VANAGON archives -- August 1999, week 3 (#406)

Date:         Thu, 19 Aug 1999 12:53:15 -0700
Reply-To:     Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
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From:         Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: How Much Gear oil is needed?
Comments: To: Leif <lpaulsen@CMCFLEX.COM>
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FOR An 094-4WD tranny....

According to Rob (Bentley!) you need 4.7 US Quarts (4.5 Liters).  BUT,
when refilling only add 3.2 US Quarts (3.0 L) or fill to edge of filler
hole as 1.4 quarts (liters) cannot be drained off.

-Matthew

On Thu, 19 Aug 1999, Leif wrote:

> I was wondering how much fluid is needed to change the gearbox lube in my
> '86 syncro.  Any one know the capacity?  My Bentley is at home and I am
> going to buy some now.  Thanks
>
> Leif Paulsen
> '86 Syncro "4BY-THOR"
>

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