Transmission Fluid Level, Checking: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
• Oil Filler: VAS6262A 
• Also Oil Filler - Adapter 6: VAS6262/6  for some fluid containers
• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500 

Pay attention to the notes: 

• If filling the transmission fluid, only use transmission fluid that is available as a replacement part. Refer to the Parts Information.
• It is necessary to use the : VAS6262/6  on some oil containers.
  Fig 1: Identifying Oil Container Adapter (VAS 6262/6)

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• It may be necessary to shorten the bleed pipe on the : VAS6262A  . Refer to the information below.

Measuring the Length of the Vent Pipe on the and Shortening if Necessary. 

-- Shorten the pipe to dimension -a-. This assures the bleed pipe on the : VAS6262A  will not touch the bottom on some oil containers.

• Dimension -a- = 210 mm

If dimension -a- is greater than 210 mm:

-- Make a mark on the bleed pipe, dimension -a-, and cut it, with for example the : VAS6056/2  .

-- Clean the : VAS6262A  .

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.
• To begin working, the oil temperature must not be higher than 45 °C (113 °F).
• Test temperature: 35 to 45 °C (95 to 113 °F)