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[QUOTE=niceguy]Having carefully read the whole manual that came with my 2003 986 2.7, I still didnt find much information on gearbox maintenance. It only states the capacity and frequency of service.
I would appreciate if any kind souls out here in this fantastic forum may let me know how to DIY it.
1. check the gearbox oil
2. tell if it needs changing
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Hello,
To check the oil/grease in my 5 speed manual is quite silly. You need to remove the fill plug on the drivers side of the transaxle, right in front of the axle. In my case the level of oil is supposed to be 11mm Below the fill hole (???). 1 way is it to make a mark 11mm down the short end of an allen wrench. Then use it in the plug hole as a dip stick. (Don't know if this is necessary on a 03).
To get the plug out requires a gigantic allen type wrench. I just found that a metric bolt whose head fits the plug “iny” hex on the plug works fine. Just spin on on a couple of nuts on the other end and tightened them against each other, then put a socket wrench on the nut(s)) end and torque the plug out.
Oil change frequency is really just a function of millage I believe. Draining the old oil requires removing the shear plate under the transaxle to get access to the drain plug. The drain plug is “tamper proof” and requires a special torx head with a hole down the middle, Search “tamper oil plug” on ebay., Bout $20.
Another thiing, when you remove the shear plate, wheels are best on ramps where they stay put till the plate is back on. Otherwise you can throw the alighnment off.
Regards, Peter
Regards, PK
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