2008 Smart Fortwo 451 84 BHP - Changing Gearbox Oil

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In this video I change the gearbox/transmission oil/fluid on my 2008 Smart Fortwo 451 Passion 84 BHP Turbo. I purchased the oil from a Smart dealership and it is important to observe the correct specification which is the Mercedes-Benz standard MB235.72 and viscosity 75W90. The part number is A0019895103/10 and the oil is Castrol BOT 328.
I use a pump to transfer the new oil into the gearbox, with an approximate refill quantity of 2.3 litres.
I discuss what to look for in terms of the old oil and cover the significance of finding grey particles in the oil or the old oil being completely grey and what that can mean in terms of gearbox/differential failure due to internal component failure.
I also refer to a previous gearbox replacement on a VW Golf and a rear differential replacement on a Vauxhall Carlton, due to excessive noise and whining/howling.
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Disclaimer - Please be advised that my videos are not instructional and are merely footage of me, with many years of motor trade experience, carrying out vehicle repairs. Please conduct your own research, ensure you have the correct tools/necessary expertise and undertake your own due diligence before carrying out vehicle repairs. If in doubt, entrust an automotive technician.

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@par0l 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Will be doing this soon on my 2011 fortwo 😊

@harrisfamily402 2 жыл бұрын

An informative post, clear and concise without any irritating background muzak. The correct torque for the drain and fill plug is 32 lbft or 43 Nm.

@paulwarner8059 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid, exactly what I needed to see with no stupid music. Thank you :D

@RealButcher 4 ай бұрын

Man. Another great video. Something I have to do some time. Thanks. ❤👍🫠 Good tips btw during the plugs. AND I found the oil pump on Amazon. Great work. Love this ❤

@movilidads2151 Жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for the video, it helps a lot 👏

@sussexexternalcleaning6276 2 жыл бұрын

Another informative video !!!

@phoebelala Жыл бұрын

Nice Vid Auto Knight. I have just bought a Brabus Turbo and have this to do. It looks like car had or has a leak from the drive shaft, the exhaust was covered in oil, probably thrown from the driveshaft. car smells after a drive. Thanks for taking the time and effort to produce your vids.

@TheGippy30 Жыл бұрын

great video thanks so much

@stephenadair7708 2 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to more videos on the Jeep as I purchased one myself a few weeks ago! 👍

@autoknight747 2 жыл бұрын

There will be more on the Jeep. It’s a fantastic vehicle!

@stephenadair7708 2 жыл бұрын

@@autoknight747 I agree. I absolutely love mine! Watching your videos has revived my passion for maintaining and repairing my own vehicles. I used to do it in my 20's and 30's but fell out of the habit. Thanks 😊 👍

@autoknight747 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenadair7708 This is awesome to read! What Jeep have you bought?

@stephenadair7708 2 жыл бұрын

@@autoknight747 a 2008 Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD Overlander, same as yours I think? Silver grey. Its fully kitted out with DVD player, privacy blackout and running boards. I've already taken it offroad, nothing stops it!

@stephenadair7708 2 жыл бұрын

When I first got the Jeep I was looking at a lot of Grand Cherokee videos on KZfaq and I came across your video where you introduce it. I really liked it and have watched all your videos since it's given me my confidence back to tackle all the repair jobs myself.

@BradleyQuerruel Жыл бұрын

Damn, you glossed over the most important part for me, getting the fill plug off! Don't know how you got your extension bar so straight, the intercooler scoop on mine is very much in the way. My plug just will not budge, no matter how much pressure, or whatever I spray it with to loosen it up.....

@autoknight747 Жыл бұрын

Was very hard to get a good camera angle in there due to the scoop. You need an unworn allen key/hex socket and a decent extension. The drain plugs have a very deep recess so it is important that the hex socket is fully in. I’ve never known one not to come undone!

@primelegend9704 Жыл бұрын

Hi, quick question, does the transmission fluid has to be Synthetic 75w90 or can i use conventional one like 'Valvoline High Performance 75W90 Gear Oil'? Thanks

@autoknight747 Жыл бұрын

I personally wouldn’t deviate from the manufacturer’s spec for something as crucial as this.

@danielbarbato4461 Жыл бұрын

Hola alguna posibilidad de traducción al español gracias Daniel

@SandyToesDetecting 11 ай бұрын

Thanks only looking at how to do this yesterday. I had read it was 75W80 not 90 ??

@autoknight747 11 ай бұрын

For the 451 the gear oil should be to Mercedes standard MB235.72 and 75W90. The oil I used was supplied by a Smart dealership. Part numbers and details are in video description.

@SandyToesDetecting 11 ай бұрын

@@autoknight747 sorry my mistake, too many options :-)

@vagavr Жыл бұрын

Does the change of oil made any difference in gearbox behavior while driving? I have smart 451 with the same mileage and its gearbox a bit kicking at 1 and 2 speeds.

@vagavr Жыл бұрын

And thank you for the great video series about 451 smart car.

@autoknight747 Жыл бұрын

@@vagavr Thank you very much! It feels a little smoother but it can be difficult to know if this is just my imagination. My main reason for changing was due to old oil carrying abrasive particles in suspension, which increase risk of wear. It’s good to know it has clean fresh oil in there.