What kind of oil should I fill in the Geely MK Cross manual transmission?

The gearbox is the second most important component of a car after the engine. She ensures his movement. It is necessary to constantly monitor her condition. Know how to check the oil level in the box and when to change it. So, about the oil in the Geely MK box.

The Geely MK Cross gearbox is a five-speed manual.

From time to time, malfunctions occur with the gearbox.

Sometimes a problem occurs when shifting gears after the first thousand miles.

One solution to this problem is to change the transmission oil.

What was used in the process of changing gear oil geely ck

Hexagon set
A set of keys
Large syringe with extension
Container for draining waste
Rags

New service fluid will also be needed.
As gear oil, you should use the brand of lubricant that is noted in the Geely CK service manual. Many experts agree that boxed grease 75W-90 is ideal for this car. Please note that if the manual states that it is recommended to pour 75W-90 semi-synthetic into the box, then in this case it is unacceptable to use mineral oil. But it is quite possible to use a completely synthetic service fluid.

Experienced owners of Geely SK praise CASTROL Syntrans Multivehicle 75W-90 gear oil.

Geely mk filling volumes

It is designed for a hexagon for unscrewing. In the center of the front of the box, if you also look directly at the car, there is a filler plug for the box.

Since the drain plug of the box is located almost under the subframe, unscrewing it using an ordinary hexagon will be somewhat problematic. To make this work easier, we recommend shortening the bent part of the hexagon by literally one or one and a half centimeters. Engine oil is drained from the engine from the drain plug, which is located at the bottom of the crankcase.

You can also see the gearbox filler plug on the top right.

Why is it worth purchasing the required volumes of technical fluids for Geely MK from us?

If your indicators do not correspond to the volumes of technical fluids for Geely MK indicated above, it is worth buying the necessary consumables. The best way to do this is in our online store. Among the main advantages of this solution it is worth emphasizing:

affordable prices;
high quality of goods;
wide range (both manufacturers and canister sizes);
Possibility of prompt delivery throughout Ukraine.

This makes us a great fit for all owners of similar vehicles.

How to change the oil in a Geely mk automatic transmission

This is actually the case if the car is used moderately and after a few kilometers, that is, after years of operation, the clutch will need to be replaced. After repairing the clutch, new transmission oil is poured into the gearbox. If the car is not in use, it is still better to change the oil when it reaches age.

Unfortunately, due to the incorrect color rendering of the video camera, the grayish tint that the drained transmission oil has is not visible. After changing the oil, I did not notice that any noise disappeared and gear shifts began to change better.

changing the oil in the box - logbook Geely MK Comfort, 1.6, gray 2008 on DRIVE2

On Saturday I finally changed the oil in the box, I don’t know what kind of oil was in there, stock from the factory or the former owner changed it. I bought LIQUI MOLY 75W90 oil as a replacement. I thought, now I’ll quickly salt the old oil, fill it with new one and everything is OK! but no. The designers of our cars have done their best to ensure that the owners suffer through the simplest issue. The drain plug on the Geely MK is located at the lowest point of the gearbox housing and is designed to be unscrewed with a No. 22 wrench. Next to this plug-nut there is a 1-2 mm bolt, turnkey for 12, tightening the box housing and flywheel housing. In other words, you can’t use any wrench to get to the plug and the bolt, because the gap between the box housing and the beam is also too small to use any wrench there. I wondered, and I twisted it this way and that, but there’s no way I can unscrew either the plug or the bolt with a wrench. bolt, only with the engine or beam removed. At the factory it’s like this: pour oil into the box with the engine removed, tighten the plug, and then connect the box with the flywheel housing, tightening the bolts in a circle, incl. and next to the plug. There is only one way out - a chisel or something similar. I chose this one and, to my surprise, the plug easily gave in and moved and also easily unscrewed completely. The oil began to slowly flow into the previously placed container, and at that time I I unscrewed the filler plug to speed up the process of draining the oil. After drinking coffee at home, I returned 20-30 minutes later to the garage and, after tightening the drain plug, began to fill in the oil. I screwed, or rather tightened, the plug using the same chisel. Exactly 2.5 liters came in.

