How To Check VW Transmission Fluid

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How To Check VW Transmission Fluid

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9 жыл бұрын

This video will show how to check and add transmission fluid to a VW Beetle, VW Jetta, VW Golf, VW GTI and most other VW/Audi products that utilize the leveling system. It will show you the tools and methods to make your job simple so that you can do the work yourself.
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@vermontjeff2535 5 жыл бұрын

Finally someone that explains it without talking in circles. Thank you so much and now I can do this ..

@gronderful8871 2 жыл бұрын

6 years later and still helping people. Thanks

@mrplanejames 4 жыл бұрын

From one country boy James to another, u guys are awesome for this one...reminds me of myself a bit

@mekrabj2901 9 жыл бұрын

My Jetta started to have lag time when getting into gear, thanks for posting this, now I know how to check my ATF. Thanks guys, I'm now a new subscriber to your Y.T. channel. I like how you two go back and forth while filming.

@jamiejonesthecarman 9 жыл бұрын

+Mekrab J Hi Mekrab, thank you so much for your feedback and we are very happy that you found our channel and subscribed. Feel free to join in on any of our videos. We're glad to have you!!

@dinkydinks 6 жыл бұрын

You're seriously my heroes. Useful information AND a funny couple??? I hit the jackpot.

@BillieJean1974 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome!! I like the non cluster explanation on the VW! You guys rock!!! God bless!! Definitely support your military ❤️

@dannyhampton711 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for not making this like rocket science,,it's just a freakin machine! that was some very needed info buddy! have a great day!

@stanmitchell7536 9 жыл бұрын

This is a awesome video. Right to the point. Love the husband and wife team.

@jamiejonesthecarman 9 жыл бұрын

Stan Mitchell LOL, thanks alot Stan!! Jen keeps me on my toes. :-)

@imnobody4522 6 жыл бұрын

Looking at the output color of your fluid, your more than ready for a full drain, new filter and re-fill.

@ore83 9 жыл бұрын

You two were fun to watch. Makes me want to include my wife in my car videos too :)

@djatomic75 9 жыл бұрын

i have noticed on my beetle now with 99000 miles a bit of a lag on the trans shifts...and this is will help me check and top off the trans if being low is the answer. thanks guys for the funny yet very informative video!

@jamiejonesthecarman 9 жыл бұрын

+Adam Aguilar Hey Adam, thanks for the feedback man. Be sure to let us know how it goes.

@lindawilliams2497 7 жыл бұрын

Adam Aguilar awesome job thanks

@angiekruzic3014 Жыл бұрын

This video really helped!! And I understood all the language. I'm a country girl myself!!

@johnandkayvest4917 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video and your patriotism . God bless .

@popaof3 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this videoIt answered every question I had regarding my beetles transmission fluid well done I enjoy watching new subscriber I’m here in Clovis California

@stanmitchell7536 9 жыл бұрын

Hilarious as well. You all remind me of my wife and myself. Thanks a million.

@jamiejonesthecarman 9 жыл бұрын

Stan Mitchell Hi Stan, this is Jen!! He is something else but we do have fun and try to make the videos not only informative for our viewers', but also show you guys that we do have fun while doing this work. :-)

@mastermecanic4121 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the help, there truly is no other video like this out here on KZfaq.

@starwart 5 жыл бұрын

my 1998 beetle has a 5mm allen wrench drain plug also. PERFECT INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

@charleshines6155 4 жыл бұрын

fill through the same hole with an adapter or you may be able to fill from a different hole. My 2013 Passat has a Torx fill plug up near where the wires go in. Other ones might have a small gray tube.

@jerismith2055 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I've been looking for an easy to understand video that actually helps. Wish me luck.

@kenalexander5353 4 жыл бұрын

Great folksy people, the kind you'd like to have for neighbors. Thanks for the great video, easy to understand and very helpful!

@fordgalaxie395 Жыл бұрын

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@mfeijo 8 жыл бұрын

You guys are fun to watch. Keep it up! Moe.

