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you might try a trans service where they change the fluid and filter as well as flush the system. when it shifts does it slip if it does you'll need the trans rebuilt
You check the trans fluid while the engine is running. The dipstick will be going into the trans. When you pull the dipstick out wipe it, put it back in then pull it back out. There will be an area of xxxxx or /////. This is your safe area. Use the same spout the dipstick goes in to fill with trans fluid by using a funnel.
There is no dipstick on the 2.0L auto trans. You have to check it and/or fill it from under the car. There is a fill plug on the trans case that will just drip fluid when it is full.
on the side of tranny opposite of engine you will notice 2 plugs with a square hole you can fit a 3/8 ratchet head in. the top is your fill remove that one first to make sure you can add fluid before removing the bottom one to drain
if you can do it yourself get under the car and make sure that the pan bolts are tight if they are look for any hoses going to and from trans make sure that they are all connected and tight even though the fluid never has to be changed there is still a fill tube make sure that the end of the tube that goes into the tranny is secure and tight being that you had alot of engine work done its possible that one or all of these things could be wrong could have inadverntenly loosened it up and forgot to retighten. hope this at least gives you a starting point.
A standard 5 speed does not have a dip-stick for the trans. You have to get it from underneath the car. There will be 2 fairly large plugs, one on the bottom of the trans and one about 1/4 of the way up the side. The bottom one is to drain it, the top one is to check/fill it. You remove the plug with a 1/2 inch drive rachet(no socket) The fluid should be able to be felt or maybe run out a little when you stick your finger into the hole. Make sure you use what ever the manufactorer recomends for fluid. Some standards use 90w gear oil, some use ATF fluid. If you use the wrong type, you can mess up your trans.
If your thinking that your needing fluid because the trans is slipping, you are wrong, you need to replace your clutch.
Keep in mind Auto transmissions don't like to be run dry.
Also keep in mind that the 01M Automatic you most likely have retails for like $4000 just for the unit, not installation.
The corner trans guy can't rebuild the trans. This is a special unit
Just to check the fluid-
Hook up a Laptop with Vag.Com software installed.
Start the car and go into the transmissions data blocks and go to block 005, this will display fluid temp.
-ATF temperature not above approx. 30C (86F) -Vehicle level -Selector lever in "P" -If ATF is below 30C (86F) bring the ATF up to test temperature. Test temperature: 35C to 45 (95 to 113F) -Remove ATF level plug from oil pan.
CHECKING PHYSICAL QUANTITY
If ATF drips out of hole: ATF need not be topped up. -Install new seal on plug and tighten to 15 Nm11 ft lb). ATF check is completed.
If ATF does not drip out -Remove plug from filler line. -Fill with VW ATF (G 052 162 A2) until ATF runs out of level hole -Install new seal on plug and tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft lb). ATF check is completed.
CAUTION! Too little or too much ATF will adversely affect transmission function.
VW didn't put a "dipstick" on the trans for whatever reason. You technically have to use the VW Vag-Com scanner to properly check the trans fluid level as VW says it has to be checked at a specific temperature. But there is a "shade-tree" workaround. Start the car and leave the engine running the throughout the entire procedure. You have to get the trans fluid warm-a little under normal operating temp. 95F-104F is what you want-you can attain this after letting the car idle for 8 or so minutes. Continuing, leave the trans in park, and make sure you are on as level of a surface as possible. Then loosen the allen plug on the bottom of the trans pan. You will then see another plug. Remove this plug. Fluid should just trickle out of the hole if it is at the proper level. If it trickles out, you are good. If it doesn't you need to add fluid. Add VW spec ATF through the fill port.The fill port on the top front of the trans is capped off by a red cap and is very visible. Very carefully pry the cap off and then wiggle the plug out. I'd highly suggest having a spare red cap on hand-VW dealer has them. Then you can pour fluid into the trans. Add a little bit at at time, and all the while watching for the fluid to tricke out of the trans plug hole. When it trickles out, replace the inner plug and then the outer plug. That's it. Recheck after driving the car for a few miles. FYI- A flud and filter swap on the the VW auto trans takes 3 liters, so keep that in perspective. I hope this helps you out.
I would test the trans for trouble codes, Kragen and others will do this for free, if you haven't changed the trans fluid and filter do so, a tiny piece of dirt can cause this condition if it loges in the wrong place, like the reverse command fluid passage..
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