VW Jetta automatic transmission fluid flush

[@curiousottman]

I often only listen to videos about cars and have my KZbin on auto play. Whenever I hear this fellow in a video (his accent is unique), I know the video will be accurate and information dense. Thanks for making these videos whomever you are!

[@radiographpictures2746]

You make EXCELLENT Instructional Videos. Stable focused Camera, Excellent Explanations speaking slowly enough to understand and pointing out important details. Being a video producer and Technical Instructor I admire your work. Having a driveway full of German cars, you're also a good mechanic.

[@DonziGT230]

Thanks for the video, it was helpful. A few tips: Always remove or at least loosen the fill plug before draining, if it's stuck it's much better to know before you drain. When it stops draining start the engine, shift through the gears, and turn it off, more fluid will drain. I did this 3 times and got a gallon of old fluid out instead of under two quarts. I've done this with many transmissions. Another option is to disconnect one of the cooler hoses and run the engine to pump the fluid out, this works very well too. Instead of filling with a pump I use a hose with a funnel jammed in it. Put the hose in the hole with the funnel in the engine compartment and pour it in, much faster & easier than a pump. Something I discovered on this trans, if you pour in a gallon without starting the engine, the fluid will be up to the fill plug and some will spill out. Next time I'll add three quarts then start it before adding the 4th.

[@eeckeck]

do I have to start engine after removing levelling or stand pipe??

[@DonziGT230]

@@eeckeck I don't understand the question.

[@eeckeck]

@@DonziGT230 if I shift gears to extract more fluid through the drain hole, do I have to remove that orange colour plastic pipe as well as drain plug?? I'm sorry not good at english haha

[@DonziGT230]

@@eeckeck The pipe has to be removed to drain the fluid regardless if you choose to run the engine and shift the gears. After it stops draining you then start the engine and shift through the gears, then turn it off. After a short wait it'll start draining again. When it stops you can run the engine and shift again.

[@noventay4]

@@DonziGT230 and after doing that 3 times you will have a broken transmission

[@HolweckStage89]

Incredibly helpful, have the same car and it really needed it! Love seeing expats in the US embracing the car culture too (former Brit living in the midwest)

[@jorgegarciac.3132]

I used the same fluid, 12k miles ago ,so far no issues, runs good

[@12345nidal]

How has the fluid held up for you?

[@charleshines6155]

That Torx fill plug has an O-ring. Make sure it is in place when you put that plug back in. It is just a rubber O-ring you might be able to get from the hardware store. If you are like me you might even have a small assortment of O-rings that may fit.

[@gslevegsleve]

Nice job sir thus far this is the best procedure for the DYI'er making it simple, keep up the good work appreciate the effort in making the video. If the filter is a screen mesh type, replacement may not be necessary. I concur with the drain and refill process being done 4x. I had to perform this on my 2017 Passat.

[@sagdjimbo]

I didn't see a filter, there is none?

[@somarpr]

@@sagdjimbo I have seen it and it is in the top, you need to take out the air intake hose and plastic tunnel, there is a screwin cap with the fiter in at the transmition top. But you cannot fill oil that way.

[@yasirjohny]

Some videos showed to fill from drainage point but you show us right fill point thanks ❤️❤️❤️

[@charleshines6155]

If you think that is dirty look what is in the pan that won't drain out. The pan is designed in such a way that there is no way to drain that nasty gunk out and some old fluid even remains in there too. To get that all out you must drop the pan. I blow out my garage with a battery leaf blower first so there is less of a chance that a hard breeze might get dust in there when the pan is off. These things are sometimes problematic when you don't have dirt in them. When the pan is off you will realize why all the fluid does not come out of it (yes, I know much of it is also in the torque converter but that is different).

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Yea I'll try and change it again in a few weeks from the first change if it was nasty ,because of half the old fluid staying in the torque converter. And there's a whole other debate on if ya wanna change the filter again too.

[@falconmafia]

thanks for the video.this is the only video I have found that has the same transmission that my 2011 vw jetta has.the only difference is the drain plug uses star torx.I haven't seen a video for 2011 jetta transmissionn fluid change yet .if you have one this is closest video

[@keanumalala4750]

Thank you so much! Me and my wife love this video, you really helped us! This really helps us especially s as women some mechanics be trying to get money out of us, but we’d rather do it ourselves. Thank you again and you just gained two fans!