The result is that gears shift into gears more smoothly, especially noticeable on a cold engine, and the noise in the gearbox has disappeared completely (silence and smoothness).

How to change the oil in a Geely sk gearbox

The Geely CK car can use several types of transmission:

Mechanical gearboxes are maintenance-free. The manufacturer fills the gearbox at the factory using high-quality synthetic oil. Factory refilling of the transmission is enough for approximately 150,000 (km) mileage or 5 years of operation.

Regarding the automatic transmission, the automatic transmission in the Geely CK (Otaka) car is serviceable. That is, a transmission with an automatic transmission has a full-fledged dipstick and a traditional drain plug. And if you unscrew the oil pan of an automatic transmission, you will have access to the filter element, which must be changed every time the automatic transmission is serviced.

It is recommended to update the oil in a Geely SK automatic transmission as the lubricant gets dirty, this could be at 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 or 80,000 (km). Each automatic transmission service case is unique; you need to pay attention to the color of the automatic transmission oil, the presence of suspension and other parameters.

It is worth noting separately that automatic transmissions are serviced only in a specialized service center, where it is possible to change the oil automatically, that is, with flushing and under pressure. This review will cover how to manually change the oil in a manual transmission.

The cost of repairing the Geely Emgrand MK gearbox:

car entry diagnostics	for free
removal and installation	5,000 rub.
disassembly and assembly	5,000 rub.
Replacing the clutch at the request of the car owner	2,000 rub.
filling the gearbox with transmission oil	for free

A range of services for repairing a manual gearbox Geely Emgrand MK:

consultation with a repairman / free by phone /
delivery of the car for repair /within Moscow RUB 3,000. From the Moscow region and other regions of the Russian Federation - by agreement/
comprehensive vehicle diagnostics / determination of the presence of a malfunction in the engine, manual transmission, ABS, brake system; checking the vehicle's electrical circuits for corrosion, checking the kinematic damage of the unit, checking the transmission oil level, checking the functionality of the clutch hydraulic system/ - free of charge during repairs
visual inspection, body integrity check
checking the transmission oil content for the presence of steel, aluminum or bronze chips
opening the pallet /if necessary/
removal from the car
disassembly, washing of parts and assemblies
defect detection / presence of the car owner - mandatory /
agreement with the car owner on the cost of complete repairs and the completion date of the repairs
receipt from the spare parts/repairs warehouse. kit, consumables, components/
repair / argon welding / gearbox housing if necessary
assembly
clutch replacement /at the request of the car owner/
car installation
refilling with transmission oil
output diagnostics and test drive of the car

Warranty from 3 to 24 months or 60,000 km. mileage

Phone number of the repairman:	Artem 8 /965/ 126 13 83 Vadim 8 /925/ 675 78 75
Tow truck assistance /24/7/, dispatcher:	8 /926/ 167 15 40 8 /985/ 888 68 14

We have a stock of restored manual transmissions /see article replacement/. If the car owner wishes, we can replace the faulty one with one taken from the exchange stock, which is often more economically feasible.

Prices for additional work

Comprehensive troubleshooting of manual transmission (disassembly - assembly) without repair

Removal and installation (as a separate job)

Replacing the clutch with the box removed

Which oil to choose

The manufacturer recommends using oil with specification SAE 75W-90 (GL 4) for manual transmissions. Any 75W-90 oil will do, but we also advise you to pay attention to the selection of oil based on operating conditions.

Febi 75W90 art. 32590 price from 500 rub.
Hyundai/KIA GL-4 MTF 75W90 art. 043005L1A0 from 400 rub.
LIQUI MOLY Hypoid-Getriebeoil tdl GL-4/GL-5 75w90 price from 650 rub.
MANNOL Extra GL-4/GL-5 75W90 LS synth. price from 450 rub.
MITASU GEAR OIL GL-4 75W90 p/synth. from 500 rub
Shell Spirax S4 G MTF 75W90 synth. from 450 rub
Shell Spirax S5 ATE GL-4/GL-5 75W90 syn. from 900 rub
Toyota MTF SAE GL-4/GL-5 75W90 syn. from 1200 rub
Castrol Syntrans Transaxle 75W90 from 700 RUR

All prices listed above are per liter of gear oil. To change the oil in the Emgrand X7 manual transmission you will need 2.2 liters of oil.

