Your work ethic is incredible. You treat all these vehicles like they're your own, and gives me the sense that you wouldn't place your own family in these cars otherwise. Thank you so much for these detailed, high quality videos. You've saved us all so much money and taught us a fraction of what you have worked so hard to achieve. God bless you
Kind of you to say... thank you for watching! I only wish my video quality were better (it's difficult to use good equipment while at work). Send me your mailing address and I'll send you some of my channel stickers. Contact info is in the description (fkh161 website)... click on tool request to send mailing address.
Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your continued teaching. You have help me deal with my project 2002 jetta 1.8 turbo. I have done a timing belt, water pump and all the rest of the timing belt parts. Plus hoses, thermostats, temperature sensors, ignition harness, blah, blah 😂 anyway it's been a project and I have learned a lot from you. Thank you ✌️ again. Next suspension and tranny service.
Thank you... very kind of you to say! I also reply to / answer all questions (as long as I have an answer). Thank you for watching & your continued support! Send me your mailing address and I'll send you some of my channel stickers! fkh161@fkh161.ca
That's nice to hear, thank you very much and thank you for watching! Send me your mailing address and I'll send you some of my channel stickers. Click on fkh161 link in the description and then click on "tool request" to send me your address.
Your video's are excellent and you are a great mechanic. I know this because my wife bought a VW and yours and others video's have saved me thousands of dollars on endless repairs in the last 14 months. . As a mechanic you benefit by keeping busy, as a consumer who simply wants to save a few dollars on basic repairs and maintenance these cars are a pain in the ass to work on. This comment is'not directed "at" you it's directed at the piece of junk in my garage. Hiding a fill tube and hooking up a car to a computer with expensive proprietary software for a transmission fluid change is absurd and some weird type of planned obsolescence when all that should be required are a dipstick and a fill hole. Truth is I wouldn't even know who you were if it weren't for the over- engineered car in my garage. Jesh you win twice
The service in this video can be done without special tools... drain and measure the amount, then fill equal amount. Simple, easy. I don't show that procedure because it is not the correct way (even though it works). People type U R instead of You Are... due to laziness & quickness. Times have changed... we adapt, well some people.
Oh and... you're welcome for me saving you thousands of dollars in repair costs. Just like I've done for many other people... who have also not sent me a dime as a thank you.
I watch them because you save us time by telling us the 35 specialty tools that are required to open the top of a German engineered radiator cap. See... that's a joke with some truth in it. How could I know if you are monetized or not ? Some people make video's for entertainment or to be social. Like I said you are a great mechanic and I truly appreciate you taking the time to make the video's and help us. You helped me save money that I shouldn't have to spend. I'm making fun of the cars not you O.K. I sincerely apologize and hope you have a great night. Peace
You have to understand that I like my job... when people complain about what is required (tools used) to repair a car, I take offence, because i have spent over $80K on tools, just so that I can fix cars / have a job. We can both not tell if the other person is being serious or using humor. I use a lot of sarcasm that might also not come across correct... for that I apologize. A viewer of a channel somewhere died while working on his car... the car fell on him (heard this from a friend). Some people blame the video creator for not listing safety measures / all equipment. I would have to say that people need to be responsible for their own actions. If that involves having to buy tools to do something, so be it. Have a good weekend... I'm no longer offended and I hope you understand where I'm coming from.
Thanks I believe I can do this after watching you... you just saved me $190 they wanted to charge me at the transmission place... I bout the fluid and filter for $60 and will do it myself... thanks a million
I can understand their predicament... some people just can't understand something unless every little detail is explained step by step. It would be best if people like that DIDN'T work on their cars! =)
A complete aside here for anyone that might be experiencing problems with what appears to be persistent pan leakage. The filler tube gasket on my 97 was completely cracked an old. It needed to be replaced and was the source. It was virtually impossible to see the leak. On the plus side the transmission got a nice flush. on the downside it cost a ton in fluid.
Good tip... thank you for sharing! If you don't already have some of my youtube channel stickers and you would like some, send me your mailing address via a private youtube message and I will send you some!
@alvin Yeah, I was significantly past the $150 mark when I finally figured it out. Felt pretty dense, but I pumped I sent you the right direction. Go Internet.
Of course I love the videos. They are perfect and I trust them completely. I have too much fluid in my 93 ev. Can I just drain some out with the over flow plug?
If your transmission has a dipstick... I don't think that there's a drain plug. You'd have to use a small diameter tube, feed it down the dipstick tube and suck fluid out that way.
Hi. Have you done this to a Jetta/Golf 4? Mine has a problem with the reverse gear, and I was wondering if replacing the fluid and filter might help at least a bit. It has 232,000+ miles with the original transmission, as far as I know. When I bought the car it was vwry rough, had to replace the engine over a taer ago thanks to my sweet doughter, who managed to crack the cankcase, run it with no oil, which in turn made the engine throw a rod, that made a hole in the engine block. She was driving it like that for a while, adding lots of oil, until the throttle body wiring touched the exhaust and it finally stopped running. I don't have the money right now to repair the transmission (heard yesterday of another guy that seems to do a good jpb fixing them). I like the car, it has taken some abuse in 15 years, and it keeps on going. Any advtse, oh Wise One? Thank you.
***** I thought so, had to ask. The guy I talked to first comes highly recommended by a friend, who happens to be a VW mechanic (on his spare time lately) and the parts are available locally from Transtar. The other one, another friend told me yesterday, still have to get a contact number for him. Right now the car is used in short trips to school by my son, and he parks it so he doesn't have to back it up when returning home. Money is the constraint right now, but hopefully, when I get back on my feet, I'll have it fixed, along with all suspension bushings, headliner, heater leah, etc., etc... Thanks for the advise. And to me you're wiser than many, because you have expierence, and that is a must in my book, my friend. Enjoy your holidays.