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

+Mauricio Feijo thanks need anything let us know

@void870 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info on the support the troops organisation:) I'm a veteran myself, and it really does help when you are in Afghanistan and you randomly get a box of goodies from home. I had a couple when I was over there. Thanks guys :)

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

+Contrasting The Void we thank you for your service and if you ever need help let us know

@mikegow1352 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this together. Huge help!

@TheTaygray 9 жыл бұрын

YOU DID A GREAT VIDEO GREAT JOB EXPLAINING HOW TO CHECK AND SERVICE AND TOOLS YOU WOULD NEED TO DO THIS TASK

@dinhphoto 8 жыл бұрын

i like your video ,i have 2001 Beetle VW.....2.0 liters....your video is very helpful and clear for adding the trans fluid on my car...!!..thanks..!!

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

+dinh pham cool I'm glad it helped and thank you so much for your feedback

@kellysheart 4 жыл бұрын

Did I miss the part where you CHECKED the transmission fluid?

@autodrivennam Жыл бұрын

A bit late but that is how you check the atf level on these car.

@TheRealDjMikeStone 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video. It was a tremendous help for me. 🤜🤛

@garyklug9111 7 жыл бұрын

Great video guys!! Nice people, and helpful as heck. Thanks boss lady!!

@jamiejonesthecarman 7 жыл бұрын

+Gary Klug thankyou and glad to help

@garyklug9111 7 жыл бұрын

JamieJones TheCarMan, I have an 04 with 115K with no issues, but wanted to make sure it's at least full.

@jamiejonesthecarman 6 жыл бұрын

+Gary Klug thank you for the support , join our fb page

@erikandersson1647 6 жыл бұрын

My god.. I will never get another VW again. All this, to check the transmission fluid? WTF happened to a simple dip stick???

@erikandersson1647 6 жыл бұрын

And it seems they took this approach to the bank. I use this piece of shit as nothing more than a beach bug, to simply drive 5 minutes down to the beach for surfing or kayaking- it can't even do that without needing to visit the shop every other month. I will never own another one of these piles of shit again.

@danielfl.9347 5 жыл бұрын

The gearbox oil is supposed to last lifetime.

@JohnDoe-gm5qr 5 жыл бұрын

Most newer cars are like this now. They do it to try to keep us out.

@loserdubbed8036 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I was ok thought I had a oip leak slow, it's trans and omfg

@jonnyk2717 4 жыл бұрын

you can buy an aftermarket dipstick thats not meant to be left in. parents jeep liberty doesnt have one either, ordered a dipstick for $13 off amazon with measurements on it, put it in until it bottoms out on the trans pan and take it back out to check

@CarlosVernier 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Very helpful information!!

@Engineerboy100 7 жыл бұрын

The fluid coming out of the bottom looked pretty dirty. You should get yourself a Turboflo Oil Change to suck all of that dirty fluid out and change that fluid to all clean.

@kiannah3127 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys so much! This was a great help! ♡♡♡

@jamiejonesthecarman 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome if we can never help just reach out and let me know and we put out new content every week

@mujeebahmed1375 5 ай бұрын

Thank u buddy 😊 ur tips really worked me I'm going to to this producer's

@janehorsepool4229 7 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you so much. That a great help. It's getting done to night. I am look forward to doing it. Thumb up treacle.

@dustinhicks2810 11 ай бұрын

Really appreciate this video..... Voltswagon has to make it the hardest possible.. even need it level (I know it's a good idea anyways)

@yourcarcarecompanion9967 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video, good job, thanks. Really cool to do videos with your wife, awesome!

