09G Transmission Fluid and Filter Change Volkswagen Aisin | TF60-SN | Jetta 2.5L | How to check

[@RayRattleHead]

litterally the best video on youtube for this. ive been searching for awhile now and yours is simple,informitive, and enjoyable to watch

[@RayRattleHead]

ive been trying to do research on this subject for about a year now, ive been unsure if i wanted to do it myself or have a shop do it. i was pre emptively thinking of doing it back then but now my car has slight rough shifts here and there just hit 150,000km, Im sure glad i found your video. This video is a million Times more informative/descriptive Then any other Thanks so much!!!

[@heathputnam9524]

Thank you for the comment! Happy to help!

[@RayRattleHead]

@@heathputnam9524 how long should the whole job take roughly?

[@heathputnam9524]

With recording it took me about 1.5 hours! So I would plan on about that amount of time. Let me know how it goes!

[@samborrell6325]

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[@billblackford5016]

Superb video. I followed the instructions carefully and transmission is now serviced. *Unexpected problem I encountered. The shop that performed the previous service over torqued the transmission drain plug. The allen socket stripped out during the attempted removal. I removed the entire pan full of fluid with large catch pan at the ready. It was easier than expected with not much mess at all. Fastened empty transmission pan to work bench and removed drain plug with vice grips. Had to order a new drain plug. Everything else was exactly as presented in this excellent video. My thanks to Heath!

[@heathputnam9524]

Happy it helped!

[@ashramkryogarciasan-martin1837]

Excellent! This is the best video I've ever seen to guide DIY's to Jetta automatic transmission oil change service. Thank you very much for sharing it so clearly and completely and with all the links to the websites.

[@heathputnam9524]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching

[@billdavis6385]

The sound effects are life

[@boomerguy9935]

I used this procedure to change my ATF in my 2008 Rabbit 2.5 with the 09G transmission a few days ago with the exception of using an IR gun instead of the app. All went well and the shifting is much smoother now (it wasn't bad, before but it is is much better now). One extra comment: all of the "professional" videos say to pre-pump 3 quarts, start the engine and pump 3 more quarts in, and finally drain the excess at the correct temperature. Mine definitely did not need all 3 extra quarts. It seemed like it drained forever. The next time, I'll try 2 extra quarts and see how that goes. At least the overflow that drained was much cleaner than the initial old fluid that I drained. All in all, the job was a PITA - in part because of getting it up on 4 stationary jacks - but the results are definitely worth it. I'm very pleased.

[@heathputnam9524]

Nice job! Thanks for the comment!

[@aaron1359]

Hi Boomer Guy, Question: where did you point the IR gun to get a temp? I am concerned that the pan takes longer to warm up than the fluid. This assumes that the diagnostic tool measures the temp of the oil. Perhaps it doesn't make a difference but I am just curious.

[@heathputnam9524]

@aaron1359 I would be careful altering the procedure. Is the cost of the correct tool worth your transmission? Thanks for watching!

[@boomerguy9935]

@@aaron1359 I bought the IR gun from Amazon and it was not expensive. I aimed it at the ATF sump pan. It reached the target temperature very quickly in just a few minutes. I can list the steps I took if you would like. There were several steps. Since I bought the vehicle used and wasn't sure how much ATF was in it, I wanted to be sure to start off with a full transmission, plus have a clean ATF filter. The next time I changed the fluid, I put it on 4 level stationary jack stands and let the engine and transmission cool completely. I measured the amount drained which was exactly 2.5 quarts. Now, I just drain and replace 2.5 quarts of fluid while the vehicle is cold and level on stationary jack stands at 30K mile intervals. This is the amount that always drains. While this does not replace the entire amount of fluid in the transmission, it is enough to keep it relatively clean and new. My transmission shifts much better now than it did when I bought the car which has over 165K miles on it. Also, I've found from many different sources that say as long as you don't abuse the transmission and use premium full synthetic ATF which meets the VW spec for your transmission at 30K mile intervals, you should never have to replace the filter again.

[@aaron1359]

@@boomerguy9935 Thanks for your help.

[@fallaciousCrumb]

Major thanks for putting this up, trying to read documentation and forum posts about this was leaving me beyond confused.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped!

[@derek_michael]

Just bought a 2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE with 76K miles on it. Not certain of the previous service history so I want to make sure it's in tip top shape. I think I'll change the transmission fluid and filter. Thanks for the detailed video!

