How to carry out replacement: Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil 1.2 Skoda Fabia Mk1
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How to change manual gearbox oil on SKODA Fabia I Hatchback (6Y2) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil on your SKODA FABIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Automatic transmission fluid : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 1.4 16V, SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 1.4, SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 1.9 SDI, SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 1.0, SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 1.9 TDI, SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 1.4, SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 1.4 16V, SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 2.0, SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 1.2, SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 1.2, SKODA FABIA (6Y2) 1.9 TDI RS … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil for FABIA (6Y2) and other SKODA models
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Tools
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SKODA FABIA (6Y2). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit No.H17.
Drive socket # 12
Phillips screwdriver
Torque wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
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Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SKODA FABIA (6Y2). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SKODA FABIA (6Y2). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SKODA FABIA (6Y2). 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
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the lower sound insulation.
  3. Step 6
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SKODA FABIA (6Y2). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  4. Step 7
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 2 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use HEX No.H17.
  6. Step 9
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SKODA FABIA (6Y2). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  7. Step 10
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    Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SKODA FABIA (6Y2). Tip from AUTODOC:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the filler plug of the gearbox housing. Use HEX No.H17.
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