Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
ATF Level, Checking and Filling
Observe these notes as well.
• About this repair information --> [ General Information ] Description and Operation
• About ATF --> [ General Information ] Description and Operation
• About filler tube--> [ Transmissions with and without
filler tube ] Description and Operation
--> [ ATF Level, Checking ]
--> [ ATF, Filling ]
--> [ ATF, Draining and Filling ]
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)
• Used oil collection and extraction unit (V.A.G 1782)
• Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051)
• Drip tray for workshop hoist (VAS 6208)
• Adapter for filling oil (VAS 6262)
• Adapter (VAS 6262/2)
If ATF must be added, use only ATF listed in.
- If ATF level is checked, oil seal - arrow - on ATF inspection plug must always be replaced.
ATF Level, Checking
- Switch off engine.
The ATF temperature should not be more than approx. 30°C at start of test.
• Transmission not in emergency running mode; ATF temperature not above approximately 30 °C.
• Vehicle must be standing level
• Selector lever in "P".
- Connect tester and continue switching until it is ready for operation --> [ Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051, Connecting ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
- Press right Guided Functions.
- Then select vehicle, transmission and Check ATF level.
- Press ->.
- Start engine.
- Raise vehicle.
- Place drip tray under transmission.
- Press ->.
If a test temperature between 35°C and 45°C is displayed:
- Remove ATF inspection plug from oil pan.
The ATF present in the overflow tube runs out.
If ATF drips out of drilling:
ATF does not need topping off.
- Install new seal to plug and tighten to 15 Nm. This completes ATF check.
If no ATF drips out of inspection hole:
- Top off ATF --> [ ATF, Filling ].
ATF, Filling
- With engine running, install adapter for filling oil (VAS 6262/2) hand-tight.
- Add 1 l of ATF.
- Pull off adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262) at quick-release connection and check:
If ATF now flows out of hole in adapter:
ATF does not need topping off.
- Drain ATF until it drips.
- Install new seal to plug and tighten to 15 Nm. This completes ATF check.
If no ATF drips out:
- Add another liter --> [ ATF, Filling ].
CAUTION!
An ATF level which is too low or too high will impair the function of the transmission. But if the transmission was 2 liters low, it must be carefully inspected. There is probably a major leak.
ATF, Draining and Filling
- Switch off engine.
- Remove ATF inspection plug from pan - arrow -.
- Remove overflow tube - 1 - through inspection hole.
- Drain ATF.
- Install overflow tube.
- Install plug hand-tight.
- Add 3 liters of ATF through filler tube.
- Start engine, shift through all selector lever positions with vehicle stationary, leaving selector lever in each position for about 10 seconds.
- Finally, check ATF level and top off --> [ ATF Level, Checking and Filling ] Service and Repair.