General Gearbox oil level

[cnikonpete]

I want to check the gearbox oil level on my 2009 1.1 Panda as it’s a bit noisy, I bought the car from a scam artist that I can’t get a straight answer from. He said the clutch was replaced and if that’s true I’m concerned the oil gearbox oil loss involved wasn’t topped up.
I know where the filler level is located, has anyone checked it with just a jack or ramps? The noise is a noticeable rasping noise mainly in first or second, just want to get to the gearbox level plug with my limited equipment.

Thanks

 

[koalar]

Are you sure your looking at the correct plug

You don't need to jack the car it can be reached from the top

lifting the car make draining easier

 

[cnikonpete]

I’ll have another look, be great if it is, at the moment everything is wet and dark (daytime!). All the videos have the car on on vehicle lifts.
Found it, think it’s the only one that the 12mm hex goes, had to do it by feel
Thanks again

 

[DaveMcT]

Jack it up, remove fill drain plug, fill until oil dribbles out. Replace the plug and clean up the spillage.

 

[koalar]

Car needs to be level to fill to the correct level, not jacked up


The plug is on the front very easy access from the top

You only need to jack the car if you are draining the oil

 

[DaveMcT]

When you don't have a car lift, you need to jack the car front enough to reach the fill/level plug. The oil level will be very slightly too high but the difference is negligible. It's better to be 50ml too high than 50ml too low.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Alan says I can't borrow his tools any more

 

[cnikonpete]

Did it from the top by removing the air filter and
hose,it took 250 ml approximately,so glad I didn’t go mad on the oil,
Apparently a clutch kit was fitted by a ………..!
Won’t have effect on the noise, but peace of mind for a while!

 

[koalar]

Check inside the inspection hole for oil, put your finger in and feel the inside, engine off

If it's leaking at the input shaft the inside of the bell housing will be coved in oil

If it is it's a fairly easy repair, but does require the gearbox to come down

Koalar random thoughts | FIAT Panda (Mk3)

Clutch, gearbox problem You can see the pessure plate here And from further back The inside is normally covered in oil if the input seal/bearing has gone

www.fiatforum.com

 

[cnikonpete]

Nothing apparent,I think when the driveshaft/gearbox was removed the oil was lost. I used a bent piece of wire as my dipstick!

 

[koalar]

Nothing apparent,I think when the driveshaft/gearbox was removed the oil was lost. I used a bent piece of wire as my dipstick!

I just keep filling till it starts dripping out, nice and simple.


But whatever works you, there always more than one way to get the job done