Transmission Fluid Level, Checking And Filling

Please observe the notes:

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Level And Temperature

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Regarding the general repair information, refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .
Regarding transmission fluid, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
Regarding the overflow tube, refer to "Transmission, With and Without a Filling Tube" in: TRANSMISSION .
It may be necessary to shorten the pipe on the adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262 A-. Refer to "Shortening the Pipe on the Adapter for Oil Filling VAS 6262 A" below.

Special tools and workshop equipment 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 dimension -a-. This assures that pipe will not touch the bottom of some oil containers.

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

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-a- = 210 mm

NOTE:

Dimension -a- is measured starting from the green surface on the adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262 A-.

-- Make a mark on the pipe, at dimension -a-, and cut the pipe using the pipe cutter -VAS 6056/2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Pipe Cutter -VAS 6056/2- And Direction Of Operation

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Use the transmission fluid available as a replacement part.

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

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug

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Checking

-- Turn off the engine.

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

Transmission is not in emergency running, the fluid temperature not above approximately 30 °C (86 °F).
Vehicles is horizontal
The selector level 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 .

-- Press Guided Functions .

-- Select the vehicle, the transmission and 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 shown is: 35 to 45° C (95 to 113°F).

-- Remove the plug and the overflow tube -arrow- from the transmission pan.

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Level Plug

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Transmission fluid will flow out of the overflow tube.

Fig 6: Identifying ATF Level And Temperature

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If transmission fluid continues to drain out of the hole:

The fluid does not need to be topped off.

-- Install the plug with new seal and tighten it to 27 Nm. The fluid level test is completed.

If no fluid drips out of the hole:

-- Fill with transmission fluid.

Filling

-- Install the adapter for oil filling -VAS 6291/2- -VAS 6262/2- to the transmission pan hand tight with the engine running.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Filling Adapter VAS 6262/2 Installed

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-- Shake the fluid bottles before opening.

-- Read the information regarding the pipe before installing the adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262 A- to the fluid container. Refer to "Shortening the Pipe on the Adapter for Oil Filling VAS 6262 A" above.

-- Fill with 1 liter fluid.

-- Install the adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262- to the quick release coupling.

If transmission fluid flows out of the adapter hole:

The transmission fluid does not need to be topped off.

-- Allow the fluid to drain until it drips.

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

If transmission fluid does not drip:

-- Fill with another liter of fluid.

WARNING:

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.