Checking and Topping Up ATF (Clutch Fluid)

Checking and topping up ATF (clutch fluid)








Preliminary work

Information
To ensure that the transmission is filled correctly, the vehicle must be horizontal on the lifting platform.

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

Checking and topping up ATF

Caution
Oil fill level too low
Risk of damage to components

- Do not start engine.
- Do not tow the vehicle.

Information
Before getting started, the transmission in the stationary vehicle must already be filled with ATF.

1. Pre-fill ATF.
1.1. Get the vehicle ready:

Move selector lever to position "P".
Start the engine and allow to run at idle speed.
Apply the parking brake.





ATF filler plug

1.2. Unscrew ATF filler plug -1-.
1.2.1. ATF emerges: Collect emerging ATF until only drops of ATF are emerging.
1.2.2. No ATF emerges: Top up ATF until ATF emerges at the filler bore.

ATF filling device Nr.161

1.3. Screw in ATF filler plug.

Information
Oil fill mode can be activated when the transmission fluid temperature is between 30°C and 40°C. The transmission control unit ends oil fill mode automatically after 5 minutes.

2. Preparatory work for checking ATF.

Precondition: Transmission oil temperature > 10°C

2.1. Connect the PIWIS Tester.

PIWIS Tester 9718

2.2. Shift the selector lever through gearshift positions R-N-D once with the engine running and pause for one second at each position.
2.3. Move selector lever to position "P".
2.4. Start oil fill mode on the Tester and follow the instructions.
3. Check ATF in oil fill mode.

Warning
Hot fluid
Danger of scalding

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





ATF filler plug

3.1. Unscrew ATF filler plug -1-.
3.1.1. ATF emerges: Collect emerging ATF until only drops of ATF are emerging.
3.1.2. No ATF emerges: Top up ATF until ATF emerges at the filler bore.

ATF filling device Nr.161

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

3.2. Screw in and tighten new ATF filler plug -1-.

- Tightening torque: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)±3 Nm (±2 ft. lbs.)

4. Switch off engine.

Subsequent work

1. Install underbody panelling.