How to carry out replacement: Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil 1.4 VW Polo Classic 6kv
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How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Polo III Classic (6V2) – 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 Automatic transmission fluid : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Classic (6V2) 75 1.6, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 60 1.4, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 64 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 100 1.6, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 90 1.9 TDI, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 90 1.8, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 57 1.7 SDI, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 110 1.9 TDI, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 75 1.4 16V, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 68 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 75 1.6, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 64 1,9 D, VW Polo Classic (6V2) 54 1.4 … 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 Polo Classic (6V2) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit No.H17.
Impact socket №12
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
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Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). 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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  3. Step 6.1
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    Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole.
    Step 6.2
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 7
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 3 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 CLASSIC (6KV2). Professionals recommend:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the filler plug of the gearbox housing. Use HEX No.H17.
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