Changing transmission fluid?

Tiny
BHAMDOC1973
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  • 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
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  • 114,000 MILES
How do you do a drain and fill on these?
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 AT 10:00 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

These are a little trickier than normal. You will need something that can pump the fluid upward into the transmission.

If you look below, I attached the directions. Let me know if you have questions that I can answer.

Also, note that there is a replaceable filter. You would need to remove the pan to access it, but I would recommend it gets replaced at the same time.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 AT 5:27 PM
Tiny
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So, these do not need to be at a certain temperature? Filling from below is not an issue, I have several adapters. But do I start it then and disconnect the adapter and install the plug?
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Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 AT 5:37 PM
Tiny
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Also how many quarts?
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Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 AT 5:43 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

If you are draining the fluid only, it should be approximately 4 quarts. Start by adding 2 quarts and top off from there.

When checking the fluid level, make sure the vehicle is on a flat surface. Next, start the engine and shift it through all gears.

Next, the trans temperature should be approximately 100 degrees F. I use an infrared thermometer to test the pan temperature. Once at 100 degrees, I continue adding until the fluid begins to drip from the fill tube you installed. This is done with the engine running.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe
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Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 AT 7:34 PM

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