Volkswagen Rabbit/GTI/Jetta/GLI MkV DIY & FAQ

DIY: Manual transmission fluid change

Tools/Items needed: 
Jack
2x Jack stands
Wheel chocks
2.3L of gear oil (I used Motul Gear 300) 
Drain tray
Transmission fill funnel
T20 screwdriver
3/8″ drive socket wrench
17mm socket wrench
Special transmission bit (www.germanautoparts.com)

Due to my intake and other things in the way, I added a little extension to the transmission funnel… this was just some extra silicon vac hose I had laying around.

Step 1: Engage parking brake and chock rear wheels.


Step 2: Jack up front end and secure on stands.

Step 3: Remove lower engine splash guard (8 T20 screws).

Step 4: Locate the transmission fill (top) and drain (bottom) plugs.

Step 5: Loosen and remove the fill plug.

Step 6: Position your drain tray beneath the drain plug, and loosen the plug.

Step 7: If you plan to take a used oil sample for analysis, have the sample bottle ready now.  Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain completely.

Step 8: Thread the transmission drain funnel from above into the tranny fill hole.

Step 9: Wipe the drain area clean.  Replace and tighten drain plug.

Step 10: Now its time to fill the transmission.  Ideally this should be done on a level surface with the car lowered back onto its wheels.  You’d then pour fluid in until it starts to drip back out the fill hole.  Alternatively, I chose to keep the car jacked up and just add the amount of fluid called for in the manual, which is 2.3L

Step 11: Remove the fill funnel/hose and wipe the area clean.

Step 12: Replace and tighten the fill plug.

Step 13: Be sure to properly dispose of the used transmission fluid.

Step 14: Lower the car off the stands and enjoy.

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