ATF, Filling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Install the :VAS6262/2 hand-tight.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filling Adapter VAS 6262/2 Installed

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Shake the fluid containers before opening.

-- Read the information regarding the bleed pipe before attaching the :VAS6262A to the fluid container. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .

NOTE:

Only 3.5 to 4 liters of ATF must be added if the ATF pan was not removed. This is not enough for an ATF change.

-- Add six liters of ATF. Refer to Parts Information.

-- Tighten the ATF check plug -A- and new gasket -B- hand-tight.

Fig 2: Identifying Overflow Tube, Check Plug And Sealing Ring

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Start the engine and let it run in idle.

-- With engine idling depress the brake pedal and shift the selector lever through all the selector lever positions leaving the selector lever at least 10 seconds in each position.

-- Move the selector lever into "N".

-- Increase the RPM to 2000 and hold it there for at least 60 seconds.

-- Move the selector lever into "P" position.

-- Check the ATF level and add ATF if necessary. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .