How to drain and fill transmission fluid?

2015 AUDI ALLROAD
177,000 MILES • 2.0L • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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How to drain and fill transmission fluid, change filter and gasket if any on this vehicle. please.
Mar 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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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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Mar 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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BHAMDOC1973
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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?
Mar 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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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.
Mar 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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BHAMDOC1973
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With engine off.
Mar 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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?? the engine must be running.
Mar 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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I am asking if engine should be off or running after it gets to temperature and then fill.
Mar 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Running.
Mar 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM