Transmission Oil Level, Checking and Filling

Transmission Oil Level, Checking and Filling

Use the DSG(R) oil as a replacement part. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 B)

• Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

• Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262 A)

Requirements:

• The vehicle is level and all hoist supports are at the same height.

• The noise insulation has been removed.

• The vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051 B) is connected

• The oil should not be warmer than 45 °C (113 °F) when starting the procedure.

• Test temperature: 35 - 45 °C (95 - 113 °F).

Checking

- Connect the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051 B) and identify the vehicle using Guided Functions.

- Select DSG transmission.

- Select Check Fluid Level.

• Let the transmission cool down if the oil temperature is higher than 45 °C (113 °F).

The engine is idling and the selector lever is in the "P" position.

- Remove the drain plug.

Up to transmission production date "September 20, 2004", transmissions with two plugs were installed.






It is important to not switch the plugs. Remove the plug - A - near the pendulum support only.

Transmissions installed after September 20, 2004, have only one plug - A -.

- Always replace the seal for the drain plug - arrow -.






• Even if the transmission fluid level is too low, at first a small amount of transmission fluid will flow out of the overflow tube, because it fills during operation.

- Let the excess oil drain.

- Install the drain plug with a new seal as soon as all the oil has drained out (it starts to drip).

- If no transmission oil comes out, then fill.

Adding

- Measure the length of the pipe (dimension - a -) before installing the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) onto the oil bottle, shorten the pipe if necessary. Refer to => [ Shortening the Pipe on the : ] Modifying the Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262 A).






- a - = 210 mm

• Dimension - a - is measured starting from the shaft (green surface) on the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A).

- Install the adapter from the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) into the plug hole hand tight.






Shake the bottle before opening.

- Fill with 1.0 liter of transmission oil.

- Connect the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) to the quick release coupling on the adapter.

If oil flows out of the adapter hole:

Oil must not be topped off.

- Let the excess oil drain.

- As soon as the oil has run out (it begins to drip), remove the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) and install the plug with a new seal.

If no oil flows out of the hole:

- Add another liter of oil.


Too little or too much oil will impair the transmission.

Tightening Specification

Plug: 45 Nm