I've got 200,000 on my Jetta, I decide to change the 5spd manual transmission fluid. I drain the transmission and notice only a small volume comes out. My service manual states it should hold 1.9 quarts. I thought it strange so I measured the oil i drained with a baby bottle. I drained 20 oz. I begin to refill with new fluid. At somewhere around 3/4" of a quart it starts runnig out the fill hole. I stop, drain the fluid again and measure again with a baby bottle. The second time i drained it, i jacked the right side of the car up way higher than the left to try and get it all out. I got 21oz the second time. What gives? Why didn't it drain the ~64 oz (2 quarts)? Is my service manual wrong?
06 Jetta 5spd Manual Trans Fluid Change?
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Barnitz
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http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a5/manual-gear-Oil-Volkswagen-Jetta-TDI.htm
The transmission in your car is a real PITA to change the fluid in correctly and get the correct amount back in.
The transmission in your car is a real PITA to change the fluid in correctly and get the correct amount back in.
tactdi
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Do not drive the car until you follow the instructions posted above,
the fill hole is too low, and without filling from the reverse switch, you will
not have enough fluid. Also to drain almost 2 qts of fluid out of the transmission, you have to lock the shift linkage and drain from the shifter bearing pin in addition to the drain plug.
the fill hole is too low, and without filling from the reverse switch, you will
not have enough fluid. Also to drain almost 2 qts of fluid out of the transmission, you have to lock the shift linkage and drain from the shifter bearing pin in addition to the drain plug.
replaced the DMF and clutch. while it was pulled I took the transmission and drained it. refilled with the prescribed amount of fluid. wouldn't pull the tranny just to change the fluid but if its already out,it's a good time to do it.
Barnitz
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This suggests every 70-90k, but if I remember correctly, there is no set interval. I think VW says the oil in the 5 speed is good for the life of the trans.
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a5/manual-gear-Oil-Volkswagen-Jetta-TDI.htm
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a5/manual-gear-Oil-Volkswagen-Jetta-TDI.htm
I change gear oil when shift quality starts to degrade, regardless of fluid.
And please please please read the myturbodiesel article linked above. It will show you all you need to know. As a matter of fact, just spend hours reading through that FAQ section. It's a great resource and you'll be glad you did.
And please please please read the myturbodiesel article linked above. It will show you all you need to know. As a matter of fact, just spend hours reading through that FAQ section. It's a great resource and you'll be glad you did.
In this "complicated " procedure for the 2006 jetta tdi, it states " Click the thumbnail below to view the TSB if you only have the early edition for 2005-2006." And the technical bulletin states for the Jetta " 2005>2006 all eng. code, VIN range 1k_54m000001 - 1k_6m648609. Was this problem fixed in VIN #'s greater than 1k_6m648609? Mine is 1K36m720**** Can I use the ez basic fluid change method?
shaark92
Veteran Member
255K miles ... same gear oil. Works good lasts a long time.