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How do i check the tranny fluid level in my 2001 jetta

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The average consumer cannot check transmission fluid in the 2000 VW jetta. You must go to a dealership for this service. The problematic transmissions are factory sealed and touted to be 'maintenance free' with the fluid port capped by the manufacturer. The 2000 Jettas (as well as other model years) are notorious for early transmission replacement. Do not expect the VW corp to take care of any transmission issues unless you force them to.

  • Anonymous Oct 29, 2012

    how can i tell when my vw needs fluids, what may be the symptoms if i may ask

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David Shaub

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  • Posted on Feb 03, 2009

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Look for a second dipstick, other than the one for oil. It is probably hidden somewhere in the mess of other junk they've added over the years.

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James Bradburn

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2009

SOURCE: how doi check fluid level in auto tranny on 2001 daewoo lanos

You do not check your fluid by removing the plug. That is the drain plug thats on the bottom. You pull the dip stick out that under the hood usually around toward the back or the motor. There will be marks on it that has cold mark and hot mark. Let the car warm up engage the emergeny brake, put in drive, check level on dip stick. should be at the top mark that says hot.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 21, 2009

SOURCE: Whining noise in front end - 2001 Jetta 1.8T

posably the front cv joint !st is the nose only when car is in motion or at all times . if when car is in motion mostlikly cv joint

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 02, 2009

SOURCE: need to check transmission fluid in a 2001 auto jetta

I BELIEVE IT IS A SEALED TRANSMISSION WITH NO WAY OF CHECKING FLUID... aT LEAST IN MY 01 tdi

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 17, 2009

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If you are under the car, find the oil drain pan and look toward the rear of the car.  There you will see the transmission pan that has two bolts in it.  On will be higher than the other.  The higher one is used to check/fill the transmission.  The fluid should be filled high enough that it is just starting to come out of higher hole when the car is on level ground, that is when it is full.  You need to make sure that you run the car and move it through the gears and you should be able to get a little more fluid in there.  Obviously the lower bolt is for draining the pan.  Hope this helps!

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Drive the Jetta for ten minutes or so to warm up the transmission fluid.
Step 2Drive the Jetta into the work area and place your foot on the brake. Shift the shifter into each gear and hold it there for 3 to 4 seconds. Return the shifter back to drive.
Step 3With the engine running, lift the Jetta on a four-post side-by lift or a drive-on lift. The vehicle must be level when elevated to get a proper fluid level reading.
Step 4Locate the transmission. On the low right hand side (passenger side) of the transmission is a small service plug. Place a drain bucket strategically beneath the plug and remove it with a hand wrench. A small amount of transmission fluid should trickle out indicating that the fluid level is okay. VW recommends during these maintenance service interval checks to test the temperature of the transmission fluid using a scan tool. VW also recommends replacing the transmission check plug each time it is removed.
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