Oil Level, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
• Shop Crane - Drip Tray :VAS6208 

• Pay attention. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING ROAD TEST WITH TESTING EQUIPMENT .

Test Requirements

• The oil temperature must be 20 to 40 °C (68 to 104 °F).
• The oil temperature can be reached by driving the vehicle for a while.
• The vehicle must be level.
• Final drive must be in the installation position to check oil level.

-- Read the oil temperature using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions  .

Enter"Guided Fault Finding"  :

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Touch the "Guided Functions  " field/button on the screen.

-- Select one after another on the tester:

• Brand
• Type
• Model year
• Variant
• Engine codes
• Confirm the information entered.
• 22 - AWD electronics
• 22 - Read the measured values block
• Clutch Temperature

-- Read the oil temperature.

• The oil temperature must be 20 to 40 °C (68 °F to 104 °F).

Check the Oil Level.

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-- Place the :VAS6208  under the final drive.

-- Remove the oil level inspection plug -2-.

The Oil Level Is Correct if the All Wheel Drive Clutch Is Filled to the Lower Edge of the Oil Filler Hole or up to 3 Mm below the Oil Filler Hole.

-- Fill the oil for the all wheel drive clutch if necessary. Refer to Fill the All Wheel Drive Clutch Oil .

Tightening specifications:

• Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - DRAIN AND CHECK PLUGS