I just bought a 2005 Jetta first series from a private owner. I don't think they've had any Transmission Service done it has about a hundred 150,000 miles on it the transmission is starting to slip just a little bit in reverse. I've heard if it's the transmission has never done don't do it. How do I know if the fluid is low?
05’ Golf won’t shift feels Like it’s on 3rd gear drained the atf really dirty. Changing the filter and atf you think it should help it shift any help thanks
@@lucifersmalls8457 actually i had a check engine light on and hooked it up to a diagnostic tool cleared the code and it went back to normal. Hope this helps you
Thanks for sharing Ryan. I just bought an 02 TDI Jetta and I've been hearing the 01m is junk. What do you think? And I hear some people are running there transmission/engine with the cooler line disconnected in order to do a flush. They run it until the fluid is gone or foamy. The theory is it drains all the fluid including the torque converter. What do you think about flushing like this? Do you have any tips to improve this method?
Hello, excuse me, it could be possible to request a technical advice? See I have a vw Jetta MK4 automátic transmission 01M. The car suddenly fails on 3rd shift the check engine light is on. This is at 20/30 minutes to start. After that I normally park the car. Next day I start the car it's normally shifts, low speed no more than 3rd shift, I may clear the check engine light, car works perfectly. In your opinion what's the cause? ATF? shift solenoid? Also this failure started after a bad technician no trusted tune up the car, never gone again. Thanks for your help, I am desperately seeking help. 4 speed gearbox
Hello there.. Your video was very helpfull, but I ask myself, when I am going to chek the level of the oil... When the car is runing in neutral, or when the engine is off? Thank you and best regards...
No VCDS? No time to get the laptop out? You can simply point an IR thermometer at the bottom of the ATF sump and the temp is the same as VCDS. I tested this
You did not show whole engine mso I can we where exactly the transmission dipstick hole is cause I can't find it anywhere and my Volkswagen jetta has a missing dipstick so I don't know where please show video better thanknyou
hi Ryan im from venezuela, i actually own 2 2007 bora"s 2.0, the mexicans ones with the 01m automatic gearbox, one of them have this trouble: when you start driving normally the gearbox stays only in 3rd gear, no matter how slow or fast are you going and if you press the gas pedal it stays in 3rd gear does not go down to 2nd or 1st gear or up to 4th, only 3rd and sometimes it changes the gears normally but almost all the time it runs only in 3rd, this one have 97555 miles.
Pana necesito esos sensores, los tendrás. Es para hacer una prueba, es decir, los pongo ó lo pones tu y veo si responde. Es decir, no quiero hacer un gasto, para que despues resulte que sigue igual. Do you understand? No se si me puedes ayudar.
hello buddy hey can be the same procedure for a 2002 vw jetta 1.8t 5 SPD with the vdcs i haven't found any video for audi tiptronic trans to follow i guess yours is the closes one..
Hi i have a vw bora 1.9 automatic 5 speed 2005 i can not find any videos on changing the automatic gearbox oil. Its the 5 speed not the 4 speed. I want to know the oil capacity and how to check the level. Thanks
I like those rubber gaskets. My 09g transmission has one and there is no silicone to scrape. If you ever take your car to a shop, make sure they know not to use *any* silicone.
I need a tool list to remove and replace the valve body I believe it's a T 30 torques bit but I'm not sure I know the pan as he says is 10 mm but what are the shield boot sizes and the torques bit sizes?
Hi Ryan, Just a few quick questions does this apply to 2002 Volkswagen Bora V5 with a 5 speed trans? What’s the best grade and quality oil to use? And do you go genuine for the filter and gaskets (service kit)? As mine doesn’t change gears smoothly hot or cold. Much appreciated.
Ryan I appreciate the video. Just a question. Is it necessary to have that computer program when filling? Can i just add a certain amount of fluid after drain and filter replacement? I don't have that fancy pc program...Thank you.
