How to correctly check the oil level in the automatic and mechanical gearbox of the car: instructions, tips, methods

This article describes the processes of checking the level of automatic transmission and manual transmission in different models of machines.

If you recently bought a car and understand the device and the operation of its systems, then you may have a question how to correctly check the oil level in the automatic transmission or manual transmission. In this article you will find answers to all questions regarding measuring the level of gearbox oil. Read the instructions and tips to know what level of oil fluid should be and how to set it.

What is the oil level in the automatic and mechanical gearbox (checkpoint) of the car: VAZ, KAMAZ 5490, Kia, Kia Rio, Solaris, Volvo

Machine manufacturers say that most of modern cars are equipped with an undergoing checkpoint. The oil material is poured at the manufacturer at the assembly company and it is calculated for the entire service life of the component. Therefore, in many cars there are no details in the form of a sensor and holes to check the level of oil material and assess its condition.
The senior versions of the automatic checkpoint are equipped with a probe or special holes. What is the oil level in the automatic and mechanical gearbox (checkpoint) of the car? Here is the correct level of VAZ oil, KAMAZ 5490, Kia, Kia Rio, Solaris, Volvo:

• VAZ with manual transmission - 3.3-3.5 l.
• KAMAZ 5490 with manual transmission - 8.5 l; KAMAZ 5490 with automatic transmission - 12 l.
• KIA with automatic transmission - 2.8-3.9 l; KIA with manual transmission - 1.6-2 l.
• Hyundai Solaris with automatic transmission - 3.2-4.3 l; Hyundai Solaris with manual transmission - 1.6-2.4 liters.
• Volvo (Volvo) with automatic transmission - 3.6-4.8 liters; Volvo with manual transmission - 1.7-2.5 liters.

Now you know how much oil material is needed for your car.

The correct level of Toyota, Renault, Opel, Audi, Ford oil: Values

Below you will find the correct level of oil on such brands of machines as Toyota, Renault, Opel, Audi, Ford. The oil level is indicated in liters:

• Toyota (Toyota) with automatic transmission - 3.5-4.2 l; Toyota with manual transmission - 2.2-2.8 liters.
• Renault (Renault) with manual transmission - 3.1-3.8 liters; Renault with automatic transmission - 2.5-3 l.
• Opel (Opel) with automatic transmission - 3.8-4.3 liters; Opel with manual transmission - 1.8-2.2 l.
• Audi (Audi) with automatic transmission - 5-8 l; Audi with manual transmission - 2.7-3.5 l.
• Ford (Ford) with automatic transmission - 5.8-6.7 l; Ford with manual transmission - 2.9-3.4 liters.

In these car models, the level of oil material should be just that. If you have another brand of the machine, look for the necessary indicators below.

The correct level of Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Honda: Values

Do not forget to pay attention to the values \u200b\u200bof the type of your checkpoint. They are indicated near the brand of the car. Here is the correct level of Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Honda:

• Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) with automatic transmission- 3.9-6 l; Mercedes-Benz with manual transmission- 2.1-3.1 l.
• BMW (BMW) with automatic transmission - 4.3-7.4 liters; BMW with manual transmission - 2.1-3.9 l.
• Volkswagen (Volkswagen) with automatic transmission - 3.9-4.5 l; Volkswagen with manual transmission - 1.9-4.3 l.
• Peugeout (Peugeot) with automatic transmission - 3.2-3.9 l; PEUGEOUT with manual transmission - 1.6-2.1 l.
• Honda (Honda) with automatic transmission - 3.9-4.7 l; Honda with manual transmission - 1.8-2.3 liters.

Focus on these values \u200b\u200bwhen fill the oil in the checkpoint.

The values \u200b\u200bof the correct level of Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai, equal 4, Corolla, Lexus, Cruise

If you did not find your brand of the car above to see the values \u200b\u200bof the correct level of oil, then look at the list below. Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai, Rav 4, Corolla, Lexus, Cruz - the values \u200b\u200bof the oil level should be as follows:

• Nissan (Nissan) with automatic transmission - 2.8-4.2 l; Nissan with manual transmission - 1.5-2.2 l.
• Subaru (Subaru) with automatic transmission - 2.6-4.2 l; Subaru with manual transmission - 1.8-2.2 l.
• Hyundai with automatic transmission - 4.5-5 l; Hyundai with manual transmission - 1.9-2.3 l.
• Lexus (Lexus) with automatic transmission - 3.8-5 l; Lexus with manual transmission - 1.7-2.8 liters.
• Equal 4 with automatic transmission - 3.8-4.9 liters; Equal 4 with manual transmission - 1.8-2.1 l.
• Corolla with automatic transmission - 4.5-5 l; Corolla with manual transmission - 1.9-2.2 l.
• Cruise with automatic transmission - 4.3-4.9 liters; Cruise with manual transmission - 1.9-2.2 l.

All values \u200b\u200bare listed. Now you can check the oil level in your car.

Oil level sensor in the machine and manual transmission: where is it, how to check?

