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 5-50Nm: VAG1331

Transmission fluid. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Transmission with Oil Filler Plug

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Locking Bolt

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-- Remove the gear oil check plug -arrow-.

Transmission without Oil Filler Plug

Fig 2: Checking Gear Oil Level

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It is not possible to check the transmission fluid level by removing oil filler plug.

-- Transmission Fluid, Draining and Filling. Refer to TRA .

Transmission with Oil Filler Plug

NOTE:

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 present with new seal, install bolt -arrow-.

-- Tighten the bolt -arrow-. Refer to Fig 3.

Different Versions of the Oil Fill and Drain Plugs

Fig 3: 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. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .