Changing ATF

Changing ATF








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Notes

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Fill only with ATF approved by Porsche.

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Hot vehicles should cool down before beginning the activity.

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Vehicle must be horizontal in order to be filled and checked.





Preliminary work

1. Raise the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points.
2. Remove support plate.
3. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.

Changing ATF

Draining ATF

Caution
Oil fill level too low
Risk of damage to components

- Do not start engine.

- Do not tow the vehicle.

Warning
Danger of scalding and chemical burns from hot ATF

- Allow ATF to cool down

- Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

1. Unscrew ATF drain plug -1- and drain ATF.





Automatic transmission drain and filler plugs

2. Replace sealing ring for drain plug and tighten screw. - Tightening torque: 30 ftlb.

Topping up ATF

Caution
Oil fill level too low
Risk of damage to components

- Do not start engine.

- Do not tow the vehicle.

Warning
Danger of scalding and chemical burns from hot ATF

- Allow ATF to cool down

- Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

1. Unscrew the ATF filler plug -2- and fill up with ATF using ATF filling device V.A.G. 1924 00000 until surplus ATF escapes at the hole of the ATF filler plug.





Automatic transmission drain and filler plugs

2. Move selector lever to position P and allow engine to idle.
3. With engine running, add more ATF again until excess ATF emerges from the bore of the ATF filler plug.
4. Inspect and if necessary add ATF.
5. Replace sealing ring for ATF filler plug and tighten screw.





Subsequent work

1. Install support plate.
2. Lower the vehicle.