What kind of oil should I put in a Geely Mk box?

If the manual transmission was not noisy before, then it is better to change the oil after some mileage to semi-synthetic GL-4. If it was noisy, then you can drive as is. In this car, the manual transmission bearings are often replaced with non-original ones in order to get rid of the noise. It didn't make any noise before. When the oil was changed from the factory, according to the documents it was 80w90! It didn't smell like anything special to me.

So I’m thinking, maybe I should take semi-synth Castrol 80w90 GL. Have I seen something that I didn’t take right away?! Obviously it will fit better? Or semi-synth 75w90?

What kind of oil should I put in the Geely MK Cross manual transmission?

In my manual it is written: But they don’t change the oil in the box once a season. Thank you! For winter, 75W is still more suitable, but if there were no problems with 80W oil, then it is better to fill it with this. I am the second owner, I bought the car recently, I haven’t used it in winter yet. I live where there is almost no frost.

Not long in winter - well, very rare. Judging by the table, the semi-synth is 80W at the most. By the way, experts now advise adding “anti-noise” additives to synthetic gearboxes. But I am somehow suspicious of the production of such “cocktails”. I think it's better to change.

Usually all the necessary additives are in the oil itself.

Oil change interval

Since we are talking about a car manufacturer from the Middle Kingdom, you should not count on long-term operation without service.

Even the factory manual states that the recommended interval between gearbox oil changes is 40 thousand kilometers.

But the actual gap is even smaller. Experienced car owners suggest that if you buy a Geely MK, you will need to change the transmission fluid approximately every 20 - 30 thousand kilometers. This is the optimal period, since factory oil cannot withstand high and medium loads for a long period.

If you just purchased a car from a showroom, then it is better to change the oil on this Chinese sedan no later than after 5 thousand kilometers. Carry out all subsequent replacements of consumable fluid at intervals of 20 - 30 thousand kilometers.

But be careful when checking the level and condition of the oil in the crankcase. If malfunctions occur or signs of wear are detected before the specified period, it is necessary to perform an unscheduled lubricant change and check the unit itself for malfunctions. Premature loss of the physical and chemical properties of the transmission fluid indicates possible gearbox failure. A simple oil change will not help here. First you need to identify the problem and then fix it.

Automatic transmission oil GILI MK

GEELY MK gearbox oil guarantees proper lubrication to all components of this system and protects them from mechanical friction, which causes their premature wear. In the Avtomania online store you will find automatic transmission and gearbox oils exclusively from the world's leading manufacturers, of high quality, completely free of impurities, with the proper degree of viscosity and temperature stability. And don’t forget that the durability of one of the most expensive components of the car will depend on what kind of oil you pour into the automatic transmission of the GILI MK!

Oil selection

The next question that most car owners are interested in is what kind of oil to pour into the Geely MK box. It makes no sense to ask about factory oil here.

During the production of this car, like other Gili models, frankly bad and probably cheap gear oil is poured. There is no need to look for it, since it does not suit this car at all.

But the lubricant must meet the recommended specifications. The instruction manual states that the fluid is selected with a viscosity of 75W90 and according to API classification 4. This is the optimal combination of characteristics that can perform well during the service of the gearbox.

For automatic transmissions, choose Dexron II and Dexron III. But it is not advisable to deviate from these recommendations. Oils with these characteristics are well suited to automatic transmissions, so there is no need to look for an alternative.

Fill automatic and manual transmissions exclusively with synthetic oils. On semi-synthetic and mineral compositions, the behavior of the boxes will be unpredictable.

In its operating manual, the plant indicates that if non-compliant fluids are used in gearboxes, the following problems may occur:

vibrations;
incorrect gear shifting;
damage to an automatic transmission or manual transmission element;
box failure.