Great video very clear except for the fill plug I want to do 2001 polo not sure if I need a adaptor to fill through the drain/level. Everything else well explained thanks
You do not need to fill through the drain / level hole... your transmission should have a small tube with a red cap on it. Remove the red cap and you can add fluid into that tube (if the level is low). Click the fkh161 link in the description, click on "tool request" and send me a message, then I will send you the service info / pdf.
Excellent video. I have a question. I was thinking of rebuilding/servicing my 02B manual 5spd myself. Do you know of any good sources for instructions? Thanks for the videos. Helped me and my T4 out tremendously
All service manuals can be downloaded at VW erWin Germany or North North America Europe: erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/showHome.do North America erwin.vw.com/erwin/showHome.do Register for free... pay for a subscription, download all you want.
Thomas thank you for the very useful contributions published. Can I take advantage of your kindness? I just got my cylinder head gasket fixed Retired this morning, everything works, except the automatic gearbox. change gears at 2500 rpm, is it a question of sensors? Thanks for any help you can give me. Vw t4 caravelle aaf 2.5l petrol 5 cylinder engine, year 93.
I don't know what all was disconnected / removed when the head gasket was replaxed.. When I do cylinder head, the automatic side / stuff does not get disconnected. With a scan tool you can go to TCM and perform 'basic settings".
@@EXOVCDS I suppose they didn't touch the change, but unfortunately I can't be sure. Anyway, I make a diagnosis and check the recommended options. I don't know how I would do it without his valuable advice. Thank you :-)
Let’s say I drained and refilled my transmission fluid myself without doing anything special like it was some Chevy or something. Now it shifts hard from 1st to second and shudders in first sometimes. Any suggestions?
Great video thankyou. I'm wondering what type of auto transmission fluid is best for T4. I told my mechanic not to use dexIII fluid. He says he doesn't, he uses a Manual Transmission Fluid in my auto?
@@EXOVCDS it's a 2000 with no auto transmission dipstick. It looks exactly like the vehicle transmission in your video.He said he uses MTF. I'm assuming that's Manual Transmission Fluid.
nice video , can you give me the temp. in C celsius that the transmission must have to get the right öl level thanks for the answer . its possible to make this change without the PC test unit from VW?
great video man , love the fact you have taken time out from your life to educate people... respect. Is there any simple way to get the fluid into the filler other than pumping it in... a squeeze bottle perhaps. just wondering how to DIY that job. Would you recommend the lucas transmission treatment for old transmissions, mines a bit clunky shifting gears. thanks , watching tons of your vids and have subscribed.
+futronixindustries I can't recommend any additives... talk to a transmission shop about that. A long funnel should let you fill / add fluid from above.
Thanks for the video. Do you know where the fuse box is located for a 2003 Eurovan for the front cigarette lighter? It’s not under the seat of the driver side and not in the driver side under dash? Thanks for all your help
Front cigarette lighter fuse should be fuse 22 in the fuse box holder under the dash on the driver side (left hand drive vehicle)... fuse #1 far left, fuse #22 far right. Post a video on your channel of what you see... so that I can see.
Thankyou for this informative video, I wanted to ask if the diff has seperste oil or is shared with the atf as mine has started have a little noise when turning the wheel in neutral engine off I thought it was wheel bearing but it comes from diff both wheels
I seem to have some wetness on the arm that extends out from the tranny and bolts onto the CV axle.. i think there is a seal there. is this something that can be replaced?
I'm thinking of doing this to my VW Golf myself at home only thing I noticed was you checking the temperature is there another way to do that process if I don't have a computer? Sorry if that's a silly question. Great video though.
Robert Zuniga No it isn't silly... since I have access to a scan toll, that's all I use. You "might" be able to stick a temperature probe in the little filler funnel (if it has one). Something like this: ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/41GXQVGU4IL._AA300_.jpg
Robert Zuniga I don't have a VW, but I have a method that works for me. I let the car sit for 1 or 2 days, and drain all the transmission fluid into one bucket. That way the whole car is at ambient temperature. I then put the old fluid into a Pyrex measuring glass and make a note of how much fluid I removed. I suppose this method isn't going to work if the ambient temperature changes dramatically.
This method might not work - because it's not safe to assume the fluid level was correct to begin with (leaks, fluid evaporates off, loss from ATF cooling hoses being removed during other service, etc.) One cheap alternative to the VAG com is to measure the temp of the transmission pan with an infrared thermometer gun.
Hello there. Thank you very much for the information. You will have a couple of questions . I will be very happy if you answer. Does the engine have to be completely cold before the oil change? We also check the level if the vehicle is running. My car is a 2005 model polo 146000 km, is it time for an oil change?
@@EXOVCDS thanks. same as automatic transmission golf. What I want to know is whether the engine is completely cold before you start the process. Does the engine have to cool without draining the oil?
No, but it drains quicker when warm... but it takes longer to cool off to check correct fluid level at the correct ATF temperature. Even when it is filled with new cold fluid, the fluid absorbs the warmth from the engine & transmission. It doesn't matter when you drain the fluid, as long as fluid level is checked with the engine running and at a transmission fluid temperature of 35c.
I think VW says 40K miles and Eurovan owners say 10-15K miles to avoid transmission issues. The color of the fluid and metal shavings in the video don't inspire confidence for waiting long periods of time.
