Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling

Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling

Note the Following Information:

• Regarding the repair information, refer to => [ General Repair Information ] General Repair Information.

• Regarding the transmission fluid, refer to => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid ] Automatic Transmission Fluid.

• It may be necessary to use the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262/6) on some oil bottles.






• It may be necessary to shorten the pipe on the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A).

Shorten the pipe on the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) as follows:






- Shorten the pipe to 210 mm - a -. This assures the pipe on the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) will not touch the bottom of some oil bottles.

• Dimension - a - is measured starting from the shaft (green surface) on the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A).

- Shorten the pipe using the pipe cutter (VAS 6056/2).






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262 A)

• Adapter for Filling ATF Oil (VAS 6262/2)

• Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262/6)

Use the transmission fluid available as a replacement part. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

- When checking the transmission fluid level, always replace the seal - arrow - on the plug.






Checking

- Turn off the engine.

The transmission fluid temperature must not be more than approximately 30 °C (86 °F) at the start of the test.

• Transmission is not in the emergency running mode, and the fluid temperature is not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).

• The vehicle is horizontal.

• The selector level is in the "P" position.

- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and move through the selections until it is ready for operation. Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting ] Testing and Inspection.

- Press Guided Functions.

- Select the vehicle, the transmission and check ATF level.

- Press the -> button.

- Start the engine.

- Lift the vehicle.

- Place the drip tray for VAS 6100 or the used oil collecting and extracting device (V.A.G 1782) under the transmission.

- Press the -> button.

If the test temperature shown is 35 to 45 °C (86 to 113 °F):

- Remove the plug from the transmission pan - arrow -.






Transmission fluid flows out of the overflow tube.






If the fluid continues to leak out of the hole:

The transmission fluid does not need to be topped off.

- Tighten the plug with a new seal to 27 Nm. The fluid level test is now completed.

If no fluid leaks out of the hole:

- Fill the transmission fluid.

Filling

• Place the drip tray for VAS 6100 or the used oil collecting and extracting device (V.A.G 1782) under the transmission.

- Install the adapter for filling ATF oil (VAS 6262/2) into the transmission fluid pan hand tight, while the engine is running.






- Shake the fluid bottles before opening.

- Connect the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) to the bottle. Be sure to read the instructions.

- Connect the oil filler adapter (VAS 6262 A) to the quick release coupling on the adapter for filling ATF oil (VAS 6262/2) :

- Fill with 1 liter fluid.

If fluid leaks out of the plug hole:

The fluid does not need to be topped off.

- Allow the fluid to drain until it drips.

- Install and tighten the plug with a new seal to 27 Nm. The fluid level test is now completed.

If fluid does not leak out:

- Fill with another liter of fluid.

Too little or too much fluid will impair the transmission. If 2 liters are missing, you should check the transmission more closely. There is probably a larger leak.