T5 2011 4 motion 6 speed manual gearbox oil change.

[REVHE4D]

I am clocking up 105k. I am wondering if I can change my gearbox oil, will it smooth out my gear changes 1st and second? I also want to prolong the life of the box. I know they are sealed for life, what's involved and would I be wasting my time?
Any tips? Thanks.

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[Transporter]

All you need is the 16mm spline bit and 70W75 gear oil, like Penrite, 2.7l of it.

[jets]

All you need is the 16mm spline bit

Does the T5 need a special spline bit with a hole in the end to fit over a pin in the plug like my Mk5 Golf?

[REVHE4D]

My local auto shop only had a 20 ltr drum of the stuff so I ordered 2.5 ltr. And a 1 ltr. I will be changing this on the weekend and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the advice on oils and tools needed.

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[REVHE4D]

Will I need a torque wrench and new gaskets for the bolts or should I be OK?


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[Umai Naa!!]

Should be ok without.

The drain and filler plugs only hold the oil in, so they can be just firmly tightened by hand.

[REVHE4D]

I got off work early today so decided to do the change, with the help from you guys it was a simple process. I just had to go to bunnings and get the bits I needed for the bolts. What I thought was funny was I only drained out 2.4 ltrs and 2.7 ltrs went in. We're did the 300 ml go? Can it evaporate somehow? Even with a sealed unit.

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[Umai Naa!!]

If the car's not level (front up on stands, for example), you might be able to sneak a bit more in.

Although, I did read somewhere, VW were under-filling things to save a bit of money. Obviously, underfilling to within an acceptable level of course.

[Transporter]

I got off work early today so decided to do the change, with the help from you guys it was a simple process. I just had to go to bunnings and get the bits I needed for the bolts. What I thought was funny was I only drained out 2.4 ltrs and 2.7 ltrs went in. We're did the 300 ml go? Can it evaporate somehow? Even with a sealed unit.

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The 2.7L is right oil refill capacity. The oil in gearbox is hard to evaporate. The gearbox is not an airtight, there is went on the top.

[REVHE4D]

After driving around for most of the week, I can say for certain that my gear changes are a lot smoother, just like when I brought the thing. Changing my oil was really worth it. I would recommend most pple to give it a go. It was a very simple process.

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