Good video. Is there any pressure solenoid in the bottom of the gearbox? I have a T4 that only gears up to second gear and not any further.. My idea is that it might be a solenoid that Controls the gear shifting. Am i right? Id be thankfull for a answer..
Yes, the T4 has a valve body that has solenoids which control hydraulic pressure... which controls gears. If you or someone has access to a scan tool that can communicate with the transmission computer (TCM) I would check the TCM for fault codes. It might help point the diagnosis in the right direction.
Ok. Thanx alot.. I have a friend who has vag-com computer so i should be able to check it. it seems like a pressure problem. it gears up 1-2 and if u put it in drive u get 1st and second gear and than it just feels like it in neutral when u pass 1800 rpm. just lose traction in the gearbox. if u chose 2:nd gear on the stick u can get up to 3500-4000 rpm and it keeps pulling. put if u use 3:d or drive it loses the drive-Power over 1800-2000 rpm. and never puts in 3:d or 4:th gear..
As per usual, another very informative video - thanks so much! Do you know of any decent diagnostic tools that can read automatic transmission fluid temperature. I bought a mid-range tool (£100) but it did not support this feature :( It's cool to invest some money in such a tool - but not if you're paying for extra features you just won't use (like the snap-ons).
I have a “ScanGuage II” with the Eurovan software update, around $150. It will monitor both water temp and Autotrans temp and you can mount it on your dash.
What year Eurovan? Older Eurovans with 2x2 OBD connectors have slow communication protocols... I don't recall seeing transmission temperature PID when viewing live ECM data. How is it able to communicate with the ECM & TCM at the same time? I know that the TCM receives data from the ECM (throttle, engine rpm, coolant temp etc), but am not aware of the ECM looking at / monitoring ATF temp. Any info / link you might have... much appreciated.
The transmission: images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/6337642.jpg The filter: altrom.com/images/altrom/catalog/09A325429-1.jpg The filter location: i91.photobucket.com/albums/k286/coolairvw/jf506e/sensors.jpg Transmission disassembly is required.
You don't need a computer: ua-cam.com/video/VNRd0lK7OOQ/v-deo.html The only way to know if the level is correct (when there is no dipstick), is to remove the "level" plug at 35c. If you have too much fluid in the transmission, the fluid will slosh around and air bubbles will circulate through the transmission with the fluid... which can cause damage.
Hello! So I add 4 liters and after 35c or or 95 F no fluid came out so I added another half a liter and fluid started to come out from the drain plug but it was a bit higher than 35c when it happened. So all in all it’s about 4.5 L I put in. Thanks for the video. How often will you suggest to do just drain and refill without removing the pan and filter.
@@eurovan03 Temperature range for checking is 35° C to 45° C. I always only mention 35° C, because when checking at 45° C, more fluid is drained out (fluid expands when it gets hot). Fluid & filter every 40k miles or 64k km's... there's no real need to only change fluid sooner.
Yes... if there is no "red" ring around the filler plug, just pull up on the plug. If the filler plug DOES have a red security ring around it, break the red ring. When done, simply push the filler plug back into its place. 3.5 to 4L should be enough to get the fluid to the correct level. If at 35c you don't have any fluid dripping out, continue to add fluid until it does. Install drain plug when fluid is dripping out at / around 35-40c
Thanks Tomas for the reply. I will get an intrared temperature sensor to sense the temperature on the pan and start doing what you did in the video. I think I am in trouble: I asked a mechanic to change atf for me but they didn't use the metal bearings for the bolts to tighten the pan and gasket. So oil slowly got out on the edges. Today I tighten the bolts a bit and got a major leak on a short 10-mile trip. I got my car towed back, now in serious worry. Do you think my car's transmission still OK?
got it, thanks! I assume filling oil, unplug the drain plug to see oil dripping etc are done at engine off. We only start engine and shift gear to make the oil hot, and turn engine off to wait for temperature to drop.
talk2stars No... follow the video. Drain, change filter & gasket. Fill 3.5 to 4L Start engine and go through all gears. Leave in park and at idle. At 35c remove drain plug. If no fluid runs out add fluid. Once fluid drips / trickles out, install drain plug. Fluid needs to drip / trickle between 35 to 40c. If temperature is above 40c, shut engine off and let cool down.
This one is made by asttool.com/ Similar pump: asttool.com/detail_page.php?tool_number=ATF%20VW%205 You can probably find cheaper units via amazon or ebay. www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-24441-Manual-Filler-System/dp/B01A7SDWR2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488668420&sr=8-2&keywords=atf+pump
Love these vids! I have a 93 that I'm trying to keep alive. I need the oil pan since its rusted but it's discontinued. Would a 96 and up work?they have those available and look similar. Any info would be great, thanks!
DESIGNEDCUSTOMS I'm not sure... it might. The later one has the little level tube, but that can be removed / left out if it is in the way. I typed-in the part number for the '93 and found this: www.busdepot.com/098321359a If they no longer have any, try the later style pan. The gasket part number is the same, so it is quite possible that the later pan can be used.
This video should be titled "why to never ever purchase a "Volkswagen" Forcing people to bring it into a shop for$400 every 30,000 miles when a dipstick and a easily accessible fill hole would be plain common sense. Just heard they are ending the Beetle. That's a good start.
The following is not directed "at" you, just a general well known statement... some people just can't be pleased. ALL manufacturers have similar designs with various vehicle models, just like VW (they are not all like that... well ok, all new ones are like that). Have a look online across ALL manufacturer lines... good luck in finding something that "is" DIY serviceable in "ALL" aspects of vehicle maintenance.
