Changing transmission fluid to another quality
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Changing transmission fluid to another quality
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A new oil has been introduced in production as from January 1 2002 and gearbox number V35479. See the information below when changing from the oil type of oil to the new one.
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Important
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The new oil must not be mixed with other types of oil due to risk of damage to the gearbox.
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Exchange gearboxes
- Gearboxes without markings, use transmission fluid (40) 400 108 247
- Gearboxes marked with a label “MTF0063”, use transmission fluid MTF0063 (40) 400 132 213
After filling transmission fluid
So as not to risk confusing oils, the labels on each respective bottle must be affixed as follows.
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Label with warning triangle affixes to radiator member by LH headlamp.
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The small label affixes over the existing text concerning transmission fluid in the owner's manual, “Technical data”.
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Changing from old type of oil to new
The new type of oil, MTF0063 (40) 400 132 213, can also be used on older cars as from M94 (Convertible as from 95) to improve gear changing characteristics provided the following is complied with.
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Drain the gearbox of oil by undoing drainage plug 3.
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2.
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Fill with 1.5 litres of the new oil (plug 1).
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3.
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Raise the car so that the front wheels hang freely.
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4.
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Start the engine, engage 1st gear and allow the engine to drive the front wheels for approx. 20-30 sec. Stop the engine and lower the car.
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Drain the gearbox of oil again by undoing drainage plug 3.
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Fill with 1.5 litres of the new oil (plug 1).
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Raise the car so that the front wheels hang freely.
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Start the engine, engage 1st gear and allow the engine to drive the front wheels for approx. 20-30 sec. Stop the engine and lower the car.
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Drain the gearbox of oil again by undoing drainage plug (3).
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Fill the gearbox with new oil to the correct level (1.5-1.8 litres) (check with level plug 2).
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Clean the area around the radiator crossmember by the left headlamp, remove the label and warning triangle from the bottle/can and affix it firmly to the radiator crossmember
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12.
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Remove the small label from the bottle/can and affix it over the existing text on gearbox oil in the owner's manual under the section “Technical data”.
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