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Oil level dipstick for Defender Td4 MT82 gearbox
Vehicle ➔ Defender 90 Td4 2013
Difficulty ➔ Easy
Time ➔ 30 minutes
Summary
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When draining, the oil level of the MT82 gearbox of the Defender Td4 is done by volume and not by overflow. The main disadvantage of this method is that it is impossible to check the oil level between two drains.
If the gearbox is perfectly sealed, this is not a problem. On the other hand, when your Defender gets older and has more kilometres, it is best to check the oil level from time to time.
If the gearbox is perfectly sealed, this is not a problem. On the other hand, when your Defender gets older and has more kilometres, it is best to check the oil level from time to time.
We have made a dipstick from a simple piece of wire. Simply place it in the gearbox oil filler hole and remove it to check the oil level.
Required Tools
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Make the dipstick
Op 01
Bend a piece of wire as shown in the picture. Use the multigrip pliers.
The characteristics of the wire :
• It must be thin enough to easily fit into the gearbox filler hole.
• It must also be rigid enough not to deform during handling.
• It must be thin enough to easily fit into the gearbox filler hole.
• It must also be rigid enough not to deform during handling.
Wire used when writing this tutorial ➔ Ø 3 mm - length: 300 mm
As you can see, the dimensions mentioned in the photo are approximate. No need to use your calliper to check the dimensions of your new dipstick.
The small loop at the bottom of the dipstick is not essential but it greatly facilitates handling.
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Identify the oil level
Op 02
Remove the gearbox oil filler plug (➔ see the tutorial ''MT82 Gearbox oil change on Defender Td4'' Op 01 and 02).
Op 03
Insert the dipstick into the gearbox filler hole.
Op 04
Press the dipstick to the bottom of the hole.
Op 05
Remove the dipstick.
You can now see where the oil level is (2nd photo).
Of course, this operation must be carried out after a gearbox drain to be sure that the oil level is correct.
Op 06
Make a mark on the dipstick at the oil level. Use the cutting pliers.
The dipstick is now complete.
Op 07
Fit the gearbox oil filler plug (➔ see the tutorial ''MT82 Gearbox oil change on Defender Td4'' Op 13 and 14).
The End