What makes you think this applies to VW? Lexus has some transmission designs that make fluid changes a labor intensive nightmare. I have a Mitsubishi rally car, and replacing the DCTF is an expensive and annoying task. Mazda decided to make the Skyactiv automatic transmissions a pain to work with. If VW enthusiasts were given a nickel every time someone said "Get a Honda" or "Get a Toyota" then they would be driving an Audi A8L or Audi R8 V10. There are good reasons to buy VWs, the interiors are more ergonomic, the cornering is best for the price, and the latest turbo engines offer great performance and fuel savings at the same time. However, even I still recommend Hondas and Toyotas.
@@EXOVCDS Thanks, your opinion to the second option: Option 2 Last torque the transmission drain plug to 9 ft lb Final fluid level checking engine idling. Confirm -Last torque the transmission drain plug to 9 ft lb - Bring ATF Fluid to operating temperature by starting the car, . 35-45*c (Or allow engine to run Approx. 8-12 minutes) - With engine still running at idol remove transmission drain plug and allow excess ATF to drain till it ends up dripping out of the drain plug hole. When this is done the level is correct. Do not allow the transmission temp to go over 45*c. If this is done install drain plug and turn off car and (Or allow engine to run Approx. 8-12 minutes) this part they say is option 2 less accurate......your opinion w/o scanner
@@EXOVCDS Thomas, one last question, I saw the temp checker you said to use, but wondering if you know of a cheap scanner for the rialta that will ck the temp? any help would be appreciated, thanks, Brian
Probably a solenoid issue in the valve body... correct fluid level / filter change is a good starting point. However, changing fluid on high mileage transmissions that have had lack of fluid changes, can result in worse shifting... high mileage / old fluid contains clutch material that has worn off of the clutches. This microscopic material helps grab / hold clutches when activated. New fluid is smoother / has no grit... which can lead to clutches slipping.
@@leepeezy No, 90K isn't high mileage. Change the fluid & filter (depending on which transmission you have, filter change may require transmission disassembly, in which case only change the fluid). If things shift better, change every 40K. If things are the same, look into a solenoid issue.
@@EXOVCDS thanks what happens that my erovan 2000 gasoline reversal lights do not turn on and check wiring and every i do not know if it has a sensor in the transmission if its damaged grasias amigo desde la rivera de chapala jal
El interruptor de luz de marcha atrás está montado en la transmisión, el relé de luz de estacionamiento / punto muerto / marcha atrás está en la caja de fusibles Página 1 fkh161.ca/VW/EV/EVReverseLights.pdf
LOL... if you need to watch a video (instead of following a service manual) the problem lies with you. I just watched the video... I don't have any problems seeing what is happening.
Your work ethic is incredible. You treat all these vehicles like they're your own, and gives me the sense that you wouldn't place your own family in these cars otherwise. Thank you so much for these detailed, high quality videos. You've saved us all so much money and taught us a fraction of what you have worked so hard to achieve. God bless you
Kind of you to say... thank you for watching! I only wish my video quality were better (it's difficult to use good equipment while at work). Send me your mailing address and I'll send you some of my channel stickers. Contact info is in the description (fkh161 website)... click on tool request to send mailing address.
Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your continued teaching. You have help me deal with my project 2002 jetta 1.8 turbo. I have done a timing belt, water pump and all the rest of the timing belt parts. Plus hoses, thermostats, temperature sensors, ignition harness, blah, blah 😂 anyway it's been a project and I have learned a lot from you. Thank you ✌️ again. Next suspension and tranny service.
Thank you... very kind of you to say! I also reply to / answer all questions (as long as I have an answer). Thank you for watching & your continued support! Send me your mailing address and I'll send you some of my channel stickers! fkh161@fkh161.ca
I love watching your vids. They help me learn so much about my Eurovan. Thank you!
That's nice to hear, thank you very much and thank you for watching! Send me your mailing address and I'll send you some of my channel stickers. Click on fkh161 link in the description and then click on "tool request" to send me your address.
Thomas EXOVCDS Thanks Thomas for the cool stickers, they arrived yesterday. I’m putting some on the VW.👍🏼
@@denahom Glad to hear that they made it to you! =)
Your video's are excellent and you are a great mechanic. I know this because my wife bought a VW and yours and others video's have saved me thousands of dollars on endless repairs in the last 14 months. . As a mechanic you benefit by keeping busy, as a consumer who simply wants to save a few dollars on basic repairs and maintenance these cars are a pain in the ass to work on. This comment is'not directed "at" you it's directed at the piece of junk in my garage. Hiding a fill tube and hooking up a car to a computer with expensive proprietary software for a transmission fluid change is absurd and some weird type of planned obsolescence when all that should be required are a dipstick and a fill hole. Truth is I wouldn't even know who you were if it weren't for the over- engineered car in my garage. Jesh you win twice
The service in this video can be done without special tools... drain and measure the amount, then fill equal amount. Simple, easy. I don't show that procedure because it is not the correct way (even though it works).
People type U R instead of You Are... due to laziness & quickness. Times have changed... we adapt, well some people.
Oh and... you're welcome for me saving you thousands of dollars in repair costs. Just like I've done for many other people... who have also not sent me a dime as a thank you.
I watch them because you save us time by telling us the 35 specialty tools that are required to open the top of a German engineered radiator cap. See... that's a joke with some truth in it. How could I know if you are monetized or not ? Some people make video's for entertainment or to be social. Like I said you are a great mechanic and I truly appreciate you taking the time to make the video's and help us. You helped me save money that I shouldn't have to spend. I'm making fun of the cars not you O.K.