[@Misled1]

My local VW dealer just quoted me $640 for trans service. Yikes! I didn't ask for a whole car, lol. They have to make up for the $Billion they just settled the emission scandal for.

[@danieldelvisco8342]

I just got quoted $370

[@MrTheHillfolk]

I've got a vag-com and I'm gonna diy it,I've gotta climb under and check my trans code as I'm searching for the fluid and filter and they want that info. The prices on aftermarket fluids and filters that meet spec is quite a range. Fluid seems to range from 7-8$ a liter to 15 or so, and up to 26 for oem fluid. Filters range all over from 15$ for probably junk to 30-40$ for a decent filter and even approaching 100$ for oem. That's where ya need your trans code , for the filter. I searched it on ECS because they have a nice layout to search.

[@travisl2193]

That's why I am here lol over 500 for me.

[@brianmatheney410]

Thank you so much. I needed this right now. It's Friday 2:50 AM in Ohio and you just reminded me that there is more than 1 way to skin a goat (8:16). I soooooo needed to be reminded of this right now. Oh, and thank you for the excellent VW advice as well.

[@MichaelSmith-dr9sf]

VW Part# for this fluid is G055540A2. The transmission is the 09G. The particular vehicle is this vehicle should use the NTJ option on the filter.

[@zoolf2001]

no its DSG gearbox, its marked under the gearbox

[@woody95124]

@@zoolf2001 Thnnk u

[@jorgegarciac.3132]

09g

[@drewski1441]

It is NOT for DSG that would be a different# this fluid is for a TSI 1.4 or 1.8 automatic transmission.

[@joeythedime1838]

That's a Toyota designed Aisin 6 spd transverse mounted transmission (Toyota owns 25% of Aisin). Those are decently robust and use Toyota WS fluid.

[@alexbrown4217]

Super cool guy and gives exact details on his procedures. I thought it was funny on his quote “ more than one way to skin a goat” 😂 My friend it’s more than one way to skin a cat! Bravo on Transmit change

[@HandiMacmundi]

Instead of pumping the trans oil from below, can we just let gravity fill it up from the top of the engine?

[@andrewmamarella905]

I have a 2015 Jetta with the same engine. 6 speed auto trans. I’m assuming it’s the same process for my car as well?

[@jeffreygorey5540]

Actually VW recommends changing auto trans fluid and filter every 40k miles on this car

[@hotsky83]

DSG not automatic

[@DENYCFPV]

every 50k for none dsg dsg is every 40k

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Gonna do it within a month or so again, because the wife's car is at 60k😟

[@adamc.7795]

@@MrTheHillfolk You should still be OK. Also does your car jerk around when driving slowly around town? Ever since my 2014 Jetta was new, it's like the transmission shifts roughly between 1-3 gears. At freeway speeds it's very nice to drive.

[@ASSOpid]

@@adamc.7795 Thanks for that info. My son just bought a 2014 Jetta and it's the same rough shifts with lower gears until he gets on the highway.

[@draftsleaked]

Hello, I got a vw jetta 2016 1.4t it does have a filter to be replace or just should I change fluid ? Thanks and nice video.

[@Babaarash]

do not use old filter with new fluid. is like you take a shower and wear back your dirty cloths lol

[@sk8tor4ever]

Is there an update on if this transmission is slipping or now

[@isaacruizlopez6010]

Would be nice if you write the tools used on the video or steps. Great video!

[@raymondchapman5990]

This isn't a flush, it is just a fluid change. A flush pulls all of the old fluid out of the transmission and torque convertor.

[@normanran3589]

and if you flush it, you might get problem

[@banzay1]

With the same transmission, with the car on ramps and taking the filter out too, I got ... 4 quarts :) I will double check with VCDS though.

[@kingkolt886]

So once the fluid is in the leveling stick is used to expel the excess and once it stops dripping that means the pan is at the proper level and then you secure the transmission pan bolt?

