Transmission Fluid, Draining And Filling

Use only the transmission fluid available as a replacement part to fill.

Short Description

First, oil temperature is read out. If it is higher than 122° F (50° C), then let the transmission to cool down.

Turn off the engine, remove the overflow pipe and drain any ATF. Install the overflow pipe and overfill the ATF.

Start the engine and drain any excess oil until the oil level has reached the overflow tube.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
• Adapter for Oil Filling VAS 6262 A
• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN 372500

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 level is in "P."
• Vehicle diagnostic tester is connected
• The ATF should not be warmer than 113° F (45 °C) when starting the procedure.

Procedure

-- Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on the transmission. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

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

-- => Connect and identify the vehicle in Guided Functions  .

-- Select DSG transmission  .

-- Select Check Fluid Level  .

-- Engine off - do not start!

• Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN 372500 or Drip Tray 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 tube is located in this hole (with 8 mm hex socket head). Its length determines the oil level in the transmission.

-- Remove the overflow pipe -arrow- and let the ATF drain.

Fig 2: Identifying Overflow Tube

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About 5 liters of oil will drain.

-- Install the overflow pipe and tighten it to the tightening specification.

-- Install the Adapter For Oil Filling VAS 6262 A into the check hole hand-tight.

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

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-- Shake before opening.

Fig 4: DSG Transmission Oil

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-- Attach the Adapter for Oil Filling VAS 6262 A to the oil bottle. Be sure to read the instructions TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Fill 5.5 liters of transmission fluid.

-- To change containers, close the shut-off valve or hold the Adapter For Oil Filling VAS 6262 A higher than the transmission.

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

Fig 5: 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.

-- Check the ATF level and fill if necessary. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

Tightening Specifications: 

• Overflow Pipe. Refer to TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .