How change oil gear box - 2005 Renault Clio 1.4

hard to change gears is a clutch problem mainly so make sure that the clutch is operating properly ( makes no difference if hydraulic or cable)
Drain out the oil from the drain plug on the bottom of the box. clean the magnet on the plug. check for metal bits as this indicates bearings or gear problems. Replace the plug. About half way up the side of the box you will find another plug. Remove it. The oil you are using should be to makers specs but I prefer a 80-90 epw gear oil as the gears do a lot of work and need that extra tension in the oil to keep the teeth apart. Some makers recommend 30 grade straight mineral oil (not engine oil) but use what is recommended. You get the gear oil in 1ltre bottles ( pint or quart) and they now have an extendible plastic hose that you pull out. Put that in the plug hole and squeeze the bottle. Will probably use 2 and 1 half bottles depending on the box. Squeeze in oil until it flows back out the fill hole. Let it level out as that is the correct level of oil for the box. refit the plug tight

there would be no need to change a gear box at 28.000 klm's nor to change the oil in the transmission. If it is an automatic check the oil level and check the colour (should be bright cherry red). IF the transmission is performing as expected then do nothing but reset the light or display. If it is a manual have a friend check the oil level in the gear box and if full ( level at threads for the fill plug) then reset the light or display.. IF you are still not confident then contact the manufacturer direct by the web Customer service and state your concerns and ask them for an accredited service centre that will look at your problems.

Possible wear and tear on the gear linkages/ the shaft/ the gears or the failure to notch.
All this relates to a possible fault within the gear box , check for PLAY of the gear levers/linkages, if worn out change them so that the links MOVE perfectly when the lever is moved to change the gears. Also check the gear box OIL within , if the oil seems to contain metal particles then you need to open the gear box without delay.

It will be good to have the gear box oil changed to confirm that the oil within is overused.
If the oil change solves the issue , then have the oil changed once again after the car runs for few months so that the gear box lubrication comes good.
if not the gear box has to be opened to check for faulty links or notches.

jolt from the rear of the car when the auto gear box changes in low gear is a common fault in the older s types. most of the time is a sign of the gear box on its way out. is worth checking gear box oil level and oil quality though. noise from near side rear would probably be the damper rose joint which make a knocking noise when they wear.

Automatic Transaxle Fluid (GM part no. 89021903)

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The problem is with the gear oil. To keep ahead of the rest BMW started what they call life time oil for their gear boxes, though that sounds great it doesn't really work in reality, they have now gone back to recommending a gear oil change every 60k miles.

In short you need to change your gear oil and soon, the oil in your gear box is no longer effective and will damage the gear box. You'll need about 5 litres for your car and costs around £15 a litre, expensive stuff!! I had the same problem with my 328i auto, the dealer was clueless and kept quoting the lifetime oil, I changed the oil and the problem has gone and it's so much smoother.

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try 1 0f these solutions giving the cars age and not much discription.
1 check the level of your gear box oil

2 change the gear box oil or if automatic change the fluid for the transmision.( since you say changeing gears i take it that it's manual gear box.

3 if manual the gears need over hauled giving the age of your car.

4 your clutch cable needs adjusted due ware on the clutch or if hydraulic the clutch system needs bleed with new fluid.

hello there

The problem is with the gear oil. To keep ahead of the rest BMW started what they call life time oil for their gear boxes, though that sounds great it doesn't really work in reality, they have now gone back to recommending a gear oil change every 60k miles.

In short you need to change your gear oil and soon, the oil in your gear box is no longer effective and will damage the gear box. You'll need about 5 litres for your car and costs around £15 a litre, expensive stuff!! I had the same problem with my 328i auto, the dealer was clueless and kept quoting the lifetime oil, I changed the oil and the problem has gone and it's so much smoother.

Hope this helps, please don't forget to rate me.

So you have a manual and you want to change the gear box oil right??? May i ask how many miles this car has on it?? You really hardly ever need to change gearbox oil. Check this oil by taking the plug out of you transmission. If this oil is clean and has a brand new look to it do not change it. The only time these oils really need to be completely changed is when the car has been in high water or the gear box has been rebuilt so for your peace of mind if you just have general wear on this car, you probably are just throwing money down a crawdad hole ha ha