[@kenj.8897]

Well that fluid is better than nothing but i would not use it . those numbers were not for that trans. Pentosin ATF 1 LV. Is correct . also do ger a decently clean fluid you have to do your procedure 4 times . A pan drop only takes 10 minutes .

[@autoresource7942]

Thanks for sharing

[@Adamz678]

Bah, valvoline maxlife will work just fine.

[@miguelangelhdz1765]

I saw the complet list, and the Oem part G05540A2 and is recomendéd by valvoline on the technical data of The product . Are u agree?

[@porceder]

Lots of folks use the Valvoline Max Life with great results - see the forums. It meets the engineering design spec. It's not the Space Shuttle, it's transmission oil.

[@normanran3589]

@@porceder i don't go with something that cheap, i use liqui moly atf top tec 1200

[@markusphrase393]

2012 the filter is in the oil pan

[@SamRFixes]

I dont think you understand what a flush is

[@miguelangelhdz1765]

How is working your transmisión actually after of to use this brand valvoline maxlife atf oil ? Could You let me know how was your expierence ? Runs good It's working ok?

[@fartman10284]

This isn't a flush. It's just a drain & refill, so you still have a lot of dirty fluid left in the torque converter that is mixing with the new fluid.

[@carlosesparzavazquez4753]

You can flush like that by drain then re fill them drive around for 5k miles then drain and refill again . Basically do a 3x3 change or 2x2 but 3x3 is better . This method works on Acura’s , Volkswagen & other cars

[@lulutileguy]

this was super will do as you say no prob thank you unless you want to do it i watch good at that

[@timness42]

I have a 2013 jetta s and my question is, does it have a filter inside the pan to change as well?

[@cgavin1]

"Lifetime" to car manufacturers is the warranty period hehe

[@buck7933]

Thanks Gru from despicable me

[@eldherrivera4701]

💀💀

[@chaconswrenchin3557]

😂😂😂😂

[@NauticaHD]

What happens if I’ve waited til almost 100k miles for a change, do I not change at all?

[@ZeusKingOfGods1]

I have a 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI Diesel I just got it, Do i drain and refill the transmission fluid every 40000 miles or DO a flush too every time ?

[@drewski1441]

38,000 to 40,000 miles is good, no need to flush the transmission just drain and refill and remember to change the filter. I do not recommend you using any multi car Atf like this guy is doing. Buy VW Atf or brands like Liquimoly, Ravenol or Pentosin.

[@Rickkari7]

Thanks. Pro tech here. Helped me figure out fill plug location.

[@kingsleyzissou5881]

You don't have a service manual?

[@litoloco4fish]

My friend great video!! Thank you.. I was curious when I did this and I put back the little red leveler inside drain plug. How far do I go I didn't want to end up losing it inside the pan..when should I stop..

[@Meded-bi5qd]

So as long as my engine is running well I can pull the drain, measure it, and pump that amount of OEM TF back into the filler?

[@brettlaselva]

Absolutely awesome video, I think I will go get the supplies to do my car this evening...

[@mitchbarredo3990]

I really want to do this to my Jetta. 114,000km and I feel it really needs it bad. Btw your accent sounds Swiss to me.

[@kingkolt886]

When you pump the fluid back in through the fill port is there a special fitting you need to connect the clear hose to?

[@derrickenbuenosaires]

Asking myself the same question, it looks like he just pushed the hose in. I would assume it would overflow?

[@porceder]

@@derrickenbuenosaires The fill plug is quite far above the proper fill level. Unlike a manual VW Transaxle, do not fill until fluid drips out. Fluid must be measured hot & engine running, trans. fluid at 35-45 C.

[@hellsk100]

This guy knows whats up

[@EsteBandido_YT]

what about the filter? what about the washer? no change?

[@SF004]

I should change mine. I have a 2012 jetta 2.0. Never changed the Trans fluid. I'm at 355,000. I will get on that. Dealers said I never have to change it..lies

[@charleshines6155]

I see you have the Valvoline Maxlife. How is that stuff working in your car so far?

[@autoresource7942]

so far so good , no problems

[@jorgegarciac.3132]

12 k miles since change, no issues

[@charleshines6155]

@Sosa Baby If it is a 09G you have to take the pan off to change the filter. If it is a DSG it is on top and you have to remove the battery and battery tray.

