Visual inspection of the gearbox for tightness

Oil leaks from the gearbox are possible in the following places:

• together connecting the drive shaft to the gearbox;
• near the oil drain plug;
• near the oil filler cap.

Follow these steps to locate the oil leak.

Order of execution

1. Clean the gearbox housing.

2. Cover potential leaks with a thin layer of chalk or talc.

3. Take a test drive for about 30 kilometers.

4. Raise the car on a lift or over a viewing hole and determine the location of the oil leak by looking at the oil leaks.

5. Repair the leak and add oil to the gearbox.