Transmission Fluid Level, Checking: Notes

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm :VAG1331 
• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500 
• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
• Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208 
• Oil Filler:VAS6262A 
• Oil Filler - Adapter 2:VAS6262/2 
• Also for some oil containers Oil Filler - Adapter 6:VAS6262/6 

Note The Following Information: 

• Use only the DSG^® transmission fluid available as a replacement part to fill. Refer to the Parts Information.
• It is necessary to use the :VAS6262/6  on some oil containers.

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• It may be necessary to shorten the bleed pipe on the :VAS6262A  . Refer to figure below.

  Shorten the Bleed Pipe On the As Follows: 

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  -- Shorten the pipe to dimension -a-. This assures the pipe on the :VAS6262A  will not touch the bottom on some oil containers.

  Dimension -a- = 210 mm

  NOTE:

  Dimension -a- is measured starting from the shaft (the green surface) on the :VAS6262A  .

  -- Shorten bleed pipe the with for example the :VAS6056/2  .

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  Requirements 

  • The vehicle is on a level surface. All hoist mounts are at the same height.
  • The noise insulation is removed.
  • The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.
  • To begin working, the oil temperature should not be higher than 45 °C (113 °F).
  • Test temperature: 35-45 °C (95 ° to 113 °F)

  Checking 

  -- Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester connect and identify the vehicle in Guided Functions  .

  -- Select DSG transmission  .

  -- Select Check Fluid Level  .

  NOTE:

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

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

  -- Move the :VAS6208  or :SMN372500  under the transmission near the transmission fluid drain and check plugs.

  -- Remove the transmission fluid drain- and check plug -arrow-.

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  -- Always replace the seal for the drain plug -arrow-.

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  NOTE:

  Even if the level of transmission fluid is too low, first a small amount of transmission fluid will flow out of the overflow tube, because it fills during operation.

  -- Let the excess oil drain.

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

  -- If no transmission fluid comes out, then fill.

  Adding

  -- Install the :VAS6262A  into the check hole hand-tight.

  -- Shake before opening.

  -- Place the :VAS6262A  on the oil bottle. While doing so pay attention to the notes. Refer to appropriate service information.

  -- Fill 1.0 liters (1.05 quarts) of transmission fluid.

  -- Remove the :VAS6262A  at the quick-release coupling and check it.

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  If ATF Flows Out of Adapter Hole

  Oil must not be topped off.

  -- Let the excess oil drain.

  -- As soon as the oil has run out (it begins to drip), remove the :VAS6262A  and install bolt with new seal.

  If No Oil Flows Out of Hole

  -- Add another liter (1.05 quarts). Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

  WARNING:

  Too little or too much ATF will impair the transmission.

  Insert the fluid drain plug and check plug with a new seal and tighten them.