[@matthoward1174]

The "sound effects" really detract from what is otherwise a well done video.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment! Just trying some new things!

[@boomerguy9935]

I liked the sound effects. They were brief and not too loud. Made me smile.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks!

[@HowtoRestoreHeadlights]

People, some of them anyway, will literally find anything to complain about and it shows lol You could give them a Free Lambo, and they’ll bitch about it being crap on MPG 😂 Thanks for taking time to make the video boss! 🤙🏽

[@BrandenMcNabb]

😂

[@AKAAAK]

Excellent video. Clean with great information. My only add to your video is NOT to put any type of additive with the ATF as these additives may impede the smoothe operation of the various solenoid valves in the valve body. Just simply use the ATF that is recommended for your vehicle. Again like others have said, much easier to use the fill hole either on the side/front depending on your transmission.

[@tonytinsley1428]

Great video! I especially like the fact that you take time to answer questions and reply to the comments. Many who post videos do not. It’s rare and greatly appreciated Sir!

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment! Hope the video helped!

[@giovannigarza5225]

The best video on KZbin , I have a 2009 vw jetta & my transmission didn’t want to shift also it jerked whenever I would put it into reversed. I’m guessing my transmission didn’t have any fluid.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment. Hope it helped!

[@sergioramirez4511]

Very good video, you covered more than any others that I have seen.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for watching! Hope it helped you!

[@brad9548]

Great video.... but just a note here... you can fill-up from the drain plug, but you don't have to there is another location that you can fill it up at . You will need a star tool wrench. I am just nervous that the hose will pop off the bottom of it when filling.

[@rickelkins45]

Good step by step video. The key parts as you mentioned is the actual refill process and car leveling. A good add on would’ve been what if one doesnt have the tranny temp monitoring capability (95-113f)? What if one had to fly by the seat of their pants and guesstimate without knowing temps?

[@johnjones6964]

you can catch a small amount of the oil coming out of the plug in a small container that has a thermometer in it.

[@prep1989]

very well done. As much as I like my son's old jetta, maintenance is ridiculous. What's wrong with a fill hole at the right level so when fluid starts to come out, you've reached the top. Shift it around a few times and see if you need to add more. Why VW, why.

[@patriciawhite-hh2pt]

Hey! Thanks for the video!, first off, I just did this whole process, didn’t change the filter because my local vw dealer gave me a paper filter that I assume was wrong. At any rate, I warmed up my fluid and NEVER GOT IT TO STOP POURING OUT -

[@heathputnam9524]

Did you install the snorkel plug? It would have stopped eventually. I was surprised at how much came out of mine also, but it did stop and transmission worked great afterwards. Is the car driving and shifting?

[@patriciawhite1262]

@@heathputnam9524 I panicked, lol. I ended up selling it to a buddy of mine. He drove it to a shop and they said he needed a new transmission. I’m not sure how honest they are being with him. I absolutely do not think it needed a tranny. But, you say that it would’ve stopped? It just kept pouring out and it started to overflow the measuring container and all I could think was the money that stuff costs and I closed it up. :)

[@heathputnam9524]

Too much fluid in the transmission. Will make it act like the tranny is gone… too little and it will burn up!

[@patriciawhite1262]

@@heathputnam9524 that is bond to be what was wrong. Because I measured it all and was very careful. I told him to let me check it out as a second opinion but he just wanted to spend the money I guess. Oh well. I’ve got a 16 Jetta now. It’s got something going on with the idle control valve or something dealing with the air fuel

[@heathputnam9524]

Sensor for something probably… use a good code reader and change it yourself! Save a ton of money! Thanks again for watching!

[@Mr.Q-Tip]

This video is a nine, it would be a perfect 10 without the sound effects. They could easily be misleading to a newbie, the air impact wrench sounds when you're putting in the bolts to the filter...? Not great. Remember, this is an instructional for those who haven't a clue, not entertainment to old pro's. 👍

[@heathputnam9524]

Hmmm, most people have had the opposite reaction, I’ll take a nine. Thanks for the comment!

[@WolfKitchenStudios]

@@heathputnam9524 I have a better suggestion. Keep the sound effects, just avoid having them as loud, drowning out your voice and distracting from the process. Just a bit more finesse in the editing will go a long way. Great video otherwise

[@thekoleroy_at_varsity4103]

I dont know how I can thank you for this diy vid.. my hard shfit (1-2) has stopped completly after several weeks of driving .. all I have to do now is change my every 30000 km .. NB for all wait patienly for it fluid to bubble out when leveling it can be tempting to close while the stream is getting small .

