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Oil Level, Checking: Conditions

The difference between the MAX and MIN volumes is 0.2 liters. Check the oil temperature in the transmission. At room temperature (+20 °C) the oil level is close to the MIN mark on the "cold area". See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Dipstick Markings
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At room temperature (+20 °C) and low oil level the oil barely reaches the dipstick.

The "cold range" (+40 °C) is reached after approximately 15 minutes idling in the workshop, while the "hot range" (+80 °C) is reached after approximately 30 minutes highway driving at an air temperature above +15 °C.

NOTE: Carry out the check at an oil temperature of +80 °C. Go to car communication function group 4 (in factory scan tool). Select the digital display parameter. Select the parameter for the transmission oil temperature.