First, we will deal with a mechanical box. In the manual transmission, the oil level sensor will be a plug plug. It is located in the lower part of the transmission box crankcase, but in all machines the location may vary. Before checking the level of oil material, you need to perform the following actions:

• Warm the transmission and ride by car 5 to 10 km.
• Then you need to put the car on a flat surface, and wait a bit while the oil material dragging into a special “tray”.
• The tilt of the car should be a little to the right, for this you can bring weights inside the cabin.
• Next, you can proceed to unscrewing a special neck for a control measurement.
• For a more accurate measurement, you can use a metal rod.

If the oil material does not correspond to the norm and does not follow, then it must be added. Using a special funnel, slowly fill the oil fluid through the flood plug.

The oil level sensor in the box of the machine is an oil probe. Automatic transmission is most sensitive to oil level. If oil material is not enough, then it can become faulty. How to check? Perform the following actions:

• We also warm up the KP by driving at the wheel 5-10 km.
• Put the car on the flat platform.
• In position " P-parking " Transfer the selector and do not turn off the motor.
• Wipe the dirt around the probe so that there is nothing to get into the hole.
• Pull the sensor and wipe it with a napkin.
• Insert back and through 3-6 seconds Pull out again.
• If the oil is enough, then it will be a mark near the inscription "Hot"if you measured on hot or near the mark "Gold", if measurements were carried out on the cold.

Remember:The oil should have a transparent consistency and a reddish tint, as well as a characteristic smell. If there are deviations in these or other organoleptic indicators, then the oil should be replaced.

Where is the butt of the oil level in the automatic transmission and the manual transmission?

A probe of oil in a machine is a device for determining the oil level in the engine crankcase. Where he is in the manual transmission - answer:

• Most models of cars with a mechanical gearbox, no probe. There are two holes in such machines on the checkpoint: for filling and draining oil. Bay plug and will be in this case with a probe.
• The oil level will have to be checked using, as motorists say, your finger.
• Climb under the car, unscrew the bolt, put your finger, if you feel that there is oil, or it flowed, then everything is normal. If not, then you need to add.

You can find out the location of the probe from the automatic transmission like this:

• The fact is that automatic transmission models are developed by different manufacturers, respectively, the probe will be located depending on what model the gearbox has.
• Usually, this part is located on the right or left side of the engine.
• The probe is very simple, it is always painted in bright colors: red, yellow, green.

As mentioned above, it happens that there is no probe. What to do and why is it that the probe is not in the automatic transmission? Here's the answer:

• This means that the driver has an underwear automatic transmission.
• Just the manufacturer took care of the time and forces of the driver, having previously flooded the oil and set the electronics.
• In this case, you must first warm up the machine until the fluid temperature reaches 40 degrees.
• Then it is necessary to unscrew the plug tank plug and see if the liquid flows or not.
• Do not be afraid that all the oil will flow out. In this system there is a special hose through which the liquid is poured, and it does not allow the oil to drain quickly.

Important: If the liquid does not follow, then it is not enough. In this case, share until the first drops appear. That's it - now you can tighten the cork. If the liquid flows, leave everything as it is.

How to set the oil level in automatic transmission and manual transmission?

The automatic gearbox, although more conveniently mechanical, technically brings more inconvenience and its maintenance is much more expensive. To maintain this system for a long time in good condition, you must be able to adjust the amount of fluid in it.

How to set oil level in automatic transmission:

• In an automatic transmission box, the level is checked, first of all, with a heated engine, so the machine must be given a little to work.
• Transport should stand on a flat plane. Raise the hood cover and transfer the box to "P-parking".
• Remove the butter of the oil.

It's important to know: If you did not jam the motor, then the oil fluid on the probe should be within the margin of marks " Hot ".If the oil is at a level within the marks near " Cold ", Then you should have measurements with the engine turned off - on the cold. Other indicators will be a deviation.

On the metal "sensor" there are two cuttings denoting max and min level. Pull out the probe, wipe with a napkin and insert again on 10 Seconds, so easily checked the level of oil fluid in the machine. The oil level should always be in the middle between these serifs.

How to set the oil level in the manual transmission:

• With a mechanical box, you need to turn off the engine so that the oil does not circulate, and was cooled. It is very important.
• Determine the type of wrench to unscrew the lid.
• There is no special meter, so you can take a metal rod, lower it into the oil liquid and check at what level it is or check with your finger.
• If the liquid flows, then everything is in order - the level is set. There are enough oils, and it is better to close the lid so as not to pour.

With manual transmission, there is no special instructions on how to set the oil level. The main thing is to simply check its level in a timely manner.

Oil level rate in the machine and manual transmission: video, photo

As mentioned above, if you measured the oil level in the machine for cold, then it should be within the inscription "" Cold " or " Coll "is the norm.If hot, then within "" Hot ". Look above in the picture and lower in the photo:

Other values \u200b\u200bare additional information. What it means, you need to look in the manufacturer's instructions. The norm in the manual transmission - the oil should flow from a special hole, as in the photo below.

