V8 Quattro V8-3562cc 3.6L DOHC (PT) (1990)
Automatic Transmission Dipstick - Dipstick Tube: Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Checking Fluid Temperature/Level
Subject:
Auto. Trans. 018 - Checking fluid temperature/level
(Supercedes Prod. Circ. 89-01, dated 12/19/89)
Model(s): V8
1990 M.Y.
Group:
37
Number:
90-01
Date:
May 31, 1990
Use the following procedure to accurately check the fluid level in the 4-speed 018 automatic transmission.
Note
The transmission fluid level only needs to be checked when diagnosing a suspected transmission problem.
Always check the transmission fluid level with the vehicle level, transmission at operating temperature, selector lever in "Park" position and with the
engine idling.
Transmission fluid, checking temperature
Preferred method
^
remove dipstick plug Part No. 018 321 431 E
^
use tool VAG 1558 to measure ATF temperature
^
must be: 60-80~C (140-176~F)
^
if fluid temperature is below 60~C (140~F) run engine until fluid temperature is between 60-80~C (140-176~F)
^
check fluid level