Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo (1985)
Fluid - A/T: All Technical Service Bulletins
M/T - Revised Oil Level Checking Procedures
Applies To
GOLF/GTI
JETTA/GLI
1985
Group
34
Subject
5-Speed Manual Transmission 020
Part Identifier N/A
Key Points
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Checking of transmission oil level no longer required at PDI or during scheduled maintenance service
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New procedure for checking adjusting transmission oil level when required A174
Number
85-04
October 18, 1985
It is no longer necessary to check the transmission oil level when no external leaks are apparent. This includes the pre-delivery inspection and all
subsequent maintenance services.
Design changes in the mounting of the engine/transmission assembly include a 2~ inclination to the left. For technical reasons, the oil filler/checking hole
on the transmission could not be relocated appropriately higher. This means that oil will run out of the checking hole despite being filled to the proper
capacity.
If the oil is allowed to drain until flush with the filler hole as in the past, the remaining oil quantity may not be adequate for efficient gear lubrication.
Transmission oil, checking/filling
New/exchange transmissions or after repairs requiring disassembly of transmission:
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fill with 2.0L (2.1 qt.) of gear oil before reinstallation
Checking oil with engine/transmission assembly in the vehicle:
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see page 2
