How To Check VW Transmission Fluid

[@vermontjeff2535]

Finally someone that explains it without talking in circles. Thank you so much and now I can do this ..

[@gronderfulBreaks]

6 years later and still helping people. Thanks

[@mrplanejames]

From one country boy James to another, u guys are awesome for this one...reminds me of myself a bit

[@mekrabj2901]

My Jetta started to have lag time when getting into gear, thanks for posting this, now I know how to check my ATF. Thanks guys, I'm now a new subscriber to your Y.T. channel. I like how you two go back and forth while filming.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Mekrab J Hi Mekrab, thank you so much for your feedback and we are very happy that you found our channel and subscribed. Feel free to join in on any of our videos. We're glad to have you!!

[@djatomic75]

i have noticed on my beetle now with 99000 miles a bit of a lag on the trans shifts...and this is will help me check and top off the trans if being low is the answer. thanks guys for the funny yet very informative video!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Adam Aguilar Hey Adam, thanks for the feedback man. Be sure to let us know how it goes.

[@lindawilliams2497]

Adam Aguilar awesome job thanks

[@dinkydinks]

You're seriously my heroes. Useful information AND a funny couple??? I hit the jackpot.

[@imnobody4522]

Looking at the output color of your fluid, your more than ready for a full drain, new filter and re-fill.

[@angiekruzic3014]

This video really helped!! And I understood all the language. I'm a country girl myself!!

[@BillieJean1974]

You guys are awesome!! I like the non cluster explanation on the VW! You guys rock!!! God bless!! Definitely support your military ❤️

[@stanmitchell7536]

This is a awesome video. Right to the point. Love the husband and wife team.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Stan Mitchell LOL, thanks alot Stan!! Jen keeps me on my toes. :-)

[@dannyhampton711]

thanks for not making this like rocket science,,it's just a freakin machine! that was some very needed info buddy! have a great day!

[@mastermecanic4121]

Thank you for all the help, there truly is no other video like this out here on KZbin.

[@johnandkayvest4917]

Thanks for this video and your patriotism . God bless .

[@starwart]

my 1998 beetle has a 5mm allen wrench drain plug also. PERFECT INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@charleshines6155]

fill through the same hole with an adapter or you may be able to fill from a different hole. My 2013 Passat has a Torx fill plug up near where the wires go in. Other ones might have a small gray tube.

[@stanmitchell7536]

Hilarious as well. You all remind me of my wife and myself. Thanks a million.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Stan Mitchell Hi Stan, this is Jen!! He is something else but we do have fun and try to make the videos not only informative for our viewers', but also show you guys that we do have fun while doing this work. :-)

[@ore83]

You two were fun to watch. Makes me want to include my wife in my car videos too :)

[@void870]

Thank you for the info on the support the troops organisation:) I'm a veteran myself, and it really does help when you are in Afghanistan and you randomly get a box of goodies from home. I had a couple when I was over there. Thanks guys :)

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Contrasting The Void we thank you for your service and if you ever need help let us know

[@l0ldrummer]

This totally fixed my 1999 VW Cabrio (199K miles) problem (where it lurched going into reverse while braked). Thanks so much for the help!!! Needed to add about 8oz. Would be nice to know how to completely change it too. Can the "tube" be removed?

[@kenalexander5353]

Great folksy people, the kind you'd like to have for neighbors. Thanks for the great video, easy to understand and very helpful!

[@fordgalaxie395]

YOU GUYS aware GREAT!!!!! Best get to no bs diy I’ve seen just subscribed what a team thanks 😊 😊😊😊

[@Engineerboy100]

The fluid coming out of the bottom looked pretty dirty. You should get yourself a Turboflo Oil Change to suck all of that dirty fluid out and change that fluid to all clean.

[@jerismith2055]

Thank you so much. I've been looking for an easy to understand video that actually helps. Wish me luck.