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

+Your Car Care Companion yes working with her is definitely interesting to say the least pretty much when we disagree on something we just go ahead and do it her way lol

@yourcarcarecompanion9967 8 жыл бұрын

I'm the same way lol

@christinebailey5629 3 жыл бұрын

Can someone please be specific with year need to know 2002 2.0 vw golf how to check transmission fluid

@jamiejonesthecarman 3 жыл бұрын

They all pretty much operate exactly the same way just looked down there for the Phil and you’ll also see the drain hole it’ll be just like it is in the video

@tequilaevance9003 5 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this

@SmooveOperatorr Жыл бұрын

Best video there is thank you

@principeazteca03 8 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the video save me money is so helpful

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

+Jose Victorino awesome

@baron9897 5 жыл бұрын

good sense of humor makes life easier to go thank you for helping me fix my lady's beauty and always support troops with respect 1987 Afghanistan time flies fast like bullet !

@danaroz 2 жыл бұрын

If fluid is at correct temperature can you check fluid level with the engine off?

@riccogarcia Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@chilafouxtravis 4 жыл бұрын

A small hose that is long enough to go from the where the hood latches, down between the motor that is just the right size to push in the filler hole and has a small baster like top to poor the fluid in and let it drain into the pan works great.

@davidpeters1334 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man this helped me out a lot

@LarryLane07 5 жыл бұрын

You have to make sure you get the right transmission fluid though. G-055-025-A2 is the right spec oil for the 09G 6 speed. SUPER TECH DEXRON-IV MERCON LV at Walmart will work it

@leahliddiard329 3 жыл бұрын

You guys rock. So helpful. Thank you.

@l0ldrummer 4 жыл бұрын

This totally fixed my 1999 VW Cabrio (199K miles) problem (where it lurched going into reverse while braked). Thanks so much for the help!!! Needed to add about 8oz. Would be nice to know how to completely change it too. Can the "tube" be removed?

@vnorris9591 3 жыл бұрын

good info--& funny too..thanks

@RG-bw6wz 8 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome ! Keep up the good work ! Thanks for the info.

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on our channel often.

@chilow3964 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks.

@jamesbaker6462 4 жыл бұрын

Y'all know what, thank y'all I know the video is 5 years old but out of necessity I bought my first vw beetle and as soon as I looked under the hood I realized I know nothing about vws lol. Now I realize basic up keep is going to be a b!'(?#, lol, but the wife loves it, and that's all that matters.

@jojovanta7323 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@ramsteimsero 7 жыл бұрын

this dude is so funny!!!!!! thanks for the video

@jamiejonesthecarman 7 жыл бұрын

+Ruben Garcia lol

@mohammedtuma100 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@charles-ih7zp 7 жыл бұрын

the reason vw says to come to dealership is because audi and vw use specific fluids that have specs. for example coolant is g12 or g13 pink or purple color it does cool differently from green and red. or oil has spec depending on engine my bew tdi requires 505.01 not all synthetic oil meet that spec it is very specific. so If you own a vw or audi don't just use anything. find out your spec then find compatible oil. is a few dollars worth a motor or transmission?

@zachariah96 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! it's also really funny hahahaha

@sidsexist1003 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks - good video and very clear!

@tamaiparea 8 жыл бұрын

Your vid was a great help to me, many,many thanks !!!

@ciynderella 8 жыл бұрын

Hello Thank you for this video I am single and never been married I do have a son 28 and a grandson 5 I do all of the work on my car myself. I am 52. I am glad that we have youtube that is how I get things done on my 2008 VW Beetle. Thank you Cynthia

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

I love it thats awesome , if you ever need anything dont sweat it you now know The CarMan

@mekishalemke8873 5 жыл бұрын

I am in nearly the same situation, nobody to fix it except me. I LOVE these videos! Because of the people that take the time to teach us how to do these things, I have saved more money than the car is worth!!

@mekishalemke8873 5 жыл бұрын

JamieJones TheCarMan , you mentioned a "cleanable" trans filter.... do yall have a video of changing, or cleaning/replacing, that filter?

@jgrc4588 8 жыл бұрын

very helpful, thank you.

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

need anything let me know

@jgrc4588 8 жыл бұрын

Dont mind if I do, thank you very much.

@fknbossfabworx1067 4 жыл бұрын

If you have an aisin transmission you can goto any Toyota dealer and buy TIV fluid it’s about $6 and it’s the OEM fluid.

