Oil Level In Manual Transmission, Checking

Oil level in manual transmission, checking
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ 3357 socket attachment





^ VAG 1331 Torque wrench

Note:
^ The vehicle must be level when checking transmission oil level. This work is best performed over an inspection pit or using a 4 column lifting platform.
^ The oil filler plug is on the left of the transmission below the speedometer sensor; it may be concealed by the heat shield for the drive shaft.
^ Remove oil drain plug using special tool 3357.





- To check oil level, remove oil filler plug (arrow).
- Check oil level using a shop-built tool, e.g. a piece of angled wire.
- Specification: Oil level 7 mm below bottom edge of oil filler hole

Note: In service centers filling to lower edge of filler hole is also permissible.

- Fill with gear oil if necessary: Specification.





- Install oil filler plug.





Tightening torque