[@heathputnam9524]

Happy it helped! Yeah you need to wait for air bubbles! Thanks for watching!

[@DavidGarcia-bu4co]

You need a 10mm for the reservoir pan and filter then a L key to open the drain plug then you can use a $6-$10 pump kit or you can use any shampoo dispenser and connect it to a hose to pump it in

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the info!

[@Taccarl]

Grea video. I just needed to readd after a hose leak to trans cooler. Thank you!

[@queenlorea2094]

Great demonstration of changing out the transmission fluid. 😇🙏🏽😍

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment!

[@garyjohnson1831]

My question is you put in a device that fluid would come out when full. That didn't happen and was never mentioned again. Why did you put your finger on draining fluid while waiting for the bubbles to start. Very good video...... Just want to do this right. Thanks

[@heathputnam9524]

Once I installed the snorkel tube into the pan, it is not used until you pump in the fluid. You pump in more than you need and then with the transmission up to temperature you allow the extra fluid to drain until it reaches the same level as the snorkel tube then the fluid bubbles and you know it has reached the right level. I put my finger on the fluid because I was bored… it is really not necessary unless you get bored also! Haha! Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@Lexo593]

I love the sound effects 😂. Thank you for making this video!

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for watching!

[@firstnamelastname9428]

2:24?😂

[@joy2406]

The easy way to fill is through the solenoid in front, just unscrew and use a tube so it goes naturally

[@heathputnam9524]

I added some Amazon affiliate links in the description, if you will click through them to buy parts for your project I would appreciate it! It helps me make more videos! Thanks!

[@LonnieErnst123]

You are the Man! Thanks for the great video and awesome parts descriptions, may you be blessed beyond your dreams ;)

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks! Glad it helped! Thanks for the comment!

[@dimitrievvepr353]

Thx from France for my Passat 3c2 with the same automatic transmission 👍👍👍👍.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for watching! Hope it was helpful!

[@peterbadger3943]

I just removed the drain plug on a cold engine with ambient temperature of 55 degrees. A full quart of dirty ATF drained. The “snorkel” is still in place. Surprised that this large a volume drained at 40 degrees below the temperature used to check a proper level. The car is spot on level. Thoughts?

[@heathputnam9524]

When the transmission is running a lot of fluid and a in the passages if there is sludge in the bottom of the pan it will also raise the fluid level some. Also, is the pan dented?

[@IntegraTypeSPerformance]

Fantastic video! Lots of great information.

[@RJManeri1]

Great video.There is a fill opening for the transmission fluid in the front.Why did you have to go through the back door?

[@heathputnam9524]

Some later models do have filler ports in the front but most models do not.

[@raulramos7561]

Loved the sound effects 😂

[@ytuser12358]

Great video!!! This was way more that what I was looking for! Thanks a lot!

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment!

[@kerimbeser6624]

Thank you for instruction I dont have odb2 device to connect car. Can you tell me approximately how long it takes to atf reaches 35c-45c idle running engine? Thank you.

[@heathputnam9524]

That depends on air temp and many other things. You can probably borrow one from an auto parts store. Thanks for watching!

[@jasongennero2080]

You could also fill up the fluid in the pan and then carefully bolt it back on to avoid having to fill it up with a pump I’ve also done this. It’s hard but it’s easier than using a pump and cheaper than buying a kit and hoses

[@alfonzomacias1714]

Exelente video muchas gracias. ¿Como se llama la app con la que verificarse la temperatura del fluido?

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for watching!

[@joogledlay1225]

My 2012 Jetta S has the 09G transmission yet has a fill-hole. It’s right above the pan on the front side as if facing the radiator. You need a T-55 torx/star socket there. I can’t make out if your car there has it but it might.

[@heathputnam9524]

They did add the fill hole in later models. Mine does not have it. Unfortunately! Thanks for the comment!

[@markflierl1624]

Thanks for adding the sound effects. They were great!

[@heathputnam9524]

Thank you!

[@danielwatson2068]

Thanks very much for this, very useful while changing out the fluid and filter on m daughter's new to us 140k mile VW Golf TSi. Found out that some clown had overfilled the box by two liters! (as well as used RTV on the the gasket which made it a pain to remove). No wonder the car was shifting harshly. Now all is correct, and shifting very sweetly indeed.

