delart Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Hi, wonder if any body can advise I lost some oil while recently changing my cv boot on a 2008 hdi manual 6 speed not sure how much, it was raining while I did the job and still is. I can't seem to find definite answers some say empty it and replace but that won't work also lead to believe they don't have a filler level. So how much of what oil and where to put it in would be very helpful. Ps car is at garage I asked them to do it but they haven't got time. :( Quote
paul.h Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 From the Citroen service box procedures for the ML6C gearbox, it says it does not have a level/top up plug and to get the level right the oil should be drained out and the correct amount put back in through the air vent hole (the air filter may need removing). The amount to put back in after draining for a diesel engine is 1.9 litres if the gearbox casing has fins or 2.6 litres if it does not have fins. After an overhaul the amounts are 2.2 and 2.9 litres. If it is the BVM6 gearbox the amounts are 2.1 litres after draining and 2.2 litres after an overhaul. Type of oil is given asType of oil : ESSO 75W80 EZL 848 or TOTAL 75W80 H6965. It does not seem too expensive, about £8 a litre and if the car has done a lot of miles it might be good for the gearbox to change it. As an example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Total-Transmission-Gear-8-75W80-Manual-Gear-Box-Oil-2L/181856223469 If you know how much oil you lost and there are no signs of any leaks, then you could try topping up with the same amount. The drain plug is 30 Nm torque when tightening or 35 Nm for the BVM6 gearbox. Quote
delart Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks Paul how can I tell which gearbox it is, the difference between a ML6C BVM6? Quote
paul.h Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 It is most likely the ML6C but to check you can look up the car details under Characteristics on the Citroen parts diagrams on the service.citroen site. If you have not registered on this site do so as another professional non emergency services and as a member of the Citroen Owners Club. Once on the site use your car VIN (VIS) top left to find your car and then in the left hand column click on Characteristics and the details specific to your car will be shown. http://service.citroen.com/do/changerParametres you may need to select your language first. Or you could send a message with your VIN and I can look it up but it is useful to be able to look at the parts diagrams if you register. Quote
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