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Old 09-30-2004, 07:45 PM
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Default Autotrans Fluid check? A4

Does anyone know how to check the fluid?
Old 09-30-2004, 08:04 PM
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Why?
Old 09-30-2004, 08:08 PM
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Default Re: Why?

just checked the oil and thought I would check the trans. It's a tip.
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it's a sealed system
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Default no such thing

its suppose to be a lifetime fluid. The only way I know is to take out the fill plug underneath and fill it till it drips out.
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Default still, I'd change ATF every 3 - 5 year

To check ATF level, Run car until trans pan is warm to touch. Without shutting the engine off and gear selector in P, take drain plug off with a big 17mm(?) hex. If ATF is dripping out a bit, then you are fine.
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Default There is a process...

... amounts to getting the car to correct temperature and fingering the hole (yes thats what I said).

Put you finger in the fill hole and see how far up the fluid is to the top of the lip.
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Yeah its selaed but I would still change it every 75K
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