Gearbox - Revised Access Opening to Check Oil Level

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FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. I

SEC. B-4 PG. 4
Service Information

SUBJECT: CHECKING GEARBOX OIL LEVEL ISSUE: 01/87-926


APPLICATION: 1987-1/2 AND LATER 9000 MODELS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION



A new access opening for the purpose of topping up or checking the transmission oil level has been introduced into production. The new opening is located in the main transmission casing (facing forward in the car) and is supplied with a plug with a built-in dipstick.

With the introduction of the new transmission dipstick the engine oil dipstick has also been changed so that it is now like the one in cars with automatic transmission (meaning without the dual markings for transmission and engine).

When checking the oil level be sure to screw the plug/dipstick all the way in otherwise you will get an inaccurate reading. Also due to the location of the plug/dipstick you may find it necessary to loosen an inlet pipe on Turbo models in order to gain access to the plug/dipstick.