Automatic Transmission Fluid/Manual Transmission Oil - Audi 100 Quattro Owner's Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLIUD / MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
Automatic Transmission Fluid
The torque converter and the transmis-
sion are lubricated with Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid (ATF).
The final drive requires hypoid oil SAE
90, which does not have to be changed.
Checking the ATF level
The ATF has to be checked at frequent
intervals, for instance, when the engine
oil is being checked or at least at the
intervals specified in your Maintenance
booklet.
A correct ATF level is very important for
transmission operation.
Always heed WARNINGS on page 102
To obtain an accurate reading, the
vehicle must be on level ground, and the
fluid must have reached operating tem-
perature. Normally, after a cold-start the
fluid will reach operating temperature
when the vehicle has been driven for
about 6 miles or 10 km. If the ATF is too
cool or too hot, the fluid level reading will
be inaccurate.
WARNING
§
Before checking the ATF, the se-
lector lever must be securely locked
in the Park position and the parking
brake applied firmly.
§
Checking the ATF level is poten-
tially hazardous because the hot engi-
ne has to be running during the
check. Do not attempt to check the
ATF before reading all WARNINGS on
page 102.
The ATF-filler neck is in the engine
compartment on the left side of the
engine, as seen in driving direction. The
dipstick is attached to the plug. Pull it out
and wi pe clean. Reinsert the dipstick fully
to measure the fluid level.
VEHICLE CARE
The automatic transmission may be
damaged by even a tiny speck of dirt.
Only use lint free rags to wipe the
dipstick.
To get a true reading, the ATF must be at
operating temperature.
You have enough AT F if the fluid level is
between the two marks on the dipstick. It
should never be above or below these
marks. If level is too high or too low, do
not just add or dram ATF. Have your
dealer check and correct the cause as
soon as possible.
For correct ATF specifications, see "Lub-
ricants" on page 104.
Changing the ATF
The ATF has to be changed at the inter-
vals specified in your Maintenance book-
let.
Do not tow the vehicle or run the engi-
ne without ATF in the transmission.
Manual transmission oil
Both transmission and final drive are
combined in one housing. The lubricant
used is hypoid oil which does not have to
be changed.
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