+Cody Farmer You can measure out what you removed and add that same amount back in and call it good enough. Not the best way, but people do it. Another option is to get a non contact ir thermometer and use that to take the temp reading of the pan. I think its a degree to 2 lower than what the fluid temp is usually. Its one of those things where its not technically the 'right' way to do it, but it will work just fine.
Hi i have a vw bora 1.9tdi 130 bhp automatic asz engine. I need to know if the automatic transmission filter and oil could be changed and what pacific parts are needed. Anyone help
+Shekh Mostofa Abedin you could fill it from the top side. Take a long piece of hose (5/8" maybe" that will fit over the fill plug and sake it down from the top and slide it over the fill plug. Stick a funnel in the other end of the hose top side and fill it up that way.
and the other one with 78914 miles the gearbox sometimes when it shift from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3 or 3 to 4 it bumps a litle, could this be a weak fluid or transmission fluid low? what do you recomend best? sorry for my bad english and thanks for the help
HI there Ryan VW, I have a 2004 bora with a 01m transmission. I would like to take the tranny out and install a manual transmission. Can you make a video to guide someone through this, especially how to make the ECU stop thinking its automatic after the change out. thank you. great video.
I have been thinking about doing that very project. I just bought an 02 Jetta wagon with a failing transmission and have a good enough parts car to use. its just a lot of time.
Thank you for your interest in my suggestion, i am looking forward to this video. Also do you know how to change the lcd display in the instruments cluster ? mine is all red. thanks Ryan VW.
I have NEVER changed the manual (6 speed) transmission fluid in my '03 GTI VR6, and have had the car for 18 years thus far! In the manual, and when calling various VW dealerships throughout the years, i've been told that I never need to change the manual tranny fluid in this car, as it is 'goof for the lifetime of the vehicle'! The car is garaged, and has only 105,000 miles on it. The manual transmission still shifts like new after all this time. This car has been so amazingly reliable and solid, that I feel I can easily get 200K miles or more out if it, which means i'll probably have it another 15 years or so! Should I be concerned with ever changing the transmission fluid?
Ryan, I have a 2000 VW Cabrio. I drained the transmission (auto) changed the filter/seal, put it back together and followed the instructions given. Ran the car, check plug level, added a bit more fluid until drips stopped. Took car for a spin, car would jolt into gear and in some case when at a stop, would not move. Bought it back, added more fluid and slowly but surely it came back to life. This morning, drove off, had a problem when the gear jumped in causing the front wheels to spin. After the car heated up, all is well, waiting to see if I have the same problem again after it's cooled down. So far, have added about 3.5 liters of fluid. Any suggestion if this still happens?
Aaron Niedzwiecki Thanks for the compliment. We will have lots more coming out over time. We are buying more equipment too so the quality will go up too as we learn as we go.
Great video! By far the most professional I've seen yet. I had a question... Since I dont have vad com or any computer to read the temp of the fluid, could I just use a non contact ir thermometer to read the temp? also would it hurt my transmission if I add to much or too little fluid? Last question... If my car is on and running and I remove the plug and not the fill tube should any fluid come out If done correctly?
You do not need vcds to measure the temperature of the transmission fluid... a thermometer that measures the fill pan works as well as the pan temp is the same as the oil temp... :-)
Good video bro i like it so my question is if recomended put I little aditive brand Lucas & how many botles need this transmitions ,my name is Arturo 😎🤘 thanks...
Hi Ryan. I live in Venezuela. I own a mexican Jetta (Bora) with a 01M transmission with 93,000 miles. I wanna change the fluid but really scares me. According to the manufacturer this should not be done. I fear that when changing fluids cause major damages. I dont speak english very well... could you tell me how to avoid damaging the transmission when changing fluid? Thanks
If the transmission is in good shape it will not hurt anything. if the transmission is not in good shape it will die regardless. But this definitely prolongs the life of them.
