A/T Fluid - Level Checking,Troubleshooting, Capacities

85VW1 Applies To

All Models with Automatic Transmission 010, 087, 089, 090
Group


37
Subject

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Part Identifier N/A
Key Points

^ ATF level, checking/troubleshooting
^ Capacities, transmission and final drive
^ Identifying color of ATF changed A147
Number


85-01

August 26,1985
The function of the transmission can be impaired if the ATF level is too high or too low.

Check the ATF regularly and use the following guidelines to accurately determine the proper level.

ATF level, checking

^ ATF at operating temperature of approx. 60~C (attained after driving approx. 6 miles after a cold start)
^ vehicle on a level surface
^ parking brake engaged
^ selector lever at "P"
^ engine idling
^ use a lint-free cloth to wipe dipstick



Current ATF dipstick

^ difference between Min./Max. marks:
0.35 qts.. (0.33 L)
^ when cold, fill to below the Min. mark, warm up to operating temperature and fill to between marks



New ATF dipstick

^ difference between Min./Max. marks:
0.24 qts. (0.23 L)
^ when cold, fill to 20~C mark, warm up to operating temperature and fill to between marks

CAUTION

Do NOT overfill. Too much ATF can cause damage and must be drained.

Use only ATF marked DEXRON. Do NOT use any lubricant additives.

The ATF used in production vehicles has changed in composition and color from that used in previous years. previous color: red new color: red/brown

The new ATF discolors to black/brown after only short running times. This discoloration has no effect on the quality of the fluid. Changing the fluid is necessary at the recommended service intervals only.

The new ATF and types of ATF DEXRON used previously can be mixed.






Capacities



ATF level, checking/troubleshooting