gearbox drain plug help

[golf harris 0]

been asked a million times no doubt but i want to change the gb oil on the vr6 and was wondering if the drain plug on box is the one which has the VW logo on it with 2 bolts either side???if not where? and the top up is the big allen headed bolt just above it if some one could tell me what size that is too, 17mm maybe? will 75w 90 gearbox oil be ok or what would you reccomend from gsf,halfrauds? could some one get back to me about the drain plug as its really the only thing im not that sure on to get cracking on with it .thanks in advance.

[golf harris 0]

think i can answer this bit my self after a bit of serching:) no the drain plug is a 17mm plug under the box not the VW badge thing!. top up is on the side , still if some one could tell me what oil from the local motor factors, cheers

[b road blaster 0]

not sure in the vr6 but its 75w-90 in the 4motion gearbox box have been told to make sure you use the proper vw stuff tho as some other oils can make for a stiff gearchange when cold

[golf harris 0]

cheers matey,does anyone know if gsf have the correct stuff or is it vw only? how much £ ? part no.would be cool too! think its 2L to fill up is that correct,cheers all

[b road blaster 0]

again 4motion is 2.6 lts but think thats transfer box aswell but i did ask my local vw stealer on sat what oil and he says that you never change it on the mk4 the oil's good for life unless you have a fault also asked anoth vw specialist and he told me the same but do'nt seem right to me so gonna do mine on sat anyway .......yes gfs do the right oil

[golf harris 0]

ok mate cheers for the info !! seems a bit stupid not to change it, all oil gets old in my eyes and having lots of teeth in the gear box churning it up must get mucky and old and its no difference to having to change the engine oil every 4000 miles,thats my 2p worth anyway ,hope your gb oil change goes well anyway cos that sh;t stinks if you get it on your clothes!!!