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 ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

- 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.