01m oil level check
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jasonTDI
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Pan or REAR cover? if it's slightly damp, no real drips it's fine if it's the pan. The rear cover for the diff only holds about .5L so if that leaks....It's checked by pulling the VSS.
CoolAirVw
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What jason said is right, I'm just clarifying.
Trans has two oil levels. The differential section is filled seperatly from the transmission section. Differential holds a rediculously small amount of oil, like Jason said, but I think its spec is actually .7 Liter. Trans trade organizations suggest putting in 1 liter. If this section leaks it will rapidly destroy itself. Diff takes synthetic 75w-90.
If the main section of the trans leaks, as the trans ends up low it will usually have minor slips or bangs, which are not good but usually dont destroy the trans immediatly. It would be best to just check and correct the fluid level. The website in my signiture, in the 01m FAQ, shows how to check the fluid, in the area marked as "change fluid and filter".
Trans has two oil levels. The differential section is filled seperatly from the transmission section. Differential holds a rediculously small amount of oil, like Jason said, but I think its spec is actually .7 Liter. Trans trade organizations suggest putting in 1 liter. If this section leaks it will rapidly destroy itself. Diff takes synthetic 75w-90.
If the main section of the trans leaks, as the trans ends up low it will usually have minor slips or bangs, which are not good but usually dont destroy the trans immediatly. It would be best to just check and correct the fluid level. The website in my signiture, in the 01m FAQ, shows how to check the fluid, in the area marked as "change fluid and filter".
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will ,the leak was from an external radiator for the trans oil i installed .
he get hit with something and starts to throwing oil ,the hole was very tiny .
i would say that the amount of oil that leaked is about 1 liter~ .
the trans shifts normal or even better than before ,no slipping and no shifting kicks between gears
any way , as i know ,checking the oil level its done with the car running and in the air and opening the bolt ,if there an oil come out then its good, so is that so ??
he get hit with something and starts to throwing oil ,the hole was very tiny .
i would say that the amount of oil that leaked is about 1 liter~ .
the trans shifts normal or even better than before ,no slipping and no shifting kicks between gears
any way , as i know ,checking the oil level its done with the car running and in the air and opening the bolt ,if there an oil come out then its good, so is that so ??
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the tranny pan drain plug is remove with the car level (on ground is tight but doable), running, in park, and with an ATF temp of something like 87F. I forget the exact number, but it is usually checked via VCDS. You can use a IR thermometer on the pan, but not sure how close it will be.
There should be a red plastic "stand pipe" up inside the drain hole. it is removed with an Allen wrench if you want to drain the fluid for a change, not for checking the level. It sticks up inside the pan a couple inches and is open at the top, allowing ATF to overflow into it and drain through the drain port. The volume the ATF takes up is highly dependent on temp, so that is why it is measured at a specific temp. What that means is the ATF level in the pan is that much higher than the bottom. Make sure it is there, but don't remove it unless you are changing fluid.
There should be a red plastic "stand pipe" up inside the drain hole. it is removed with an Allen wrench if you want to drain the fluid for a change, not for checking the level. It sticks up inside the pan a couple inches and is open at the top, allowing ATF to overflow into it and drain through the drain port. The volume the ATF takes up is highly dependent on temp, so that is why it is measured at a specific temp. What that means is the ATF level in the pan is that much higher than the bottom. Make sure it is there, but don't remove it unless you are changing fluid.
TDI me
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Check and correct the fluid level, I looked on your site and did not find how to check the level. I found how to drain and refill the trans fluid, I didn't see about the gear lube, could you help me out with a link or pics? Thanks
DeafBug
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It is the last step. Follow the instructions for drain and fill the tranny fluid. When you get to the end where it said, to warm up a cold engine to 35-45 degrees. Start there and that is where the Check and Correct the fluid level instructions start.
Or just come to my place and I would do it for you.
Or just come to my place and I would do it for you.
TDI me
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Thanks I'll keep you in mind.
Well I get a 404 error when i click "transmissions", I was looking under "how to change your filter", the other choices I see are:
How to change filter on 01M
http://www.kansascitytdi.com/01m%20Valve%20body%20removal.htm
How to remove valve body on 01M
How to remove 01m trans
01M Torque converter installed depth
01M failure analysis1
CoolAirVw
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Oh, my its the dreaded "404 error" trouble code. Damn website triggers that error more than a 01ms triggers TCC codes....(good grief)
click "how to change filter on 01m". Then scroll to the bottom where it says "fill procedure". "fill procedure" and "checking the fluid" are the same thing" . Obviously you have use your head if your trans wasn't "drained for service", but usaully folks can figure it out. Do I really need to make a seperate section on "how to check the fluid"???
click "how to change filter on 01m". Then scroll to the bottom where it says "fill procedure". "fill procedure" and "checking the fluid" are the same thing" . Obviously you have use your head if your trans wasn't "drained for service", but usaully folks can figure it out. Do I really need to make a seperate section on "how to check the fluid"???
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TDI me
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As long as the website works without 404 errors I think you are probably good.