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Fluid - A/T: Testing and Inspection
Checking And Topping Up The ATF
Tools
Checking ATF
NOTE:
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Top up only with ATF approved by Porsche. See Parts Catalogue!
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The stipulated fluid level is extremely important for perfect functioning of the automatic transmission. It is correct if there is a slight amount of
ATF escaping at the filler screw bore
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at temperatures between
30 degrees C and 40 degrees C
.
Testing conditions:
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The transmission must not be in the reduced driving program.
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The ATF temperature must be between
30 degrees C and 40 degrees C
. An ATC inspection at an insufficient ATF temperature causes
over-filling and an inspection at an excessive ATF temperature causes insufficient filling.
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Selector lever in position "P" and engine idling.
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The air-conditioning system and the heater must be switched off.
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The vehicle must stand horizontally.
1. Attach the filled ATF container (special tool filling system V.A.G 1924) as high up on the vehicle as possible.
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.