Stander V6

HI, I need to do my Thermostat/ATF filter change tomorrow..anyone got a procedure guides.many thanks

beep-beep

use FAQ article (link bellow) for the timing belt procedure. It also includes the thermostat change. I will replace my timing belt on monday - I will post updates and some pictures.

Otherwise you can search this forum - people replaced thermostat some very funky way.

Stander V6

I am going to do my sometimes this month...like to know more information and step procedure..many thanks..
Also..I got a little confuse..I checked with the Foreign Cars Inc..they said my 1994 100s got two different systems...ONE use the DexxonIII ATF fluid and TWO use the Pentosin ATF..so how do I know which one my car uses? thanks

A6Gary

Dexron II now recommended by ZF, which is the manufacturer of all VW/Audi auto trannies, that supercedes the Dexron ATF. But you can use Dexron if you can't find the newer ATF in your area (other than the dealer), which is made by all major oil companies. When I get home, I will post the recommended newer ATF from ZF.

A6Gary

P/Ns for this fluid:

* Audi: G 052 162 A2
* VW: TL 52162
* Pentosin: Z8001-87949

The ZF latest List of Lubricants is TE-ML 11, dated 01 2005. On that list, there are several ATFs listed from major oil companies. For the USA, Exxon Mobil is primarily listed for these ATFs:

* Esso ATF D2
* Mobil ATF 220
* Esso ATF D (21065)
* Esso ATF LT 71141

I used Pentosin ATF purchased from a local foreign car parts dealer @ $15/liter a couple of months ago to change my ATF &amp; filter. Link provided to ZF's listing.<ul><li><a href="http://www01apps.zf.com/kst464/ZF_InteroeleV2_download/download.asp?doStatistik=1&amp;doMode=1&amp;mode=3 &amp;doID=1&amp;id=813">ZF List of Lubricants TE-ML 11</a></li></ul>

Stander V6

thanks Gary...My is still a 100S older model..so I guess the Dexron might do the job (cheap). thanks =:-)
know any good place sell Dipstick for ATF? thanks

A6Gary

Dipstick is probably dealer only item.