[@heathputnam9524]

Happy to help! Hope your daughters car goes for another million👍🏼

[@danielwatson2068]

@@heathputnam9524 Thanks!! That was one job of many....others have included replacing the heater core and N82 check valve, spark plugs (which were a bear to get out....had to tiptoe-tighten/loosen for fear of stripping, I think they were probably the originals and the threads were all carboned up), unclogged sunroof drains, coolant flush, all brakes and fluid and next up will be manifold off and DIY valve carbon cleaning (and possibly oil cooler replace....there is a tiny leak which may be coming from that location). All stuff to try and make it go a million....keeps life interesting (and I enjoy wrenching on my own cars/bikes and saving all that money)!

[@kennethpoe4727]

An excellent No-Frills down-to-earth instruction very well done I would surmise a inexpensive temperature gun directed to transmission pan will check fluid temperature very close..

[@heathputnam9524]

It should although it may lag a little, thanks for commenting!

[@Shpleagan]

Awesome video thank you. The nylon plug for filling was not 1/4" so ended up holding the hose to the drain hole. I think it is M10 or 3/8"?

[@Shpleagan]

I see you're comment saying 1/8". Thanks again!

[@Shpleagan]

Finished my fluid change, so far bumpy shift from 1-2 & 2-3 is now smooth as butter!

[@heathputnam9524]

@Shpleagan how is it shifting now? Did it smooth out?

[@Shpleagan]

@@heathputnam9524 it is shifting much smoother now. I did drive across the city with lots of stop and go traffic then rushed on the highway when it was 30°C which caused the transmission lights to light up and the shifting became clunky. It only happened the one time though and I was pushing the motor pretty good. I have done a 300km trip and lots of city driving with no issues otherwise. I think I need to do another fluid change. Before the fluid change the transmission lights would turn on when it got to temperature almost everytime I drove.

[@Shpleagan]

For the fluid change I replaced the filter and gasket then refilled with Valvoline Multi-Vehicle ATF which is supposed to meet the VW standards

[@LK-mr9pf]

Thank you very much for a great video. Very concise on all the steps I need to be done. Notice to use a aftermarket automatic transmission fluid. Any issues or would you recommend or not recommend using that fluid?

[@heathputnam9524]

The aftermarket works great! Thanks for watching the video!

[@sumitmunshi3841]

2:17 is what your toilet hears after taco bell

[@heathputnam9524]

Hmmm! That’s where I got the audio clip from! Thanks for watching!

[@murraymadness4674]

I got 2 quarts out of mine...I think this was the problem! It did not shift right after it warmed up as it would lower the fluid level and suck air instead of fluid. It must have a leak somewhere that took 100k miles to finally cause a problem.

[@heathputnam9524]

Probably! Thanks for the comment!

[@Glue.Ur.Eyelids]

That soda fizzling is asmr

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Swordbender]

Sound effects 😂😂😂😂😂 😅😅😅Very well done 😅😅😅😂😂😂😂

[@heathputnam9524]

Some people love them and some do not! I thought they added some levity to the subject! Thanks for watching!

[@kilokyle]

If I replace exactly what I take out, why do I need to run the car and let the hot fluid drain? Serious question, thanks.

[@heathputnam9524]

This transmission is finicky about the amount of fluid in it. Assuming the transmission was correctly filled originally and no fluid was boiled off or leaked out at all, you may get away with that. VW suggests this method in their manual, so that’s what I showed. Obviously if you would like to try a different way, it is your prerogative. Thanks for watching!

[@kilokyle]

@@heathputnam9524 thank you for the video.

[@Realmisterwolf]

Ordered the 1/4 npt as described, but your link was to a 1/8 npt.. I got both and it’s 1/8, not 1/4.. the hose barb size is 1/4 or 3/8 depending on what hose you’re using to refill..

[@heathputnam9524]

Wow! Thanks for the update! And thanks for watching!

[@johnjones6964]

Can you tell me a bit more about the app that provides the temperature reading

[@tdogg9936]

This is a really great video. Thank you man.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment!

[@shiznoes]

Couldn't you just take the oil pan off and fill it to the top of the overflow plug, then just replace it with the new oil still in the pan?

