How much grief to get to Auto Level plug?

harpersimon · 11th May 2011, 15:12

Hello
I wanted to top up the Auto box on my car / see if its low etc. How much car needs to be removed to get to the level and fill plugs? (if any) or can I get to the required spots from under the bonnet with not alot of hassle

thanks

stocktake · 11th May 2011, 16:42

All done from underneath, undertray off and there it is.

Word of warning, only use the correct oil it is specific. and closely follow the how to on here. should be changed every 60k but must be done right.

Mr Edd · 11th May 2011, 18:08

Also be aware that it is possible to undo the wrong nut and part of the innards falls off. This then becomes a very expensive job to fix. So make sure you have the correct nut located.

Edd

harpersimon · 11th May 2011, 19:36

Thanks. Getting the right one is why I thought I'd ask. The how to White paper on the forum has terrible pictures where i can't even tell what way up the car is

Everything is under the car? Even the filler and level?

stocktake · 11th May 2011, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by harpersimon

Thanks. Getting the right one is why I thought I'd ask. The how to White paper on the forum has terrible pictures where i can't even tell what way up the car is

Everything is under the car? Even the filler and level?

On the KV6 The level bolt/allen key is directly under the car.

To refill the auto box oil the filler cap is at the front top of the box, remove the air box and there it is, a push fit plastic bung

(end of screwdriver)

harpersimon · 12th May 2011, 10:53

Thanks for that. I'll go hunting for the level plug this weekend. Problem is no pit so I can't get the car up and even to remove it with the engine running.. hmmm...

wuzerk · 12th May 2011, 15:10

You do not need a pit to check the level on the auto box, just remove the engine undertray. It cannot be stressed enough that the level plug
(recessed 5mm Allen key) is on the BOTTOM of the box near the gear selector cable coil spring. If you undo anything on the side of the box you will lose reverse gear and the box will have to be rebuilt.

harpersimon · 12th May 2011, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuzerk

You do not need a pit to check the level on the auto box, just remove the engine undertray. It cannot be stressed enough that the level plug
(recessed 5mm Allen key) is on the BOTTOM of the box near the gear selector cable coil spring. If you undo anything on the side of the box you will lose reverse gear and the box will have to be rebuilt.

so there is enough room to get to the level plug when the car on all four wheels?
a level plug.. on the bottom of the box.. thats a new one. How does it show level, and not drain everything out - if thats a simple enough question (I know level is checked with the engine running )

wuzerk · 12th May 2011, 16:29

Yes, there is obviously an internal passageway up to the correct level
but it throws everybody the first time as it is so illogical. Once you know where it is you will find it easy to finally check the level with the car on level ground. You have to get the knack of removing the engine undertray in this position.

Keith · 12th May 2011, 18:32

car needs to be absolutely level and gearbox oil at correct temp 40C iirc

11th May 2011, 15:12	#1
harpersimon Regular poster Rover 75 2.0v6 Club SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Marlow Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How much grief to get to Auto Level plug? Hello I wanted to top up the Auto box on my car / see if its low etc. How much car needs to be removed to get to the level and fill plugs? (if any) or can I get to the required spots from under the bonnet with not alot of hassle thanks __________________ Live fast, Die young, leave a good looking corpse.

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	All done from underneath, undertray off and there it is. Word of warning, only use the correct oil it is specific. and closely follow the how to on here. should be changed every 60k but must be done right. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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Mr Edd From the Horses Mouth 2012 Honda Oddessay and 1996 Ford Ranger Truck (Splash) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Also be aware that it is possible to undo the wrong nut and part of the innards falls off. This then becomes a very expensive job to fix. So make sure you have the correct nut located. Edd __________________ I'd be dyslexic if I could spell ti.

11th May 2011, 19:36	#4
harpersimon Regular poster Rover 75 2.0v6 Club SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Marlow Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks. Getting the right one is why I thought I'd ask. The how to White paper on the forum has terrible pictures where i can't even tell what way up the car is Everything is under the car? Even the filler and level? __________________ Live fast, Die young, leave a good looking corpse.

12th May 2011, 10:53	#6
harpersimon Regular poster Rover 75 2.0v6 Club SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Marlow Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that. I'll go hunting for the level plug this weekend. Problem is no pit so I can't get the car up and even to remove it with the engine running.. hmmm... __________________ Live fast, Die young, leave a good looking corpse.

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wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Auto level You do not need a pit to check the level on the auto box, just remove the engine undertray. It cannot be stressed enough that the level plug (recessed 5mm Allen key) is on the BOTTOM of the box near the gear selector cable coil spring. If you undo anything on the side of the box you will lose reverse gear and the box will have to be rebuilt.

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wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	level plug Yes, there is obviously an internal passageway up to the correct level but it throws everybody the first time as it is so illogical. Once you know where it is you will find it easy to finally check the level with the car on level ground. You have to get the knack of removing the engine undertray in this position.

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Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	car needs to be absolutely level and gearbox oil at correct temp 40C iirc