help with adding A4 transmission fluid
07-27-2013, 12:22 AM
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help with adding A4 transmission fluid Hello all, I need to add some tranny fluid because I think I'm running low, how do you add fluid to the 4l60E? I first checked in my Haynes manual, which was no help, then I searched here, still no clear cut answer. I'm sure it's probably very easy, I just have no idea how. Thanks!
07-27-2013, 02:01 AM
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You first need to check the fluid level to make sure you actually need to add fluid. You do not want to over fill the transmission.
The check the fluid level, start the car on level ground, with the engine running and in Park, clean the trans fluid dipstick and insert it back into the tube until it is fully seated. Pull it out and make sure it at the full mark on the stick.
If you have to add transmission fluid, just get a long necked transmission fluid funnel that fit's into the dip stick tube and slowly add a small amount at a time. Stop and let the fluid settle into the pan and check it again. Continue this until you reach the full mark on the dip stick. Add very little very slowly. It I very easy to over fill the transmission and very hard to get the level back down after the fact. Good luck!
The check the fluid level, start the car on level ground, with the engine running and in Park, clean the trans fluid dipstick and insert it back into the tube until it is fully seated. Pull it out and make sure it at the full mark on the stick.
If you have to add transmission fluid, just get a long necked transmission fluid funnel that fit's into the dip stick tube and slowly add a small amount at a time. Stop and let the fluid settle into the pan and check it again. Continue this until you reach the full mark on the dip stick. Add very little very slowly. It I very easy to over fill the transmission and very hard to get the level back down after the fact. Good luck!
07-27-2013, 02:06 AM
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You first need to check the fluid level to make sure you actually need to add fluid. You do not want to over fill the transmission.
The check the fluid level, start the car on level ground, with the engine running and in Park, clean the trans fluid dipstick and insert it back into the tube until it is fully seated. Pull it out and make sure it at the full mark on the stick.
If you have to add transmission fluid, just get a long necked transmission fluid funnel that fit's into the dip stick tube and slowly add a small amount at a time. Stop and let the fluid settle into the pan and check it again. Continue this until you reach the full mark on the dip stick. Add very little very slowly. It I very easy to over fill the transmission and very hard to get the level back down after the fact. Good luck!
The check the fluid level, start the car on level ground, with the engine running and in Park, clean the trans fluid dipstick and insert it back into the tube until it is fully seated. Pull it out and make sure it at the full mark on the stick.
If you have to add transmission fluid, just get a long necked transmission fluid funnel that fit's into the dip stick tube and slowly add a small amount at a time. Stop and let the fluid settle into the pan and check it again. Continue this until you reach the full mark on the dip stick. Add very little very slowly. It I very easy to over fill the transmission and very hard to get the level back down after the fact. Good luck!
07-27-2013, 12:06 PM
#5
as long as its small enough to not spill, itll work. I used one of the flexible funnels and i still managed to spill some on the manifolds. It started smoking when it warmed up. Smelled bad but eventually went away.
07-28-2013, 08:52 PM
#7
You first need to check the fluid level to make sure you actually need to add fluid. You do not want to over fill the transmission.
The check the fluid level, start the car on level ground, with the engine running and in Park, clean the trans fluid dipstick and insert it back into the tube until it is fully seated. Pull it out and make sure it at the full mark on the stick.
The check the fluid level, start the car on level ground, with the engine running and in Park, clean the trans fluid dipstick and insert it back into the tube until it is fully seated. Pull it out and make sure it at the full mark on the stick.
