Technical specifications
Manual transmission with gearbox
- Transmission oil SAE 80 (MiL-L 2105 or APIGL4)
- Synthetic transmission oil G 50 SAE 75 W-90
Automatic transmission
- Gearbox: SAE-90 transmission oil (APIGL 5)
- Torque converter: ATF Dexron R or Dexron R11
Checking the oil level
On manual transmissions with a gearbox, the oil does not need to be checked.
In an automatic transmission, the oil level in the gearbox does not need to be checked either. However, it is mandatory to check the level of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in the torque converter according to the maintenance schedule.
To obtain relatively accurate readings, it is necessary that the vehicles are parked on a level surface.
Check the level of the coolant only when it is warm (The JAKP heats up after the car has traveled a distance of 10 kilometers). If the fluid is too cold or too hot, the readings will be inaccurate. It is necessary to run the engine in idle mode.
Caution: Before checking the JAKP level, set the switch lever to the "P" position and the vehicle to the parking brake.
Checking the FLUID level is a potentially dangerous procedure because it must be performed with the engine running. Before checking the FLUID level, carefully read all the necessary safety precautions.
To check the FLA level, remove the dipstick, wipe it dry with a clean, lint-free cloth and replace it. Then remove the dipstick again and read the FLA level, which should be within the area limited by the two marks. If the FLA level is below the "Min" mark, contact your Volkswagen dealer immediately to determine the cause of its increased consumption. Simply filling the FLA is not enough in this case.
Transmission oil change
There is no need to change the oil in a manual transmission with a gearbox. There is also no need to check the oil level in the gearbox in automatic transmissions. However, the JAKP in the transmission must be replaced without fail in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
The original information is posted on the resource vwmanual
Due to the great difficulties associated with recycling waste oil (the need for special tools and high-quality expertise) it is recommended that you contact a Volkswagen dealer to replace the JAKP.
Note: Do not tow the vehicle or start the engine without lubricating fluid or automatic transmission fluid.
Do not add any additives to transmission fluids.
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