I sincerely apologize and hope you have a great night. Peace
You have to understand that I like my job... when people complain about what is required (tools used) to repair a car, I take offence, because i have spent over $80K on tools, just so that I can fix cars / have a job.
We can both not tell if the other person is being serious or using humor. I use a lot of sarcasm that might also not come across correct... for that I apologize.
A viewer of a channel somewhere died while working on his car... the car fell on him (heard this from a friend). Some people blame the video creator for not listing safety measures / all equipment. I would have to say that people need to be responsible for their own actions. If that involves having to buy tools to do something, so be it.
Have a good weekend... I'm no longer offended and I hope you understand where I'm coming from.
Thanks I believe I can do this after watching you... you just saved me $190 they wanted to charge me at the transmission place... I bout the fluid and filter for $60 and will do it myself... thanks a million
Thank you for watching!
You Sir, are a legend 👏🏻👨🏻🔧
Thank you for watching!
Great video. Those 20 thumbs down people are on their way to rage at some puppy vids.
I can understand their predicament... some people just can't understand something unless every little detail is explained step by step. It would be best if people like that DIDN'T work on their cars! =)
A complete aside here for anyone that might be experiencing problems with what appears to be persistent pan leakage. The filler tube gasket on my 97 was completely cracked an old. It needed to be replaced and was the source. It was virtually impossible to see the leak. On the plus side the transmission got a nice flush. on the downside it cost a ton in fluid.
Good tip... thank you for sharing!
If you don't already have some of my youtube channel stickers and you would like some, send me your mailing address via a private youtube message and I will send you some!
I think you just solved my problem, headache gone! already spent over 150$ in a new pan and gasket, i think this might be the source
@alvin Yeah, I was significantly past the $150 mark when I finally figured it out. Felt pretty dense, but I pumped I sent you the right direction. Go Internet.
Of course I love the videos. They are perfect and I trust them completely.
I have too much fluid in my 93 ev. Can I just drain some out with the over flow plug?
If your transmission has a dipstick... I don't think that there's a drain plug. You'd have to use a small diameter tube, feed it down the dipstick tube and suck fluid out that way.
Hi. Have you done this to a Jetta/Golf 4? Mine has a problem with the reverse gear, and I was wondering if replacing the fluid and filter might help at least a bit. It has 232,000+ miles with the original transmission, as far as I know. When I bought the car it was vwry rough, had to replace the engine over a taer ago thanks to my sweet doughter, who managed to crack the cankcase, run it with no oil, which in turn made the engine throw a rod, that made a hole in the engine block. She was driving it like that for a while, adding lots of oil, until the throttle body wiring touched the exhaust and it finally stopped running. I don't have the money right now to repair the transmission (heard yesterday of another guy that seems to do a good jpb fixing them). I like the car, it has taken some abuse in 15 years, and it keeps on going. Any advtse, oh Wise One? Thank you.
***** I thought so, had to ask. The guy I talked to first comes highly recommended by a friend, who happens to be a VW mechanic (on his spare time lately) and the parts are available locally from Transtar. The other one, another friend told me yesterday, still have to get a contact number for him. Right now the car is used in short trips to school by my son, and he parks it so he doesn't have to back it up when returning home. Money is the constraint right now, but hopefully, when I get back on my feet, I'll have it fixed, along with all suspension bushings, headliner, heater leah, etc., etc... Thanks for the advise. And to me you're wiser than many, because you have expierence, and that is a must in my book, my friend. Enjoy your holidays.
Excellent and very informative. Will save me from taking to dealer! Thanks
Thank you for watching & taking the time to comment!
I watched this twice. (Eurovan owner).
Garth Goldberg Only twice? Did I miss anything?
No. But I'm wondering if there's a substitute for the VW fill tool.
Snap on has it for $200 but that's still pricey.
Garth Goldberg A long flex funnel works great... we used them before we got the tool.
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Great video very clear except for the fill plug I want to do 2001 polo not sure if I need a adaptor to fill through the drain/level.
Everything else well explained thanks
I can't check what the service manual says, if I don't know what engine & type of automatic transmission you have.
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Well thank you wasn't expecting you to check. But if you don't mind. I'm in the UK.
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You do not need to fill through the drain / level hole... your transmission should have a small tube with a red cap on it. Remove the red cap and you can add fluid into that tube (if the level is low). Click the fkh161 link in the description, click on "tool request" and send me a message, then I will send you the service info / pdf.
Excellent video. I have a question. I was thinking of rebuilding/servicing my 02B manual 5spd myself. Do you know of any good sources for instructions? Thanks for the videos. Helped me and my T4 out tremendously
All service manuals can be downloaded at VW erWin Germany or North North America
Europe:
erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/showHome.do
North America
erwin.vw.com/erwin/showHome.do
Register for free... pay for a subscription, download all you want.
That was awesome, thanks for showing that.
Thank you for watching!
Thomas thank you
for the very useful contributions published.
Can I take advantage of your kindness?
I just got my cylinder head gasket fixed
Retired this morning, everything works, except the automatic gearbox.
change gears at 2500 rpm, is it a question of sensors?
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Vw t4 caravelle aaf 2.5l petrol 5 cylinder engine, year 93.
I don't know what all was disconnected / removed when the head gasket was replaxed.. When I do cylinder head, the automatic side / stuff does not get disconnected. With a scan tool you can go to TCM and perform 'basic settings".
@@EXOVCDS I suppose they didn't touch the change, but unfortunately I can't be sure.
Anyway, I make a diagnosis and check the recommended options.
I don't know how I would do it without his valuable advice.