@dinhphoto 8 жыл бұрын

does the Beetle 2001 ,2.0 liters have the same way for adding trans fluid..???..as you show on video..!!.thank Jamie...!!

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

+dinh pham yes it does and if you need any help just let me know

@charleshines6155 4 жыл бұрын

Yes but it is messy, read up and you will see what I mean. Wear old clothes that you don't mind ruining. That red dye in the fluid will never come out.

@johnhammockraines 9 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video on adding vw transmission fluid...what was the diameter of the hose you used to add the transmission fluid?

@jamiejonesthecarman 9 жыл бұрын

Mtnbug No problem at all and I used a 3/8" hose. Just make sure that you a long enough hose.

@darrylcrawford9640 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video...helped me out a lot....save me some$$$$

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

I love it when a plan comes together great job

@patriciausinger7392 8 жыл бұрын

i liked the video, but i wanted to add that not all vw can use the kind you bought. depends on the transmission. i have 3 vw. other then that nice job.

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

+Patricia Usinger thank you for sharing and point well taken

@patrickalvarez3499 8 жыл бұрын

cool vid like how your not so serious and more urself

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

+Patrick Alvarez thanks for the feedback and yes life is too short to take it too serious

@yardsale781 8 жыл бұрын

I had figured the long tube part out but thank you for the detail on waiting for the drip and being level.

@Joebull419 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys

@jamiejonesthecarman 6 жыл бұрын

your welcome hope it helps

@racea.t6531 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video👍

@robinehunter3648 5 жыл бұрын

I just found this video! You are both so adorable as funny! You made my day!! I LOVE YOUR HUMOR. TOGETHER YOUR DYNAMICS ROCK!!!! THANKS SO MUCH! My son is in the Special Forces and lives in VB. I am going to look for your web site now!! 🤗

@paulpitkanen1843 7 жыл бұрын

hope the same holds true for a 2004 golf Take care and thanx

@jeffjohnston3746 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. What weight Valvoline did you use?

7 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks

@1SSA1cosmoprower 3 жыл бұрын

You guys made this look so easy! Appreciate this video so much! I was wondering how it was done considering I'm looking at a 2001 passat that I heard is having 4th gear slipping issues.

@michelleasunnydays140 Жыл бұрын

check the axles and transmission fluid

@FollowFunk 4 жыл бұрын

“Subscribe to our channel....” ....”no, go find a good looking guy.” Omg haha rofl!

@ProoD45 3 жыл бұрын

Pls can you make a video on how to jack stand a new beetle ?? No one has ever done such a video....

@dustinhicks2810 11 ай бұрын

Just sunscribed

@Biscaynedave 3 күн бұрын

How do you drain all the fluid

@brittanymeasles7943 8 жыл бұрын

HELLO MY NAME IS BRITTANY AND I WAS WATCHING YOUR VIDEO BECAUSE MY 2001 BEETLE ITS LAGGING INTO FIRST GEAR BUT THE REST OF THE GEARS ARE OK . EVERYONE IS TELLING ME IM LOW ON FLUID AND I WANTED TO SEE WHAT YOUR OPINION IS COULD YOU HELP ?

@angiereeves1641 6 жыл бұрын

Brittany Measles I have the same problem how did you fix yours?

@thecoon2123 5 жыл бұрын

Cam sensor

@lakishapugh5165 5 жыл бұрын

Did you have to add transmission fluid mines is doing the same thing how much is the cam sensor

@jamiejonesthecarman 5 жыл бұрын

Less than 100

@HardWhereHero 4 жыл бұрын

How do you know how hot the trans fluid is? That's the only thing I'm going to have a problem with.