Don’t take risks, just choose high-quality formulations from trusted oil manufacturers. These include:

Kendall;
Motul;
Castrol;
Nanoprotec Gear Oil;
Hundert;
Lukoil TM-4;
Shell;
Elf;
Mobile 1.

The main thing is that the gear oil meets the viscosity requirements and API class. Otherwise, the Geely MK is not a very demanding machine, so it can work effectively on any high-quality oil.

Lukoil TM-4 proven oil for filling in Geely MK

Choosing oil for Geely MK

Transmission oil is divided into:

mineral;
semi-synthetic;
synthetic.

Synthetic oil has been recognized as high-quality and reliable for decades. It's expensive, but worth the money. Under no circumstances should synthetic oil fluid be mixed with other types.

Manufacturer Geely MK recommends filling the transmission with oil fluid with the following parameters:

API4 classification;
viscosity: 75 W-90.

Basically, Geely MK owners use Mobile 1 and Shel brand oils.

Share your impressions of the Geely Mk Cross gearbox oil change repair

This has a positive effect on how much oil you have to buy for Gili MK. If your Chinese car is equipped with an automatic transmission, 3.2 liters of lubricant will be required to refill it. When draining the waste, the entire volume does not come out; part of it remains inside the system. But it is recommended to buy a 4-liter canister. This will allow you to leave some of the lubricant for periodic topping up until the next complete fluid change.

In the case of a manual transmission, the oil sump volume is even smaller. This includes from 2.1 to 2.25 liters of oil according to the official manual and the technical characteristics specified therein. When replacing the composition in the box with your own hands, buy liquid with a reserve.

Geely MK (MK Cross) lubrication map

Description	Capacity, l	Specification of materials
Engine oil	3,5	SAE 5W-30 (winter); 10W-30 or 10-40 (summer), API SG or higher
Coolant	5.3 (cars with manual transmission) 5,2 (vehicles with automatic transmission) Read Also: Trouble Code P0650 – Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Control Circuit Malfunction	Ethylene glycol based coolant safe for aluminum radiators
Brake fluid	DOT-4
Gear oil for manual transmission	2,25	API GL-4 SAE 75W-90
Automatic transmission fluid	3,2	Dexron II or Dexron III
Working fluid for power steering (power steering)	0,9	Dexron II or Dexron III

Step-by-step procedure for changing oil in a manual transmission

Procedure for draining old oil from a vehicle:

The vehicle is placed on a flat surface on a pit or lift.
The left engine splash guard is removed.
The inspection hole plug is cleaned and unscrewed. It is necessary to make sure that the gearbox crankcase is completely filled with motor oil to the required level. If it is not enough, the liquid needs to be added.
A pre-prepared container is inserted and the drain plug is turned out.
After draining the oil liquid for 10-15 minutes, the drain plug is screwed back on.
If there is debris in the oil fluid, it is necessary to clean the pan cover. To do this, unscrew the tray cover. The residual motor oil is drained and cleaned with a metal brush. The pallet is installed back.
There is a filler hole next to the drain hole. The oil liquid is filled in using a syringe to the control mark.
The control and filling hole plug is wiped dry and screwed back on.

Step-by-step instruction

There are no significant differences between the procedures for changing transmission oil for manual transmissions and automatic transmissions in the case of a Geely MK car.

Therefore, we provide a step-by-step guide for a car with a manual transmission, which is the most common among owners of this Chinese car.

To change the oil in a manual transmission, you need to first warm up the car and prepare a minimum set of tools. It includes:

spanners;
hex wrench size 12;
refill syringe;
container for draining waste;
rags;
protective clothing.

The oil in the box should be changed within 15 minutes after the engine warms up and the engine stops. If it's cold outside or you hesitate, the oil will have time to cool, causing its fluidity to decrease. This will prevent the maximum possible amount of lubricant from draining from the crankcase.

If there are no breakdowns in the box, replacing the lubricating fluid is easy to do with your own hands. To do this, try to follow the instructions and adhere to general safety rules. Still, you are working with hot oil; getting it on your skin can cause burns.

