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Your 2001 VW Jetta is likely equipped with a "sealed" transmission unit. There is no dipstick that you can use to measure the level of transmission fluid in sealed transmissions. Unfortunately, it's a dealer item that needs to be addressed by a qualified mechanic or at a VW dealer.
Most 1995-on VW models don't have a transmission fluid dipstick for
checking the transmission fluid level. To fill and check the level of
the VW automatic transmission fluid you have to remove a plug on the
side or bottom (location depends on model and if you have an automatic vs. manual transmission) of the transmission drain
pan. The factory manual refers the expensive VAG 1924 special tool for
pumping the VW automatic transmission fluid into the oil pan.
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.
Step 5If any transmission fluid is needed to be added, locate and remove the fill plug that is on the front left upper corner by the oil pan. Add a little bit of fluid at a time through this portal while watching the check level portal and as soon as it begins to trickle out from that outlet, the transmission fluid level is full.
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.
Keep in mind Auto transmissions don't like to be run dry.
Also keep in mind that the 01M Automatic you most likely have retails for like $4000 just for the unit, not installation.
The corner trans guy can't rebuild the trans. This is a special unit
Just to check the fluid-
Hook up a Laptop with Vag.Com software installed.
Start the car and go into the transmissions data blocks and go to block 005, this will display fluid temp.
-ATF temperature not above approx. 30C (86F) -Vehicle level -Selector lever in "P" -If ATF is below 30C (86F) bring the ATF up to test temperature. Test temperature: 35C to 45 (95 to 113F) -Remove ATF level plug from oil pan.
CHECKING PHYSICAL QUANTITY
If ATF drips out of hole: ATF need not be topped up. -Install new seal on plug and tighten to 15 Nm11 ft lb). ATF check is completed.
If ATF does not drip out -Remove plug from filler line. -Fill with VW ATF (G 052 162 A2) until ATF runs out of level hole -Install new seal on plug and tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft lb). ATF check is completed.
CAUTION! Too little or too much ATF will adversely affect transmission function.
the auto transmission is a maintnance free trans and does not have a dip stick at all. it has a check plug and has to be on a lift at proper running temp and completly level. the auto also uses very special fluid from vw and using another atf will damage this transmission.
It depends on if it is a manual or automatic transmission. For the manual transmission, there is a 17mm allen plug in the side of it. Crawl under car and take the plug out. You can buy a fluid pump for about $20 at an auto parts store and the 17mm allen wrench is about $10 at sears. It is pretty easy on the manual transmission, hardest part for me was finding the 17mm allen wrench. Automatic transmission?? you cannot put the transmission fluid in by yourself you have to take it either to a V.W. dealer or someone who services these types of transmissions the fluid has to be pumped in if you notice there is no dipstick to check the fluid level that's because they use this probe the stick into your transmission to see how much fluid you have the probe costs about $1500 dollars expensive yes keep in mind it will cost about $20 a quart the reason why I know this is because my brother is having problems with his transmission on his 2001 Jetta if you have any more questions, keep me posted be glad to help.
there is a plastic plug over rhe filler neck,there is no dipstick if its an auto,if its a manual there is a filler plug either half way up the box rad side or a filler above the diff get proper oil fron v dub dealer.....
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