Checking the oil level in the gearbox

Checking the oil level in a manual transmission

Periodic oil change is not provided.

Type of oil used:
– gearbox type N	transmission oil SAE 80 Ford SQM 2 C 9008 A or semi-synthetic transmission oil Ford ESD M2C 175A
– gearbox type MT 75	oil for transmissions Ford ESD M2C 186 A
Oil volume:
– gearbox type N	1.25 l
– gearbox type MT 75	1.2 l

1. Install the car over a viewing hole or on a stationary lift.



2. Unscrew the oil filler plug on the gearbox and check the oil level through the oil filler hole, which should be at the level of the bottom edge of the hole or below it, but not more than 5 mm. If necessary, top up with oil and tighten the plug to 40 Nm.

Unscrewing the plug for checking the oil level in the gearbox.

Checking the oil level in an automatic transmission

Oil level gauge in automatic transmission

Periodic oil change is not provided.


1. Drive the vehicle for a short time to warm up the transmission to normal operating temperature, then park the vehicle on level ground and check the oil level.

2. With the engine idling, move the automatic transmission selector lever 3 times from the position "P" (parking) to other positions, set to position "P", remove the dipstick from the pipe, and wipe off any oil from the end of the dipstick with a clean rag or paper towel.

3. Insert a clean dipstick back into the pipe as far as it will go, then pull it out again and check the oil level at the end of the dipstick, which should be between the top and bottom marks (dashes).

Attention! If the oil is black and has a burning smell, the automatic transmission needs professional repair.