Gearbox oil change with pics.

ROBBIE G · 1st July 2011, 12:11

At the moment with the wife being ill with cancer i dont have much time to do anything to the car i did this gear box oil change in around 30 mins from first putting hands on the tools till being back in the house.

the cars an MG ZT 1.8i 16v 120

here goes this is my method i understand this might not be a text book measure but with the short time allowed its job done.

1. these are the tools you will need

socket set
torx bit set T50 torx bit
a length of garden hose around a metre long
MTF 94 GEAR OIL 1.6L (ACCORDING TO MANUAL)
jack
axle stand
suitable funnel
draining tub

2.
before starting work chock the rear wheel on the drivers side on the car safty first!

3. jack the car up and insert a axle stand underneath a suitable part of the chassis rail and lower the jack down till its supported by the stand

4. crawl underneath the front of the car and realease the gearbox draining bolt with a t50 torx bit and rachet.

5. leave it to drain for a good 10 minutes or until theres no more fluid coming out you will see this oil is quite fresh i had to change it after being given the wrong type of oil by some donought at the motor spares shop last week.

6. whilst the oils draining you can crack on getting the filler bolt out you can do this without taking the wheel off if you do it this way

7. now with Filler bolt out

8 you can locate the garden hose into the filler hole it should slide in about a inch to 2 inch

run the end of the garden hose above the wheel and attach a suitable funnel for filling.

9. by now the old oil should be drained or as near as so refit the drain bolt
give it a clean before refitting

10. now you can start filling my book said 1.6L of gear oil so a borrowed the wifes measureing jug for this we will keep stum though.

11. Pour into the funnel and allow enough time for it to reach the gearbox after pouring in the desired amount.

12. Replace filler bolt

I was lucky enough to have a sloping drive so whilst the cars on the stand its more or less level. there was no oil come back out after the oil was added i know a few like to fill the box untill there is oil return from the filler hole this is upto you but there are levels stated for a reason so i used the amount stated in the book.

13. rush and pack your tools away ready to make the wifes dinner try hide the smell of gearbox oil on your hands its a give away.

hope this helps somebody!

Disclaimer:
You are responsible for any work or modifications carried out on your car and you undertake any such work at your own risk. The 75 and ZT Owners Club nor the original author of this How-To can be held liable for anything that may happen as a result of you following this How-To.
Any modifications should be reported to your insurance company.

ROBBIE G · 1st July 2011, 13:48

just took the car out to pick up some shopping gear change is now a lot slicker

johnny english · 1st July 2011, 20:14

Well done mate great pictures I wish the auto box was as easy.

Dashiel · 1st July 2011, 20:21

would it not be an idea to loosen the filler plug first (so you know you can get it off) before draining the box oil - just in case....

ROBBIE G · 1st July 2011, 20:24

I knew the filler was ok to move as i only used it a week before, but if its your first attempt then yes i suppose that would be an option

Arctic · 1st July 2011, 20:56

Hi Robbie
Is this oil ok for all manual gearboxes ie diesel cars etc, 2.5,18, and so on,

dentricrio · 1st July 2011, 21:16

With my 75 just gone over 100K this is defiantly on my to-do list.

Great simple how to with great photos.

ROBBIE G · 1st July 2011, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Robbie
Is this oil ok for all manual gearboxes ie diesel cars etc, 2.5,18, and so on,

I believe so if its the honda derivative gearbox they all were made to take mtf 94 but check which yours is first

Arctic · 4th July 2011, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROBBIE G

I believe so if its the honda derivative gearbox they all were made to take mtf 94 but check which yours is first

Would need to check that out Robbie you PM box is full can not send PM need to clear it a bit mate. Arctic

Poppy · 4th July 2011, 23:53

What a FANTASTIC How to..... Brilliant.....