***** you could drain all of the fluid into a container, measure it, and then add that same amount back in. Or you could drain it all out and add fluid back in then use an infrared thermometer to check the temperature of the pan and use that instead of vcds. The pump I'm using is just from a, local auto parts store.
a filter kit is around $25 and so is a gallon jug of Valvoline Max life Dex/Merc fluid that meets the VW standard required for the 01m. I use it over the factory VW fluid in this instance with great results.
about 5 qts for a fluid and filter. maybe 4 for just a drain and fill. I like to use Valvoline MaxLife Dex/Merc in them. it meets the VW spec and is good fluid and can be found locally.
+Armando Olallo It is a different process. You most likely have a 5 speed tiptronic. You can do a drain and refill in those easy enough (see here forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3748902) but the filter on them is behind the valve body if memory serves me.
did you use the right vw specification fluid? Or have you pulled the pan to make sure the filter is on right or that you didn't damage a ribbon cable or something else in the process?
Wouldn't you think that brake cleaner will brake down the coating that's inside the oil pan. It's paint. Someone probably did that to my pan before I bought it, There's pealing paint all over the place. I think you might want to edit that, but hey what do I know !
Great video, especially at the beginning when identifying exactly the vehicle body style and transmission code. I am looking for a vid on how to change the transmission oil for a 09A 5 speed triptronic transmission found in Jetta TDI's. I have not been very lucky so far. anyone that know a website with this info, let me know. Cheers.
Hi i have a vw bora 1.9 automatic 5 speed 2005 i can not find any videos on changing the automatic gearbox oil. Its the 5 speed not the 4 speed. I want to know the oil capacity and how to check the level. Thanks
Thanks for the awesome tutorial. just got a 03 Jetta tdi and I was refusing to believe that only the people able to service it was the stealership.
Great video. I Pulled the drain plug at 35 degrees Celsius. Runs great!
thank you! great video. Wondering what is the outer diameter of the fill hose.
very good video apologize could you tell me what kind of fluid for trasnmicion you used and the brand of it beforehand many thanks
Around how many quarts of fluid did u put in the transmission?
I just bought a 2005 Jetta first series from a private owner. I don't think they've had any Transmission Service done it has about a hundred 150,000 miles on it the transmission is starting to slip just a little bit in reverse. I've heard if it's the transmission has never done don't do it. How do I know if the fluid is low?
Best fluid change video for mk4s.
Good job sr.
05’ Golf won’t shift feels Like it’s on 3rd gear drained the atf really dirty. Changing the filter and atf you think it should help it shift any help thanks
Did it help bro
@@lucifersmalls8457 actually i had a check engine light on and hooked it up to a diagnostic tool cleared the code and it went back to normal. Hope this helps you
Thanks for sharing Ryan. I just bought an 02 TDI Jetta and I've been hearing the 01m is junk. What do you think? And I hear some people are running there transmission/engine with the cooler line disconnected in order to do a flush. They run it until the fluid is gone or foamy. The theory is it drains all the fluid including the torque converter. What do you think about flushing like this? Do you have any tips to improve this method?
How much ATF should I have in hand to start this job? MY CAR IS 2001 VW Jetta GLX.
Hello, excuse me, it could be possible to request a technical advice? See I have a vw Jetta MK4 automátic transmission 01M. The car suddenly fails on 3rd shift the check engine light is on. This is at 20/30 minutes to start. After that I normally park the car. Next day I start the car it's normally shifts, low speed no more than 3rd shift, I may clear the check engine light, car works perfectly. In your opinion what's the cause? ATF? shift solenoid? Also this failure started after a bad technician no trusted tune up the car, never gone again. Thanks for your help, I am desperately seeking help. 4 speed gearbox
Hello there.. Your video was very helpfull, but I ask myself, when I am going to chek the level of the oil... When the car is runing in neutral, or when the engine is off? Thank you and best regards...
Hey Ryan just a question you didn't been to the bahamas starbucks over the Atlantis right?
ha, nope.