Follow safety precautions when changing oil

Locate the filler plug. It also performs the function of monitoring the oil level on a manual transmission. This element is located in the front of the box when looking in the direction the car is moving. Look for the front engine mount. That's where the plug you're looking for is located. Through it you will fill in new oil.
Next, locate the drain plug. It is located at the bottom, near the inner drive joint on the left front wheel side. Knowing the location of traffic jams, you will determine the optimal position of the car.
For your convenience, use a pit, overpass or lift. Simply lying under a car raised by jacks is dangerous and inconvenient to work with.
From the Geely MK you need to remove the left mudguard of the power unit. This will simplify access to the necessary elements needed to change the oil in the gearbox.
Using a rag, a wire brush and some solvents, clean the filler plug and unscrew it using a hexagon. Check that there is oil inside the manual transmission housing.
Now remove the drain plug. Don’t forget to place an empty container under it first, where the waste will drain.
If you see a need for this, measure the volume of fluid drained to know exactly how much lubricant to pour into the crankcase. But this is not necessary, since it is best to determine the degree of filling of the transmission by looking at the filler neck.
Close the drain plug. Draining usually takes up to 20 minutes if you have pre-warmed the engine and gearbox. On a cold gearbox, the oil takes longer to drain and not in full volume. Plus, without warming up, it is not possible to raise the sediment and remove it along with the waste. Therefore, try to always do work on a warm car.
If the car was parked on a flat, horizontal surface, the oil will come out in good volume. The remainder of the old lubricant will be minimal, which will allow you to almost completely replace the old fluid with a new one. There is no need to unscrew the pan or perform other additional manipulations to drain the oil from the transmission.
Now take the refill syringe. It makes changing the oil easier and more convenient. You cannot simply pour liquid from a canister into the filler neck.
Fill the crankcase until the oil reaches the lower edge of the filler neck.
Replace the plug. Before reinstalling the plugs, be sure to check their condition. In case of wear, damage or any mechanical defects, the plugs must be replaced. Otherwise, a lubricant leak may occur, which will render all the work you have done pointless.

The instructions are suitable for Geely MK and Cross versions. In many ways, these are identical cars, with the only difference being the appearance of a compact urban crossover. Although in fact it is rather a station wagon with slightly increased cross-country ability.

Geely NK does not require special attention and expensive maintenance. Most activities can be done with your own hands. To do this, be sure to read the operating manual that comes with the machine, and also study all the nuances of changing the oil in gearboxes.

A minimum set of tools, an ordinary garage with a pit and a couple of hours of free time will be enough to change the transmission fluid yourself and extend the life of the automatic transmission or manual transmission of your car from the Middle Kingdom.

Proper preparation for changing the oil in a manual transmission and a list of necessary tools

Preparing to change the oil in a manual transmission involves choosing the right tools and following safety precautions.

List of necessary tools for changing the oil in a manual transmission on a Geely MK:

a set of wrenches (including a 12 wrench);
a simple screwdriver;
pliers;
pharmaceutical syringe;
workwear;
empty container for draining;
rags.

When changing oil, safety precautions must be observed. It is replaced only 10-15 minutes after stopping the engine. This will prevent unwanted consequences such as burns. Additionally, special clothing and rubber gloves are required. Waste oil liquid is unsafe, so protective clothing and gloves will prevent unpleasant consequences if the liquid gets on your skin.

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They also have oils for all types of gearboxes, transmissions and drive units, as well as bearings.

The process of changing the oil in the Geely SK gearbox

We stop at the viewing hole.
We dismantle the engine crankcase protection.

Unscrew the gearbox oil level plug. You will need a 12mm hexagon (or a 22mm wrench). Clean the magnet on the plug. Don't lose the gasket.

Unscrew the gearbox drain plug. If you do not first unscrew the control plug, the lubricant will flow out twice as long as usual. You will need a 12mm hexagon (or a 22mm wrench). Clean the magnet on the plug. Don't lose the gasket.

