4 ATF
⇒ “4.1 Check the ATF level level and top up”, page 147
⇒ “4.2 Change ATF or top up after repair”, page 152
4.1 Check the ATF level level and top up
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ ATF filling system - V.A.G 1924-
♦ Adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262- or -VAS 6262A-
♦ Quick coupling - VAS 6262/2-
♦ Protective goggles
♦ Protective gloves
Test conditions
• Gearbox must not be in the emergency running mode.
• Vehicle on level ground.
• With selector lever in “P” position, let the engine idle.
• Air conditioning and heating switched off.
• ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester connected, function “vehicle self-
diagnosis” and “vehicle system” “02 - gearbox electronics”
selected.
• The ATF temperature must not be higher than 30 °C for be‐
ginning the test, if necessary first the gearbox must be cooled
down.
Note
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The ATF temperature is read off at the ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester.
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The ATF level changes with ATF temperature.
♦
Checking ATF level when ATF temperature is too low may re‐
sult in over-filling.
♦
Checking ATF level when ATF temperature is too high may
result in under-filling.
♦
Both over-filling as well as under-filling affect gearbox opera‐
tion.
♦
Only ATF available as spare part should be used in the auto‐
matic gearbox 09G ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
♦
Other oils can lead to functional problems or to failure of the
gearbox.
♦
When topping up with ATF, shake the oil reservoir thoroughly
before opening.
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