If fluid is at correct temperature can you check fluid level with the engine off?
No VCDS? No time to get the laptop out? You can simply point an IR thermometer at the bottom of the ATF sump and the temp is the same as VCDS. I tested this
You did not show whole engine mso I can we where exactly the transmission dipstick hole is cause I can't find it anywhere and my Volkswagen jetta has a missing dipstick so I don't know where please show video better thanknyou
hello this also applies to for a 2002 vw jetta mk4 1.8t 5 spd i hve the vcds to do exactly the same mr Ryan vwdiesel?
Is it ok to use red fluid instead of yellow (like Mobil ATF LT 71141)?
Herd that read "eats" solenoid harness? red is like Dextron-III analog
sorry, what kind of transmission oil does a jetta car with 09g transmission need (jetta mk4 mod 2015 engine 2.0 tiptronic) thanks for your help
hi Ryan im from venezuela, i actually own 2 2007 bora"s 2.0, the mexicans ones with the 01m automatic gearbox, one of them have this trouble: when you start driving normally the gearbox stays only in 3rd gear, no matter how slow or fast are you going and if you press the gas pedal it stays in 3rd gear does not go down to 2nd or 1st gear or up to 4th, only 3rd and sometimes it changes the gears normally but almost all the time it runs only in 3rd, this one have 97555 miles.
+supermegatopo pana estas igual que el mio, sensores g38 y 68
+Jos San termine cambiando la caja completa
Pana necesito esos sensores, los tendrás. Es para hacer una prueba, es decir, los pongo ó lo pones tu y veo si responde.
Es decir, no quiero hacer un gasto, para que despues resulte que sigue igual. Do you understand?
No se si me puedes ayudar.
+Jos San y tu de que parte eres? yo los tengo pegados a la caja vieja
Pana vivo en el Paraiso, cerca de Pollos Arturos. Aqui en Caracas.
hello buddy hey can be the same procedure for a 2002 vw jetta 1.8t 5 SPD with the vdcs i haven't found any video for audi tiptronic trans to follow i guess yours is the closes one..
Most people just do a flush and fill on those because the filter is behind the valve body.
Hi i have a vw bora 1.9 automatic 5 speed 2005 i can not find any videos on changing the automatic gearbox oil. Its the 5 speed not the 4 speed. I want to know the oil capacity and how to check the level.
Thanks
I like those rubber gaskets. My 09g transmission has one and there is no silicone to scrape. If you ever take your car to a shop, make sure they know not to use *any* silicone.
I need a tool list to remove and replace the valve body I believe it's a T 30 torques bit but I'm not sure I know the pan as he says is 10 mm but what are the shield boot sizes and the torques bit sizes?
sound and look like my buddy. but I have a mk4 golf. You can have trans problems and gear jumping if you don't change it right? it's tiptronic
What fluid u use???
Hi Ryan,
Just a few quick questions does this apply to 2002 Volkswagen Bora V5 with a 5 speed trans? What’s the best grade and quality oil to use? And do you go genuine for the filter and gaskets (service kit)? As mine doesn’t change gears smoothly hot or cold. Much appreciated.
Ryan I appreciate the video. Just a question. Is it necessary to have that computer program when filling? Can i just add a certain amount of fluid after drain and filter replacement? I don't have that fancy pc program...Thank you.
+Cody Farmer You can measure out what you removed and add that same amount back in and call it good enough. Not the best way, but people do it. Another option is to get a non contact ir thermometer and use that to take the temp reading of the pan. I think its a degree to 2 lower than what the fluid temp is usually. Its one of those things where its not technically the 'right' way to do it, but it will work just fine.
Hi i have a vw bora 1.9tdi 130 bhp automatic asz engine. I need to know if the automatic transmission filter and oil could be changed and what pacific parts are needed.
Anyone help
Ryan, I really appreciate that you took the time to upload this video. Is there any way I can fill up the transmission fluid without using a pump?
