Transmission Fluid Level, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• For oil filler plug with multi-point fitting Triple Square Socket Driver 3357.
• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm VAG1331

Transmission fluid

-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to Noise Insulation .

-- Remove the plug for checking the transmission fluid level -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Locking Bolt

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The Level is Correct When the Transmission Fluid Comes Up To the Bottom Edge of Oil Filler Hole.

-- Add transmission fluid, if necessary, until it reaches the lower edge of the filler hole.

-- If already assembled, install the plug -arrow- with a new seal.

-- Tighten the plug -arrow- to the tightening specification, refer to Fig 2.

Fig 2: Different Versions Of Oil Drain Plugs

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I - Oil filler or drain plug with multi-point socket head, 45 Nm

II - Oil filler or drain plug with hex socket head, 30 Nm

-- Install the noise insulation .