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How do i check vw passat transmission fluid level andor top off the vw passat atf. The volkswagen 01m transmission is an electronic hydraulic fourspeed automatic transmission deployed in cabrio, jetta, golf. Refer to the factory robert bentley vw manual for detailed vw transmission fluid system instructions. How to change vw transmission fluid vw transmission fluid. Vw passat dsg automatic transmission oil and filter change. I recently began seeking out a transmission fluid change, but i am reading conflicting reports on whether it will be best to leave it as it is or get it flushed. Replace drain plug and torque to 30 ftlbs could not find torque value in manual. Flushing your vw transmission fluid should always be done in conjunction with the automatic filter replacement.
With 102,000 miles this service was due, even though most of the miles are highway miles. There is no dip stick on a jetta of this year the way you check it is to actually pull the drain plug with the transmission at normal operating temp. Manual transmission fluid change howto with pics tdiclub forums. Add the transmission fluid on a 2003 passat 4 cylinder with turbo.
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Imo, this is the only acceptable way to change the transmission fluid on most modern cars. Id like to keep this car for a long time, so id rather spend a bit now on preventitive maintenance than spend. Today we show you how to change the transmission fluid for a 5 speed manual volkswagen golf mk4 2004 2. Used volkswagen passat with manual transmission for sale. Obd ii, lev, two 3way closed coupled catalytic converters with four heated oxygen sensors upstream and downstream, secondary air injection, onboard refueling vapor recovery orvr. Last week i changed the timing belt, water pump, tensioner, rollers, and all belts. It requires a vw scanner tool to make sure the auto transmission fluid is at the correct temp. Advance auto parts has 11 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. Conversion to manual seems to be a great option when your trans has failed but if you convert before the trans fails then you have a used transmission that you can sell to offset the cost of the conversion process.
And then a tube at bottom of tranny has to be unbolted and a bit will drip out when at proper level. Audi vw certified mechanic change your transmission fluid. Passat transmission and jettamk4 transmissions are completely different beasts. Volkswagen golf tdi manual transmission fluid change cost. How to change vw transmission fluid vw transmission. The trim levels of the passat include gls, glx, and tdi. Passat transmission fluid check maintenancerepairs. Sep 14, 2012 last week i was looking up documents on alldata and the owners manual for a 2001 jetta, to decide how often to swap out automatic transmission fluid. Although vw says its manual transmissions have a lifetime fill, many tdi owners change their fluid every 100,000 miles.