2002 A6 Transmission Fluid Replacement Question
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
2002 A6 Transmission Fluid Replacement Question
Hi, I need to replace my transmission fluid on 02 A6 3.0 Quattro and need help,
1. how many quarts do I need to if just drain it from the pan and refill it? AND
2. Is it the same pan as rear differential in other words is the rear differential the same as transmission fluid.
Thanks
1. how many quarts do I need to if just drain it from the pan and refill it? AND
2. Is it the same pan as rear differential in other words is the rear differential the same as transmission fluid.
Thanks
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 369
Likes: 0
From: Boston, MA USA
ZF made tranny 5HP19FLA for 3.0L
Please download this page and the tranny fluid, filter change procedure starting in page-6. After that is the differential change.
It requires VAG-COM to monitor the fluid temperature. I don't know if the short-cut of thermometer will do the job.
Order 1 extra liter for the just in case situation.
Here a DIY link with pics... http://www.audiction.com/audi-mainte...-fluid-change/
It requires VAG-COM to monitor the fluid temperature. I don't know if the short-cut of thermometer will do the job.
Order 1 extra liter for the just in case situation.
Here a DIY link with pics... http://www.audiction.com/audi-mainte...-fluid-change/
Last edited by bigdadi; Jun 30, 2011 at 06:18 AM.
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 369
Likes: 0
From: Edmond, OK
For what it's worth, I changed the tranny fluid and filter in my 98 without using VAG-COM. I just guestimated the right temp....basically drive it around for a bit to make sure it's hot, then after you shut off engine and put vehicle on jack stands let it cool down slightly.
When a gloved hand can touch the pan and stay there for about 5 seconds is when I drain.
By the time you drop the pan, change filter and replace pan, the tranny will have cooled down a lot more.
Just make sure after filling the first time till it pours out of the fill hole, to start the car and continue filling until fluid comes pouring out.
I've had no problem doing it this way and that was about 35k miles ago.
Good luck!
When a gloved hand can touch the pan and stay there for about 5 seconds is when I drain.
By the time you drop the pan, change filter and replace pan, the tranny will have cooled down a lot more.
Just make sure after filling the first time till it pours out of the fill hole, to start the car and continue filling until fluid comes pouring out.
I've had no problem doing it this way and that was about 35k miles ago.
Good luck!
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Well here is my dillemma, The car is a salvage car (storm Salvage Title). The car had no major issues. So in order to get it retitled, i had to do a service, so i changed the oil and air filter and the car runs and shifts fine.
So now that you have that information, do I need to change the transmission fluid to get it inspected? I know that the transmission is the most sealed thing and there shouldn't be any water in it.
Any Ideas on if i should change the fluid or go without changing it for now.
Thanks
So now that you have that information, do I need to change the transmission fluid to get it inspected? I know that the transmission is the most sealed thing and there shouldn't be any water in it.
Any Ideas on if i should change the fluid or go without changing it for now.
Thanks
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Thanks.
So my next question be, any info on how to chage it with a VAG-COM and would it be OK for the inspection if I dont change it for a couple of days. Cuz the car runs ok and I have ran the car for more than hour and then drove, shifting had no issues. I can change the fluid after the inspection.
So my next question be, any info on how to chage it with a VAG-COM and would it be OK for the inspection if I dont change it for a couple of days. Cuz the car runs ok and I have ran the car for more than hour and then drove, shifting had no issues. I can change the fluid after the inspection.
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 369
Likes: 0
From: Edmond, OK
Thanks.
So my next question be, any info on how to chage it with a VAG-COM and would it be OK for the inspection if I dont change it for a couple of days. Cuz the car runs ok and I have ran the car for more than hour and then drove, shifting had no issues. I can change the fluid after the inspection.
So my next question be, any info on how to chage it with a VAG-COM and would it be OK for the inspection if I dont change it for a couple of days. Cuz the car runs ok and I have ran the car for more than hour and then drove, shifting had no issues. I can change the fluid after the inspection.
Trending Topics
AudiWorld Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,139
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Ohio
I would change the fluid, but for inspection it probably isn't needed. But I would use a Vag. just for kicks I tried doing the fluid by guessing a year or 2 ago, the then did it with vag, then again when the temps were below spec, and again when temps were above specs. I found you can be off up to 2 qts either too much or too little, so getting the temp right is key! being off 1 qt is very easy. now if you don't have a Vag go pick up a cheap inferred temp gun at least.
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
9 Audi Designs That Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
2026 Audi Q5 Buyer's Guide (Every Model Explained)
Brett Foote
Ranking Every Current Audi 'S' Model From Worst to First!
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Audis That are FINALLY LEGAL to Import to the U.S.!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Yeah Thats what I thought. The guy's concern was, that if the water got into the transmission, then when he takes the car to inspection station, he didn't wanna 1) mess up the transmission, 2) stall out in the way. But he shouldnt have any issues with it, Its a very tight seal, I drove the car after it was hot and letting it sit for more than an hour. I will change the fluid but I wanted to wait till the inspection because if there was anything else I needed to get done, I can do it all together.
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Please download this page and the tranny fluid, filter change procedure starting in page-6. After that is the differential change.
It requires VAG-COM to monitor the fluid temperature. I don't know if the short-cut of thermometer will do the job.
Order 1 extra liter for the just in case situation.
Here a DIY link with pics... http://www.audiction.com/audi-mainte...-fluid-change/
It requires VAG-COM to monitor the fluid temperature. I don't know if the short-cut of thermometer will do the job.
Order 1 extra liter for the just in case situation.
Here a DIY link with pics... http://www.audiction.com/audi-mainte...-fluid-change/