+Shekh Mostofa Abedin you could fill it from the top side. Take a long piece of hose (5/8" maybe" that will fit over the fill plug and sake it down from the top and slide it over the fill plug. Stick a funnel in the other end of the hose top side and fill it up that way.
Hi, could you tell me what type of atf my automatic golf takes? 2.0 non turbo
and the other one with 78914 miles the gearbox sometimes when it shift from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3 or 3 to 4 it bumps a litle, could this be a weak fluid or transmission fluid low? what do you recomend best? sorry for my bad english and thanks for the help
great video. is the same process for a 2012 vw jetta? and what type of fluid does this transmission use?
Clearly not you idiot
Is this for the tdi model
Hey Ryan, if I accidentally overfill, will it drip out also?
it does have a level tube in it. but it is more for when the transmission is running and in Park than when the car is off.
+Ryan VWDiesel so when Im gonna remove the drain plug, the engine should be running?
If you are checking the fluid level after a change then yes
How many liters does a Passat 1.9 tdi 110 hp transmission takes ?
HI there Ryan VW, I have a 2004 bora with a 01m transmission. I would like to take the tranny out and install a manual transmission. Can you make a video to guide someone through this, especially how to make the ECU stop thinking its automatic after the change out. thank you. great video.
I have been thinking about doing that very project. I just bought an 02 Jetta wagon with a failing transmission and have a good enough parts car to use. its just a lot of time.
Thank you for your interest in my suggestion, i am looking forward to this video. Also do you know how to change the lcd display in the instruments cluster ? mine is all red. thanks Ryan VW.
I have NEVER changed the manual (6 speed) transmission fluid in my '03 GTI VR6, and have had the car for 18 years thus far! In the manual, and when calling various VW dealerships throughout the years, i've been told that I never need to change the manual tranny fluid in this car, as it is 'goof for the lifetime of the vehicle'! The car is garaged, and has only 105,000 miles on it. The manual transmission still shifts like new after all this time. This car has been so amazingly reliable and solid, that I feel I can easily get 200K miles or more out if it, which means i'll probably have it another 15 years or so! Should I be concerned with ever changing the transmission fluid?
Delusional!!
Ryan, I have a 2000 VW Cabrio. I drained the transmission (auto) changed the filter/seal, put it back together and followed the instructions given. Ran the car, check plug level, added a bit more fluid until drips stopped. Took car for a spin, car would jolt into gear and in some case when at a stop, would not move. Bought it back, added more fluid and slowly but surely it came back to life. This morning, drove off, had a problem when the gear jumped in causing the front wheels to spin. After the car heated up, all is well, waiting to see if I have the same problem again after it's cooled down. So far, have added about 3.5 liters of fluid. Any suggestion if this still happens?
John Kavadas did you ever solve your cabrio trans problem? If so what did you do?
the trans needs 4 liters of fluid you can also add some transmission fluid additive so it can shift smoothly
What if I don't have a vagcom? Should I still attempt this?
Use an infrared thermometer pointed at the bottom of the atf sump
What is the purpose of the red cap? I never put mine back on 😅
Factory seal.
They probably had too many well-intentioned owners putting the wrong stuff (or the wrong amount) in there!
Please my engine is 2.0 litres how many litres should I use for my gearbox
The most informative DIY video I have seen. Thank you
Aaron Niedzwiecki Thanks for the compliment. We will have lots more coming out over time. We are buying more equipment too so the quality will go up too as we learn as we go.
this is so educational and really honest,
Great video! By far the most professional I've seen yet. I had a question... Since I dont have vad com or any computer to read the temp of the fluid, could I just use a non contact ir thermometer to read the temp? also would it hurt my transmission if I add to much or too little fluid? Last question... If my car is on and running and I remove the plug and not the fill tube should any fluid come out If done correctly?
Too much fluid is actually more dangerous than the opposite.
