How to carry out replacement: Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil 1.3 G40 VW Polo 86c Coupe
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How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Manual Transmission Oil : 50000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.0, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.1, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.3, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.3 G40, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.3 D, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.4 D, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.0 Cat, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.3 Cat, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.3 Cat, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.3 G40, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.3, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.0, VW Polo Coupe (86C, 80) 1.3 … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil for Polo Coupe (86C, 80) and other VW models
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Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW POLO Coupe (86C, 80). 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 – VW POLO Coupe (86C, 80). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW POLO Coupe (86C, 80). 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 – VW POLO Coupe (86C, 80). 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 – VW POLO Coupe (86C, 80). 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 – VW POLO Coupe (86C, 80). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  7. Step 10
    How hard is it to do yourself: Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil replacement on VW Polo 86c Coupe 1.3 G40 1987 - download illustrated guide
    Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW POLO Coupe (86C, 80). 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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