Automatic Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Adding

Automatic Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Adding

Note the following information:

• If the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is filled, only use ATF available as a replacement part, refer to the Parts Catalog.

• Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262/6) must also be used on some fluid 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 oil containers.

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

- Cut 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, 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)

Requirements

• The vehicle is level and all hoist arms are the same height.

• The noise insulation has been removed.

• The vehicle diagnostic tester is connected

• The ATF 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 check ATF 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.

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

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






- Always replace the seal - arrow - on the plug.






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

ATF will leak out of the overflow tube.






- Allow the excess fluid to drain.

- Reinstall 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 with fluid.

Adding

- Install the adapter for filling ATF oil (VAS 6262/2) into the plug hole hand tight.






- Connect the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) to the adapter for filling ATF oil (VAS 6262/2).

- Shake the container before opening.

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

- Fill with 1 liter of ATF.

If the ATF leaks out of the plug hole:

The ATF does not need to be topped off.

- Allow the ATF to drain until it drips.

- Install and tighten the plug (with a new seal) to 27 Nm. The ATF level check is now completed.

If no ATF leaks out of the plug hole:

- Add another liter of fluid.

Too little or too much ATF will impair the transmission.