Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Adding

Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Adding

Please observe the information:






• Regarding the repair information, refer to => [ General Repair Information ] General Repair Information.

• Regarding the transmission fluid, refer to => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ] Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).

• Regarding the overflow tube, refer to => [ Transmissions with and without a Filling Tube ] Transmission.

• It may be necessary to shorten the pipe on the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A).

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051)

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262 A)

• Adapter for Filling ATF Oil (VAS 6262/2)

• Pipe Cutter (VAS 6056/2)

Shortening the Pipe on the Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262 A) :

- Shorten the pipe to 210 mm - a -. This assures the pipe will not touch the bottom of some containers.






• Dimension - a - is measured starting from the green surface in the cap of the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A).

- Make a mark on the pipe, 210 mm from the green surface and cut the pipe using the pipe cutter (VAS 6056/2).






Use the transmission fluid that is available as a replacement part. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Always replace the seal - arrow - on the plug when checking the fluid level.






Checking

- Turn off the engine.

The transmission fluid temperature must not be more than approximately 30 °C (86 °F) at the start of the test.

• The transmission must not be in emergency running mode, The transmission fluid temperature is not above approximately 30 °C (86 °F).

• The vehicle is horizontal

• The selector lever is in the "P" position.

- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and move through the selections until it is ready for operation. Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

- Press the"right" button, Guided Functions.

- Select the vehicle, the transmission and press check ATF level.

- Press the -> button.

- Start the engine.

- Lift the vehicle.

- Place a drip tray under the transmission.

- Press the -> button.

If the test temperature displayed is 35 to 45 °C (95 to 113 °F).

- Remove the plug from the transmission pan.






Transmission fluid drains out of the overflow tube.






If transmission fluid continues to drain out of the hole:

The transmission fluid does not need to be topped off.

- Reinstall the plug with new seal, and tighten it to 27 Nm. The fluid level check is completed.

If no transmission fluid drains out of the hole:

- Fill with automatic transmission fluid.

Filling

- Install the adapter for filling ATF oil (VAS 6262/2) hand tight to the transmission pan with the engine running.






- Shake the bottle before opening.

- Read the information regarding the pipe before attaching the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) to the fluid container.

- Fill with 1 liter of fluid.

- Connect the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262) quick release coupling to the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) and check:

If fluid drains out of the adapter hole:

The fluid does not need to be topped off.

- Allow the fluid to drain until it drips.

- Reinstall the plug with a new seal and tighten it to 27 Nm. The fluid level check is completed.

If fluid does not drip out:

- Fill with another liter.

Too little or too much transmission fluid will impair the transmission. If 2 liters are missing, you should check the transmission more closely. There is probably a larger leak.