That is actually very handy. I found another method when I was doing a passat b5 gear oil change I used one of the wheel bolts and spanner. thats another way of avoiding to spend on a tool but 20 pounds is fine for those. I found this video helpful.
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Ben and for compliments. Yes any right size hexagon would probably remove those plugs and your wheel bolt suggestion is great. After many years of fixing my old cars I've learned that sometimes (when finances allow) making a modest investment in the correct tool can save a massive amount of time - and save making the problem worse! ATB b33zo
@bencrosbie3 жыл бұрын
@@b33zo you’re welcome and yes exactly you will never have enough tools and the more tools we have the merrier and makes life easier in the future.
@matthewlukeman70923 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. I found it helpful to do it on my Passat. Your a representation of the DIY mechanic where you have a bash to save yourself a lot of money and I imagine that your videos are reassuring to those who want to do the same. I wouldn't take any notice of the up their arse comments people make.
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Mathew thanks for watching and leaving your comments. I refer to KZbin all the time for everything from computer repairs, product reviews, how to sing harmonies and yes, fixing my car. It's a great resource. The reviews I get for my DIY videos are mostly okay but sometimes viewers reveal the negative side of themselves. ATB b33zo
@jamesgraeme36574 жыл бұрын
Rotate the wheels after filling with new oil this will dissipate the oil around the gears and you'll get more oil into the gearbox. The torque on those fill / drain plugs is 25nm. Likely the way you did it without rotating the wheels might mean your gearbox oil level is slightly low, might be worth checking after driving for while as with gearbox oil better to slightly overfill than under. This is probably the reason you could not get the full fill volume in.
@hejjej4283 жыл бұрын
was gonna write something similar. According to OEM manual for 1.6; top up the oil, then (with all four wheels off the ground , I assume) turn on the engine and put into gear for about two minutes, then top up again.
@hahahehe99573 жыл бұрын
The service manual says to fill 1.7 litres of fluid in the reverse switch sensor hole then nothing more. I have read a lot of people commenting that they put in much more fluid. Am I missing something in the manual ?
@angelcabrejos83143 жыл бұрын
That's right
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@josip07B3 жыл бұрын
You also need to remove the ALU plate with 2 screws (with VW logo) under the gearbox and only then will all the oil be out. There is at last cca 0,5 liters. I did a few oil changes in the gerbox on the VW 1.6 and 1.9 tdi and it fits cca 1.9l and in the 2.0tdi about 2.1l
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
josip07B thanks for watching and for your good suggestion.
@jemmace25862 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm about to change my output flange seal's, I've heard of removing the plate with VW logo on you wrote of. What exactly does that process do, in terms of releasing the full amount of transmission fluid?
@josip07B2 жыл бұрын
@@jemmace2586 That's right. This will drain all the oil from the transmission.
@jemmace25862 жыл бұрын
@@josip07B cool thank you
@jemmace25862 жыл бұрын
@@josip07B ...locking the control pin before removing the logo plate, big thanks to the producer of the video attached, we cannot learn without this forum, if you will. Thanks Beezo.
@Wachueu3 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point, very helpful video. Thank you very much!
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Wachu thank you for watching and for your compliment. b33zo
@guyemmott40093 жыл бұрын
I tackled the CV boot replacement on my own identical Golf after watching your video on the subject. All went well so thanks. I'm undertaking a very long journey in the next couple of weeks and in 100k I'm not aware that the gearbox oil has not been changed. My question is was there a particular reason you opted for the fully synthetic Comma 75w rather than the semi synthetic and whether you've noticed any difference with gear changes, quietness or fuel economy..? Many thanks.
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary thanks for watching and leaving a comment. The reliable guys at my local garage suggested the clunking noise from under the bonnet was coming from the 'drive train' (which I think means gearbox) and recommended changing the gearbox oil (175k on the clock). I looked on GSF website where I usually get my parts from and they had part number 980AA2750 as the recommended oil. Fully synthetic. The 'clunking' noise has reduced but to be honest I'm not sure the shift, economy etc is any different. I believe gearbox oil in VW's is good for the lifetime of the vehicle and unless you have a problem I would suggest leaving well alone. Best wishes b33zo
@richardwallace24582 жыл бұрын
Did you have any issue with the gearbox after doing this job by any chance? Or has it been smooth as silk since? Great video by the way, I'm getting organised to give this a lash myself on the back of it.
