Transmission Oil Level, Checking

Transmission oil level, checking, 01X, 6-Speed Front-wheel Drive M/T

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Torque wrench VAG 1331





Procedure

Note:
^ The vehicle must be horizontal when checking gear oil level.

- To check gear oil level, remove oil filler plug - arrow -.





Oil level is correct when transmission is filled up to edge of housing - arrow -.
- Top off with gear oil if necessary.
- Install oil filler plug and tighten.





Note the following when filling with new oil:
- Remove oil filler plug - arrow -.





- Fill with gear oil up to edge of housing - arrow -.
- Install oil filler plug.
- Start engine, engage a gear and allow transmission to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
- Switch off engine and remove oil filler plug.

Once more, fill with gear oil up to edge of housing - arrow -.
- Screw in oil filler plug and tighten.

Tightening torque