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ATF Level, Checking






ATF Level, Checking

Please observe notes:

About ATF => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid ] Automatic Transmission Fluid

About filling tube => [ Transmission with and without
filling tube ] Transmission Repairs

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Used oil collection and extraction device (V.A.G 1782)

Vehicle diagnostic, testing, and information system (VAS 5051)

Drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

Adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262)

Adapter (VAS 6262/2)

If ATF is filled, only use ATF available as a replacement part.

- If the ATF level is checked, the seal - arrow - of the ATF inspection plug must always be replaced.





ATF Level, Checking

- Turn off engine.





The ATF temperature must not be more than approximately 30 °C at start of test.

Transmission not emergency running, ATF temperature not above approximately 30° C

Vehicles is horizontal

Selector level at "P"

- Connect tester and move through selections until it is ready for operation => [ Tester, Connecting ] 09G Transmission.

- Press right Guided Functions.

- Then select vehicle, transmission and Check ATF Level.

- Press ->.

- Start engine.

- Raise vehicle.

- Place appropriate receptacle underneath transmission.

- Press ->.

If test temperature: 35 °C to 45 °C is shown:

- Remove locking bolt in oil pan to check ATF.





The ATF present in the overflow tube runs off.





If ATF continues to leak out of hole:

ATF does not need to be topped off.

- Tighten sealing plug with new seal to 15 Nm. The ATF check is now completed.

If no ATF drips from the hole:

- Top off ATF => [ ATF, Filling ] ATF, Filling.