ATF Level, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm: VAG1331
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Shop Crane - Drip Tray: VAS6208
Oil Filler: VAS6262A
Oil Filler - Adapter 2: VAS6262/2
Also for some oil containers Oil Filler - Adapter 6: VAS6262/6

Note the following information:

If ATF is filled, only use the ATF available as a replacement part. Refer to the Parts Information.
It is necessary to use the Oil Filler - Adapter 6: VAS6262/6 on some oil containers.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Container Adapter (VAS 6262/6)
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It may be necessary to shorten the bleed pipe on the Adapter For Oil Filling: VAS6262A .

Shorten the Bleed Pipe on the Adapter For Oil Filling: VAS6262A as Follows:

Fig 2: Identifying Shortening Pipe On Adapter For Oil Filling VAS 6262 A

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-- Shorten the pipe to dimension -a-. This assures the bleed pipe on the Adapter For Oil Filling: VAS6262A will not touch the bottom on some oil containers.

Dimension -a- = 210 mm

NOTE:

Dimension -a- is measured starting from the shaft (the green surface) on the Oil Filler: VAS6262A .

-- Shorten bleed pipe the with for example the Brake Line Tool Kit - Pipe Cutter: VAS6056/2 .

Fig 3: Cutting Pipe

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Requirements

The vehicle is level and all hoist supports are the same height.
The noise insulation has been removed.
The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.
To begin working, the oil temperature should not be higher than 45 °C (113 °F).
Test temperature: 35 to 45 °C (95 to 113 °F)

Checking

-- Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and identify the vehicle in Guided Functions .

-- Select check ATF level .

NOTE:

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 "P".

-- Move the Drip Tray For Workshop Cranes or Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500 under the transmission near the transmission fluid drain and check plug.

-- Remove the transmission fluid drain-and check plug -arrow-.

Fig 4: ATF Level Plug

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

Fig 5: ATF Inspection Plug

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NOTE:

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

ATF flows out of the overflow pipe.

Fig 6: Example Of Filler Tube As It Is Installed In Transmissions

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-- Let the excess oil drain.

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

-- If no transmission fluid comes out, then fill.

Filling

-- Install the Oil Filler: VAS6262A into the check hole hand-tight.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Filling Adapter - VAS 6262 A-

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-- Shake the fluid containers before opening.

-- Attach the Oil Filler: VAS6262A to the oil bottle. Be sure to read the instructions. Refer to the beginning of this procedure.

-- Fill 1 liter (1.05 quarts) of ATF.

-- Remove the Adapter for Oil Filling: VAS6262A at the quick-release coupling and check it.

If ATF Flows out of Adapter Hole:

ATF does not need to be topped off.

-- Allow ATF to drain until it drips.

-- Tighten the sealing plug with a new seal to 27 Nm. The ATF level test is now completed.

If no Oil Drips out of the Hole:

-- Add another liter (1.05 quarts).

WARNING:

Too little or too much fluid will impair the transmission.