@b33zo2 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard thanks for watching. No issues that I've noticed. If I did this again I would drain into an empty tray/bowl so that I could see how much fluid came out. Some of the guys suggest rotating the wheels (in gear) as that will push more oil out. When it comes to refilling you'll have a better idea of if enough has gone back in. As you saw the gearbox was overflowing when I sealed it up - which used to be the accepted way of topping up gearboxes. Good luck b33zo
@blood_upon_the_rose Жыл бұрын
Great video but you missed a part, right at the bottom of the gearbox where the vw symbol is to the right and left of it are torx bolts you are supposed to take to one out close to the side of the box as well about another 1/4 of a litre comes out . I'm literally in the middle of doing it now but I made the mistake of trying to refill through the reverse light switch BUT not a chance I'll be there all day so was looking to see an alternative and thanks to your video I found it! Very helpful video thank you again 🙏
@b33zo Жыл бұрын
@blood_upon_the_rose Thanks for watching. DIY is all about finding out and agreed, KZbin is a great resource for sharing knowledge. Hopefully I wont be going near the gearbox again but I certainly take on board your comments. ATB b33zo
@cannonshot7778 Жыл бұрын
Hi, im curious as to hy you said its a mistake to fill through the reverse light switch, thats the only way to get in the required amount as the fill hole is too low because of the orientation of the gearbox. How slow was it filling thru reverse light switch....im going to do mine in a few days and looking for advice.
@wolfalb4 жыл бұрын
How is the car running with the new oil. How many miles you have passed since the new oil added?
@PhillipBlanton4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have to do the same job on a 2000 beetle and your video was the perfect preparation!
@b33zo4 жыл бұрын
Hi SMB Thanks for watching and for compliments. One thing I would do next time is to save the old oil into a clean empty pan so that I could be sure I was getting at least the same quantity back into the gearbox. Good luck! b33zo
@justinneal5751 Жыл бұрын
All, you need to drop the VW badge cap that's between the fill and the drain because when you do, you'll get a good litre out of it. That one at the back doesn't appear to be the true drain point as such
@cannonshot7778 Жыл бұрын
Yes ive seen that in the haynes manual but no one here on youtube is mentioning that. To be accurate as per the haynes manual its not the VW Badge cap...its the bolt ( Pivot Pin) near it, the one closest to the passenger side BUT BEFORE YOU DO THAT THE SELECOR FORK MUST BE LOCKED ON TOP OF THE GEARBOX. I cant verify this applies here to this video but it is the case with my car Golf 2012 1.6 TDI. Any thoughts?? I have never done it but curious about removing the pivot pin as im cautious and like to hear peoples experience before i go at it and not get any nasty surprise. Thanks...
@toyotoe37324 жыл бұрын
Hi Thanks for video. Just wondering if you actually noticed any difference in how gearbox shifted with new oil?
@b33zo4 жыл бұрын
Hi Toyo thanks for watching. The reliable guy at my friendly garage said that the random clattering noises - which I thought might be the thrust bearing - were coming from something in the gearbox and replacing the oil might help. The noise seems to have gone away but theres no difference in shifting. b33zo.
@bobbylennox1910 Жыл бұрын
This video is inaccurate, as there is `no way` that you can fill 1.8 litres (which is the recommended quantity ) of oil through the side plug in the gearbox, it is a physical impossibility, and using this method you would seriously `underfill` the gearbox, even when the car (or van) sits at a tilt rearward angle. Unfortunately, removal of the `reversing light switch` appears to be the only way of replenishing gearbox oil to the correct level.
@b33zo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing your knowledge Bobby. b33zo
@Ikakaal Жыл бұрын
I did it with this method with the front 2 wheels on ramps. Ie at an angle. Funnel and tube no probs
@lennycook2062 жыл бұрын
A little disconcerting to read all the YT experts yet not a single video anywhere to be found that does this job as they seem to describe. Be great if one of these mines of knowledge would put a video up!
@richardwallace24582 жыл бұрын
Ha ha that's exactly what I think everytime someone decides to chip in with criticism and nit picking of a great DIY video which someone has taken the time to make and upload.
@julianstafford70712 жыл бұрын
@@richardwallace2458 But it is totally wrong. The correct procedure is to remove the selector shaft lower bung having locked the shaft to get the oil out. You have to fill via the reverse light switch with the correct qty of oil (1.7Litres) as detailed in the workshop manual. That guy is 100% wrong. The gearbox orientation was changed for this model so you can't drain more than 1/3 from the drain plug. The video should be removed.
@cannonshot7778 Жыл бұрын
@@julianstafford7071 ya everyone here on the youtube is not doing it right for this type of box because of the orientation of it. Haynes manual states all of this. Have you done it yourself and was it ok to do ? anything to watch out for? New seal on the pivot pin you removed on the bottom of the box? Was it easy fill thru reverse light switch?
