Hi.
How do you check the oil level on a auto gearbox fitted to a 2005 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa?

Usually you need to stand the car on level ground, starft the car and let it warm up thoroughly, then move the gear lever through all positions 3 times, then check the dipstick with the engine running in 'park'. Thats how you do it on a RollsRoyce, anyway, may well be the same for a Vauxhall

John

A lot of modern vauxhalls do not have a dip stick. You might need to check the level through the filler hole on the gearbox casings if the is the case.

As per above,Most modern boxes are "sealed for life" but do have a checking process that involves getting underneath.Which are quite critical on 'temp etc etc,Have a google at it.

[Edited on 1/11/08 by TPG]

Most "sealed for life" gearboxes aren't!!! But it's true they generally have to be assesed via the filling hole.....

Most thses days are checked via a level plug -- transmision fully warmed up engine running.

Three important things
(1) Check temperature of transmision. with a digital probe.
(2) Car must be truly level.
(3) MUST use exactly the correct fluid --
All especially vital if tanny is a CVT type --- unlike the tough old autos trannies of the 1960's modern ones are highly sensitive beasts.

[Edited on 1/11/08 by britishtrident]