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Sun 24 Nov 2019 18:47
Skoda Roomster - ATF filler - jim-mapps

Please can anyone help???

I went to do an oil change on our Skoda Roomster and managed to drain the Automatic transmission fluid by mistake. I only lost about half a litre (if that) before I realised my mistake and put the plug back in but obviously now it needs putting back in. Yeah, I know I should change it but as a temporary measure until I can afford some new stuff, I'll put what I drained back in...

Trouble is, for the life of me I can't find the filler plug, please can anyone help??

It's a 1.6 Petrol with a 6 speed auto (DSG??) box.

Thanks

Edited by jim-mapps on 24/11/2019 at 18:55

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Sun 24 Nov 2019 19:24
Skoda Roomster - ATF filler - elekie&a/c doctor

There is no filler plug . The gearbox is filled through the drain plug tube using a special pump and adaptor. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-VS70095-Transmission-Oil...1

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Sun 24 Nov 2019 19:29
Skoda Roomster - ATF filler - jim-mapps

Nightmare. That's an expensive mistake.

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Sun 24 Nov 2019 19:34
Skoda Roomster - ATF filler - gordonbennet

Look on the bright side, for that £72.50 + the cost of the oil you've covered the all important oil change on your gearbox, downside is you'll be without the car for a couple of days while the unit is delivered.

Once the job is done you have a choice to keep the unit or flog it on via the usual auction site, whatever you decide will almost certainly be cheaper than the dealer changing the oil for you.

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Sun 24 Nov 2019 19:48
Skoda Roomster - ATF filler - jim-mapps

That's true and to be fair it does look like it needs changing. I just can't afford it for a few days and I need the car ??

I did find a couple of big Torx screws at the top of the gearbox, one facing up at the back and another, located higher up but on the side and facing out. No way I can fill it through either of those??

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Tue 26 Nov 2019 18:42
Skoda Roomster - ATF filler - mss1tw

Sun 24 Nov 2019 19:24

Skoda Roomster - ATF filler - elekie&a/c doctor

There is no filler plug . The gearbox is filled through the drain plug tube using a special pump and adaptor.

Amazing, I can see why people pay a premium for engineering of this calibre!

(What do you mean soft touch plastics and LED running lamps aren't engineering?)

Edited by mss1tw on 26/11/2019 at 18:43

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