- The junction of the crankcase and gearbox (flywheel seal/gearbox shaft seals).
- Filler plug/drain plug.
- Driveshaft flange at the gearbox.
- Gearbox housing cover.
- Gear shift drive at the gearbox.
Since the leaking oil spreads along the gearbox, this makes it difficult to find the place of the leak. When looking for a leak, it is advisable to proceed as follows:
- Clean the gearbox housing with a cleaning agent.
- Check oil level, top up if necessary.
- Sprinkle potential leaks with chalk or talcum powder.
- To make the oil liquid, it is recommended to perform a test drive of approximately 30 km on the highway.
- After that, raise the car and inspect the gearbox with: a lamp for oil leaks.
- Urgently eliminate the causes of detected oil leaks.
PA5SAT car with all-wheel drive and synchronizer: the car has a standard: 5-speed gearbox. It is only necessary to carry out a visual leak check of the final drive. This also includes a stepped gearbox, an angular gear and a viscous coupling. In the event of significant leaks, contact a specialist workshop.
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