MK5

Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the transaxle oil level/filler plug (1) from the transaxle.
3. Inspect the transaxle oil level. Ensure that the oil level is even with the bottom of the transaxle oil level/filler plug hole.
4. If the oil level is low, adjust the oil level accordingly by adding API GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 75W-90 or the equivalent.

5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the transaxle oil level/filler plug into the transaxle.
Tighten the transaxle oil level/filler plug to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.