@jamiejonesthecarman 4 жыл бұрын

Good rule of thumb 15 min of idle it’s at operational temperature

@carmenreynaga1024 8 жыл бұрын

thanks it works

@carmenreynaga1024 8 жыл бұрын

i broke collar fill plug but i was somehow able to lock it back in for now until i get new replacement part it was hard to take off plug the red seal was cake but anyway my question is how to i take off the collar plug is a color grey and L shape made out of plastic do i jank it out carefully i dont want to break it again

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

I think there is a 10mm bolt pending model

@crabbyyup8560 5 жыл бұрын

Your awsome James your wife is smart you rock thanks for your time I had a good result with burping my violent thanks thanks I subscribed

@katstraub3447 7 жыл бұрын

I now feel confident I can help my girlfriend get her car back running on the road my mechanic went mia & she be broke !!! My dad & x taught me years ago how to tune my car up, I have 1 ? for ya's the fluid is so low it won't move, is it ok still to run for ten min. or should I do less? O k 2 ?'s can I use 1 of those long accordion type funnels? Awesome job & I'm going to share the site Homefront Hugs on my F-book & hopefully make some-1 happy! Thank you. Thank you, Thank you both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I needed a lil visual help! Oh yeah since I'm asking 1 more quick 1, 1999 V W Convertable Caribou is that a 5 mm. allen wrench also?

@frankarvia634 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2006 beetle that was sitting in a garage for 3 years and it slips out of 3rd gear. The previous owner said it had no tranny problems . It’s getting better as I drive it more. I was going to have the fluid changed. Do you think it could be slipping because it was sitting so long?

@SilentBangHD 6 жыл бұрын

i have a 2001 golf but cant seem to find the cap to add fluid. Anyone have any idea where it can be?

@jamiejonesthecarman 6 жыл бұрын

you should see the red tab on side towards the front

@coltoneliason4734 8 жыл бұрын

So I have a couple questions... Did you take off the pan and filter? If so did you have to buy a new filter and gasket? My other concern is that I've seen other videos using computers that reads the fluid temp but is that necessary? thanks!! Great video by the way!!

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

no you don't have to change anything in order to top off the fluid as far as the fluid temperature that's why I was saying to run it to the car gets warm 10 minutes fine

@aliveagainstmywill9143 3 жыл бұрын

Id reccomend replacing ur transmission fluid and filter at around 100k miles. But thanks for showing me that

@johnpaulgarrett1 8 ай бұрын

Cool people!

@deandye3255 4 жыл бұрын

ok did i miss something u never showed where the funnel went to fill it i see a black holes but not sure if it was attached to the funnel Where do u add a fluid

@whatjoshydoestv6741 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Quick question, where is the transmission fluid filter?

@TheRettom 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you've figured it out by now, but it's housed within the transmission oil pan. Also, adding oil is a fcking pain.

@jcmendoza63 9 жыл бұрын

Hello Jamie. I current own a 2002 vw beetle and my car seems to be heating up and I believe my fan are not working so that could be the problem but I also me came along another problem and my car seems to be stuck on one gear and if you rev it to 4000 it jumps to next gear I believe it could be that it needs transmission fluid changed but I could be wrong. Any tips or advise that you can spear.

@jamiejonesthecarman 9 жыл бұрын

Juan Mendoza Hi Juan, yes!! You need to go and have it scanned at a shop to see what check engine codes might be present. It sounds to me like it might be a range sensor, but instead of guessing on the parts I highly recommend getting it scanned because buying a bunch of parts that may not be the actual problem can get very expensive. It certainly won't hurt to check your transmission fluid too because if that's all that it is, you are already money ahead. Be sure to come back and let us know what you find out and if you need any help, I'm happy to lend a hand.

@kellyharris8970 2 жыл бұрын

What about a 2008 VW Beetle? It’s a 2.5L 6 speed automatic

@void870 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 Jetta.... Would it be the same location?

@jamiejonesthecarman 8 жыл бұрын

+Contrasting The Void yes all 2.0 same place

@edwilliams2362 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks a lot. So how much did you end up adding?

@corwinshow9522 3 жыл бұрын

The only one that helped me. Thanks y’all!!

@m4sterJuanK 4 жыл бұрын

My 2003 Jetta doesn’t get into gear it moves perfectly when the cars off and doesn’t change gears or anything when the cars on Is this my problem I haven’t changed the fluid or messed with it for a while