Checking And Topping Up ATF: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Porsche Macan and 2017 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.
→ Wear personal protective gear.
NOTE:
Dirt and contamination
- Risk of damage to units or components
→ Protect components from dirt and contamination.
→ Clean or replace dirty components.
NOTE:
Fill level too low
- Risk of damage to components.
→ Do not start the engine.
→ Do not tow the vehicle.
NOTE:
Only use oil approved by Porsche in the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), see Parts Catalogue.
NOTE:
- Read out the ATF temperature using PIWIS Tester II9818.
- The ATF temperature must not be higher than 30 °C at the beginning of the ATF test.
- The ATF level changes as the ATF temperature changes.
- Perform ATF test when the engine running and selector lever in position P.
- An ATF test performed when the ATF temperature is too low will result in overfilling.
- An ATF test performed when the temperature is too high will result in insufficient filling.
- An ATF level that is too high or too low will impair the function of the transmission.
NOTE:
- The ATF level is checked at the ATF inspection plug.
- The ATF level is correct if a small amount of fluid still emerges at the ATF inspection plug at an ATF temperature of between 30° and 50 °C.
NOTE:
Always pay particular attention to the following before raising the vehicle:
- Deactivate the levelling system before raising the vehicle (press and hold the levelling system button for at least 10 seconds).
- If a transmission range is engaged while the vehicle is raised, the levelling system must first be deactivated using PIWIS Tester II 9818 . To do this, select >>Levelling system/PASM<<>>Drive links/checks<<>>Activate/deactivate levelling system (without wheel rotation detection)<< in the control unit overview. Select the value "Deactivate levelling system (permanently)" and press "Start" [F8] to execute the function. Re-activate the levelling system when the work is complete. To do this, select >>Drive links/checks<<>>Conclude initial commissioning>> and then select "Activate levelling system" under >>Activate/deactivate levelling system (without wheel rotation detection)<< and execute the function by pressing "Start" [F8].
- All functions (e.g. ventilation/filling) of the PASM control unit are deactivated as soon as the levelling system has been deactivated using the function >>Activate/deactivate levelling system (without wheel rotation detection)<<.
NOTE:
- The ATF inspection plug must be closed again at 50 °C at the latest.
- Switch off the engine if necessary, let the transmission cool down and repeat the test.
- Read off the ATF temperature on the PIWIS Tester while the engine is running.
- Leave engine running at idle speed.
- Place oil collection pan underneath.
- Fill manual metering pump Manual metering pumps, Porsche set WE 1372 with ATF for the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
- Check and top up ATF.
- 5.1. When an ATF temperature of 30 °C is reached, unscrew the ATF inspection plug -arrow- .
- 5.2. If ATF emerges from the ATF control opening before the ATF temperature has reached 40 °C, the ATF level is OK.
- 5.3. If no ATF emerges at a temperature of up to 40 °C, add ATF using the manual metering pump until ATF emerges.
ATF inspection plug
- Screw in and tighten new ATF inspection plug with a new sealing ring. Tightening torque 60 Nm (44 ftlb.)