Thank you :-)
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Let’s say I drained and refilled my transmission fluid myself without doing anything special like it was some Chevy or something.
Now it shifts hard from 1st to second and shudders in first sometimes. Any suggestions?
Year, make, model, type of transmission (production code)?
Great video thankyou. I'm wondering what type of auto transmission fluid is best for T4.
I told my mechanic not to use dexIII fluid. He says he doesn't, he uses a Manual Transmission Fluid in my auto?
What year? If it has a dipstick, DexIII is acceptable. The differential uses manual transmission gear oil.
@@EXOVCDS it's a 2000 with no auto transmission dipstick. It looks exactly like the vehicle transmission in your video.He said he uses MTF. I'm assuming that's Manual Transmission Fluid.
Great videos very informative. Do you have anything changing the final drive gear oil for a 2000 EV ?
No... not yet, sorry.
Great video! Thanks!
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Nice coffee cup LOL
By the shifter? I think they use it as an air freshener.
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nice video , can you give me the temp. in C celsius that the transmission must have to get the right öl level thanks for the answer . its possible to make this change without the PC test unit from VW?
Temperature is mentioned at 20:05
You can use temperature gun / infrared heat gun on oil pan.
great video man , love the fact you have taken time out from your life to educate people... respect.
Is there any simple way to get the fluid into the filler other than pumping it in... a squeeze bottle perhaps.
just wondering how to DIY that job.
Would you recommend the lucas transmission treatment for old transmissions, mines a bit clunky shifting gears.
thanks , watching tons of your vids and have subscribed.
+futronixindustries I can't recommend any additives... talk to a transmission shop about that. A long funnel should let you fill / add fluid from above.
Thanks for the video. Do you know where the fuse box is located for a 2003 Eurovan for the front cigarette lighter? It’s not under the seat of the driver side and not in the driver side under dash? Thanks for all your help
Front cigarette lighter fuse should be fuse 22 in the fuse box holder under the dash on the driver side (left hand drive vehicle)... fuse #1 far left, fuse #22 far right. Post a video on your channel of what you see... so that I can see.
Thomas EXOVCDS Thank you and I will post so you can see
Great. Very helpful.
Thank you and thank you for watching!
Thankyou for this informative video, I wanted to ask if the diff has seperste oil or is shared with the atf as mine has started have a little noise when turning the wheel in neutral engine off I thought it was wheel bearing but it comes from diff both wheels
01P Transmission uses 75W90 gear oil for the diff.
@@EXOVCDS thankyou so much for taking the time to reply! And thankyou for the information
I seem to have some wetness on the arm that extends out from the tranny and bolts onto the CV axle.. i think there is a seal there. is this something that can be replaced?
What year? I assume automatic? Yes, there's most likely an o-ring, maybe even a seal. I would have to look at service information or parts catalog.
93 aaf. I wonder if the tranny needs to come out or could I just remove the cv axle?
Thanks.
It can probably be done with the transmission in place. Remove the axle and then the arm / trumpet. The rear mount will have to be disconnected.
Ok. One more question. Do I need any specialty tools ie bearing press? And do I need to drain the fluid?
@jamessullivan1648
I would have to check the service manual.
I'm thinking of doing this to my VW Golf myself at home only thing I noticed was you checking the temperature is there another way to do that process if I don't have a computer? Sorry if that's a silly question. Great video though.
Robert Zuniga No it isn't silly... since I have access to a scan toll, that's all I use. You "might" be able to stick a temperature probe in the little filler funnel (if it has one). Something like this:
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Robert Zuniga I don't have a VW, but I have a method that works for me. I let the car sit for 1 or 2 days, and drain all the transmission fluid into one bucket. That way the whole car is at ambient temperature. I then put the old fluid into a Pyrex measuring glass and make a note of how much fluid I removed.
I suppose this method isn't going to work if the ambient temperature changes dramatically.
This method might not work - because it's not safe to assume the fluid level was correct to begin with (leaks, fluid evaporates off, loss from ATF cooling hoses being removed during other service, etc.) One cheap alternative to the VAG com is to measure the temp of the transmission pan with an infrared thermometer gun.
Hello there. Thank you very much for the information. You will have a couple of questions . I will be very happy if you answer. Does the engine have to be completely cold before the oil change? We also check the level if the vehicle is running. My car is a 2005 model polo 146000 km, is it time for an oil change?
We don't have polo in North America... I don't know if the transmission is the same. Check your service manual for correct information.
@@EXOVCDS thanks. same as automatic transmission golf. What I want to know is whether the engine is completely cold before you start the process. Does the engine have to cool without draining the oil?
No, but it drains quicker when warm... but it takes longer to cool off to check correct fluid level at the correct ATF temperature. Even when it is filled with new cold fluid, the fluid absorbs the warmth from the engine & transmission. It doesn't matter when you drain the fluid, as long as fluid level is checked with the engine running and at a transmission fluid temperature of 35c.
This should be done every 16 years I read in manual
Odds are that the transmission oil pan gasket leaks before the 16 years is up.... resulting in a filter & fluid change.
I think VW says 40K miles and Eurovan owners say 10-15K miles to avoid transmission issues. The color of the fluid and metal shavings in the video don't inspire confidence for waiting long periods of time.
Good video. Is there any pressure solenoid in the bottom of the gearbox? I have a T4 that only gears up to second gear and not any further.. My idea is that it might be a solenoid that Controls the gear shifting. Am i right? Id be thankfull for a answer..
I'm currently at work and don't have much time to look-up info... I'll do so tonight once I get home and will send it to you.
