Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

Transmission Oil Level Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (VAG 1331)

Procedure





• The vehicle must be horizontal when checking gear oil level.

- To check gear oil level, remove oil filler plug - arrow -.

Oil level is correct when transmission is filled up to edge of housing - arrow -.





- Top off with gear oil if necessary. Specifications, refer to => [ Code Letters, Allocation, Transmission Ratios, Capacities ] Code Letters, Allocation, Transmission Ratios, Capacities.

- Install oil filler plug and tighten.

Note the following when filling with new oil





- Remove oil filler plug - arrow -.

- Fill with gear oil up to edge of housing - arrow -.





- Install oil filler plug.

- Start engine, engage a gear and allow transmission to turn for approximately 2 minutes.

- Switch off engine and remove oil filler plug.

Once more, fill with gear oil up to edge of housing - arrow -.

- Install oil filler plug and tighten.

Tightening Specifications