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
Dec 9, 2007 at 11:13 AM
2002 Volkswagen VW Passat transmission
2002 VOLKSWAGEN
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2CARPRO JACK
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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
Dec 10, 2007 at 12:35 PM
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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
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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.
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.
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