ATF Level, Checking
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
- 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 approx. 30 ° C
- Vehicle must be standing level
- Selector lever in "P".
- Connect tester and continue switching until it is ready for operation. Refer to Volkswagen tester, connecting and selecting functions .
- 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 overflow pipe 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, refer to ATF, topping off .