Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 629

Automatic Transmission Fluid

⇒ “7.1 ATF Level, Checking”, page 73
⇒ “7.2 ATF, Draining and Filling”, page 76

7.1

ATF Level, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
♦ Shop Crane - Drip Tray - VAS6208-
♦ Oil Filler - VAS6262A-
♦ Oil Filler - Adapter 2 - VAS6262/2-
♦ Also for some oil containers Oil Filler - Adapter 6 - VAS6262/6-
♦ Brake Line Tool Kit - Pipe Cutter - VAS6056/2-

Caution

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer

to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Seal - Drain Plug
Note the following information:
♦ If ATF is filled, only use the ATF available as a replacement

part. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

♦ It is necessary to use the Oil Filler - Adapter 6 - VAS6262/6-

on some oil containers.

♦ It may be necessary to shorten the bleed pipe on the Oil Filler

- VAS6262A- . Refer to

⇒ page 74

Shorten the Bleed Pipe on the Oil Filler - VAS6262A- as Follows:
– Shorten the pipe to dimension -a-. This assures the pipe on

the Oil Filler - VAS6262A- will not touch the bottom on some

oil containers.

• Dimension -a- = 210 mm (8.26 in.)

Note

Dimension -a- is measured starting from the shaft (the green sur‐

face) on the Oil Filler - VAS6262A- .

– Make a mark on the bleed pipe, dimension -a-, and cut it, with

for example the Brake Line Tool Kit - Pipe Cutter -

VAS6056/2- .

Requirements
♦ The vehicle is level and all hoist supports are the same height.
♦ The noise insulation has been removed.
♦ Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected
♦ To begin working, the oil temperature should not be higher

than 45 °C (113 °F).

♦ Test temperature: 35 ° to 45 °C (95 ° to 113 °F)
Checking
– Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Connect and identify the vehicle in

Guided Functions

– Select

Check ATF Level

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 Drip Tray For Workshop Cranes or Used Oil Collec‐

tion and Extraction Unit - SMN372500- under the transmission

near the ATF check plug.

– Remove the ATF check plug -arrow-.

– Always replace the seal -arrow- for the drain plug.

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.

ATF flows out of the overflow pipe.
– Let the excess oil drain.
– Install the drain plug with a new seal as soon as all the fluid

has drained out (it starts to drip).

– If no transmission fluid comes out, then fill.
Adding

– With the engine running install the Oil Filler - Adapter 2 -

VAS6262/2- hand-tight in the check hole.

– Shake before opening.

Caution

The ATF filler tool must be clean and the ATF must not be

mixed with any other ATF.
Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

– Attach the Oil Filler - VAS6262A- to the oil bottle. Be sure to

read the instructions. Refer to

⇒ page 73

– Fill 1.0 liters (1.05 quarts) ATF.
– Remove the Oil Filler - VAS6262A- at the quick-release cou‐

pling and check it.

If ATF Flows Out of Adapter Hole
ATF does not need to be topped off.
– Allow ATF to drain until it drips.
– Install the ATF inspection plug with a new seal. The ATF level

test is now completed.

If No Oil Drips Out of the Hole
– Add another liter. Refer to

⇒ page 75

Caution

Too little or too much ATF will impair the transmission.

Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Valve Body”, page 87

7.2

ATF, Draining and Filling

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