Transmission Fluid???
06-24-2003, 10:16 PM
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Transmission Fluid???
My sister just got an audi, i think it is a6, looks like the pics on here anyhow, where does the transmission fluid go or whats the deal with it??? please help
06-24-2003, 10:46 PM
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Re: Transmission Fluid???
Don't worry, I felt the same way when I was looking for the tranny fluid myself. There is no transmission "dipstick" to check the fluid level. It's a "filled for life" unit. In order to replace the fluid in the tranny you have to bring it to an Audi dealer or to a service centre capable of replacing the fluid. If you look underneathe the vehicle I'm sure you'll be able to see what I'm talking about.
06-24-2003, 11:40 PM
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For best longevity, some of us here feel we should replace fluid & filter, say every 30k miles,
See:<ul><li><a href="http://www.netwiz.net/~jds/files/a6_links.html#transmission">http://www.netwiz.net/~jds/files/a6_links.html#transmission</a</li></ul>
06-25-2003, 01:07 PM
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It's a really messy job and cleanliness is much more important than an oil change...
I don't do ATF myself, it's a mess and dirt in an AT is potentially a bigger problem than in engine oil; plus its easy to crimp the AT drain gasket and get leaks if you don't torque it right (if you over torque or undertorque). So I let someone who's done it many times do ATF for me, I do most of the oil changes myself.
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Jon
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Jon
06-25-2003, 02:39 PM
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Well excuse me, I was assuming he's never done anything like that before. :)
Unfortunately not all of us have access to a lift or employ technicians who can do it for them. Thankfully I do. 
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06-26-2003, 04:19 AM
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I'm not sure you get my point....
I mean, I let a professional who has done it many times, has the right tools and working setup, and is less likely than an amateur to either over- or under-torque the bolts; nick the gasket and cause a leak; or make some other mistake that can lead to other problems.... and if they do, then I have some recourse against the shop.
One has to know what's within one's limits to do. I have the skills to do the AT work, but I don't have the right setup (lift or pit, clean indoor space to avoid dirt & contamination), so I opt for a pro doing it.
Even after doing it once, or twice, or 4 times, I still wouldn't call someone that experienced at doing the job, they're still an amateur. I've heard of more than one or two ATs that were damaged by DIY work that didn't go right.
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One has to know what's within one's limits to do. I have the skills to do the AT work, but I don't have the right setup (lift or pit, clean indoor space to avoid dirt & contamination), so I opt for a pro doing it.
Even after doing it once, or twice, or 4 times, I still wouldn't call someone that experienced at doing the job, they're still an amateur. I've heard of more than one or two ATs that were damaged by DIY work that didn't go right.
Best,
Jon