Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling

Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling

Note the following information:

• Use the transmission fluid that is available as a replacement part.

• It may be necessary to use the adapter (VAS 6262/6) on some transmission fluid containers.






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

Shorten the Pipe on the (VAS 6262 A) as Follows:






- Shorten the pipe to dimension - a -. This assures the pipe will not touch the bottom of some containers.

- a - = 210 mm

• Dimension - a - is measured starting from the green surface on the cap.

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






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (for example (VAS 5051B) )

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

• Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262 A)

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 transmission fluid 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.

• Let the transmission cool down if the fluid temperature is higher than 45 °C (113 °F).

The engine is idling and the selector lever is in the "P" position.

- Remove the drain plug.

Up to transmission production date "September 20, 2004", transmissions with two plugs were installed.






It is important to not switch the plugs. Remove the plug - A - near the pendulum support

Transmissions installed after September 20, 2004, have only one plug - A -.

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






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

- Let the excess fluid drain.

- Install the 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.

Adding:

- Install the adapter from the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) into the plug hole, hand tight.






- Shake the bottles before opening.

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

- Fill with 1 liter of transmission fluid.

- Connect the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) to the quick release coupling and check:

If fluid flows out of the hole:

The fluid must not be topped off.

- Let the excess fluid drain.

- As soon as the fluid 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 fluid flows out of the hole:

- Add another liter of fluid. Refer to => [ Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling ] Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling.


Too little or too much transmission fluid will impair the transmission.

Tightening Specification

Drain plug: 45 Nm