ATF Level Checking and Topping Up

4 Speed Automatic 01M

ATF Level Checking and Topping Up

Special Tools and Equipment





- VAG 1551 Scan Tool.





- VAG 1551/3 Cable.





- VAG 1924 Reservoir.

- VW ATF is obtainable as a spare part:

• Container size 0.5 ltr. (0.53 qt) - Part No. G 052 162 A1.
• Container size 1.0 ltr. (1.0567 qt) - Part No. G 052 162 A2.





- Always replace seal (arrow) when checking ATF level.

ATF LEVEL, CHECKING

Checking Conditions

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

- Vehicle level.

- Selector lever in "P".

- Remove noise insulation tray.

- Remove noise insulation from left long member.





- Attach VAG 1924 ATF filling system reservoir to vehicle.

- Connect VAG 1 551 scan tool and enter address word "02 Transmission electronics". Advance until "Select function XX" is indicated on display.

- Start engine.

- Raise vehicle.

- Place container under transmission.





- Indicated on display:
• Press buttons -0- and -8-. (Function "Read measured value block" is selected with -08-).





- Indicated on display:
• Confirm entry with Q button.





- Indicated on display:
• Press buttons-0--0--5-. (-005- selects the "Display group number -005-").
• Confirm entry with 0 button.





- Indicated on display:
• First display zone shows ATF temperature.

- Bring ATF to test temperature.
• Test temperature: 35° C to 45 °C (95 to 113° F).

- Remove ATF level plug from oil pan.

- ATF in overflow line runs out.

- If ATF drips out of hole:
• ATF need not be topped up.

- Install new seal (arrow 1) on plug and tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft.lb). ATF check is completed.

- Plug (arrow 3) and cap (arrow 4) remain closed.