You do not need vcds to measure the temperature of the transmission fluid... a thermometer that measures the fill pan works as well as the pan temp is the same as the oil temp... :-)
Good video bro i like it so my question is if recomended put I little aditive brand Lucas & how many botles need this transmitions ,my name is Arturo 😎🤘 thanks...
Hi Ryan. I live in Venezuela. I own a mexican Jetta (Bora) with a 01M transmission with 93,000 miles. I wanna change the fluid but really scares me. According to the manufacturer this should not be done. I fear that when changing fluids cause major damages. I dont speak english very well... could you tell me how to avoid damaging the transmission when changing fluid? Thanks
If the transmission is in good shape it will not hurt anything. if the transmission is not in good shape it will die regardless. But this definitely prolongs the life of them.
***** you could drain all of the fluid into a container, measure it, and then add that same amount back in. Or you could drain it all out and add fluid back in then use an infrared thermometer to check the temperature of the pan and use that instead of vcds. The pump I'm using is just from a, local auto parts store.
does the 2015 golf tsi have the same transmission?
how much would this cost to have it done?
a filter kit is around $25 and so is a gallon jug of Valvoline Max life Dex/Merc fluid that meets the VW standard required for the 01m. I use it over the factory VW fluid in this instance with great results.
+Ryan VWDiesel i see thanks for the info
+jlei8aX no worries
Hello, I wanted to ask a question. I have a 2004 1.8 Passat. How much transmission fluid do I need for a transmission flush?
about 5 qts for a fluid and filter. maybe 4 for just a drain and fill. I like to use Valvoline MaxLife Dex/Merc in them. it meets the VW spec and is good fluid and can be found locally.
+Ryan VWDiesel Thank you very much.
Awesome job friend, just finished my fluid change thanks in big part to you and your vid.
I would like to see a transmission fluid change on a 2003 1.8t Volkswagen Jetta please
Same procedure
So, is 4 liters enough? What was the approximate amount that was required?
4 liters is usually good for a fluid drain and refill because about 3.5 usually comes out.
Hello I have a 05 volkswagen gti 1.8t is it the same process as this.....
+Armando Olallo It is a different process. You most likely have a 5 speed tiptronic. You can do a drain and refill in those easy enough (see here forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3748902) but the filter on them is behind the valve body if memory serves me.
Thank you
I have followed your video step by step but my Jetta will not go into any gears, what have I done wrong?!
did you use the right vw specification fluid? Or have you pulled the pan to make sure the filter is on right or that you didn't damage a ribbon cable or something else in the process?
+Ryan VWDiesel, will check first thing tomorrow morning, thank you. I'll let you know what I find.
today i went to a friend shop and we scanned the check engine transmisión fault code and it shows G38 and G68
+supermegatopo
Hi
me too, but the tester show me 830 ohms. It means ok.
Then my transmission is limp mode. I don´t know why.
Can you help me
Ty from Guatemala
Uggghh
Thanks for the 01M....PUEGEOT!!!
(WTF VW!!)
Thank you - very helpful indeed!
awesome video thanks ryan :)
hii Ryan thanks for vidoes
Wouldn't you think that brake cleaner will brake down the coating that's inside the oil pan. It's paint. Someone probably did that to my pan before I bought it, There's pealing paint all over the place. I think you might want to edit that, but hey what do I know !
Thanks Tom Hanks!
Thanks a lot.
Great video, especially at the beginning when identifying exactly the vehicle body style and transmission code. I am looking for a vid on how to change the transmission oil for a 09A 5 speed triptronic transmission found in Jetta TDI's. I have not been very lucky so far. anyone that know a website with this info, let me know. Cheers.
Hi i have a vw bora 1.9 automatic 5 speed 2005
i can not find any videos on changing the automatic gearbox oil. Its the 5 speed not the 4 speed. I want to know the oil capacity and how to check the level.
Thanks
but mine is automatic