Mr Moley Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 So there are no straight answers to how to change your gearbox oil on the net for a 1.4s Lupo so i thought i'd make one after doing it today.This was done on a 2000 VW Lupo 1.4s 100bhp model at around 89,000 miles and 11 years old.Take off your lower splitter and jack your car up on the front left side ensuring you use an axle stand:Make sure you can undo the filler bolt first so you don't empty your box and then are unable to fill it back up again and your stuck!Do this with a 17mm Hex Bolt peice that can be bought from an autoparts store or certain mechanical stores. Another option is using a wheel bolt and thin spanner to undo the nut as shown later on. The bolt is located on the front of the box facing forward, you can't miss it.Once that is loose it's time to undo the draining plug which sits opposite your wishbone on the side of the box facing your wheel. It is exactly the same as the other bolt, it sits quite low and my 17mm hex bolt would not fit inbetween the bolt and the wishbone so i used the wheel bolts and spanner approach as shown:Stick something to catch the oil underneath and undo the plug and let the oil flow out, go make a cuppa at this point so it drains fully.My oil was green, murky and full of black fillings of metal, clearly it had never been changed!Replace the draining plug:It's a little awkward to refill but use some hosepipe and a funnel up through the engine bay and it should go in nicely.I refilled using Castrol 75w-90 oil and it runs alot smoother and cleaner now so it's well recommended from me.Just over 2 litres of oil came out of my box and it ate the whole 2 litres i refilled it with, i may add the extra 100ml when i can be bother but i expect it shouldnt make too much of a difference.Replace your plug and your done!Let your car run for a few minutes and take her for a test drive and smile!Hope this guide helped and please PM me with any questions if you get confused.Joel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jase Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I did this yesterday to my gtiHavent driven it yet as im banned lol!Will have to wait and let the partner have a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Nice guide, one for the how to section I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 definitely! Please can a moderator shift this over to the how to section!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince172 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 does this method apply to the 1.0 box?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Moley Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 As long as the plugs are in the same place, yes. I assume it does? Take a look under your car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Any ideas how to loosen off the drain plug? Tried the spanner and nut and it will not budge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Any ideas how to loosen off the drain plug? Tried the spanner and nut and it will not budge.More leverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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