ATF Level, Checking

ATF LEVEL, CHECKING

Conditions for performing check:

^ Transmission not in emergency running mode, ATF temperature not above approx. 30°C (86°F)

^ Vehicle level

^ Selector lever at "P"




- Secure reservoir of ATF filling system VAG 1924, or equivalent, to vehicle.

- Connect Scan Tool VAG 1551 and enter address word "02 Transmission electronics" and advance until "Select function XX" indicated on display --> Automatic Transmission Repair Manual, Repair Group 01.

- Start engine.

- Raise vehicle.

Indicated on display:

- Press keys 0 and 8. (The function "Read measuring value block" is selected with 08.)

- Confirm entry with key 0.

- Press keys 0 and 5. (05 selects the "Display group number 05".)

- Confirm entry with key 0.

The first display zone shows the ATF temperature.

Note:
The ATF temperature must not be more than approx. 30° C (86° F).




- Remove ATF level plug from the oil pan (arrow).

ATF present in the overflow tube (inside plug hole) runs out.

- Bring ATF to test temperature.

Test temperature: 350° C to 45° C (95° F to 113° F) ATF drips out of plug hole:

ATF level does not need to be topped up.

- Install plug with new seal. Tighten plug to 15 Nm (11 ft lb)

If only the ATF present in the overflow tube comes out of the hole when the plug is removed, top up the ATF level.