Checking And Topping Up ATF

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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.

Information

ATF temperature must be read out with PIWIS Tester.
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.
ATF inspection must be performed when the engine is running and the selector-lever position is in 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.

Start the engine, read off the ATF temperature using the PIWIS Tester and leave it running at idle speed (selector lever in position P).
Place the oil collection pan under the transmission.
Information

Only use oil approved by Porsche in the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), see Parts Informationue.
Fill manual metering pump from > VAS 6563 - transmission fluid filler pump set. Porsche set with ATF.
Information
- 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.
Information
- 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.

Check and top up ATF.

4.1 When an ATF temperature of 30°C is reached, unscrew the ATF inspection plug -1- .
4.2 If ATF leaks out of the ATF inspection opening before the ATF has reached 40°C: ATF level is OK.
4.3 If no ATF leaks out before it has reached 40°C:
Add ATF using the manual metering pump until ATF leaks out.

4.4 Tighten new ATF inspection plug 1 .

> Tightening - torque 60 Nm (44 ftlb.)

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ATF inspection plug

Remove oil collection pan
Switch off the engine and disconnect the PIWIS Tester from the vehicle.