Gearbox oil - amount and level out of car?

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Altrezia
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Post Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:30 pm

I have a gearbox to fit to my car, and while it is out on my garage floor I thought I may as well change the oil.

Firstly, is Castrol EP80 the stuff to get?

Secondly, how much do I need?

Lastly, when re-filling how do I check the level is right while it;s on the floor (or when it's in the car for that matter?)

Ta!
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Post Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:21 pm

Altrezia
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Post Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:26 pm

Ha, balls. I read that page, but must have skipped that section totally. Sorry.