AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Engine Oil Level Checking Owner's Guide

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Manual transmission/final drive oil level,
checking


5-speed manual transmission 012/01W

Special tools and equipment

Key 3357, or
Hex key socket attachment, 17 mm AF

Note:
The vehicle must be absolutely horizontal when
checking transmission oil level. This work is
best performed over an inspection pit or using a
four column lifting platform.
The prescribed oil level is to be adhered to
exactly; the transmission reacts very sensitively
to over-filling.
The oil filter plug is on the left of the
transmission below the speedometer sender; it
may be concealed by the heat shield for the
drive shaft.

Depending on the version installed, use either special tool 3357 or a
17 mm hex socket key to loosen the oil filter plug.
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CAUTION!
If the oil level is below the specified area, check the transmission for
leaks. It is not sufficient to top up with oil.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts
Dept. for the latest parts information. - To check oil level, unscrew oil filler plug (arrow).
- Check oil level with locally manufactured tool, e.g. a piece of angled
wire.
Specification: oil level 7 mm below bottom edge of oil filler hole
- If transmission has no leaks, top up with gear oil: SAE 75 W 90
(synthetic oil), part number G 052 145 S2 (1 liter).
- Install oil filler plug.
- Tighten oil filler plug to 25 Nm.
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6-spd. manual transmission 01E all wheel
drive

Note:

For checking oil level the vehicle must be
stationary and on a level surface (e.g engine
off, standing on an alignment lift).
The oil level must be kept at the specified level.
The transmission may be damaged by over-
filling.

CAUTION!
If the oil level is too low, the transmission must be checked for leaks
and repaired. It is not sufficient to just top off oil.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts
Dept. for the latest parts information. - Remove filler plug -B-, on differential cover, in front of drive axle flange.
- Check oil level using tool such as angled wire.
Specification: level 1 mm below bottom of oil filler hole.
- If there are no leaks, top up with gear oil: SAE 75 W 90 (synthetic oil),
part number G 052 145 S2 (1 liter).
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- Tighten oil filler plug to 40 Nm.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF),
checking (01V transmission)


Requirements for check:

Vehicle standing on level surface.
Transmission must not be in fail-safe mode.
Shift lever in "P" position, parking brake
applied.
Engine idling.
Air Conditioner and heater OFF.
ATF temperature must not exceed 40 C
(104 F) at start of test.

CAUTION!

Part numbers are for reference only. Always
check with your Parts Dept. for the latest
parts information.

Notes:

Only ATF with designation ESSO LT 71 141
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may be used. Do not use any lubricant
additives.
Automatic transmission fluid: ATF, part
number G052 162 A2 (1 liter)
An ATF level check when transmission oil
temperature is too low results in overfilling;
when too high results in underfilling.
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CAUTION!

Too much or too liffle ATF will affect the
operation of the transmission. The ATF level
must be checked at regular intervals.

The oil level is correct if only a slight amount of oil runs out when ATF
temperature is between 30 C (86 F) and 45 C
1) (113 F) (caused by
increase of oil level when heated).
WARNING!
Wear protective glasses.

The ATF temperature is measured temperature using the VAG 1551 Scan
Tool. - Hang filled ATF reservoir VAG 1924 as high as possible (example:
radiator grill).
- Shift lever in "P", engine running at idle.
- Place oil drip pan under transmission oil pan.
- Connect VAG 1551 as described on Page 19
.
- Press key -1- for " Rapid Data Transfer " mode.
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1) For warmer climates, 50 C (122 F).
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- Press keys -0- and -2- to select address code -
02- "Transmission Electronics", and confirm with
key -Q-.

-
Press key to advance program.
- Press keys -0- and -8- to select address code -
08- "Read Measuring Value Block' and confirm
with key -Q-.

- Press keys -0- and -4- to select address code -
04- "Display Group Number", and confirm with
key -Q-. Read measurin
g value block
1
1 2 3 4

-
Display shows ATF temperature (in C) appears in measuring value
block 1.

1) For warmer climates, 50 C (122 F). - Remove ATF filler plug -2-.
-
With ATF temperature between 30 C (86 F) and 45 C
1)
(113 F
1)) a
slight amount of fluid will flow from filler hole when ATF level is correct.
- If necessary drain or top off ATF to attain correct fluid level.
- Top off ATF with filler hook from VAG 1924 ATF reservoir.
- Insert VAG 1924 ATF reservoir filler hook into filler hole and top off until
a slight amount of fluid flows from filler hole.
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Note:
Fit filler hook into one of the oil deflector cap -4-
slots placed on the filler opening.

CAUTION!

Do not press filler hook upward or oil
deflector cap can be pushed off.

- Reinstall ATF filler plug -2-.


Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ft lb).

-
Press key to advance program.

- Press keys -0- and -6- to select address code -
06- "Data Transmission Ended" and confirm with
key -Q-.
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