DSG(R) Oil Level, Checking
DSG(R) Oil Level, Checking
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, for example, (VAS 5051)
• 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) (Also for some oil containers)
Note the following information:
• Use the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG(R)) oil available as a replacement part. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
• The adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262/6) must also be used on some containers.
• 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 containers.
• Dimension - a - is measured starting from the green surface in the cap on the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A).
- Shorten the pipe using the pipe cutter (VAS 6056/2).
Requirements:
• The vehicle is level and all hoist supports are the same height.
• The noise insulation has been removed.
• The vehicle diagnostic tester is connected
• The oil should not be warmer than 45 °C (113 °F) when starting the procedure.
• Test temperature: 35-45 °C (95-113 °F)
Checking
- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and identify the vehicle in Guided Functions.
- Select DSG transmission.
- Select Check Fluid Level.
• Allow the transmission to cool down if the oil temperature is higher than 45 °C (113 °F).
The engine is idling and the selector lever is in the "P" position.
- Move the drip tray or the used oil collecting and extracting device (V.A.G 1782) under the transmission near the oil drain and check plug.
- Remove the oil drain and check plug - arrow -.
- Always replace the seal - arrow - on the plug.
• Even if the oil level is too low, at first a small amount of oil will leak out of the overflow tube, because it fills during operation.
- Allow the excess oil to drain.
- Install the plug with a new seal as soon as all the oil has drained out (it starts to drip).
- If no oil comes out, then fill with oil.
Filling
- Install the quick release coupling from the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) into the plug hole hand tight.
- Shake the container before opening.
- Attach the container to the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A). Be sure to read the instructions.
- Connect the oil filler adapter (VAS 6262) to the quick release coupling.
- Fill with 1 liter of oil.
If oil leaks out of the hole:
The oil must not be topped off.
- Allow the excess oil to drain.
- As soon as the oil has run out (it begins to drip), remove the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) and install the plug with a new seal.
If no oil leaks out of the hole:
- Add another liter of oil. Refer to => [ DSG(R) Oil Level, Checking ] DSG(R) Oil Level, Checking.
Too little or too much DSG(R) oil will impair the transmission.
Oil drain and check plug tightening specification: 45 Nm