@julianstafford7071 Жыл бұрын
@@cannonshot7778 Yes, easy, no need for a new seal, it's a static seal so if it wasn't leaking then it won't leak afterwards. Filling is easy, I measured out the correct quantity of oil and used one of those large syringes to fill it. Done it twice now, car is on 198,000 miles.
@conradbaj79494 жыл бұрын
100% disagree with your theories, check VW service manual. Whole process is done wrong. There is a proper and longer procedure. You completely ignored the valve below air box that needs to be switched to release all oil. You got maybe 1/3? Never refill gearbox without measuring.... too much and bye bye gearbox???
@CaliSaab932 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link for the full process? Thanks
@blood_upon_the_rose Жыл бұрын
@@CaliSaab93 did you eve get sorted ?
@CaliSaab93 Жыл бұрын
Yah found the official vw A04 Manual and changed the oil 👌
@blood_upon_the_rose Жыл бұрын
@Cali good man I have it incase you needed it but glad you got sorted 👍
@displacement6772 ай бұрын
Hey! I recently followed this. Just wondering, I drained and saved the gearbox oil. But when I go to fill via plug it's not taking back in what I saved, full after about half? (Car on jack front stands still)
@b33zo2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. When the oil starts running back out of the filler plug you know its full. There are various suggestions from other correspondents about rotating the wheels etc which may allow a few tea spoons more oil into the box but I dont know if that works. From memory the gearbox capacity is somewhere on the VW website. ATB b33zo
@dog-bite1862 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video. Its a really good tutorial. However, I am led to believe that VW gearboxes use 75W gear oil not the 75W-90 you have used?
@b33zo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching DB. Yes there is some debate about the correct oil. I did plenty of research (not mates at the pub) before using 75W-90 and felt confident using this grade oil. I have an update video coming soon. ATB b33zo
@MuyAnimalista3 жыл бұрын
Good video. If you live in England, remember wash the car down side for the problem of salt.
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Nicolas. Yes salt is a problem here in UK but I believe VW usually have 12 years 'perforation' warranty.
@acidoblivion2 жыл бұрын
I think GL-4 oil should have been used because GL-5 destroys synchrons in this type of gearboxes
@manolarabadjiev4 жыл бұрын
This way is wrong, because motor/transmission mounting angle of VW golf MK5 has changed. Gearbox 5 shift take from 1,7 to 1,9 litres oil. Look for more information at internet (you can find correct steps to change oil gearbox), before make something wrong!!!!
@familieaa19683 жыл бұрын
شكرا جزيلا
@younesgoogle4429 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, is it the same thing for a 2006 passat 2.0 tdi ?
@b33zo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching youness. I'm not sure how many VW models received that gearbox. You'll soon see when your under the car...b33zo
@adnanafzal66064 жыл бұрын
Reading some online manuals, it is best to fill from the reverse sensor plus, the filler hole is in the wrong place and the selector should be locked down to apply pressure. How much oil did you manage to get in using this method? With the car leaning back on stands, you are probs overfilling it from the bottom but doing it correctly as it underfills from that plug.
@2nsane20054 жыл бұрын
He did it wrong. I just went through this. You described it right!
@hahahehe99573 жыл бұрын
According to the service manual it says to fill 1.7 litres of fluid. Why do some people say they fill it up more than that ?
@adnanafzal66063 жыл бұрын
@@hahahehe9957 if you check the workshop manual (i can't remember where i found it), there are slight different variants of the gearboxes, that's probably ome reason for the different numbers. My one, the refill amount was 1.7l but the total capacity was 1.9l (bare bones dry). That's maybe a second reason. Imo, check your gearbox code, get the workshop manual and cross check it. If you order from a dealership, they can confirm the amount also. A third reason, alot of people have said the gearboxes were underfilled from the factory due to the technical bulletin on the filling up through the reverse sensor. Normally, when changing any cars gearbox oil u get 1l oil u put 1l back in, but i think because of above, people are filling to whatever number they can find on the internet!
@hahahehe99573 жыл бұрын
@@adnanafzal6606 Really appreciate the answer. But when it comes to filling with fluid is it always best to fill through the reverse sensor as the manual recommend? A lot of youtube videos they fill it through a different hole.