[@dinhphoto]

i like your video ,i have 2001 Beetle VW.....2.0 liters....your video is very helpful and clear for adding the trans fluid on my car...!!..thanks..!!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+dinh pham cool I'm glad it helped and thank you so much for your feedback

[@mfeijo]

You guys are fun to watch. Keep it up! Moe.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Mauricio Feijo thanks need anything let us know

[@chilafouxtravis]

A small hose that is long enough to go from the where the hood latches, down between the motor that is just the right size to push in the filler hole and has a small baster like top to poor the fluid in and let it drain into the pan works great.

[@popaof3]

Thank you for making this videoIt answered every question I had regarding my beetles transmission fluid well done I enjoy watching new subscriber I’m here in Clovis California

[@baron9897]

good sense of humor makes life easier to go thank you for helping me fix my lady's beauty and always support troops with respect 1987 Afghanistan time flies fast like bullet !

[@TheTaygray]

YOU DID A GREAT VIDEO GREAT JOB EXPLAINING HOW TO CHECK AND SERVICE AND TOOLS YOU WOULD NEED TO DO THIS TASK

[@johnhammockraines]

thanks for the video on adding vw transmission fluid...what was the diameter of the hose you used to add the transmission fluid?

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Mtnbug No problem at all and I used a 3/8" hose. Just make sure that you a long enough hose.

[@erikandersson1647]

My god.. I will never get another VW again. All this, to check the transmission fluid? WTF happened to a simple dip stick???

[@erikandersson1647]

And it seems they took this approach to the bank. I use this piece of shit as nothing more than a beach bug, to simply drive 5 minutes down to the beach for surfing or kayaking- it can't even do that without needing to visit the shop every other month. I will never own another one of these piles of shit again.

[@danielfl.9347]

The gearbox oil is supposed to last lifetime.

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

Most newer cars are like this now. They do it to try to keep us out.

[@loserdubbed8036]

I thought I was ok thought I had a oip leak slow, it's trans and omfg

[@jonnyk2717]

you can buy an aftermarket dipstick thats not meant to be left in. parents jeep liberty doesnt have one either, ordered a dipstick for $13 off amazon with measurements on it, put it in until it bottoms out on the trans pan and take it back out to check

[@kellysheart]

Did I miss the part where you CHECKED the transmission fluid?

[@autodrivennam]

A bit late but that is how you check the atf level on these car.

[@LarryLane07]

You have to make sure you get the right transmission fluid though. G-055-025-A2 is the right spec oil for the 09G 6 speed. SUPER TECH DEXRON-IV MERCON LV at Walmart will work it

[@frankarvia634]

I bought a 2006 beetle that was sitting in a garage for 3 years and it slips out of 3rd gear. The previous owner said it had no tranny problems . It’s getting better as I drive it more. I was going to have the fluid changed. Do you think it could be slipping because it was sitting so long?

[@charles-ih7zp]

the reason vw says to come to dealership is because audi and vw use specific fluids that have specs. for example coolant is g12 or g13 pink or purple color it does cool differently from green and red. or oil has spec depending on engine my bew tdi requires 505.01 not all synthetic oil meet that spec it is very specific. so If you own a vw or audi don't just use anything. find out your spec then find compatible oil. is a few dollars worth a motor or transmission?

[@garyklug9111]

Great video guys!! Nice people, and helpful as heck. Thanks boss lady!!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Gary Klug thankyou and glad to help

[@garyklug9111]

JamieJones TheCarMan, I have an 04 with 115K with no issues, but wanted to make sure it's at least full.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Gary Klug thank you for the support , join our fb page

[@jeffjohnston3746]

Great video. What weight Valvoline did you use?

[@Snailmailtrucker]

My Trans Fill Cap is like yours was (no red Child Safety Cover)....but you failed to say how that comes out. Do I just pull real hard on it or use a screw driver and try to pry it out ? I don't want to damage it. Thanks...Liked/Subscribed !

[@tamaiparea]

Your vid was a great help to me, many,many thanks !!!

