Transmission Fluid Level, Checking: Checking

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Volkswagen GTI, 2016 Volkswagen GTI, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and 2015 Volkswagen GTI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- "Oil level, checking" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

NOTE:

Let the transmission cool down if the oil temperature is higher than 45 °C (113 °F).

The engine is idling and the selector lever is in "P".

-- Move the :SNM372500 under the transmission near the transmission fluid drain and check plug.

-- Remove the transmission fluid drain-and check plug -arrow-.

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-- Always replace the gasket for the drain plug -arrow-.

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NOTE:

Even if the level of transmission fluid is too low, first a small amount of transmission fluid will flow out of the overflow tube, because it fills during operation.

-- Let the excess fluid drain.

-- Install the drain plug with a new gasket as soon as all the fluid has drained out (it starts to drip).

-- If no oil flows out, the oil must be filled.