Transmission Fluid, Draining And Filling: Procedure
-- Only use the DSG® transmission fluid available as a replacement part. Other oils can cause malfunctions or transmission failure.
Risk of injury due to hot transmission fluid.
-- Select "Oil Level, Checking" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Let the transmission cool down if the fluid temperature is higher than 45 °C (113 °F).
Do not start the engine if there is no transmission fluid in the transmission.
-- Engine off - do not start!
- The :SMN372500 is positioned under the transmission.
-- Remove the transmission fluid drain-and check plug -arrow-.
A >>black overflow pipe<< made out of plastic is located in this hole (with 8 mm inner hex socket). Its length determines the fluid level in the transmission.
-- Remove the overflow pipe -arrow- and let the fluid drain.
About 5 liters (5.28 quarts) of oil will drain.
-- Install the overflow pipe and tighten it to the tightening specification.
-- If necessary change the transmission fluid filter. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the :VAS6262A into the check hole hand-tight.
Shake bottles well before opening so that the settled components at the bottom of the bottle are mixed sufficiently with the oil.
-- Attach the :VAS6262A to the fluid bottle. Pay attention to the instructions while doing so. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .
-- Fill 5.5 liters (5.81 quarts) oil.
-- To change containers, close the shut-off valve or hold the :VAS6262A higher than the transmission.
-- Tighten the transmission fluid drain- and check plug -arrow- hand-tight only.
-- Start the engine.
-- Press the brake pedal and move the selector lever through each gear for approximately 3 seconds. Then position the selector lever back in >>P<<.
-- Do not turn off the engine.
-- Then check the fluid level and fill if necessary. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .