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How to Replace the Gearbox Oil in a Smart 451?

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Transmission fluid

To replace the gearbox oil in the Smart, access the lower part of the engine compartment located at the rear of the car: here, you will need to unscrew the gearbox oil drain plug, allowing the oil to flow out and collecting it in a suitable container positioned accordingly. Once all the oil has been collected, insert the new oil through a tube placed in the drain plug. When all the oil has been inserted, remove the tube and close the drain hole with the appropriate plug.

Updated on 16 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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