We wait until the old Geely CK oil flows into a previously placed container for waste. As practice shows, mining drains over the course of 1.5-2 hours, no less than that.

It is worth noting that far from the full volume of boxed oil flows out by gravity. As a rule, up to 30-40% of old oil is retained in the box! Completely 100% of the waste can only be removed using a special machine unit, which is available only in certified Geely service centers.

We tighten the plugs (filler and control).
Open the hood and unscrew the breather of the Geely SK gearbox.

Using a large syringe with an extension hose, fill the transmission with new oil.

Please note that about 2.0 (l) of service fluid fits up to the checkpoint inspection hole. But experts advise pouring new lubricant slightly more than the control level. It is recommended to fill in the range of 2.3-2.4 (l).

We tighten the breather.
We check the operation of the checkpoint.

What volumes of technical fluids should be on Geely MK

For the normal functioning of a number of vehicle systems, special working fluids are required. Without them, the operation of the elements will either be impossible or significantly deteriorate. In addition, some fluids greatly extend the service life of main components and reduce their wear. At the same time, fluids will be used up over time, so it is important to maintain the volume of technical fluids for Gili MK at a stable level.

The volumes of technical fluids for the Geely MK are the same for both vehicles with a 1.5 liter engine and for cars with a 1.6 liter power unit. Standard indicators reach the following values:

motor oil – 3.5 l;
transmission oil for manual transmission - 2.0 l;
antifreeze - 5.3 l;
brake fluid – 1.0 l;
Power steering oil – 1.0 l.

If the indicators differ greatly from the standard values, it is important to replace the working fluid. This can be done with the help of the products that we offer.

Weaknesses and disadvantages of Gili MK with mileage

The metal, like the paintwork, is very thin, which is why chips and dents appear even from a small pebble flying out from under the wheels of oncoming traffic. The body is poorly resistant to aggressive environmental influences, which is why rust appears on the car body after a couple of years of use.

Corrosion appears most quickly on the underside of the car (additional treatment with anti-corrosion agents is required) and in places where the paint is chipped. Also, traces of rust can be found on: the front doors (under the seal), the hood and the gas tank cap (in the lock area).

The protective glass of fog lights often cracks when used in cold and damp weather.

Transmission

The Geely MK was equipped only with a five-speed manual transmission. Transmission diagnostics must be treated with extreme care. The main ailment that owners have to deal with is the fragility of the bearings of the primary and secondary shafts. Most often, owners of cars with a mileage of 50-70 thousand km contact the service with complaints about extraneous noise in the transmission. You will have to spend 100-150 USD to fix the problem.

Axle shaft seals are also not famous for their durability; as a rule, oil leaks appear after 30-40 thousand kilometers. At a mileage of 60-70 thousand km, the clutch master cylinder needs to be replaced. To save a little, the cylinder can be repaired using a special repair kit. When using low-quality oil, with the onset of cold weather, difficulties with shifting gears appear. With careful operation, the clutch can last 80-100 thousand.

km (a new clutch kit with a release bearing will cost 40-60 USD).

Diagnostics and care of GEELY MK transmission

Geely MK car models are equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. During the first few thousand kilometers, changing gears is difficult. Over time, the parts grind in and it all goes away.

When diagnosing a transmission, you need to be extremely careful. The main reasons for gearbox malfunctions, which often occur among Geely MK owners, is the very low life of the bearings installed on the primary and secondary shafts. Most often, such a nuisance happens in cars with 50-70 thousand kilometers.

Axle shaft seals are also not durable. Typically, oil leaks are detected after a mileage of 30-40 thousand kilometers. And after driving 60-70 thousand kilometers, the clutch master cylinder will need to be completely replaced. Sometimes the cylinder can be saved by repairing it using a repair kit.

In winter, if the car manufacturer's oil is poured into the gearbox, it is of low quality and becomes very thick in the cold, which makes shifting gears much more difficult. Changing the oil will help solve this problem.

If the vehicle is used carefully, the clutch can last up to 100 thousand kilometers. CV joint boots will honestly work up to 100 thousand kilometers.