[@charleshines6155]

@@jorgegarciac.3132 I just wonder because anything that can make these things shift better is good to know about. I probably need solenoids though, they tend to stick when the car is hot and cause problems.

[@MrJonasjonaitis]

How did you figure out this is filler plug? Manuals don't mention it and direct to fill through drain hole using special adapter.

[@bradl29]

So you would have to drain and refill it twice !? How many quarts do you need in total ? Great video by the way. Thanks

[@anthonyjuarez8883]

How much transmission fluid do you put in? I have a 2015 Jetta

[@litoloco4fish]

Thank you!! Very detailed..I wanted to ask can I use that trans fluid by valvoline for my tundra too..it says Toyota on it but I'm not sure..or just stay with WS oem Toyota trans fluid

[@tamarajordanov4716]

Is it the same process for a 2005 automatic VW Golf?

[@chrisr.986]

Hello Sir what is the proper way of changing the transmission fluid of a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta S 1.4 Manuel Transmission?

[@Smudg]

Can you help answering if the Transmission Fluid in a 2017 Jetta 1,4 needs to be changed, please.

[@SalemKh506]

Yes for sure it has to be changed

[@Smudg]

@@SalemKh506 Yes, I managed to change it but some videos on KZbin have shed some doubt on it, all went well, Filter, Oil and passed all tests. Thanks

[@SalemKh506]

@@Smudg you're welcome

[@flako641]

Would filling it be the same process on a 06 Passat 2.0L?

[@chrispineda3749]

Where did yu put the fluid? I saw pump in but where?

[@blackericdenice]

Do you change the engine oil without changing the filter?

[@bigabescanal2799]

You should always change the filter if doing an engine oil change. This video was for transmission fluid. Also change transmission filter if you can. He said in the video that this was for people that want a quick easy task. Changing the filter takes longer and may require more tools.

[@thelinkautosales3002]

Where can I get the pump? Do you recommend welding a hole on a damaged oil pan?

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@tdidan cheap aftermarket pans are like 25-30$

[@brad9548]

If you don't have a machine to hook-up to it to check for the temperature can you use a normal thermometer?

[@greglarkin5875]

Is there a torque converter on this car? If so, how does one drain it?

[@satanlucifer4891]

where did you fill the oil up. what did you put the hose into? That was the one piece of info I needed

[@bryanii1365]

did you find out where to put the hose?

[@andrewm2786]

The top fill plug that he took out at the beginning. The one with the torx bolt

[@acbent11]

With the level tube installed and drain bolt removed, it seems impossible to overfill. My Kia van has a 6-speed auto and as long as the transmission temperature is within a small range, the fluid will trickle out in a steady stream from the upper fill hole on the valvebody when the level is correct. But, the engine has to be running for the level to be correct. On the VW (I just bought a 2013 Golf Sportwagen) if I don't measure what comes out, can I just fill until it stops draining from the level tube? Thanks.

[@julioortiz8629]

Where can I take the adapter to do it in a 2012 Volkswagen jetta se 2.5cyl? I’ve been everywhere like JiffyLubes etc and they don’t have the adapter for this car.

[@nicopug8070]

Same procedure for the 2016 Jetta 1.4t ???

[@husseymangtv]

isnt this bad to do for cars that never been changed and at 100k miles? i heard doing this too late can cause slipping in the transmission and eventually damaging it

Yep

[@cindyrosales7931]

Hi Auto Source, my maintenance/manual says, “change fluid” @ 50,000 miles and did not say “change filter”. Is this mean change the fluid only and not the filter? My car is 2015 jetta 1.8T Sport NON DSG

[@markusphrase393]

so after you drained all fluid out, how many quarts did it hold total? thanks

[@bigabescanal2799]

Looks like he only drained 2qts so he is only adding what he is taking out. I did the same procedure on a nissan but i did it 3x so i replaced a total of 6qts.

[@amird7949]

That is not a flush. That is drain and fill.

[@raulluna4652]

Does anybody know the thread size of the plug being removed @2:35 with the t55?

[@rodneymize9116]

Ok, but what about the filter?