[@heathputnam9524]

No, the vehicle needs to be running and warmed up so it will have the right amount of oil in the transmission. Please follow the instructions or you will ruin your transmission! Thanks for watching!

[@hamyog6802]

gonna try this on my 07 rabbit

[@lucienl9465]

thank you for making this video!

[@heathputnam9524]

THANKS FOR WATCHING!

[@donman4460]

Really good video man

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment!

[@narendraraju8756]

Hi there I’m doing this now, I have a 2012 Passat 2.5 se, I changed the transmission filter and gasket, and kept 5quarts oil and started engine and when it reached the temperature required I opened the hose of pipe but I lost too much oil I was using a temp gun, please help me, I just measured the jack stand height, front it’s 1/2 inch less

[@erdenerdurukan6676]

Hi thanks sharing. İ want to ask something. How check atf level ? Engine running and Transmission stay P Or D or N .. Or engine stop and check atf.?

[@heathputnam9524]

There isn’t an easy way to check the level. The end of the video shows how to fill the transmission up and let it auto level. As far as I know that is the only method to ensure the right amount of fluid is in it. Thanks for the comment!

[@miguelangelhdz1765]

What size of thread in the connector are you using? Then you introduce the oil to the transmision.

[@heathputnam9524]

It is a plastic 1/8 NPT. Thanks for watching!

[@paulb4079]

Informative video, with added silly sound effects 😜👍

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment!

[@williamcox2996]

filthy fluid..any shifting issues or shuddering ?

[@heathputnam9524]

Fixed the jerky hard shifting problem! Smooth as silk now! Thanks for watching!

[@boomerguy9935]

Great video. Would an IR temperature gun give the same temperature readings as the OBD readout when shooting it at the oil pan?

[@heathputnam9524]

An IR gun should work fine, it may lag a little. You could point it at the oil coming out, that would be more accurate. Thanks for watching!

[@attocoulomb]

I've seen elsewhere where someone checked, and the IR temperature read ~10 or 12 degrees lower. If you use the IR gun, I suggest targeting the bottom end of the specified range (95F).

[@briand.5321]

Video was perfectly put together from narration to camera angles. I currently have a 2010 Jetta 2.5 with 77k miles and I been considering doing this for sometime now. At what point you think I should?

[@heathputnam9524]

I would recommend before 100k.

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

VW recommends one at 40k, 80k, 120k , etc mile intervals for 09g after they failed early with their recommended life time fluid interval. There's many 09g transmissions with over 300k miles with the 40k mile service life.

[@AlexOsbaldo]

What's the best way to fill the fluid if I don't take out the snorkel plug?

[@heathputnam9524]

Same way. Just take out the drain and pump the fluid in. Let it warm up and then put the plug in like the video shows!

[@pedrotalavera3541]

Thanks for this informative video

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment!

[@nenadstojkovski9641]

Great video. Can you tell us from where did you get the white plastic filler adapter? Thanks

[@heathputnam9524]

From ACE hardware! Thanks for watching!

[@hikedayley9309]

What kind of OBD2 reader did you use? Great video on DIY service.

[@heathputnam9524]

It’s called ODB Eleven… thanks for watching!

[@hikedayley9309]

@@heathputnam9524 Thank You.

[@javi_wells]

Great video! Have a question. When transmission is 45 °C , what should be the engine temperature? I don't have a sophisticated ODB. Mine only reads the engine.

[@heathputnam9524]

There will not be a correlation between the engine and the transmission temp. You could get a cheap IR temp gun from Harbor Freight and aim it at the pan. Thanks for watching!

[@rielanbretz7628]

Use a temperature gun on the pan

[@raycarrillo2799]

Excellent detail. Thank you

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for Watching!

[@kurtschindler1733]

Thanks for the video, it was very helpful. I did it this weekend, but have a question. How much fluid did you drain out when you were doing the level check? I put 5.5qts in (what I drained), but when I went to check the level a lot of it drained out. So much that it was still draining when the temperature went above 114F. I put the plug back in and let it cool. Once back in the range I turned the car back on and let it drain until it started trickling out and then closed everything up. I measured I had drained another 3.5qts... I so total I only added 2qts, which makes me nervous to drive it.

[@heathputnam9524]

Did you run it through the gears including neutral and reverse? Then let it drain? If not you may need to do that.

