This is a basic overview of the procedure involved when flushing Volkswagen automatic transmission fluid. You can follow these directions or you may need a replacement transmission sooner than later.
How To Change VW Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) For:
VW Passat 4 speed & 5 speed Models
and some VW Jetta, Golf, and Beetle Models 4 speed Models
- Flushing your VW automatic transmission fluid should always be done in conjunction with the automatic filter replacement.
- Refer to the factory Bentley manual for genuine OEM VW automatic transmission fluid instructions.
- We recommend having a A.S.E. certified VW mechanic change your VW automatic transmission fluid.
- Always wear gloves and safety goggles when handling any fluids.
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Make sure the vehicle is perfectly level.
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When the transmission fluid is still warm, but the vehicle has cooled down, remove the transmission drain plug and drain the fluid into an appropriate container, so you van dispose of it properly.
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Remove the automatic transmission fluid oil pan.
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Clean the contamination out of the bottom of the transmission fluid oil pan. And clean the magnets too.
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Remove the VW automatic transmission filter.
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Install the new transmission filter and pan gasket.
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Align the new automatic transmission oil pan gasket with the oil pan and install the oil pan.
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Remove the automatic transmission fluid oil pan fill plug.
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Using a high output pump supplied with certain transmission filter kits, fill the oil pan with the VW automatic transmission fluid until in runs out.
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Reinstall the VW automatic transmission fluid oil fill plug hand tight.
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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.
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Remove the oil fill plug while the car is at an idle and add more VW automatic transmission fluid until it runs out. The final steps and procedures for topping off the VW automatic transmission fluid level will vary depending on VW model and year. It is critical to obtain the proper Volkswagen automatic transmission fluid level to prevent VW transmission shifting problems especially with Tiptronic transmissions.
Follow these instructions, which are from the factory manual and the chances are good you will get at least 200,000 miles out of your transmission. Fail to follow the directions, especially mileage and fluid type and you will need to know the company trying to help you avoid the need for good used VW Transmissions. Call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182 for free quotes and get an education while you are at it.