[@fknbossfabworx1067]

If you have an aisin transmission you can goto any Toyota dealer and buy TIV fluid it’s about $6 and it’s the OEM fluid.

[@mikegow1352]

Thanks for putting this together. Huge help!

[@coltoneliason4734]

So I have a couple questions... Did you take off the pan and filter? If so did you have to buy a new filter and gasket? My other concern is that I've seen other videos using computers that reads the fluid temp but is that necessary? thanks!! Great video by the way!!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

no you don't have to change anything in order to top off the fluid as far as the fluid temperature that's why I was saying to run it to the car gets warm 10 minutes fine

[@TheRealDjMikeStone]

Thanks for posting this video. It was a tremendous help for me. 🤜🤛

[@yourcarcarecompanion9967]

Nice video, good job, thanks. Really cool to do videos with your wife, awesome!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Your Car Care Companion yes working with her is definitely interesting to say the least pretty much when we disagree on something we just go ahead and do it her way lol

[@yourcarcarecompanion9967]

I'm the same way lol

[@yardsale781]

I had figured the long tube part out but thank you for the detail on waiting for the drip and being level.

[@dustinhicks2810]

Really appreciate this video..... Voltswagon has to make it the hardest possible.. even need it level (I know it's a good idea anyways)

[@kiannah3127]

Thank you guys so much! This was a great help! ♡♡♡

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Awesome if we can never help just reach out and let me know and we put out new content every week

[@dinhphoto]

does the Beetle 2001 ,2.0 liters have the same way for adding trans fluid..???..as you show on video..!!.thank Jamie...!!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+dinh pham yes it does and if you need any help just let me know

[@charleshines6155]

Yes but it is messy, read up and you will see what I mean. Wear old clothes that you don't mind ruining. That red dye in the fluid will never come out.

[@aleahar8668]

Did you make a video about the filter?

[@danaroz]

If fluid is at correct temperature can you check fluid level with the engine off?

[@riccogarcia]

Yes!

[@mujeebahmed1375]

Thank u buddy 😊 ur tips really worked me I'm going to to this producer's

[@CarlosVernier]

Thank you!! Very helpful information!!

[@principeazteca03]

thank you so much for the video save me money is so helpful

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Jose Victorino awesome

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

How is that Maxlife fluid working for you? I know that a lot of Toyota owners use it. They have Aisin transmissions in their cars. Volkswagen also has Aisin transmissions in some of their cars like the Passat and Jetta. My 2013 Passat would take the G 055 540 A2 fluid which is really Aisin WS equivalent. I am just trying to figure out if the Maxlife can be used in my car without causing a shifting problem. Until I know for sure, I just stick with the Aisin WS or Toyota WS. I know that Maxlife can be bought cheap anyhow.

[@ace03cobra67]

How many quart with filter change for this transmission fluid ?

[@ProoD45]

Pls can you make a video on how to jack stand a new beetle ?? No one has ever done such a video....

[@SmooveOperatorr]

Best video there is thank you

[@tequilaevance9003]

Really appreciate this

[@HardWhereHero]

How do you know how hot the trans fluid is? That's the only thing I'm going to have a problem with.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Good rule of thumb 15 min of idle it’s at operational temperature

[@davidpeters1334]

Thanks man this helped me out a lot

[@Montery12]

What do you guys know about sealed transmissions? My 07 Beetle has one and other VDubs might too. Bought the car new off a dealer lot. Easy driving most of time. Service kept up religiously with synthetic. Pushing 115K miles. Should you pursue a fluid change or just leave it alone. Spoke to two dealers, suddenly now, they're telling me "I would be risking performance later" blah blah. A year ago, they told me to come on in and they will be happy to do it for 800. I think something came down in the interim that they don't want to do it anymore. Will be nice to hear from you or anyone else. Thanks.

[@deandye3255]

ok did i miss something u never showed where the funnel went to fill it i see a black holes but not sure if it was attached to the funnel Where do u add a fluid

[@edwilliams2362]

Great video thanks a lot. So how much did you end up adding?

