Automatic Transmission Fluid

chrismiros · Post by **chrismiros** » Wed May 11, 2005 11:27 am

Does anybody know where or if there is a seperate dipstick to check the transmission fluid on an automatic 44KW MkIV? I have an interested craping noise that only appears under acceleration once the car has warmed up, only happens when the car is in gear, and changes pitch as the gear changes.
Many Thanks

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Wed May 11, 2005 4:58 pm

If there's no second dipstick in the engine bay, there should be a clear plug visible somewhere on the gearbox. ATF fluid is critical, best not to leave it unchecked.

chrismiros · Post by **chrismiros** » Wed May 11, 2005 7:52 pm

so i'm looking somewhere underneath the car? hmmm....thought it would have been easier than that...i'll take a look tho

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Wed May 11, 2005 8:03 pm

Yeah if there's no dipstick to check it, all I can think of is to visually check, which requires the car to be on a ramp.

chrismiros · Post by **chrismiros** » Wed May 11, 2005 8:10 pm

ok, may just take a trim to my local transmission specialist, see what they reckon.
thanks