Thanx alot :)
Yes, the T4 has a valve body that has solenoids which control hydraulic pressure... which controls gears. If you or someone has access to a scan tool that can communicate with the transmission computer (TCM) I would check the TCM for fault codes. It might help point the diagnosis in the right direction.
Ok. Thanx alot.. I have a friend who has vag-com computer so i should be able to check it. it seems like a pressure problem. it gears up 1-2 and if u put it in drive u get 1st and second gear and than it just feels like it in neutral when u pass 1800 rpm. just lose traction in the gearbox. if u chose 2:nd gear on the stick u can get up to 3500-4000 rpm and it keeps pulling. put if u use 3:d or drive it loses the drive-Power over 1800-2000 rpm. and never puts in 3:d or 4:th gear..
As per usual, another very informative video - thanks so much! Do you know of any decent diagnostic tools that can read automatic transmission fluid temperature. I bought a mid-range tool (£100) but it did not support this feature :( It's cool to invest some money in such a tool - but not if you're paying for extra features you just won't use (like the snap-ons).
+Ali Raja email these guys to see if their product can access ATF temperature: obdeleven.com/ I have no affiliation with them.
+Thomas EXOVCDS Thanks man
I have a “ScanGuage II” with the Eurovan software update, around $150. It will monitor both water temp and Autotrans temp and you can mount it on your dash.
What year Eurovan? Older Eurovans with 2x2 OBD connectors have slow communication protocols... I don't recall seeing transmission temperature PID when viewing live ECM data. How is it able to communicate with the ECM & TCM at the same time? I know that the TCM receives data from the ECM (throttle, engine rpm, coolant temp etc), but am not aware of the ECM looking at / monitoring ATF temp. Any info / link you might have... much appreciated.
@@EXOVCDS 2001 with 2.8 v6 automatic.
I have 2005 VW Golf with Tiptronic transmission. Is this one the same ? I think mine have different filter and setup ? Thanks for the graeat video :)
Different... I don't have a tiptronic filter change video yet, sorry.
The transmission: images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/6337642.jpg
The filter: altrom.com/images/altrom/catalog/09A325429-1.jpg
The filter location: i91.photobucket.com/albums/k286/coolairvw/jf506e/sensors.jpg
Transmission disassembly is required.
Thomas EXOVCDS Thank you.
Cool!
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Got T4 auto no drive in any gears.. D.R. 123 any ideas
Thanks
Broken CV joint?
When did this happen?
Fluid level ok?
Does it smell burnt?
No noises when in any gear?
Can I just add 4liters of VW transmission fluid and it should be enough coz I don’t have a computer to check temperature like yours. Thanks
You don't need a computer:
ua-cam.com/video/VNRd0lK7OOQ/v-deo.html
The only way to know if the level is correct (when there is no dipstick), is to remove the "level" plug at 35c. If you have too much fluid in the transmission, the fluid will slosh around and air bubbles will circulate through the transmission with the fluid... which can cause damage.
Hello! So I add 4 liters and after 35c or or 95 F no fluid came out so I added another half a liter and fluid started to come out from the drain plug but it was a bit higher than 35c when it happened. So all in all it’s about 4.5 L I put in. Thanks for the video. How often will you suggest to do just drain and refill without removing the pan and filter.
@@eurovan03 Temperature range for checking is 35° C to 45° C. I always only mention 35° C, because when checking at 45° C, more fluid is drained out (fluid expands when it gets hot). Fluid & filter every 40k miles or 64k km's... there's no real need to only change fluid sooner.
how many litre of oil must be added for vw 2004 2.0l fsi engine?
Does the engine have a dipstick?
Thanks for sharing! How did you open the fill plug, just pull? When the engine is cold and off, how much oil would get drained from the drain plug?
Yes... if there is no "red" ring around the filler plug, just pull up on the plug. If the filler plug DOES have a red security ring around it, break the red ring. When done, simply push the filler plug back into its place. 3.5 to 4L should be enough to get the fluid to the correct level. If at 35c you don't have any fluid dripping out, continue to add fluid until it does. Install drain plug when fluid is dripping out at / around 35-40c
Thanks Tomas for the reply. I will get an intrared temperature sensor to sense the temperature on the pan and start doing what you did in the video. I think I am in trouble: I asked a mechanic to change atf for me but they didn't use the metal bearings for the bolts to tighten the pan and gasket. So oil slowly got out on the edges. Today I tighten the bolts a bit and got a major leak on a short 10-mile trip. I got my car towed back, now in serious worry. Do you think my car's transmission still OK?
talk2stars Don't know. Install the spacers, fill to correct level and test drive. Time will tell if there's more to worry about.
got it, thanks! I assume filling oil, unplug the drain plug to see oil dripping etc are done at engine off. We only start engine and shift gear to make the oil hot, and turn engine off to wait for temperature to drop.
talk2stars No... follow the video.
Drain, change filter & gasket.
Fill 3.5 to 4L
Start engine and go through all gears.
Leave in park and at idle.
At 35c remove drain plug.
If no fluid runs out add fluid.
Once fluid drips / trickles out, install drain plug.
Fluid needs to drip / trickle between 35 to 40c.
If temperature is above 40c, shut engine off and let cool down.
your pressurized oil filler... who makes it and or do you have a model #?
This one is made by asttool.com/
Similar pump: asttool.com/detail_page.php?tool_number=ATF%20VW%205
You can probably find cheaper units via amazon or ebay.
www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-24441-Manual-Filler-System/dp/B01A7SDWR2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488668420&sr=8-2&keywords=atf+pump
thank you again
Love these vids! I have a 93 that I'm trying to keep alive. I need the oil pan since its rusted but it's discontinued. Would a 96 and up work?they have those available and look similar. Any info would be great, thanks!