Look more in the video videos below.

Video: How to measure the oil level in the automatic transmission correctly?

Video: How to quickly determine the oil level in a mechanical gearbox or gearbox?

Oil level in automatic transmission, manual transmission above the norm: consequences

Replacing the transmission fluid in automatic and mechanical gearboxes can occur for various reasons. Most often, it is changed when working out the permissible mileage rate from the last replacement or when buying a used car, if the previous owner did not properly monitor the state of the car.

Important: If a lubricant transfusion occurs, then it must be eliminated as soon as possible. This will protect your car from possible serious damage to the mechanism.

The consequences of the excess of the oil level in the automatic transmission:

• The oil is whipped during operation, forming foam.
• Heating of elements contributes to even greater fluid expansion.

It is not worth waiting for the surpluses when the surpluses are poured over themselves through the probe and the sapun, since all this can lead to such consequences:

• Violation of the operability of the gearbox.
• Loss of some speeds and modes.
• Significant overheating of the nodes occurs.
• Fiction disks breakdown.

On the mechanics, the influence of overflow is not so great, but also leads to some unpleasant moments. The consequences of the manual transmission:

• The pressure in the entire system increases.
• Intensive foam formation occurs.
• There is a high probability of damage to rubber seals and seals.

In case of an increased level of transmission oil, it is better to use the simple way to remove surplus. To do this, you need a large medical syringe and a dropper. The syringe is connected to one end of the dropper, and the second end is lowered into the neck of the probe. Raising the piston is pumped out the required amount of liquid.

How to properly measure the oil level in the automatic transmission and manual transmission to hot and cold: methods

As mentioned above, in order to check the oil level in a car with automatic transmission, you must first warm up the engine. It will be enough to drive 30-40 km. In a car with a machine gun, the oil is checked either “for hot”, and the motor and the box should be warmed up, or “for cold” - in a calm state.

Here's a way to check the oil level in automatic transmission "hot »:

• Find a flat surface and install a car on it.
• The plane on which you put the car should be even so that the liquid does not flow to the lower level.
• The car should be at the parking lot (the “P” mark on the gearbox), and leave the motor in working condition.
• The engine should work out at idle for 5 minutes.
• Now take out the probe, peel a dry clean rag and set it in place again.
• Remove the “sensor” again and look at the level of the oil fluid level.
• If the level is not lower than the mark minnear the serif "Hot", then do not need to add.  

It is worth noting: Most automatic transmission is equipped with four marks levels: 2 - min and max for hot oil and 2 are the same for cold. With a heated motor, the oil fluid should be at the upper level for the "hot". If the motor is cold, then the level should be between the lower Gold marks for the “cold”.

Important: Also, the oil level can change spontaneously, due to the presence of many cavities (it flows in them). Therefore, measurements should be made for several days - daily.

Check the oil level in Manual transmission It is only necessary with the ignition turned off:

• It is best to do this after a downtime for some time.
• If the car was only drowned out - it is worth letting stand no less 10 minutes.
• During this time, the oil is dragging into the oil pallet.
• Be sure to install the machine on a flat horizontal surface, squeeze the handbrake.
• Next, you should get an oil probe and clean from dirt and oil residues. Install it in its former place, wait 20-30 seconds And get it again.
• The probe will be precisely a selected level of oil.

If there is no probe in your mechanics, then check with a metal rod or your finger. Unscrew the bolt and insert a rod into the hole no more than 7-8 cm. Get out if it is stained with oil, then everything is in order.

Oil level in the variator: Stages of verification

You can check the oil level in the variator yourself, but still it requires some knowledge and the correct sequence of actions. Here are the stages of verification:

• The machine should be on a flat surface and preferably in a dry place.
• Initially, the engine warms up well. Fluid temperature indicators 35-45 degrees Celsius.
• Next, you should drive a variator gearbox in all modes.
• After that, you need to let the engine cool. How much time will it take for it depends on the model of the machine. For some car, the fluid measurement can be made in one to two minutes after the engine is turned off. For others - after half an hour. On some brands, the oil level measurement process is also performed on a hot engine.

Next stage:

• Open the hood and find a probe under it. As a rule, it is near the upper part of the motor. The color of his handle of bright yellow shades.
• The probe is extracted and carefully wiped dry, after which it is inserted back and the oil level is determined.
• If everything is normal, the oil mark will be between the extreme indicators ( min and max) On him.

The sides are also marked on the probe "Cold" and "Hot". If the engine is warmed up, the measuring tool is studied from the side hot, if cooled down, then from the side cold. There may be another abbreviation: "Add - 1pt", "Don’t - Full - Max".

It is important to consider: For different models, this process may vary. Therefore, you should get acquainted with the procedure directly for a particular car.

Now you know how to measure the level of oil in the checkpoint, and you know where the probe and other details are. Follow the state of your car so that the car serves for a long time and regularly. Good luck!

Video: checking the oil level in the automatic transmission using the probe.