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auto transmission oil level check(how)
« on: 01 July 2009, 21:44:28 »
Hello. I am wondering if anyone can give me guidance on where to check the auto transmission level. I was expecting to see a very visible stick as i have on previous autos, but cannot see one on this new Omega i have. It is a 52plate 2.6 MV6...Many thanks.....
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #1 on: 01 July 2009, 21:45:50 »
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #2 on: 01 July 2009, 22:31:08 »
I got a bit plastic pipe from B&Q that fits perfect into the litre bottles.Its only about a pound a meter.I cut and put on about 30cm so it was possible to get the bottle higher than the filler plug making it easy to squeeze in.My filler/drain plug needs an allen key rather than a 13mm socket.Important thing is car must be running when checking/filling gear oil.Torque converter fills with oil when running and empties when not so level is higher than filler plug when not running and would pour out if plug removed.(i've learned so much already from this forum!)
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #3 on: 02 July 2009, 17:59:35 »
Still not really sure about your advice. How do you know if it needs oil in the first place. Surely there must be a dip stick to check it with first otherwise how do you know you have not over filled it or under filled it. Both my other auto's had dip sticks. Surely you don't have to take it to a garage to get it checked,,,not keen on the idea of getting under the car....any more advice pleaseee,,,Batt45 :-/
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #4 on: 02 July 2009, 18:10:01 »
yup  :'(

no dipstick.

you have to have the car level, and running, with plug out to determine correct level, so you do need to add some oil to check.
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #5 on: 02 July 2009, 21:36:39 »
Seems very odd to me but many thanks for the replies....
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #6 on: 03 July 2009, 08:21:23 »
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Seems very odd to me but many thanks for the replies....
Its supposedly a 'sealed unit' and hence the oil level should always be fine.  The designer was obviously smoking something that day!

So, yes, bizarre, but true.
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #7 on: 03 July 2009, 08:58:57 »
I have one VX dealer telling me it does not need changing (handbook says "only under extreme conditions") and another saying it should be changed at 80,000 miles on their service sheet. They want £170 all in for the job - not sure of split between fluid and gasket and labour yet to check if it is worth buying via my Trade Club card. Because the Service Attention Gearbox code is up maybe I have driven it to extreme conditions (unlikely at my age). It has been doing a lot of short journeys in last 2 years with the occasional motorway bursts.
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #8 on: 03 July 2009, 09:26:08 »
parts 3rd party will cost you about £50 for 10litres fluid, and £25-30 for the gaskets and filter.
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #9 on: 03 July 2009, 09:31:45 »
Thanks Jimbob - Are you sure the filter is only £30? If I have to change the filter then the one I would need has an actuator built into it and at VX full price is £120 - 2 weeks lead time. This would make the job £300 before I go for discount on parts.

I am clarifying part numbers with VX.
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #10 on: 03 July 2009, 09:34:18 »
get the gaskets and filter from JPAT, and say you are from Omega owners for a discount

get Fuchs titan 4000 from opie oils, again register on their site for a discount
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #12 on: 03 July 2009, 09:36:19 »
Ok - grab this from VX

Gasket Part No. 96041943 £40
Oil Filter Part No. 96041958 £128
Dextron 6 Part No. 93165414 £6.50litre

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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #13 on: 03 July 2009, 09:40:25 »
jpat website is down - anyone have a phone number - are they at Bristol?
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Re: auto transmission oil level check(how)
« Reply #14 on: 03 July 2009, 09:50:32 »
email mark@jpat.co.uk


JP (Automatic Transmissions) Ltd.
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Upper Langford
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very helpful bloke  :y
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