SPONSORED LINKS

2002 Volkswagen VW Passat transmission

Tiny
KTUERK
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
When is service required on the transmission. We can not find anything in the manual. We were told that no service was needed until 100,000 miles
Sunday, December 9th, 2007 AT 11:13 AM

2 Replies

Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
  • MECHANIC
  • 11,533 POSTS
Some German cars are doing that these days. I wouldnt recommend going 100k without a service. Personally, I would do it at least at 50 and 100 k
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, December 10th, 2007 AT 12:35 PM
Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 47,526 POSTS
Yep, the more you service the transmission the longer it will last. Here is a guide that can help and I have included how to service your transmission i the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Capacities

Planetary gearbox
Type .................... VW ATF

CAUTION:Always check with your parts department for the latest part number information.
Note:Only VW ATF available as a replacement part, can be used in the 01V transmission.

Final drive
Type .................... Gear oil SAE 75W90 (synthetic oil)

CAUTION:Always check with your parts department for the latest part number information.

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Images (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 2nd, 2024 AT 7:00 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Transmission Service Content

How to Service a Manual Transmission - EASY!
VIDEO
How to Service a Manual Transmission - EASY!
Instructional repair video
Transmission Service - Manual
GUIDE
Transmission Service - Manual
We are a team of ASE certified mechanics that have created this guide to help you save money while doing the job yourself, or at least see what you are paying for when...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links