[@justsomeone3041]

It's a great video and very informative..Tnx for sharing.

[@henrymdza4221]

Where can i buy that pump?

[@jalenjose3905]

I have the same car, 2014 my transmission needs more oil because I also have a leak on the or inside of the oil cooler. that's on top of the tran.

[@reymarkmamaradlo4351]

10:21 where are you pumping it too???? why would you not show that part??

[@cmandrsalamandr350]

He mentioned it was the filler plug, and that he showed you earlier. It's very clear.

[@mustafaaras2694]

Hello guys, i have a question, please help me. I have 2014 vw passat 1.8tsi. I could not find oil that perfect fit to my vehicle. There are many option but wich one you use? Thank you

[@carlingas666]

Hi maybe you can help me. I have a 2012 2.5 se and I have an oil leak that I don know where it’s coming from. The dripping is common under between the transmisión and the engine. I thought that it was the vacuum pump gasket but I went and had it replaced and it’s still leaking. I can’t tell for shire if it’s still leaking from there. By what I’ve described. What could be the leak coming from? Any advise you can provide will be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[@jzsbYT]

Could be the rear main seal.

[@carlingas666]

@@jzsbYT how can I tell for sure that the leak is coming from there?

[@mattchew4161]

@@carlingas666 If it was the rear main the oil would leak onto the exhaust pipe, you would smell it

[@porceder]

Engine oil different smell than transmission oil. See Scotty Kilmer on his channel to diagnose oil / transmission leaks; use UV dye.

[@xazolinix8852]

Best video!! Very helpful! Thanks man!

[@carlosfajardo7441]

What about the excess ?

[@timondadilaadila2275]

Jetta6 2014 model 7 speed No reverse No 2D, 4D & 6D drive Will it make difference if i change fluid or is too late already? 🤔

[@victorcortes9851]

Sounds like it's a bit too late. If the transmission fluid comes out brown or black, you definitely need to get it serviced. You might even need an overhaul on the transmission for parts that have worn out.

[@rokitman5753]

Try some Lucas in the trans if it still doesnt work its toast

[@jamespn]

Is this the same guy who does the Toyota maintenance videos.

[@mh2288]

Very good job 👍👍

[@bri9435]

What was the milage on this car at the time of the service. I have 73000 miles, should I do my service? I haven't changed the fluid before, have I done damage to the transmission?

[@jheanelltabana8713]

The mileage was 65,000

[@autobodyrepairclearcoot4146]

Mistake number one is Your Car is Not level It has to be Level And After u add 2 quorters U heave to varm engine And transmission and u need to Open drain plug on transmission so Overfild it will drein Out.

[@charleshines6155]

How has the Maxlife fluid been working in there? I only wonder because the dealer's fluid is so expensive. I know a parts store that sells Pentosin ATF1 LV for $50 for a 5 liter jug. A lot of places sell it for 80 something. As Pentosin is know to make some of the fluids that Volkswagen uses that may very well be a good choice for these cars. I should get some of that. I wonder if it is on sale or something since a lot of people are at home in these dismal times. Even not on sale that is a good price. I think FCP Euro sells it too. It is well worth a look even if you don't decide to buy from them. They have a lifetime guarantee on parts AND fluids. You pay once for it, then when you order again they actually encourage you to send back the used stuff and you get a refund. It is not return fraud or anything like that, they expect you to send it back. They use it for heat in some shops probably local to them. When it comes to the parts you can use and abuse them and they take them back, just ask them. You will not believe your eyes and ears and you will think it is too good to be true!! I am not affiliated with them at all, just sharing what I have found. Even with this quarantine we are all in they are still operating but for now they don't let anyone into their store, it is online only for now.

[@qingwang4796]

if you are not confident in using Maxlife, you can go and get Toyota WS transmission fluid from your local dealers at a farily cheap price. Toyota WS is well approved for Aisin 6 speed

[@zayk8833]

Is this a complete flush?

[@JohnAII-gw8rb]

Would this be the same process, and same fluid for a manual transmission 2012 jetta se 2.5?

[@lunnsworld]

No manual transmission fluid is completely different than auto trans fluid

[@CiscoSaeed]

good video many thanks, but why didn't change the filter as well?

