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[kris9128]

this mite seem like a daft question but........
how do i drain the fluid out of my auto box. there is no drain srew.

[feeutfo]

this mite seem like a daft question but........
how do i drain the fluid out of my auto box. there is no drain srew.

remove both sumps...wear a hat

[markfree]

You could try syphoning the oil out with some plastic tubing or use a syphon pump - a few going on ebay for about a tenner - either way it's pretty messy :-/

[Welung666]

You'd have thunk those clever folks at VX would have designed a drain plug into the sumps really  :-? Are the sumps steel? Maybe able to braze a scrappy found sump drain plug in  

[chrisdb]

Probably a good idea to take off the sump 'cos then you can also check the state of the filter.

[Andy B]

You'd have thunk those clever folks at VX would have designed a drain plug into the sumps really  :-? ....

You'd have also thought that the same clever bu66ers at Vauxhall could've put a filler tube in the engine bay while they were at it!  

[v6coop]

Did BMW fit a drain plug when they fitted this box in the old 5 series?

[Welung666]

You'd have thunk those clever folks at VX would have designed a drain plug into the sumps really  :-? ....

You'd have also thought that the same clever bu66ers at Vauxhall could've put a filler tube in the engine bay while they were at it!  

My old 123 series Merc had a filler tube under the bonnet with a dipstick in the middle of the cap. Why didn't VX steal that idea?

[Welung666]

Probably a good idea to take off the sump 'cos then you can also check the state of the filter.

I'd take the sump off anyway, just thought it'd be tidier with a drain plug to empty it first  

[kris9128]

tis a fookin stoopid design. so need to drop BOTH sumps off then. will have to wait a little while till got a spare day.  

[Welung666]

Get down your local supermarket and buy a cheapo sack of cat litter, great for soakin' up the ATF after it gets everywhere

[Andy B]

You'd have thunk those clever folks at VX would have designed a drain plug into the sumps really  :-? ....

You'd have also thought that the same clever bu66ers at Vauxhall could've put a filler tube in the engine bay while they were at it!  

My old 123 series Merc had a filler tube under the bonnet with a dipstick in the middle of the cap. Why didn't VX steal that idea?

The Senator & Carlton I used to have both had the same thing, as does SWMBO's Astra. I really can't see the thinking behind leaving it off.

[Welung666]

The Senator & Carlton I used to have both had the same thing, as does SWMBO's Astra. I really can't see the thinking behind leaving it off.

So that VX can charge for an extra couple of gaskets and an extra hour in labour charges

[kris9128]

Get down your local supermarket and buy a cheapo sack of cat litter, great for soakin' up the ATF after it gets everywhere

what a bloody good idea sir  

[ngrainqey]

Get down your local supermarket and buy a cheapo sack of cat litter, great for soakin' up the ATF after it gets everywhere

what a bloody good idea sir  

i have to say that i didnt do too bad with atf going on the floor, i used one of those old oil tins (the tin ones) and cut the side out and then took all but two opposite bolts off the sump and then let one side down first and then empty the sump bowl shaped thing into the tin lol.. i must admit it's the most messy when there's all the oil dripping from the gasket after... drips for ages!