1st July 2011, 12:11	#1
ROBBIE G Posted a thing or two 75 saloon 1.8 classic Join Date: May 2011 Location: WOLVERHAMPTON Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 18 Thanked 106 Times in 77 Posts	Gearbox oil change with pics. At the moment with the wife being ill with cancer i dont have much time to do anything to the car i did this gear box oil change in around 30 mins from first putting hands on the tools till being back in the house. the cars an MG ZT 1.8i 16v 120 here goes this is my method i understand this might not be a text book measure but with the short time allowed its job done. 1. these are the tools you will need socket set torx bit set T50 torx bit a length of garden hose around a metre long MTF 94 GEAR OIL 1.6L (ACCORDING TO MANUAL) jack axle stand suitable funnel draining tub 2. before starting work chock the rear wheel on the drivers side on the car safty first! 3. jack the car up and insert a axle stand underneath a suitable part of the chassis rail and lower the jack down till its supported by the stand 4. crawl underneath the front of the car and realease the gearbox draining bolt with a t50 torx bit and rachet. 5. leave it to drain for a good 10 minutes or until theres no more fluid coming out you will see this oil is quite fresh i had to change it after being given the wrong type of oil by some donought at the motor spares shop last week. 6. whilst the oils draining you can crack on getting the filler bolt out you can do this without taking the wheel off if you do it this way 7. now with Filler bolt out 8 you can locate the garden hose into the filler hole it should slide in about a inch to 2 inch run the end of the garden hose above the wheel and attach a suitable funnel for filling. 9. by now the old oil should be drained or as near as so refit the drain bolt give it a clean before refitting 10. now you can start filling my book said 1.6L of gear oil so a borrowed the wifes measureing jug for this we will keep stum though. 11. Pour into the funnel and allow enough time for it to reach the gearbox after pouring in the desired amount. 12. Replace filler bolt I was lucky enough to have a sloping drive so whilst the cars on the stand its more or less level. there was no oil come back out after the oil was added i know a few like to fill the box untill there is oil return from the filler hole this is upto you but there are levels stated for a reason so i used the amount stated in the book. 13. rush and pack your tools away ready to make the wifes dinner try hide the smell of gearbox oil on your hands its a give away. hope this helps somebody! Disclaimer: You are responsible for any work or modifications carried out on your car and you undertake any such work at your own risk. The 75 and ZT Owners Club nor the original author of this How-To can be held liable for anything that may happen as a result of you following this How-To. Any modifications should be reported to your insurance company. Last edited by Thomas; 5th May 2013 at 21:26.. Reason: Disclaimer

1st July 2011, 20:56	#6
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Robbie Is this oil ok for all manual gearboxes ie diesel cars etc, 2.5,18, and so on, __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

1st July 2011, 13:48	#2
ROBBIE G Posted a thing or two 75 saloon 1.8 classic Join Date: May 2011 Location: WOLVERHAMPTON Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 18 Thanked 106 Times in 77 Posts	just took the car out to pick up some shopping gear change is now a lot slicker

1st July 2011, 20:14	#3
johnny english Avid contributor rover 75 club cdti se saloon Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: liverpool Posts: 190 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Well done mate great pictures I wish the auto box was as easy.

1st July 2011, 20:21	#4
Dashiel Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V6 2.0 Club Tourer LPG Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South East Posts: 1,405 Thanks: 3 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts	would it not be an idea to loosen the filler plug first (so you know you can get it off) before draining the box oil - just in case....

1st July 2011, 20:24	#5
ROBBIE G Posted a thing or two 75 saloon 1.8 classic Join Date: May 2011 Location: WOLVERHAMPTON Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 18 Thanked 106 Times in 77 Posts	I knew the filler was ok to move as i only used it a week before, but if its your first attempt then yes i suppose that would be an option

1st July 2011, 21:16	#7
dentricrio Loves to post Mk1 R75 Saloon 1.8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Tyneside Posts: 403 Thanks: 35 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts	With my 75 just gone over 100K this is defiantly on my to-do list. Great simple how to with great photos.

4th July 2011, 23:53	#10
Poppy Banned 75 club 1.8 petrol. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Redditch Posts: 9,431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	What a FANTASTIC How to..... Brilliant.....