Topic: Changing oil in automatic gearbox (3.2 V6) (Read 2298 times)

zYx · « **on:** 16 May 2011, 23:26:50 »

Hi there,

long time no see

(touch wood)

I have no probs with my omega, but I need to change oil in my auto box. I know how to do it, but I don't have a pit and no facilities.

Do you know how much the vauxhall garage charges for this? What's the "labour time" according to their... documentation?

...or do you think I can manage without a pit?

Thanks for any advice.

hotel21 · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 May 2011, 23:30:39 »

I done the job with a copy of the maintenance guide, a trolley jack, axle stands, and a willingness to not pay main dealer prices.

Otherwise, its upto you!!

zYx · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 May 2011, 23:34:39 »

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(...)willingness to not pay main dealer prices.

Otherwise, its upto you!!

What guide did you use?

Andy B · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 May 2011, 23:43:24 »

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I done the job with ...... a trolley jack, axle stands, and a willingness to not pay main dealer prices.

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Like this .......

zYx · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 May 2011, 23:51:57 »

Interesting 8-)

hotel21 · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 May 2011, 00:04:10 »

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(...)willingness to not pay main dealer prices.

Otherwise, its upto you!!

What guide did you use?

Something like:-

Maintenance guide

Drivetrain/suspension/brakes

Drivetrain

ATF Change

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1289757627

duggs · « **Reply #6 on:** 17 May 2011, 13:05:43 »

He he he...Choked on my lunch time salad AndyB..
Amazing picture..sure looks odd.

zYx · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 May 2011, 13:11:18 »

Waiting for a quote from the vauxhall garage. If it's any good I'll go for it, because otherwise I would have to buy all these stands etc. But we'll see

Shackeng · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 May 2011, 13:24:05 »

You only need axle stands, which you can probably borrow. Its straightforward, if messy, after that.

geoffr70 · « **Reply #9 on:** 17 May 2011, 16:11:28 »

well impressed with that photo Andy!

ScaniaV8 · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 May 2011, 16:36:49 »

Thought I might see David Blaine in that photo somewhere

SJKOO01 · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 May 2011, 17:49:11 »

Maybe also worth while idea to get the Auto trans filter changed at the same time if you're changing the oil, especially if you don't know when it was last done.

If your going the DIY route, here the link which should help you out on that score (Jpat), helpful and cheaper than dealer.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1223285402

zYx · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 May 2011, 17:58:19 »

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Maybe also worth while idea to get the Auto trans filter changed at the same time if you're changing the oil, especially if you don't know when it was last done.

If your going the DIY route, here the link which should help you out on that score (Jpat), helpful and cheaper than dealer.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1223285402

Is this the filter?

amba · « **Reply #13 on:** 17 May 2011, 18:02:31 »

Pretty impressive picture..assume it was on a ramp though !

SJKOO01 · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 May 2011, 18:02:58 »

Is this the filter?

Yes

zYx · « **Reply #15 on:** 17 May 2011, 18:42:22 »

Right, as far as I'm concerned there is two ways for changing oil. Static and dynamic..
The guy from vauxhall garage says that they would only be able to change max 60% of oil which means static way to me, and is unacceptable. The guy meant to call me back with the price and guess what - he never called... so I might just do it myself.

Anybody knows a good online store with gaskets and filters?

and oil?

VXL V6 · « **Reply #16 on:** 17 May 2011, 18:59:14 »

Yep, that's right because you cannot easily get the fluid out of the torque convertor.

zYx · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 May 2011, 19:06:28 »

Ok, so according to this catalogue, what part would I need?
Gaskets, filter, oil. Anything else?

I have another question though. My box makes a little rattling noise when put on R or D. Not sure whether it is the gearbox or something totally different and not related to the box, but it's worrying me

VXL V6 · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 May 2011, 19:12:26 »

Latex gloves, plastic bag for head, shampoo, plastic sheet to lay under car, the Mrs' favourite washing bowl etc etc

henryd · « **Reply #19 on:** 17 May 2011, 19:21:17 »

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Ok, so according to this catalogue, what part would I need?
Gaskets, filter, oil. Anything else?

I have another question though. My box makes a little rattling noise when put on R or D. Not sure whether it is the gearbox or something totally different and not related to the box, but it's worrying me

it may be worth checking that the torque converter is securely bolted to the drive plate while you are underneath doing the oil,also look closely at the driveplate as they can crack around the fixing bolts

zYx · « **Reply #20 on:** 17 May 2011, 19:23:27 »

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Latex gloves, plastic bag for head, shampoo, plastic sheet to lay under car, the Mrs' favourite washing bowl etc etc

btw I contacted jpat for prices...

zYx · « **Reply #21 on:** 31 July 2011, 19:06:17 »

Right, I have the parts now (£55 delivered), all I need is oil. Can you recommend good online store?

Is this oil any good? http://uleak.it/?5ds

Jimbob · « **Reply #22 on:** 31 July 2011, 19:46:14 »

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Right, I have the parts now (£55 delivered), all I need is oil. Can you recommend good online store?

Is this oil any good? http://uleak.it/?5ds

heard not great reports on the Comma.

OOF reccommended fluid is Fuchs Titan 4000 from OPIE oils, or other supplier.

Andy B · « **Reply #23 on:** 31 July 2011, 21:04:52 »

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Right, I have the parts now (£55 delivered), all I need is oil. Can you recommend good online store?

Is this oil any good? http://uleak.it/?5ds

heard not great reports on the Comma.

OOF reccommended fluid is Fuchs Titan 4000 from OPIE oils, or other supplier.

I used Comma, it's been there for the past few years with no ill effects & the car is mostly used for towing these days.

Raymienets · « **Reply #24 on:** 31 July 2011, 21:39:23 »

I had read a thread on here way back about syphoning pumps. Well I purchased one on ebay and had used that to drain all the gearbox oil out of the sump before removing. Cant send toy a pic of it as my son accidentely threw it out. When replacing the gearbox oil get litre bottles and go to your local DIY place and get a piece of tubing. Connect to your litre bottle and you will find you can refill it a lot easier and saves a lot of mess.

Something like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIPHON-SYPHON-PUMP-FLUID-OIL-LIQUID-TRANSFER-EXTRACTOR-/270752033588?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f0a142b34#ht_1240wt_911

Andy B · « **Reply #25 on:** 31 July 2011, 21:44:00 »

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..... and get a piece of tubing. Connect to your litre bottle and you will find you can refill it a lot easier and saves a lot of mess.

That's how I filed mine, but the bloody tube fell out of the gearbox & I ended up with oil over my drive.

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