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.