ANOTHER new problem, gear change

[v6shep]

Not red as id think it should be after emptying 2.5 litre and replacing with same amount, to me it's now too much but now smells fresh

Edited June 30, 2015 by v6shep (see edit history)

[Chris Wilson]

That's too much, but try it, long term the oil will foam up with that much in it, assuming the engine was running at the time you dipped it. But if you still have missing gears I think you can look elsewhere than fluid level. Givd it a brief test drive though. Gently....

[v6shep]

Definitely no difference, so next step is to wait for my filter as dave suggested to change.

Looking at what I've replaced over time, the car hasn't been bothered with for decades

[David P]

If it's going to be standing where the work is to be done, drain the sump now and replace the plug, that'll give the top end a week to drain down which will make working under it and resealing it both easier.

 

If you wipe the dipstick on a piece of white paper it'll show the colour.

Edited June 30, 2015 by David P (see edit history)

[v6shep]

After draining what was black crap, refilling with fresh, and wiping on something white, I'm not seeing much fresh, so I think a full drain may be a good idea

 

Then leave it until my filter and gasket arrive and start new