[@ramsteimsero]

this dude is so funny!!!!!! thanks for the video

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Ruben Garcia lol

[@nachoflores84]

Hey man nice video quick question or concern would it be ok to add an additive or would it make a difference if you do or don't...

[@patriciausinger7392]

i liked the video, but i wanted to add that not all vw can use the kind you bought. depends on the transmission. i have 3 vw. other then that nice job.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Patricia Usinger thank you for sharing and point well taken

[@janehorsepool4229]

Hi thank you so much. That a great help. It's getting done to night. I am look forward to doing it. Thumb up treacle.

[@katstraub3447]

I now feel confident I can help my girlfriend get her car back running on the road my mechanic went mia & she be broke !!! My dad & x taught me years ago how to tune my car up, I have 1 ? for ya's the fluid is so low it won't move, is it ok still to run for ten min. or should I do less? O k 2 ?'s can I use 1 of those long accordion type funnels? Awesome job & I'm going to share the site Homefront Hugs on my F-book & hopefully make some-1 happy! Thank you. Thank you, Thank you both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I needed a lil visual help! Oh yeah since I'm asking 1 more quick 1, 1999 V W Convertable Caribou is that a 5 mm. allen wrench also?

[@Biscaynedave]

How do you drain all the fluid

[@wilmerrubio1659]

Very good video, thanks. Please, can you tell me what is the fluid used to fill it?

[@stylesbylaunig7350]

Wilmer Rubio he said it. valvoline synthetic

[@christinebailey5629]

Can someone please be specific with year need to know 2002 2.0 vw golf how to check transmission fluid

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

They all pretty much operate exactly the same way just looked down there for the Phil and you’ll also see the drain hole it’ll be just like it is in the video

[@socaljr9526]

Quick question (VW Jetta): If I’m getting an incorrect gear ratio code P0734 could it be due to low trans fluid?

[@1SSA1cosmoprower]

You guys made this look so easy! Appreciate this video so much! I was wondering how it was done considering I'm looking at a 2001 passat that I heard is having 4th gear slipping issues.

[@michelleasunnydays140]

check the axles and transmission fluid

[@jcmendoza63]

Hello Jamie. I current own a 2002 vw beetle and my car seems to be heating up and I believe my fan are not working so that could be the problem but I also me came along another problem and my car seems to be stuck on one gear and if you rev it to 4000 it jumps to next gear I believe it could be that it needs transmission fluid changed but I could be wrong. Any tips or advise that you can spear.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Juan Mendoza Hi Juan, yes!! You need to go and have it scanned at a shop to see what check engine codes might be present. It sounds to me like it might be a range sensor, but instead of guessing on the parts I highly recommend getting it scanned because buying a bunch of parts that may not be the actual problem can get very expensive. It certainly won't hurt to check your transmission fluid too because if that's all that it is, you are already money ahead. Be sure to come back and let us know what you find out and if you need any help, I'm happy to lend a hand.

[@whatjoshydoestv6741]

Thanks for this video. Quick question, where is the transmission fluid filter?

[@TheRettom]

I'm sure you've figured it out by now, but it's housed within the transmission oil pan. Also, adding oil is a fcking pain.

[@m4sterJuanK]

My 2003 Jetta doesn’t get into gear it moves perfectly when the cars off and doesn’t change gears or anything when the cars on Is this my problem I haven’t changed the fluid or messed with it for a while

[@sarahkhelifi9429]

Hi can you please tell me how much fluid you added I have a vw touran 2010 1.9 tdi and think it’s 1 litre but my book doesn’t say

[@kellyharris8970]

What about a 2008 VW Beetle? It’s a 2.5L 6 speed automatic

[@juanmendoza8193]

is it okay that color of rhe oil is too brown ? planning on buying a uses transmission with supposedly "55k " miles but the color of the oil is the same as the beetle on the video. thanks

