Thanks for the info.

On Sun, Aug 8, 2021 at 10:42 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
>         I’m currently gathering the information I need to do a complete
> oil change on my Automatic Transmission.
>
> Dennis and I have started the conversation and I thought I’d move it here
> because as always it is great information.
>
> I’m changing the oil because my transmission was rebuilt and this would
> remove any ware particles.
>
> I’ve run the van about 1,600 miles and the AT was changed before it came
> back to me.
>
> Engine oil was changed as well and I changed it at 500 miles.
>
> So, I’m about to do a 1,000 mile engine and AT oil change.
>
> And as always I’m still learning.  I wish I could watch videos but this
> list, Dennis, and VW friends are where my info comes from.
>
> I now have a better understanding of the AT transmission and the final
> drive.
>
> I’ve changed the AT fluid before by dropping the pan and the valves, and
> changing the filter up there.
>
> But, now I’m learning how to change the gear oil in the final drive.
>
> I looked there and see there is a pan to drop and a plug on the side to
> fill.
>
> As everything is clean it was easy to find everything.
>
> I’ve found the gaskets on these pans to be a challenge so I plan to have a
> friend help with the replacement of the pan.
>
> Dennis is helping me gather the info for the correct gaskets and filters.
>
> I have an additional transmission cooler so need to find the additional
> filter in that line as well.
>
> So, while I’m gathering the parts can someone let me know how much AT
> fluid is needed for the AT drive? Any recommendations on favorite synthetic
> oil for that?
>  Now that I write this I realize I might me a bit more then usual for the
> AT  cooler  and lines.
> For the “final drive” Dennis recommended I have two quarts available and
> that a good choice for oil would be,a 75w-140 GL5 synthetic gear oil .
>
> Posting this for archives, your interest, and maybe someone out there
> forgot it was time to change the AT oil, final drive oil and wants to
> virtually do this along with me?
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>