@adnanafzal66063 жыл бұрын
@@hahahehe9957 i think it really comes down to how you want to the book you want to be. The official vw method is through the reverse sensor, the manual explains this due to the mounting tilt of the gearbox. Practically though, it is probably only 200ml-300ml of difference which i don't think would make a big difference. The author of this video did it using the fill hole and don't think he has had any issues. Maybe there is an argument you are reducing the longevity of the gearbox. When i followed the manual, i only got 1.2l out, i strongly suspect the gearbox was underfilled from factory. I used the reverse sensor hole for peace of mind, taking the battery and airbox out is a doddle. Also, the most important part, by doing this method you can lock the gearbox mount, that pressure ensures enough gearbox oil comes out. The original method was the fill hole (as in this video), but due to vw integration issues, the tilt on the gearbox means the hole isn't high enough. Check out the workshop manuals, all the answers are in there.
@Ikakaal Жыл бұрын
Thanks I used 1.75 litres in my Bora 1.9 tdi. Still running like the clappers
@b33zo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching IK. What mileage have you got on the Bora now? b33zo
@84rafaelkld Жыл бұрын
Gracias. Me gotea aceite por la chapa que tiene el simbolo de VW. Puede decirme que es esta tapa? Gracias
@b33zo Жыл бұрын
@84rafaelkld Thanks for watching. I don't know what the VW cover is for but if it leaks oil it probably needs a new gasket. If you open the gearbox filler nut and no oil comes out it could be a sign that the oil level is low and you should probably add more gearbox oil. buena suerte b33zo
@84rafaelkld Жыл бұрын
@@b33zo gracias
@cookaboorra3 жыл бұрын
Very UNprofessional, BUT I DO like your work !! THANK YOU !
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes DIY amateur here!
@alanphillips87203 жыл бұрын
I drained my golf Mk5 1,9 TDI gearbox earlier, but only got 1,1 litre of oil out, topped it back up through the filler plug taken same amount, before it trickled out from filler, Is this correct,
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alan thanks for watching. Several experts (here) have suggested that rotating the wheels (presumably with the car in gear) will release more gearbox oil. Guess you could rotate the wheels then see if you can get more oil in. Whatever way if the gearbox wont accept any more oil it's full in my opinion. Cheers b33zo
@W10nur2 жыл бұрын
Theres a oil leak on my 2.0 tdi gt golf not from the engine and if i disengage the clutch when it reverse or 1st it still goes and stalls any ideas thanks
@b33zo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Oz. I'm only a DIYer but first thig I would do would be remove the undertray and have a good look at the bottom of the engine/gearbox/clutch and try to detect where the oil is actually coming from. There are plenty of experts on KZbin who can guide you far better than I can. b33zo
@bojantrajkovski6622 жыл бұрын
I used Mannol 75w-90 gl4 / gl5 LS at 1.9 with 5 speeds. Is this oil OK and how many km to change.
@sky1army423 Жыл бұрын
100k-120k km
@Skarpeggnr13 жыл бұрын
Nice work.
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Skarpeggnr1
@Tuchh3 жыл бұрын
Step 1: tighten the bolt 🔩😎
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching AS. Ha yes I sometimes get things wrong - and leave it in the video.
@Tonil8753 жыл бұрын
Hola Cuantos litros de aceite gastaste? Un saludo
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Hola Toni recomiendo comprar 2 litros de aceite. b33zo
@J0Min Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@b33zo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching jo.
@bayremgouaied106 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@b33zo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching BG.
@adamparle34022 жыл бұрын
You could have tightened 2 nuts on the bolt and turned it with a spanner
@b33zo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Adam and yes that's a useful tip I should have thought of. b33zo
@stevefoster23983 жыл бұрын
Is this the same for the 1.6fsi?
@johnmayberry76693 жыл бұрын
Little tip m8 for removing nuts and bolts " left to loosey right to tighty """:. .remember that and you won't go wrong
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Great tip John and nicely put. Thanks for watching. (I like to leave mistakes in as it's more honest). b33zo
@binagarten46673 жыл бұрын
Very well done.
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
BG thanks for watching!
@binagarten46673 жыл бұрын
Spec Torque 30 Nm for both plugs.
@aboswelm6 ай бұрын
Is 80w90 a suitable oil?
@b33zo6 ай бұрын
Ibrahem thank you for watching. 75W90 is recommended in the UK owners handbook. b33zo
@vasanthraja19843 жыл бұрын
Nice bro
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Rahul.
@bramkarz1534 жыл бұрын
Wrong!!! 1,9 l oil on the sensor reverse gear...
@hahahehe99573 жыл бұрын
Why 1.9 when the service manual says 1.7 ?
@jerryx2000 Жыл бұрын
do you still own the car? How often do you do this?
