I've read the manual and looked in the engine compartment; how do you check the transmission fluid level?

tia for the feed backs...

 

it could be just me - but I use the OBC - run the oil level test?

 

Is it a Tip or manual ?

 

I think he's looking for transmission fluid level, not engine oil.

I don't know the answer. On my M3 (with manual tranny) you had to remove the fill plug and check with your finger. Maybe it's the same?

 

RTFQ - sorry

 

Nova996 is right...You need to get under the car, find the tranny fill plug (located on the side of the transmission and probably takes about a 15mm or 17mm allen wrench to unscrew) remove the plug and stick your finger in the hole. If you can reach down and touch gear lube - the level is OK.

This isn't something you'll need to do often. Unless you've blown a seal (even if that's just ice cream), you won't use any tranny oil.

I noticed that a lot of guys with 3 Series Beemers were changing to Redline gear oil...Anyone here do this? I've only got about 3,000 Km on my C2 and it's still really tough to shift on the cold mornings.

 

Good question, mine has about 3k km, too, and the B&M shifter and it is a bit tough to shift for the first 10 min or so. I had used redline with great success on previous BMWs. I wonder if Porsche approves that for the warranty?