[@kurtschindler1733]

@@heathputnam9524 Yeah, I ran it through the gears. I'm going to order some more fluid and do the level check again

[@danielwatson2068]

It sounds to me like you may have a situation like I found when changing mine last week. 5.5qts came out....seems someone had massively overfilled the box. I was surprised by the amount so pumped back in 5qts, ran the car up to temp and watched a lot of it drain out (which as you say, was somewhat disconcerting). Nonetheless, I trusted the actual process and level as to what it should be - and now the box, which was harsh shifting previously, is now beautifully smooth and as it should be. I also note with live logging on my OBDEleven that the coolant temp has now dropped a good 20 degrees versus how it was (another clear sign it was grossly overfilled) I have a feeling that some jiffy lube type places or ill informed DIYers seem to be throwing 5 quarts in and calling it good for some reason. Who knows how long the car had been like that - I just bought it for my daughter and as always when buying high miler cars, have been doing a ton of DIY service work as you never know what craziness has occurred during prior ownership.

[@heathputnam9524]

Yes please follow the video instructions and you should be fine! But watch the video carefully and remember to leave the snorkel fitting in place! That sets the level! Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@kurtschindler1733]

@@heathputnam9524 Yeah. I'm going to do it again just to make sure. I replaced the snorkel when I did it, so I'm sure it's in there. I might drop the pan again to make sure nothing weird is going on. Thanks again for the vid!

[@CrystalValentin-ml4ph]

Does one have to start with a warm car ?

[@14Dodgeman]

How close would you say the filter Sits from the bottom of the pan?

[@heathputnam9524]

About 1/4 inch is my guess. Thanks for the comment!

[@14Dodgeman]

I dented mine pretty good, has to go to shop for service and new pan. Still running normal no obvious issues.

[@digitaLm0nk]

Great video! Thanks!

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for watching!

[@sergeihanush2262]

new filter should stay in position and be hold by gasket. Gasket is a replacement part also.

[@heathputnam9524]

This filter it actually held in by three bolts. The gaskets are a felt like material and are pre-installed on the filter. Thanks for watching!

[@thebear6529]

so u mean to tell me that a 2010 golf 2.5 has a different transmission,or something different?

[@bloodbucket2847]

I like all the added sound effects lol

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for watching!

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for watching!

[@papajiang8487]

Is Jetta 2.0l the same? Size of adapter?

[@heathputnam9524]

Same size if it is an Aisin transmission! Thanks for watching!

[@jackbartonwarman]

perfect explained

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment

[@robertakpabli5786]

Thank you for this video. One of the best I have watched. My question is out of context . Can you help me out with the cause of transmission oil leakage from my gear box? Have been battling with this problem for a long time. My car is vw jetta mk5 2005

[@heathputnam9524]

Where does the leakage show up? I would suspect a seal or gasket. Oh yeah, thanks for the kind comment!

[@robertakpabli5786]

@@heathputnam9524 glad you replied. Thank you. The leakage appear to come from the barrier (hole) between the gear box and the engine.

[@heathputnam9524]

Are you sure it is transmission fluid? That occurs a lot of times due to the vacuum pump on top of the engine leaking.

[@robertakpabli5786]

@@heathputnam9524 Earlier I suspected the vacuum pump and replaced it with a new one. The problem of oil leakage still persist. I can confirm that this leakage is from the transmission because the car sometimes have difficulty changing between gears when driving on highroads. I believe this is as a result of shortage of transmission oil. There and then I have to top the transmission oil. Once I do this, the problem of difficult changing of gears goes temporarily.

[@heathputnam9524]

Ok, had to check the easy one! Unfortunately it might be the input shaft seal. And that fix would require a gearbox removal.

[@jeffsgarage1969]

Thank you 🇺🇸

[@heathputnam9524]

Hope it helps! Thanks for the comment!

[@onenonly0011]

Where did he get the fitting to fill the trans

[@desidinero2960]

I drained the trans gearbox and dropped the fluid pan to change the filter. How do i get trans fluid into the gearbox? is it the same way you are doing to fill the trans pan? Thank you kindly

[@heathputnam9524]

Same way.

[@cabr0nf1b3r]

What size adapter did you use? 1/4 NPT barb does NOT fit?? What part number did yours have in this video, it is not clear.

[@heathputnam9524]

The info on that is in the description. Thanks for watching!

[@joshuapryor9778]

Is this the same process for a 2020 passat 4cylinder (non-dsg)??

