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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: cdbdiis on 19 April 2008, 20:05:09
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Whilst reversing with a car on a trailer my auto box was slipping, the front wheels of the car were in a hollow and I could not get the car and trailer to go backwards (trailer brake disabled) Once I pulled forward a little and then selected reverse it was o.k. The gearbox was cold. I can deal with some slip in reverse but is it likely to do it in forward gears too ? i.e does it have a separate reverse band ?
Thanks
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Sounds like it needs a fluid change and filter as the oil may be old and low in level :-/
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Sounds like it needs a fluid change and filter as the oil may be old and low in level :-/
As simple as that :y how do I check the level ?
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As simple as that :y how do I check the level ?
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/Image018.jpg?t=1208633471)
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If it's low I will just top it up for now, can anyone recommend a fluid spec. to use and would 1 litre be enough for a top up ?
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If it's low I will just top it up for now, can anyone recommend a fluid spec. to use and would 1 litre be enough for a top up ?
Dexron 3. If you undo the fill/level plug with the engine NOT running you'll loose fluid whether the fluid level already in there is correct or not.
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I would use Dextron2 to top up with. If your going to re[place all the fluid during a service then i would use Dextron3.
1 litre should do it unless its very low :-/
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I would use Dextron2 to top up with. If your going to re[place all the fluid during a service then i would use Dextron3.
1 litre should do it unless its very low :-/
Why Dextron II?
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only because thats what will be in it.
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only because thats what will be in it.
Why, when it specifies III?
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but how do you get the fluid into that tiny level plug?
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but how do you get the fluid into that tiny level plug?
I use one of those garden spray kit things that usually used for weed killer. its almost made for the job! 8-)
However, chaps, he has a 2.5TD... and as such a AR25 box, so my vote is the box is shagged.
Whats the millage?
120K+ and it means the box is dead, replace with an AR35.
Dazzler, all Omegas had Dextron III from factory, sennys and cartons had DextronII
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only because thats what will be in it.
should be d3
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To top the box up you will need a ratchet and a 13mm socket.
ensure the car is level, if i jack the car( i dont tend to anymore as i am a skinny cow and can get under the car without it) i jack the car until its level (if not already). loosen the filler plug. right start your engine. i then run my box through the gears then place it back into park. after this once the car has ran for around 5/10 mins. take the filler plug out and start filling. i tend to use a 1ltr bottle with the spout on it, keep filling until the box starts over flowing then quickly replace the filler plug. tighten
jobs a gooden!
with a Trade Card the oil from VX works out at £3.80 per bottle.
Good luck
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but how do you get the fluid into that tiny level plug?
I use one of those garden spray kit things that usually used for weed killer. its almost made for the job! 8-)
However, chaps, he has a 2.5TD... and as such a AR25 box, so my vote is the box is shagged.
Whats the millage?
120K+ and it means the box is dead, replace with an AR35.
Dazzler, all Omegas had Dextron III from factory, sennys and cartons had DextronII
Sorry for the miss quote, i really must get with the times ;D