[@vnorris9591]

good info--& funny too..thanks

[@paulpitkanen1843]

hope the same holds true for a 2004 golf Take care and thanx

[@ciynderella]

Hello Thank you for this video I am single and never been married I do have a son 28 and a grandson 5 I do all of the work on my car myself. I am 52. I am glad that we have youtube that is how I get things done on my 2008 VW Beetle. Thank you Cynthia

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

I love it thats awesome , if you ever need anything dont sweat it you now know The CarMan

[@mekishalemke8873]

I am in nearly the same situation, nobody to fix it except me. I LOVE these videos! Because of the people that take the time to teach us how to do these things, I have saved more money than the car is worth!!

[@mekishalemke8873]

JamieJones TheCarMan , you mentioned a "cleanable" trans filter.... do yall have a video of changing, or cleaning/replacing, that filter?

[@angiereeves1641]

Hey Jamie my 2005 Volkswagen is lagging in first gear does that mean I’m low on transmission fluid

[@robbieray3752]

Please show us where the filter is!!! Thank you, you guys are cute! ❤

[@majortom2GC]

thanks guys good video

[@leahliddiard329]

You guys rock. So helpful. Thank you.

[@void870]

I have a 2004 Jetta.... Would it be the same location?

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Contrasting The Void yes all 2.0 same place

[@samk1201]

How did you determine the fluid temperature?

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

After about 20 minutes it’s definitely warm enough unless it’s really really cold outside maybe give it 25 or 30 minutes but it should be plenty warm in 20

[@anotherbadseed]

Any chance you could show the opening where the funnel goes? Does it have a cover?

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

use a flashlight , its round and has a red tab

[@smponce9]

JamieJones TheCarMan thanks!

[@lilahk5182]

Are 2005 Jetta 2.5 the same way

[@jamesbaker6462]

Y'all know what, thank y'all I know the video is 5 years old but out of necessity I bought my first vw beetle and as soon as I looked under the hood I realized I know nothing about vws lol. Now I realize basic up keep is going to be a b!'(?#, lol, but the wife loves it, and that's all that matters.

[@brittanymeasles7943]

HELLO MY NAME IS BRITTANY AND I WAS WATCHING YOUR VIDEO BECAUSE MY 2001 BEETLE ITS LAGGING INTO FIRST GEAR BUT THE REST OF THE GEARS ARE OK . EVERYONE IS TELLING ME IM LOW ON FLUID AND I WANTED TO SEE WHAT YOUR OPINION IS COULD YOU HELP ?

[@angiereeves1641]

Brittany Measles I have the same problem how did you fix yours?

[@thecoon2123]

Cam sensor

[@lakishapugh5165]

Did you have to add transmission fluid mines is doing the same thing how much is the cam sensor

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Less than 100

[@PermianPanther]

Thank you!!

[@corwinshow9522]

The only one that helped me. Thanks y’all!!

[@chilow3964]

Great video, thanks.

[@mohammedtuma100]

Thank you

[@DrewHaAMG]

should the car be in park or neutral?

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

In park. Make sure to run it through drive and reverse for at least a few seconds to get the fluid circulating in the valve body and all other places in there. The inside of those things is full of small passages.

[@zoneb609]

park and neutral is the same. Park has a pawl and that's it. Use your handbrake always

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Thanks for your comment yes very sound advice always use the handbrake and we appreciate you taking the time to watch her video today if you could like it subscribe thank you so much

[@RG-bw6wz]

You guys are awesome ! Keep up the good work ! Thanks for the info.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Thank you so much!! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on our channel often.

[@jojovanta7323]

Thanks man

[@carmenreynaga1024]

i broke collar fill plug but i was somehow able to lock it back in for now until i get new replacement part it was hard to take off plug the red seal was cake but anyway my question is how to i take off the collar plug is a color grey and L shape made out of plastic do i jank it out carefully i dont want to break it again

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

I think there is a 10mm bolt pending model

[@MHD_85]

I have beetle a 2000 model how many liters need? please