[@heathputnam9524]

It is the same if you have an Aisin 09G 6 speed automatic. Thanks for the comment!

[@xxbossant94xx53]

If I damage that filter will it cause my car to not move while in drive

[@heathputnam9524]

It will cause the transmission to slip and act odd. How did you damage it?

[@xxbossant94xx53]

@@heathputnam9524 ran over crub which damage the pan an that filter now it starts up an revs just won't move

[@heathputnam9524]

You need a replacement pan and new filter. There is not much fluid in the pan and with it bent up and the damaged filter you are starving your transmission of fluid.

[@jeromespencer4085]

what is there was no trans filter...i bought one from salvage yard. Not sure if they took it out. Is there a way to find out what filter your supposed to use

[@heathputnam9524]

I would buy both and start with the tall one. If the pan will not go on then use the short one. Return the one that doesn’t fit! Thanks for watching!

[@juliannicolas6497]

How do I know the right filter? When I look it up it shows 2 different ones.. one has flat inlet and the second one with upper inlet..2012 jetta 2.5l with 09G transmission please help thank you

[@heathputnam9524]

Honestly I ordered both and returned the on that didn’t fit. Mine was the thicker one. Thanks for watching!

[@chessmaster3225]

not on point, but I cant get my OBD2 scanner to read my 2012 VW Jetta se, any thoughts

[@Rx330lexuslover]

What obd are u using? That looks great. If I can have the name of the odb please

[@heathputnam9524]

ODBeleven it is in the description. Thanks for watching!

[@eurodriven2507]

My GF has an 08' Rabbit with the 09G with 214k miles. I've been researching things a bit and I'd like to swap out the transmission fluid. Every so often, always when it's hot out, the trans will do a hard downshift from (what seems like) 3 to 2. If you drive around in S for a day or two (or roughly 30-50 miles), it goes back to feeling great. I don't think the transmission fluid has ever been swapped out. So a couple questions... Would it be ill advised to do this service at this point? There's a lot of conflicting information online and I can't find anything specific to the 09G. What year is the Jetta in this video? Some comments are saying a fill port was added at some point. Looking on VWVortex, there's a guy with an '06 Jetta that has one, but it's not in a great spot so I wouldn't fault you for missing it. Seems like a lot of people opt to fill it your way instead because of it's positioning and since the 2.5l takes up so much space in these little cars.

[@heathputnam9524]

Sooo… the Jetta in the video is my daughters ‘06. It had very rough shifts and would go into some sort of tranny limp mode frequently. Especially when it was hot out… she lives outside of Phoenix so that was most of the time!😂 I changed her fluid out and the problem went away. A lot of people say you should never change old fluid this is because as a tranny wears the fluid gets dirty from wearing components and they think is helps the clutches grab better. I’ve changed fluid in a few different makes and never had any issues… that being said I’m not an expert!😂 But you are not flushing the fluid so there will be quite a bit of the dirty fluid to mix in. The method I show is not difficult, but if your tranny has the fill port you could certainly do it that way but remember you still need to heat up the tranny and drain the excess fluid the same way the video shows. Thanks for watching!

[@eurodriven2507]

@@heathputnam9524 Thanks for the quick and detailed response! My brother has an '04 Jetta with the 01M trans. Same process, but with (I think) different temperature parameters. I just did the fluid in that one so I'm fairly familiar with it.

[@thekoleroy_at_varsity4103]

My golf 5 2.0 fsi hard shift 1st to second gear will this help? Plus my mechanic suggested to replace the transmission oil cooler

[@heathputnam9524]

Changing the fluid and filter may help. Is your oil cooler leaking or malfunctioning? Thanks for watching?

[@thekoleroy_at_varsity4103]

Thanks man changing the oil was helpful , the gasket was worn out , atf was leaking. Engages like brand new 🙃

[@heathputnam9524]

Great to hear! Thanks for the follow up!

[@jennifermorales3466]

Quick question, how much fluid does this job need total? Thanks!!

[@heathputnam9524]

I used about a gallon but some came out during the leveling process. But every transmission will have a little more or a little less held in the passageways. Thanks for watching!

[@Iiifly2]

Why not use the bolt on the side to fill?

[@hoodprty2222]

thank for video but the extra sounds could been left out but thanks for video

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment! Some liked them some didn’t!