[@autoresource7942]

customer bought flush only

[@CiscoSaeed]

@@autoresource7942 Oh yes..I got it!

[@aaronibarra7289]

Hello everybody, any one can knows or can tell if a 2015 Jetta 2.0 Gas engine has the same transmission as this video.

[@lukepecoraro8600]

Good video man. Hey is there a filter of you take off the pan. Shouldn't that be changed also

[@rokitman5753]

Its only a screen not really impotant to change it cant get plugged and if it is your trans is toast anyways. Just a flush three times/6 litre total is fine

[@nicodoeseb1189]

How do you drain the torque converter of this car

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Youre not , unless you remove it. That's why if it's really old fluid ,you should change it again in a few weeks after the first change because a typical pan drop fluid change only gets like half the fluid out. I gotta do this soon, the wife's car has about 60k on it

[@alejandroherheluk3259]

No se cambian sólo 2L... you need 7L for the change...

[@alanszymczak6173]

Great Video, Thanks!

[@rodharris8598]

Great video. You remind me of Dexter from Dexter's Labatory. Lol "Lifetime Fluid" Please. Thank you for your knowledge.

[@Genjibeats]

Can you mix different brands of ATF? I want to do the same, but am not sure what ATF was used by the mechanics before. I have a bottle of approved fluid but am unsure if you can mix it.

[@willgeer7334]

Thank you for the video!! VERY helpful!

[@autoresource7942]

you are welcome

[@kingshady6595]

Not a flush. You didn't get the fluid out of the torque converter. You're putting new fluid in with old fluid defeating the reason why you did this.

[@HalfassDIY]

Would you recommend doing this for a 2003 golf tdi with 220000 miles that had never had it done before ? UPDATE: up to 250,000 miles now, seems to have not hurt anything. Probably going to do it again soon.

[@autoresource7942]

why not ?

[@AA-bs3iy]

Yes but use oem fluid

[@hotsky83]

Drain and fill dont flush.

[@emonneil0912]

Dont do it you will have problem after changing the dirty fluid,

[@HalfassDIY]

@@autoresource7942 Thanks, it seemed to smooth the shifting.

[@charlesdecesari1227]

Most excellent. Thank You

[@fm89386]

Great video thank you

[@louisbetten]

he did not take the pan off, spray clean it, reset the little magnets, replace the pan gasket, replace the trans filter.

[@autoresource7942]

he did not....that will be different service , not flush

[@drewski1441]

This is not good at 65,000 miles you need to drop the pan change the transmission filter and change the pan gasket.

[@charleshines6155]

By 65,000 miles that thing will be having problems if that original fluid is still in it. I am seeing intervals of 50,000 miles but I feel that it is way too long for these transmissions. I would rather do 20,000 to 30,000 considering the valve body issues that some of them have. I have a 2013 Passat and sometimes the valves in that valve body seem to stick a little. I got it with 30,000 miles too. The fluid I drained out was black. It looked like used motor oil with a red tinge. It was also a bit low on fluid seeing as most people drain around 3.5 liters and I got just a little under 2 quarts. It was shifting a bit harsly and didn't feel good shifting out of park. Now that I have drained and filled with 3.5 liters of Aisin WS fluid, it seems so much better now. I will do another drain and fill soon. I just don't like paying the dealer's insane price of $24.80 per liter of fluid. You could go to a Toyota dealer and pickup that fluid for less than $10 per liter and while that is still a little bit high, it is cheaper than the Volskwagen branded fluid. These 09Gs are made by Aisin which is partly owned by Toyota. This makes it seem logical that Aisin or Toyota WS fluid can be used. If yours is older than 2009 it probably takes a different but similar fluid (Toyota Type T-IV or VW G 055 025 a2) The VW fluid is the more expensive one even if your car takes the other spec for the first generation 09G. The G 055 025 a2 is $18.36 per liter and not that much cheaper. The price may have changed by now but I no longer have a car that takes that other spec fluid.

[@jeffmitchell6805]

Former VW tech.. 50k is the service interval for that car. Won't hurt to replace it late.

[@elijahwest99]

@@jeffmitchell6805 you got a Instagram ?