Where is the gearbox oil dip stick?

[K-Kid]

Hi guys, I'm new to Rotary. I just got a lovely Rx-8, attracted by it's pleasurable drive and sexy design.
The thing is i know nuts about rotary...I notice an oil cooler at the front, it that an engine oil cooler or gearbox oil cooler? When i get the car, I already check the engine oil level, brake fluid level, coolant level but i can't find the gearbox oil dip stick :rolleyes:, can anyone show it to me? A picture will be great! and er...lastly, what to watch out for, for a new owner?

Thank You.

 

[savahn]

There is this book in your glove box... its called... "Owner's Manual"



1. Is engine oil cooler
2. gearbox no dipstick...
3. Watch out for... thieves... recommend you to install premium Cobra alarm

 

[K-Kid]

Thanks for the info. I did read the whole owner's manual, it's pretty basic.
So the only way to check gearbox oil level is by the removing the drain nut and feeling the level with finger? :hmmmm:

 

[Lennon]

If yours an Auto, the gearbox oil dipstick is located somewhere near the alternator.....

 

[savahn]

my bad, is RX8... I thinking RX7s... sorry not able to help - cant find any pic on google.

 

[Lennon]

I just barely knew it exists......

 

[K-Kid]

Bro, i still can't find it...:rolleyes:

 

[K-Kid]

Ok, I've compare it with older version, it's near the alternator alright. The newer version comes with 6 ports intake so they've relocated it.

 

[Rock Lee]

Sorry for digging up old threads...

If rx7 dont have gearbox oil dipstick.
how do we know if its time to change? or if there is a leakage etc.