Transmission oil level, checking

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Fig 2: Locating Oil Filler Plug

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Procedure

NOTE:

The vehicle must be horizontal when checking gear oil level.

To check gear oil level, remove oil filler plug - arrow -.

Fig 3: Identifying Correct Oil Level

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Oil level is correct when transmission is filled up to edge of housing - arrow -.

Top off with gear oil if necessary. Specification → Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities .
Install oil filler plug and tighten.

Fig 4: Locating Oil Filler Plug

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Note the following when filling with new oil:

Remove oil filler plug - arrow -.

Fig 5: Identifying Correct Oil Level

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Fill with gear oil up to edge of housing - arrow -.
Install oil filler plug.
Start engine, engage a gear and allow transmission to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
Switch off engine and remove oil filler plug.

Once more, fill with gear oil up to edge of housing - arrow -.

Screw in oil filler plug and tighten.

Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Oil filler plug	45