How to drain and fill transmission fluid?

Tiny
BHAMDOC1973
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  • 2015 AUDI ALLROAD
  • 2.0L
  • TURBO
  • 4WD
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  • 177,000 MILES
How to drain and fill transmission fluid, change filter and gasket if any on this vehicle. Please.
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 AT 12:14 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, there is a filter, but you will need to remove the fluid pan. It looks pretty straight forward.

Here is a guide to help us:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

ZF Lifeguard Fluid 8

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Thursday, March 27th, 2025 AT 9:26 AM
Tiny
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Cool, so just drain and fill till it comes out without needing to get it to specific temperature then check again?
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Thursday, March 27th, 2025 AT 11:27 AM
Tiny
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You need to warm the engine up until the cooling fans come on, then the temperature is correct. Fill until the fluid comes out and install the plug.
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Friday, March 28th, 2025 AT 9:06 AM
Tiny
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With engine off
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Friday, March 28th, 2025 AT 10:11 AM
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? The engine must be running.
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Friday, March 28th, 2025 AT 10:14 AM
Tiny
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AM asking if engine should be off or running after it gets to temp and then fill
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Friday, March 28th, 2025 AT 10:26 AM
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Running
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Friday, March 28th, 2025 AT 12:05 PM

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