ATF Level, Checking and Topping Up

ATF level, checking and topping up
Test conditions
^ Transmission must not be in "emergency running" mode
^ Vehicle must be on level ground
^ Selector lever in "P", engine running at idle.
^ A/C and heater switched off.
^ At the beginning of the test the ATF temperature must not be higher than 30°C (86°F). If necessary let transmission cool down.

Note:
^ Only add ATF (color: colorless to yellow). Do not use any additives.
^ ATF is available as replacement part: Part No. G 052 162 A2, 1.0 L container
^ ATF level changes with ATF temperature. An ATF level check when temperature is too low leads to overfilling. An ATF level check at too high an ATF temperature leads to underfilling.
^ Overfilling and underfilling adversely affects Me function of the transmission.
^ The ATF temperature can be read with the Vehicle Diagnostic, Test and Information System or at the display of the VAG 1551 Scan TOOL

Read ATF temperature





^ Connect Vehicle Diagnostic, Test and Information System VAS 5051 with adapter cable VAS 5051 A. Or connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool with adapter cable VAG 1551/3 to Data Link Connector (DLC) under knee bar under steering wheel.
^ Start engine.





Indicated on display:
^ Enter "08" for function "Reading measuring value block" and confirm input by pressing "Q" button.





Indicated on display:
^ Enter "004" for display group "004" and confirm input by pressing "Q" button.





Indicated on display
^ Read ATF temperature in display field 1.

ATF level, checking and correcting

Note:
^ The ATF level is checked at the ATF control plug.
^ The ATF level is correct when a little ATF runs out at a temperature between 30° (86°F) and 45°C (113°F) 1) caused by the raising of the level when warm.
For tropical climates 50°C (122°F)





^ Hang up container for ATF filling device VAG 1924 as high as possible on vehicle.
^ Raise vehicle.
^ Place drip tray VAG 1306 under transmission.

WARNING: Wear protective glasses.





^ If ATF-temperature reaches 30°C (86°F) , remove ATF-plug -2- and if necessary drain excess ATF.
If ATF drains from the ATF-plug before the ATF has reached 40°C (104°F) the ATF level is OK

Note: At the latest at 45°C (113°F) I) the ATF plug must be closed again.

For tropical climates 50°C (122°F)
If no ATF drains up to 40°C (104°F), add ATF





^ Insert filling hook of filling device VAG 1924 into hole for ATF plug, item 2-.





^ Add ATF with VAG 1924 -arrow- until ATF flows from plug opening.





^ Always replace gasket for ATF plug.
^ Tighten ATF plug to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
^ Press --> button at V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool.
^ Enter "06" for function "End output' and confirm entry by pressing "Q" button.

ATF, changing or adding after repair.
Special tools and equipment





^ Drip tray VAG 1306





^ ATF filling device VAG 1924

^ Engine not running.





^ Hang up container of ATF filling device VAG 1924 on vehicle as high as possible.
^ Lift vehicle.

Note:
^ Observe correct disposal of old ATF.
^ Do not start engine without ATF. The vehicle must also not be towed unless there is ATF in the transmission.

^ Place drip tray VAG 1306 under transmission.





^ Remove ATF drain plug -1- and drain ATF.

Note: Always replace drain plug and gasket.





^ Install drain plug -1- and tighten to - 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
^ Remove ATF test plug -2-.
^ Hang filling hook of VAG 1924 into test plug opening, item 2-.





^ Fill with V.A.G 1924 -arrow- until ATF starts draining from test plug hole.
^ Move shift lever to "P".
^ Start engine.
^ While stepping on brake pedal and engine idling, select all transmission ranges, keeping lever in each range for 10 seconds.
^ Move shift lever to "P".
^ Check ATF level and top up.

Note: Be sure to follow all instructions concerning ATF level and checking and adding ATF.