DESIGNEDCUSTOMS I'm not sure... it might. The later one has the little level tube, but that can be removed / left out if it is in the way. I typed-in the part number for the '93 and found this: www.busdepot.com/098321359a If they no longer have any, try the later style pan. The gasket part number is the same, so it is quite possible that the later pan can be used.
Will 2003 "T4 vr6
What is the normal temperature of the gearbox?
That depends on driving conditions & climate / ambient temperatures... adding a front mounted ATF cooler can help keep temperatures low(er).
Is there a specific brand of ATF cooler you recommend or have seen good results from? (Or any to avoid?)
Nice garage is bigger
It looks bigger when it is empty... December is always slow (people buy presents instead of repairing the car).
cool my friend you work there for 30 years?
Justin Vancouver Some days it feels that long.
This video should be titled "why to never ever purchase a "Volkswagen" Forcing people to bring it into a shop for$400 every 30,000 miles when a dipstick and a easily accessible fill hole would be plain common sense. Just heard they are ending the Beetle. That's a good start.
The following is not directed "at" you, just a general well known statement... some people just can't be pleased. ALL manufacturers have similar designs with various vehicle models, just like VW (they are not all like that... well ok, all new ones are like that). Have a look online across ALL manufacturer lines... good luck in finding something that "is" DIY serviceable in "ALL" aspects of vehicle maintenance.
What makes you think this applies to VW? Lexus has some transmission designs that make fluid changes a labor intensive nightmare. I have a Mitsubishi rally car, and replacing the DCTF is an expensive and annoying task. Mazda decided to make the Skyactiv automatic transmissions a pain to work with.
If VW enthusiasts were given a nickel every time someone said "Get a Honda" or "Get a Toyota" then they would be driving an Audi A8L or Audi R8 V10.
There are good reasons to buy VWs, the interiors are more ergonomic, the cornering is best for the price, and the latest turbo engines offer great performance and fuel savings at the same time.
However, even I still recommend Hondas and Toyotas.
05 rialta can you pls tell me the filter I would need from amazon and fluid amt and type ty
www.rialtainfo.com/vw/transmission.htm
@@EXOVCDS Thanks, your opinion to the second option:
Option 2
Last torque the transmission drain plug to 9 ft lb
Final fluid level checking
engine idling.
Confirm
-Last torque the transmission drain plug to 9 ft lb
- Bring ATF Fluid to operating temperature by starting the car, . 35-45*c (Or allow engine to run Approx.
8-12 minutes)
- With engine still running at idol remove transmission drain plug and allow excess ATF to drain till it ends up dripping
out of the drain plug hole. When this is done the level is correct. Do not allow the transmission temp to go over 45*c.
If this is done install drain plug and turn off car and
(Or allow engine to run Approx.
8-12 minutes) this part they say is option 2 less accurate......your opinion w/o scanner
Get yourself a thermometer and stick it in the fill tube:
shop.snapon.com/product/Thermometers/Dial-Type-Thermometer-(Blue-Point)/ACT83A
You can probably find them on Amazon... one that shows "celsius" or simply do the C to F conversion.
@@EXOVCDS Thomas, one last question, I saw the temp checker you said to use, but wondering if you know of a cheap scanner for the rialta that will ck the temp? any help would be appreciated, thanks, Brian
Just bought a 2003 beetle 1.8t and third gear jerks a little when shifting any ideas on what it could be thinking about fluid filter change
Probably a solenoid issue in the valve body... correct fluid level / filter change is a good starting point. However, changing fluid on high mileage transmissions that have had lack of fluid changes, can result in worse shifting... high mileage / old fluid contains clutch material that has worn off of the clutches. This microscopic material helps grab / hold clutches when activated. New fluid is smoother / has no grit... which can lead to clutches slipping.
@@EXOVCDS okay would 90 thousand miles be considered hi millage on this particular transmission?
Sorry I thought I put the mileage in first message thanks for the super fast response
@@leepeezy No, 90K isn't high mileage. Change the fluid & filter (depending on which transmission you have, filter change may require transmission disassembly, in which case only change the fluid). If things shift better, change every 40K. If things are the same, look into a solenoid issue.
@@EXOVCDS thank you
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Help me .Yo tengo una eurovan en jalisco y no prenden las luses de reversa ya revise y no se si traiga sensor de reversa
Google Translate no me está ayudando a entenderte, lo siento
@@EXOVCDS thanks what happens that my erovan 2000 gasoline reversal lights do not turn on and check wiring and every i do not know if it has a sensor in the transmission if its damaged grasias amigo desde la rivera de chapala jal
transmisión manual o automática
envía fotos de lo que ves, Instrumentos del salpicadero, luces en la parte posterior de eurovan.
fkh161@fkh161.ca
Automatica yes remove salpicadero
El interruptor de luz de marcha atrás está montado en la transmisión, el relé de luz de estacionamiento / punto muerto / marcha atrás está en la caja de fusibles
Página 1
fkh161.ca/VW/EV/EVReverseLights.pdf
What's up with those dirty/oily gloves inside the cabin?
Xavier Lemos You really think they were oily? Which part of the video. I change gloves or clean them constantly.
Thomas EXOVCDS
It's so easy to do and so many mechanics do it, but good to know that you are not like most!
What a bloody joke! It's so dark you can't see anything! Never heard of a headlamp! What a total waste of time!😂
LOL... if you need to watch a video (instead of following a service manual) the problem lies with you.
I just watched the video... I don't have any problems seeing what is happening.