thank god it's not me being daft........well not on this occasion anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 I have just filled my 5 Speed Box ... 1.1 - 1.2 ltrs Putnoe SV-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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