Seat Arosa gearbox maintenance and repair guide

Only available in a three-door version throughout its entire life, the Seat Arosa can draw on five engine options three petrol models and two diesel versions, with power ranging from 50 hp to 100 hp (the 1.4 L I3 16S developed by Volkswagen). This power is transmitted by traction. The car's front wheels pull the whole assembly, a choice that consumes less fuel and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, compared with rear-wheel drive. Traction also ensures better roadholding in bends and difficult weather conditions.

Bridging the gap between the two, the five-speed manual transmission is the only choice for the Seat Arosain line with the well-established habits of European motorists who prefer this system to automatic gearboxes.

For peace of mind, however, it's important to look after and maintain it. Find out how in this article!

Daily gearbox maintenance

Constant vigilance while driving

By knowing how to spot the slightest signs of failure in the Seat Seat Arosa gearbox, you can act quickly and easily to limit the extent of the breakdown. What's more, the more precise your descriptions of the symptoms observed, the more likely you are to help the professional mechanic make a reliable diagnosis.

Warning signs of an impending breakdown can occur singly or in combination. So look out for the following:

• Excessive resistance from the clutch pedal or gearshift. It could also be a gear that jumps (the transmission downshifts on its own) or refuses to engage, in which case you should contact your garage immediately;
• Noises of all kinds. Slamming, squeaking or rattling are all signs to watch out for, as they can tell a professional the precise origin of the problem;
• Vibrations felt in the passenger compartmentwhen driving at a particular speed, or when in neutral;
• A slippery sensation when starting;
• Burning smells;
• The presence of oil leaks under the vehicle.

None of these symptoms should be taken lightly, but the last two are particularly serious. They probably indicate a lack of gearbox or transmission oil. This fluid ensures the proper lubrication of the entire system, and insufficient quantities can be the source of serious malfunctions.

Change the gearbox oil

Changing gearbox oil is a relatively simple operation that can be carried out at home with a minimum of tools. It's recommended every five years or so for cars with manual gearboxes. Park your car on a flat surface and bring it to a halt. Open the hood and locate the oil tank and place a drip tray under it, before unscrewing the drain plug and letting the fluid drain out. Replace the O-ringand recap the reservoir.

Then pour in the new oil, making sure its properties match those recommended in the service manual specific to your Seat Arosa model. The oil level should be between the two visual marks on the dipstick in the reservoir.

Once the operation is complete, recap the area, then let the engine run for a few moments to check for leaks. Then drive off carefully, taking care to shift each gear ratioDon't forget reverse gear. Finally, all you have to do is take the used oil to an approved sorting center.

If you can't carry out this operation yourself, your garage can do it for you in no time and for a small charge.

Troubleshooting: from the simplest to the most complex cases

The mechanic's diagnosis is essential before any action is taken. He or she will be able to determine the extent of the breakdown and the appropriate action to be taken. The latter are often simple, and may involve replacing a small wearing part or changing the transmission oil if this has not been done for some time.

However, in cases of particularly advanced deterioration, the garage will have no choice but to change the gearbox altogetherfor lack of time and resources.

Given the age of the Seat Arosait's not an option to buy a new box straight from the factory. However, it's not a good idea to turn to the second-hand market, as without the opportunity to test the quality of the product before having it installed, you run the risk of ending up with a faulty new box.

For this reason, we offer you our reconditioned gearboxes as standard exchanges. This solution is ecologicalbecause we take your old gearbox and recycle it. But it's also an economical prices are close to those of second-hand. You don't compromise on qualitybecause your new box has been completely disassembled, cleaned and tested by our experts, and comes with a one-year warranty.

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