[@hoodprty2222]

@@heathputnam9524 i didnt mean it in bad way i needed the video to do what u showed so was a win but lol them sounds lol

[@heathputnam9524]

Happy it helped you, thanks again!

[@evankuntz6412]

Hey there, thank you for the excellent video! I'm about to do this job on my vw in a week or two. As you were installing the new gasket I was thinking that you could add maybe two quarts or more to the pan before re-installing it to the bottom of the transmission. I ordered one of those little hand pumps for about $17 online and it honestly doesn't sound like much fun pumping all of the oil into the transmission like that. Would you advise against this? if so, why? Thanks, Evan

[@evankuntz6412]

Obviously, it would be a lot harder to keep it level as you are installing it, but my logic says that doing it with two people wouldn't be too challenging.

[@heathputnam9524]

You can do that if you can keep it level, but the hand pump actually pumps pretty quickly! Either way you do it, good luck and if you have questions let me know! Thanks for the comment!

[@heathputnam9524]

Hey! Just curious how that method worked for you! Any feedback?

[@JesusHF37]

I wonder if this is the same process on my 2015 VW Passat 1.8t?

[@heathputnam9524]

If you have the same transmission (Aisin) then probably... yes! Thanks for watching!

[@heathputnam9524]

Is your transmission a 6 speed automatic? It should be the same! Just make sure the filter and gasket kit is for your exact year and model! Thanks again for watching!

[@chrismitchell5496]

trying to keep my sons 08 rabbit running. error code P0734, i am not a mechanic but this seems fairly straight forward. Would it be worth it to give this a go to solve the issue? or should i pay to have it done?

[@heathputnam9524]

Many people have followed this video and had good results! You will save some money and learn some about the Rabbit! Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@robinprivora7783]

Hi, thanks for video. I have used this Valvoline fluid to my 09G and later noticed it does not have VW origin specification for 09G. Is it big issue? Does it work well in your trasnsmission? Thanks buddy

[@heathputnam9524]

I have had no problems and did find a specification that stated it works in the Austin 09G. Thanks for the question and for watching!

[@ivanbossi7314]

i dont understand how to fill it, why do u drain some fluid? how donu know how much to put?

[@heathputnam9524]

You may want to watch again, it is all explained in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@uhtehz2362]

How long it usually takes for the transmission to warm up to recommended temperatures?

[@heathputnam9524]

Not long. Maybe 10-15 minutes depending on ambient temperature. Make sure you measure the fluid temperature! Do not go by time! Thanks for watching

[@uhtehz2362]

@@heathputnam9524 Gotcha thanks

[@Rx330lexuslover]

🚩🚩HELP! I have a 2007 volkswagen jetta. My transmission only hits from 1st to 2nd! No check engine light. What is it?

[@heathputnam9524]

Sounds like one of your shifting solenoids has gone bad. Sorry I don’t have a video for that. Thanks for watching!

[@michaeltaylor6879]

Does this apply to a 07 vw Jetta 2.5 Wolfsburg edition?

[@heathputnam9524]

If it has an Aisin 6 speed auto, then it will work!

[@HumbleBearcat]

Hi Heath, it is an excellent DIY video you made & I have watched several times. I looked on the receipt and found out that the dealer only did a drain & fill without filter, so I will be doing mine a lot soon. I wanted to get the plastic fill plug adapter you got but I'm a little confused because on the video you said it was a 1/4 x 1/4 NPT but the Amazon link was a 1/4 x 1/8, can you please verify the size. Thanks!

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment! The plastic fitting was 1/4 npt x 1/4 barbed nipple. I ought mine at ACE Hardware, I think it costs less than the Amazon link anyway.

[@HumbleBearcat]

@@heathputnam9524 Thanks so much Heath! What is the thread size of our drain, is it "NPT"? Are there different thread size of NPT? Can metal work or nylon is better?Reason why I ask is I might opt for a different size nipple depends on the tube size of the pump that I want to get.

[@heathputnam9524]

The thread is metric in the pan and the 1/4 npt nylon screws in and deforms enough to seal well. So you can get a 1/4 npt (National Pipe Taper) x any size barbed nipple. You can also buy the actual refill fitting for an Aisin transmission through Amazon, the link should be in the description.

[@heathputnam9524]

Do not use a metal fitting unless it is the correct refill fitting for the Aisin transmissions.

[@HumbleBearcat]

@@heathputnam9524 So very helpful Heath! Do we need to change the washer on the drain plug?