Oil used
The oil is filled into the automatic transmission DP0 for the entire period of operation. Therefore, the box does not need maintenance. In the case of small leaks, only topping up the oil is carried out.
Oil used: ELF RENAULT MATIC D3 SYN DEXRON III standard.
Capacity: total volume 6 l.
Oil drain
Attention! On gearboxes with plugs of both versions, when changing and checking the oil level, be sure to set the selector lever to the position «R».
The design of drain and control plugs has been changed.
The procedure for draining and checking the oil level is the same for both plug options.
Drain hot oil from automatic transmission (no more than 60 *C), to remove as much dirt as possible.
Place the car on a lift.
Remove the engine undertray.
Old design.
Two parts of the following purpose are successively screwed into the hole:
- control plug;
- drain tube.
To completely drain the oil from the gearbox, remove both assemblies.
To check the oil level, remove only the control plug.
New design.
Remove:
- control hole plug;
- drain tube with an 8 mm hex wrench.
Let the oil drain.
Attention! The removed drain tube must be replaced.
Install a new drain tube.
Torque tighten:
- control plug of the old design (25 Nm);
- drain pipe of the old design (35 Nm);
- new design control plug (35 Nm);
- new design drain pipe (90 Nm);
Fill the gearbox with oil and check its level.