faber wrote:Hi, i live in Portugal and got myself a 89 terrano 1 as they are called here.
Its one from the states that came through germany.
It is the 4x4 and the gearbox is starting to whine.
Does any one know where i can locate the dipstick and what oil it needs.
I know i should be able to but must be missing it.
Its a pig trying to find any info.
Many thanks, Ronald
You didn't mention if its a manual transmission, but I will assume that it is. There is no dipstick. There are 2 ports on the transmission, one for checking/filling and one for draining.
You check the oil level by opening the top port. Usually some oil may drip out, or you can put your finger into the hole and feel if there is any oil. If there isn't you need to top it off with some 80w90 transmission oil. Its also a good idea to check around to see where the oil is going. I've had leaks on the front seal, as well as the speedo cable.
You will need a long hose to fill it up, you have to do it from underneath the truck.