Transmission Fluid Level, Checking And Adding: Notes

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Please observe the information:

Fig 1: Example Of Filler Tube As It Is Installed In Transmissions

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Regarding the repair manual, refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .
Regarding the transmission fluid, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) .
Regarding the overflow tube, refer to 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 FillingVAS 6262 A: .

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 CutterVAS 6056/2