A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
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Performing ATF level check when ATF temperature is too high will cause insufficient filling.
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Excess filling and insufficient filling both affect the function of the transmission.
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An extra ATF check must be performed for vehicles with auxiliary ATF cooler.
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The ATF temperature is read out by the VAS5051 tester or VAG 1551 Scan Tool.
Checking ATF temperature
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Connect VAS5051 tester to vehicle with VAS5051/1 diagnostic wire. Or, VAG1551 Scan Tool can be attached using VAG1 551/3 adapter.
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Start engine.
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When indicated on display:
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Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and press -Q button to confirm input.
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When indicated on display:
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Press buttons -O-, -O- and -4- to select display group "004" and press -Q- button to confirm input.
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When indicated on display:
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Read ATF temperature in display field 1.
Checking and correcting ATF level
Notes:
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ATF level is checked at the ATF check plug.