manual transmission level

1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
163,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MANNJS
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1995 jetta 2.0 manual trans. what should the oil level be?
I opened the cap on the top of the case but do not see a level of lubricant
Jul 13, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Fill it till it spills out with the correct gear type oil-
Oct 9, 2011 at 4:48 AM
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EXOVCDS
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I know this is an old post, but for others reading this...

The fill / level plug is at the side of the transmission!

It is a 17mm HEX (round) plug. Remove the plug and fill till fluid
is level with base of plug hole. (see image)

The plug on the top is the "Timing" hole, used to check ignition
timing.

Adding fluid through that hole will contaminate the clutch!
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Feb 19, 2012 at 9:34 PM
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