03-27-2022, 02:42 PM
Update: I finally managed to gather up the stuff to change the transmission oil, and had good weather to do it. You see, when I got it, I know that someone had done some work on the transmission, and I thought the leak was related to that. So, as long as I thought it was leaking, I kept adding gear lube to it. When I realized that wasn't the case, it meant there was a good chance I had added too much. Now, if that were the case, it would be a mild threat to the seals and would be a drag on the engine.
So today I drained it and refilled it. With these smaller VWs, that's the only way you can be sure you have the right amount (2 quarts). Well, it turns out that what I drained out was less than 2 qts. So now it seems likely the silly thing was nearly empty when I brought it home. There is a certain amount you cannot drain out in the first place; the 2 qts. thing takes that into account. Also, I had added some rather early in the game, so there was no real danger of having ruined it.
Anyway, it's all better now.
So today I drained it and refilled it. With these smaller VWs, that's the only way you can be sure you have the right amount (2 quarts). Well, it turns out that what I drained out was less than 2 qts. So now it seems likely the silly thing was nearly empty when I brought it home. There is a certain amount you cannot drain out in the first place; the 2 qts. thing takes that into account. Also, I had added some rather early in the game, so there was no real danger of having ruined it.
Anyway, it's all better now.