Transmission Fluid, Draining And Filling

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Oil Filler: VAS6262A
Also Oil Filler - Adapter 6: VAS6262/6 for some fluid containers
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500

If filling the transmission fluid, only use transmission fluid that is available as a replacement part. Refer to the Parts Information.

Requirements

The engine is off.
The vehicle is level and all hoist supports are the same height.
Noise insulation is removed if necessary
The selector lever must be in "P."
The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.
To begin working, the oil temperature must not be higher than 45 °C (113 °F).

Procedure

-- Only use the DSG® transmission fluid available as a replacement part. Other oils can cause malfunctions or transmission failure.

WARNING:

Risk of injury due to hot gear oil.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and check the fluid level.

NOTE:

Let the transmission cool down if the fluid temperature is higher than 5 °C (113 °F).

WARNING:

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 drain- and check plug -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Inspection Plug Near Pendulum Support

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A black plastic overflow pipe 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.

Fig 2: Identifying Overflow Tube

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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 .

WARNING:

Shake bottles well before opening so that the settled components at the bottom of the bottle are mixed sufficiently with the oil.

-- Install the : VAS6262A into the check hole hand-tight.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filling Adapter - VAS 6262 A-

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-- Shake the fluid containers before opening.

Fig 4: DSG Transmission Oil

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-- Attach the : VAS6262A to the oil bottle. Be sure to read the instructions.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Filling Adapter - VAS 6262 A-

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-- Fill 5.5 liters (5.81 quarts) oil.

-- To change containers, close the shut-off valve or hold the : VAS6262A higher than the transmission.

-- Only tighten the drain and check plug -A- hand tight.

Fig 6: Identifying Inspection Plug Near Pendulum Support

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-- Start the engine.

-- Press the brake pedal and select each selector lever position for approximately 3 seconds, then move the selector lever back into >>P<<.

-- Do not turn off the engine.

-- Then check the fluid level and fill if necessary. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - TRANSMISSION .