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Procedures


WM 340135 Checking and topping up transmission oil

Tools





Technical values






Preliminary work

Preliminary work for transmission oil

1. Remove engine guard. -> 108019 Removing and installing engine guard - section on "removing" 108019 Removing and installing engine guard (underbody panelling)

Checking transmission oil

WARNING

Risk of scalding from hot oil

-> Let the oil cool down
-> Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

Information

- Secure vehicle to prevent it rolling away.

- To check transmission oil the vehicle must be horizontal.

1. Unscrew oil inspection plug -arrow-.





Oil inspection plug

2. The oil level is correct if the oil reaches the lower edge of the inspection window.
If this is not the case, add more transmission oil. -> 340135 Checking and topping up transmission oil - section on "refilling"
3. Screw in oil inspection plug -arrow- with new sealing ring. => Tightening torque: 26 ftlb.





Oil inspection plug

Topping up transmission oil

WARNING

Risk of scalding from hot oil

-> Let the oil cool down
-> Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

Information

- Secure vehicle to prevent it rolling away.

- To check transmission oil the vehicle must be horizontal.

1. Unscrew oil inspection plug -arrow-.





Oil inspection plug

Information

Use only oil approved by Porsche.

2. Fill in oil using oil filler for ATF up to lower edge of oil inspection plug -arrow-.
3. Screw in oil inspection plug -arrow- with new sealing ring. => Tightening torque: 26 ftlb.

Subsequent work

Subsequent work for transmission oil

1. Fit engine guard. -> 108019 Removing and installing engine guard - section on "installing" 108019 Removing and installing engine guard (underbody panelling)