Date:         Sat, 24 Nov 2001 07:31:45 -0800
Reply-To:     Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
Organization: Dana's Mobile Carpet Steam
Subject:      Re: proper oil level in 2wd trans
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VW issued a "tech bulletin" in August 1990 stating, among other capacities, 2.8
qt. for the diesel and wasserboxer trannies and 3.2 qt. for the air-cooled.
This change is said (scuttlebutt) to be for easier shifting with the mineral
oil, SAE 80/80W/90 GL-4, in place that VW specs.  This spec is not for a "dry
fill" but is for replacement after draining (there is a fair amount left in the
tranny after draining).  This amount will leave the level somewhat shy of the
bottom of the filler hole.  If you are going to use synthetic oil, filling to
the bottom of the fill hole was recommended to me by Daryl of AA Transaxle.

-Dana-

Dennis Atkins wrote:
>
>    What is the oil capacity of the 2wd vanagon trans. I need to refill mine
> after installing a diesel bellhousing. When refilling it , do I fill it to
> the bottom of the filler hole or is there another way to determine the oil
> level?
> Thanks
> Dennis A.
> 1991 carrat GTI 2.0
>
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