| 1998 vw rialta vr6 automatic transmission [message #749029] |
So, 28 Mai 2006 18:36 |
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I experienced some problem with my vw auto transmission. All a sudden
the engine was free reving and not engaging. But after few minutes of
idling, it was doing fine again. I suspected that the auto transmission
fluid was too low, but I cannot find any dip stick...or simply no way
of checking the fluid level. Do any of you have this kind of problem.
How and where can I check the fluid level without taking it to the
dealer ? Please help.
Regards.
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| Re: 1998 vw rialta vr6 automatic transmission [message #749035 ] |
So, 28 Mai 2006 23:04 |
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<franciskychan [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1148834210.351182.32350 [at] u72g2000cwu.googlegroups.com...
>I experienced some problem with my vw auto transmission. All a sudden
> the engine was free reving and not engaging. But after few minutes of
> idling, it was doing fine again. I suspected that the auto transmission
> fluid was too low, but I cannot find any dip stick...or simply no way
> of checking the fluid level. Do any of you have this kind of problem.
> How and where can I check the fluid level without taking it to the
> dealer ? Please help.
You need a VAG COM or a dealer trip (or a trip to anyone with the correct
equipment). VW deleted the dipstick on mid-'95 and later Eurovans (on which
the Rialta is based). (Actually they did this on their other cars too
anyway.)
If you haven't had a fluid change every 40K miles (probably a little more
often on the Rialta since it's carrying such a large load), you should just
have it changed and the filter replaced. Also have it checked for
leaks...if you really were low, there's a leak (it's not normal for a car to
'consume' transmission fluid...so it could be leaking.
VW might try to tell you that the fluid it 100K or lifetime. Wrong. Do not
accept that as an answer. It is documented in the Eurovan maintenance manual
that it should be changed every 40K miles. Dealers are often misinformed or
ignorant on this topic.
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| Re: 1998 vw rialta vr6 automatic transmission [message #762987 ] |
Fr, 02 Juni 2006 21:11 |
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What Matt said AND use the VW fluid!
JoBo
"Matt B." <noway [at] hellno.com> wrote in message
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> <franciskychan [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1148834210.351182.32350 [at] u72g2000cwu.googlegroups.com...
>>I experienced some problem with my vw auto transmission. All a sudden
>> the engine was free reving and not engaging. But after few minutes of
>> idling, it was doing fine again. I suspected that the auto transmission
>> fluid was too low, but I cannot find any dip stick...or simply no way
>> of checking the fluid level. Do any of you have this kind of problem.
>> How and where can I check the fluid level without taking it to the
>> dealer ? Please help.
>
> You need a VAG COM or a dealer trip (or a trip to anyone with the correct
> equipment). VW deleted the dipstick on mid-'95 and later Eurovans (on
> which the Rialta is based). (Actually they did this on their other cars
> too anyway.)
>
> If you haven't had a fluid change every 40K miles (probably a little more
> often on the Rialta since it's carrying such a large load), you should
> just have it changed and the filter replaced. Also have it checked for
> leaks...if you really were low, there's a leak (it's not normal for a car
> to 'consume' transmission fluid...so it could be leaking.
>
> VW might try to tell you that the fluid it 100K or lifetime. Wrong. Do
> not accept that as an answer. It is documented in the Eurovan maintenance
> manual that it should be changed every 40K miles. Dealers are often
> misinformed or ignorant on this topic.
>
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| Re: 1998 vw rialta vr6 automatic transmission [message #762996 ] |
Sa, 03 Juni 2006 03:09 |
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"Jo Bo" <jromas SPAM [at] columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:G30gg.45938$mh.11996 [at] tornado.ohiordc.rr.com...
> What Matt said AND use the VW fluid!
:) thanks for that endorsement.
and yes use the VW fluid. some people have found that some fluid made by
Pentosin is the same stuff, but bottom line is that EV transmissions are
tempermental and it's really not worth it to skimp on the fluid to save a
few $$$.
Best place for a fluid change kit and OE stuff for the DIY-er for Eurovans
is http://www.europarts-sd.com. Good prices, OE stuff, and tons of stuff
for EVs. Awesome customer service and VERY prompt shipping too. They have
a whole kit for EV AT fluid changes and also for retrofitting the dipstick
too.
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| Re: 1998 vw rialta vr6 automatic transmission [message #762997 ] |
Sa, 03 Juni 2006 03:10 |
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"Jo Bo" <jromas SPAM [at] columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:G30gg.45938$mh.11996 [at] tornado.ohiordc.rr.com...
> What Matt said AND use the VW fluid!
oh and here's a DIY how-to:
http://homepage.mac.com/msiminoff/PhotoAlbum53.html
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