ATF Level, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment 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 VAS 5051, CONNECTING AND SELECTING FUNCTIONS .

-- Press "right" Guided Functions  .

-- Then select vehicle, the 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 the ATF check.

If no ATF drips out of inspection hole:

-- Top off ATF ATF, FILLING .