@b33zo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jerry. Yes it's going to be a photo-finish - who goes first, me or the car? I believe the oil in the gearbox is meant to be 'lifetime oil' and might only want attending to it there's an obvious leak. b33zo
@milchopavlov76443 жыл бұрын
How many miles you done since oil change?
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Milcho. This job was done over a year ago but because of covid the car has only done a few thousand miles. Been on a few highway trips at 80mph non-stop express no problem! b33zo
@shaw-shawee3 жыл бұрын
How often do you change the oil ??
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
shaw shawee thanks for watching. Usually never but at 190k miles my guys at the local garage said that the worrying clanking noises were coming from something in the gearbox and changing the oil would help - which it did.
@tiagok8203 Жыл бұрын
Please,what is the tool?
@b33zo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tiago. Which part of the video is the tool shown in? b33zo
@garethrutherford76862 жыл бұрын
I would like to add that o refilling, you need to turn the wheels so that the gears spin the oil over into the furthest compartment.
@b33zo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Gareth. Good point which I hadn't figured out when I did the job. More knowledge gained. b33zo
@Tonil8752 жыл бұрын
Hi mate Which is the model/code of your gearbox? Regards!
@b33zo2 жыл бұрын
Hi Toni you've got me there. It's a 55 plate 1.9 Tdi manual gearbox. Mk5. If you can wait I'm doing an oil change in next couple of weeks and intend checking the gearbox level again then to see how it has been. Video too. Cheers b33zo
@Tonil8752 жыл бұрын
@@b33zo 55 plate? What is this?
@b33zo2 жыл бұрын
@@Tonil875 55 on the number plate. Means vehicle was first registered between 1st September 2005 and end of February 2006.
@danlesmit34394 жыл бұрын
You just get 500ml in it must get 1.8 or 1.9 liters in gearbox
@tiresombeast6774 жыл бұрын
What?
@_Drekavac_3 жыл бұрын
Is that a 5 speed manual?
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Yes Rastoder.
@danielmwijage30453 жыл бұрын
Which best oil to use ?
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel thanks for watching. You'll see all the kit and oil I used near the end of the video. Think it was MVMTF 75W90 manual gear oil. b33zo
@chris77777777ify3 жыл бұрын
@@b33zo agreed 75w Or 75w90 is fine.
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
@@chris77777777ify Thanks Chris.
@jyzoomer4 жыл бұрын
You precisely do not wnt to wear latex gloves (you need vinyl, or other appropriate material) for this as the latex is dissolved in oil.
@bencrosbie3 жыл бұрын
nitrile be the best if it isn't the thick orange ones
@denisnozinic3 жыл бұрын
you havent drain the oil . you must take out the shaft..... thats only 50%
@deanallan482 жыл бұрын
the drive shaft aperture is above the drain plug, so how does that work?
@martinleska42923 жыл бұрын
Hello. I found one video where one guy change oil with little bit different method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4fPk6KugdqhsK8 He remove airfilterbox, lock shifting mechanism, remove main drain plug and remove one black cup closer to wheel. there was another 0,5l oil in this part of gearbox. Then he fill oil by removed reverse switch. Is there anybody who has ow who know original service procedure? Thanks
@b33zo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Martin. The car (now on 192k) has done 6k miles on my oil change so hope it will get to 200k okay...
@martinleska42923 жыл бұрын
@@b33zo I think, there is nothing bed with this "easyer" procedure. If you change 80% of oil it is still better than nothing. But I think lot of cars run more than 300k km with original oil without problems.
@ivanmiljkovic8623 жыл бұрын
75w 80 full syn!!
@chris77777777ify3 жыл бұрын
75w 75w80 Or 75w90. Gear oil is fine. Originally VW is only 75w gear oil But some people upgrade to 75w90. As long as it’s quality gear oil it will do the job.
@kmcca084 жыл бұрын
This is not the correct way to do this, you didn't get half the oil out. If you're looking for the correct way to change the oil on this gearbox, this is not the way to do it.!
@normanihaza88124 жыл бұрын
So why was my dealer asking me to buy 4liters for a V8 Touareg when it's even less than 2 liters
@b33zo4 жыл бұрын
Hi Norman thanks for watching. There's a website called workshop-manuals (dot com) forward slash volkswagen which has masses of technical information listed including the fluid capacities. You may find the answer there.
@constantinjackhammer90474 жыл бұрын
Is a v8 man. 8 ...this engine is in line 4 pistons.
@LeeroyBJJ4 жыл бұрын
A Toureg will have a bigger 4x4 gearbox and therefore need more oil.
@jansadowski23093 жыл бұрын
Because we at main dealers dont like working on touaregs 😂😂