How to change transmission fluid in a VW Passat?

How to change transmission fluid in a VW Passat?

New transmission fluid is nearly clear in color. If you’ve ever seen the dark color of old transmission fluid, you’ll agree that it seems very logical that changing the VW automatic transmission fluid and filter are needed. Right Hand Pictured Example: Transmission service performed in our repair shop on a 1999 VW Passat V6 30V model.

How do you put oil in a VW?

Reinstall the VW automatic transmission fluid oil fill plug hand tight. Start the car. With your foot pressed down on the brake pedal, shift the transmission selector in each gear for about 10 seconds. Note: Don’t drive the car.

How do you change the transmission filter on a VW?

Remove the DSG transmission filter by firmly pulling upward. You may want to grasp the filter using a large clean rag as this can minimize any splash that happens when the filter pops upward. Install the new VW DSG transmission filter in the same orientation as the old one.

How often should VW DSG transmission fluid be changed?

However, these DSG fluid and filter how-to steps and procedures also apply to the following VW models: What is the VW transmission fluid change interval for DSG transmissions? How often should VW DSG transmission fluid be changed? The recommended service interval for changing the VW transmission fluid on DSG transmissions is every 40,000 miles.

What kind of transmission does a VW Passat have?

The VW Passat had a 5 speed ZF tiptronic automatic transmission with approximately 80,000 miles on it. The customer complained of shifting problems when the transmission was cold. Note the dirty metallic sediment that was removed from the transmission drain pan.

How much fluid is in a VW transmission filter?

3-6 Liters of German VW Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) – Qty Depends on Model an adequate quantity of fluid for filter change. Installation Instructions – Not all kits include instructions.

How do you change the transmission fluid in an Audi A4?

You simply drain the old lubricant and find a way to fill the transmission with new fluid. It’s easier to do this job if you first raise the car to a level position (the fill hole, when the car is level, serves as the indicator that the transmission has the proper amount of oil in it), and then remove the undertray.

When do I need to change my transmission filter?

An automatic transmission is a closed hydraulic devise with no foreign matter being introduced. Therefor, if the filter on a transmission should ever become plugged, it is plugged with transmission parts! This means the transmission is past the point of needing a fluid change.

How do you remove the transmission from a car?

Position your hydraulic jack (or transmission jack if you have one) under the transmission pan and raise slightly. With the weight of the transmission resting on the jack, remove the transmission mount bolts. Removing the transmission mount bolts (or nuts) allows the transmission to be separated from the cross member.

Where is the drain plug on a 2.8L Passat?

On a 2.8L VW Passat engine, the drain plug is located in the bottom of the block, just behind the driver side of the sub-frame. The 6mm Allen head fastener will be in a machined recessed area on the engine side of the bell housing.

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What kind of transmission fluid does a VW Jetta use?

2009-2015 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI Models (Incl. SportWagen) uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid. 2005-2010 VW Jetta 2.5L 20V (Incl. SportWagen) Models use VW G 055 025 A2 transmission fluid. 2011-2014 VW Jetta 2.5L Models use VW G 055 540 A2 transmission fluid. 2011-2015 VW Jetta 2.0L Non-turbo Models use VW G 055 540 A2 transmission fluid.

What kind of fluid does a VW Beetle use?

2002-2008 VW Beetle 1.9L TDI Models uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid. 2012-2017 VW Beetle 2.0T Models uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid. 2013-2015 VW Beetle 2.0L TDI Models uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid. VW Beetle 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2108

What kind of air suspension does a Volkswagen Passat have?

Volkswagen Passat Typ 3BG B5 Platform 2002, Front Performance Air Suspension Lowering Kit with 5.26″ Front Body Drop by Air Lift®. These are complete air suspension kits that allow over 4 inches of drop in ride height when aggressive… Volkswagen Passat 2002, Magnum Flow® Pro 5R Panel Blue Air Filter by aFe®.

What kind of brake kit does a Volkswagen Passat use?

Volkswagen Passat 2002, 1-Click Street Warrior Z26 Drilled and Slotted Brake Kit by Power Stop®. Specially designed for high performance street drivers who demand shorter stops under the most extreme conditions, this brake kit is a… Volkswagen Passat FWD 2002, Kontrol Pro Front and Rear Lowering Coilover Kit by KSport®. Quantity: Sold as a Kit.

This procedure is demonstrated on a 2007 VW Jetta MKV 2.5L 20V with the 09G Aisin Warner 6-speed automatic transmission. These transmission fluid filter change procedures also apply to the VW models listed below that also came equipped with 09G and 09M transmissions.

How much transmission fluid does a Volkswagen Aisin take?

Transmission filter and fluid service fill capacity for the Volkswagen Aisin 6-speed is 5 – 6 liters (5.2-6.3 quarts). Transmission fluid initial dry fill capacity for the Volkswagen Aisin 6-speed is 7 liters (7.39 quarts). For more fluid capacity information see step 18.

What kind of transmission fluid does a VW Arteon use?

2020-2020 VW Arteon 2.0L 4-Motion AWD Models use VW G 055 540 A2 transmission fluid. 2018-2020 VW Atlas 2.0L 2WD Models use VW G 055 540 A2 transmission fluid. 2020-2020 VW Atlas 2.0L 4-Motion AWD Models use VW G 055 540 A2 transmission fluid.

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Where is the transmission located on a VW?

VW models came with many different transmissions. These terms (inline and transverse) can refer to either the engine or the transmission. Most earlier VW models came equipped with an inline mounted automatic transmission. An inline transmission is positioned in the engine compartment forward to aft (front to rear) in the body of the car.