Hello,
I have a 2000 VW jetta gls. This vehicle has an automatic transmission. Currently, it has 103,000 miles. I would like to change the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to prevent future damge to the transmission. For this reason, I have a few questions. First, what kind of ATF do I need? Second, what specialized tools are required? Third, can anyone provide me with a good protocol to accomplish this task? Thank youHow to change the transmission fluid in a 2000 jetta gls?
The late model VW automatic transmissions have a special proceedure to add fluid to the transmission to refill it once it has been drained. This is the reason that the VW has a %26quot;lifetime%26quot; automatic transmission fluid.
You cannot just drain and refill the transmission; the transmissions use a Volkswagen only supplied fluid for starters; the proceedure requires usage of the VAG diagnostic scanner, running the engine until a certain temp is reached then having the transmission suck the fluid in.
The proceedure takes about an hour or so to do, depending on the air temperature and the temp of the engine. You have to do the proceedure with the tool as defined by the factory or you can blow the seals in the transmission. Its important that only someone who is familiar with the proceedure do it.
I think its a good idea to change the fluid given the miles that you have on the vehicle; take it to a dealership or a VW specialist who is likely to have the correct diagnostic tool/software to complete the task. The fluid isn't cheap either, so don't surprised at the cost; I think the fluid alone costs more than 80.00 or more now (i've been away from the VW dealership since December of 2005).
Hope this helps, a car nut.How to change the transmission fluid in a 2000 jetta gls?
some do have special tools check with pep boys checkers auto parts and they can pull it up on the computers or you could do the same.
