DSG® Oil Level, Checking: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) VAG1331
Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device VAG1782
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, for example, VAS5051
Drip Tray for VAS6100 VAS6208
Adapter for Oil Filling VAS6262A
Adapter for Filling ATF Oil VAS6262/2
Adapter for Oil Filling VAS6262/6 (Also for some oil containers)

Note the following information:

Use the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG®) oil available as a replacement part.
The Adapter For Oil Filling VAS6262/6 must also be used on some containers.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Container Adapter - VAS 6262/6-
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It may be necessary to shorten the pipe on the Adapter For Oil Filling VAS6262A, refer to Fig 2.

Shorten the Pipe on the Adapter For Oil Filling VAS6262A as Follows:

Fig 2: Identifying Shortening Pipe On Adapter For Oil Filling VAS 6262 A

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-- Shorten the pipe to 210 mm -a-. This assures the pipe on the Adapter for Oil Filling VAS6262A will not touch the bottom of some containers.

NOTE:

Dimension -a- is measured starting from the green surface in the cap on the Adapter For Oil Filling VAS6262A.

-- Shorten the pipe using the Pipe Cutter VAS6056/2.

Fig 3: Cutting Pipe Using

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Requirements:

The vehicle is level and all hoist supports are the same height.
The noise insulation has been removed.
The vehicle diagnostic tester is connected
The oil should not be warmer than 45°C (113°F) when starting the procedure.
Test temperature: 35-45°C (95-113°F)

Checking

-- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and identify the vehicle in Guided Functions .

-- Select DSG transmission .

-- Select Check Fluid Level .

NOTE:

Allow the transmission to cool down if the oil temperature is higher than 45°C (113°F).

The engine is idling and the selector lever is in the "P" position.

-- Move the drip tray or the Used Oil Collecting And Extracting Device VAG1782 under the transmission near the oil drain and check plug.

-- Remove the oil drain and check plug -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Inspection Plug Near Pendulum Support

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-- Always replace the seal -arrow- on the plug.

Fig 5: ATF Inspection Plug

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NOTE:

Even if the oil level is too low, at first a small amount of oil will leak out of the overflow tube, because it fills during operation.

-- Allow the excess oil to drain.

-- Install the plug with a new seal as soon as all the oil has drained out (it starts to drip).

-- If no oil comes out, then fill with oil.