How to change manual gearbox oil on AUDI A3 Hatchback (8L1) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
Automatic transmission fluid
Manual gearbox oil
Differential oil
Transfer Case Oil
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
- Step 1
Open the hood.
Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A3 (8L1). Tip:The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 4
Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 5
Remove the lower sound insulation.
- Step 6
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A3 (8L1). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
- Step 7
Put a waste oil container with at least 2 l capacity under the drainage hole.
- Step 8
Unscrew the drain plug. Use HEX No.H17.
- Step 9
Drain the used oil.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A3 (8L1). AUTODOC experts recommend:Caution! The oil may be hot.
- Step 10
Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A3 (8L1). Tip from AUTODOC:After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
- Step 11
Unscrew the filler plug of the gearbox housing. Use HEX No.H17.
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