Changing ATF (Clutch Fluid)

Changing ATF (clutch fluid)





Information

Information
If a vehicle fitted with the Porsche Doppelkupplung was not moved for more than 5 years, the ATF must be changed irrespective of the mileage driven since the last ATF change.





Overview of ATF oil

1 - ATF oil filler screw

2 - ATF oil drain plug





Preliminary work

1. Raise the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points.
2. Remove underbody panelling.
3. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.

Changing ATF clutch fluid

Draining ATF clutch fluid

1. Drain ATF oil.
1.1. Unscrew ATF oil drain plug -1- and drain ATF oil.

Warning
Hot fluid
Danger of scalding

- Let the fluid cool down.
- Wear personal protective gear.





ATF oil drain plug

1.2. Tighten new ATF oil drain plug -1-.

- Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)+3 Nm (+2 ft. lbs.)

Filling ATF clutch fluid

Warning
Hot fluid
Danger of scalding

- Let the fluid cool down.
- Wear personal protective gear.

1. Fill in ATF oil.
1.1. On the ATF oil filler screw side, mask the area between the ATF pan and transmission housing with adhesive tape to prevent dirt from getting into the oil pan.





ATF oil filler screw

1.2. Unscrew ATF oil filler screw -1-.
1.3. Fill in ATF oil at the oil filler bore until ATF oil emerges.

Information
Particular specifications apply to the ATF for the Porsche Doppelkupplung:

Storage: Store in a dry place, away from direct sunlight, at a temperature not less than -40°C and not higher than +50°C
Storage time: 5 years from fill date on container
Before using oil: Shake the container well for 10 seconds.

Information
Only use oil approved by Porsche in the Porsche Doppelkupplung.

1.4. Screw in and tighten ATF oil filler screw -1-.

The Porsche Doppelkupplung must then be prepared and the ATF oil level checked.

Subsequent work

1. Install underbody panelling.