Transaxle Gear oil filling alternate point- Speedo cbl hole?

enthrall · Post by **enthrall** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:11 am

Hi,
I'm going to change out the oil in the gearbox/transaxle, and the oil fill hole is in a pretty awkward spot- on the side for some random reason.

Question, would it be safe and possible to fill it up via the spot where the speedo cable and nylon gear assembly pulls out at the top?

Seems a lot less hassle- just put 2.7 litres in.. Or is there a hidden danger in doing this I don't realise?

Damo · Post by **Damo** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:40 am

i Can't think of a reason that you couldn't fill it through the speedo drive, but its not hard to fill the box through the oil filler though. Squeeze bottle, and a 1/2mtr length of pvc hose, where is the issue?

Damo

enthrall · Post by **enthrall** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:29 am

Thanks for the opinion on the speedo hole.
Good point- need to turn the shed upside down to find a suitable hose etc, thats all.

Damo · Post by **Damo** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:32 pm

Do it from the top with a funnel and hose if you like.

Damo

Post by **etking** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:42 pm

funnel and hose works a treat, but can be done through speedo if you need to