<VV> Tranny/diff fluid levels

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In a message dated 7/21/05 10:58:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
ncwitte at wittelaw.com writes:
Now that it is painted, I need to
fill them.  Any idea how much oil to buy.  My recollection was that I need
to fill them both from the diff cover until the gears are submerged, but I
can't remember how much that took.

Norm,
If it is a four speed transmission, it takes one gallon of 80w90 or 85w90 
hypoid.  If you have a late model with the stub axles in stalled, you can add the 
entire gallon through the differential lid.  The oil will flow into the 
transmission by itself.  If you have an early model or FC you will have to pump the 
oil into the transmission first and then into the differential till it will 
not take any more after the transaxle is installed in the vehicle and the axles 
are in place.

Ed Corson (CORSA member)
Inland Empire Corvair Club