DSG® Oil Level, Checking: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) VAG1331
• Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device VAG1782
• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, for example, VAS5051
• Drip Tray for VAS6100 VAS6208
• Adapter for Oil Filling VAS6262A
• Adapter for Filling ATF Oil VAS6262/2
• Adapter for Oil Filling VAS6262/6 (Also for some oil containers)

Note the following information:

• Use the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG®) oil available as a replacement part.
• The Adapter For Oil Filling VAS6262/6 must also be used on some containers.
  Fig 1: Identifying Oil Container Adapter - VAS 6262/6-

  Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
• It may be necessary to shorten the pipe on the Adapter For Oil Filling VAS6262A, refer to Fig 2.

Shorten the Pipe on the Adapter For Oil Filling VAS6262A as Follows:

-- Shorten the pipe to 210 mm -a-. This assures the pipe on the Adapter for Oil Filling VAS6262A will not touch the bottom of some containers.

-- Shorten the pipe using the Pipe Cutter VAS6056/2.

Requirements:

• The vehicle is level and all hoist supports are the same height.
• The noise insulation has been removed.
• The vehicle diagnostic tester is connected
• The oil should not be warmer than 45°C (113°F) when starting the procedure.
• Test temperature: 35-45°C (95-113°F)

Checking

-- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and identify the vehicle in Guided Functions  .

-- Select DSG transmission  .

-- Select Check Fluid Level  .

The engine is idling and the selector lever is in the "P" position.

-- Move the drip tray or the Used Oil Collecting And Extracting Device VAG1782 under the transmission near the oil drain and check plug.

-- Remove the oil drain and check plug -arrow-.

-- Always replace the seal -arrow- on the plug.

-- Allow the excess oil to drain.

-- Install the plug with a new seal as soon as all the oil has drained out (it starts to drip).

-- If no oil comes out, then fill with oil.