2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
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2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
I got a 03 VW Jetta with a 2.0L engine and a 4 speed automatic transmission. The question is what fluid should I use in the transmission? Only oem or is there an aftermarket oil that meets VW specs? Customer wants VW oil, but at $19 a quart????? Wow!
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Re: Which Transmission Fluid?
You can use synthetic Dexron III with Platinum Lube Guard.
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Re: Which Transmission Fluid?
We use Pentosin ATF1. we pay about 10 bucks a quart for it. Never tried LubeGuard for this one but we do use them for other products.
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Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
One shop locally I called says they use Wolfs Head Synthetic Transmission Fluid. Works well, they say. Any take on that? I have that in inventory.
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Re: Which Transmission Fluid?
ditto, get it from world pac.ricmorin wrote:We use Pentosin ATF1. we pay about 10 bucks a quart for it. Never tried LubeGuard for this one but we do use them for other products.
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Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
i have the same vehicle 99 nb same eng and trans. i wanted to check my trans fluid. bought it from ve yes $19 a quart. couldn't find dip stick or filler hole. gave up and returned the fluid. I guess when its time, I'll call Jasper.
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Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
You'll need some special tools and a VW compatible scanner to check the fluid. VW says the fluid in there is lifetime and does not need servicing. Only time you need to check it is if you have a leak or do overhaul.fortknoxx wrote:i have the same vehicle 99 nb same eng and trans. i wanted to check my trans fluid. bought it from ve yes $19 a quart. couldn't find dip stick or filler hole. gave up and returned the fluid. I guess when its time, I'll call Jasper.
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Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
I better check into that cause I am replacing the trans in this Jetta.
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Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
yes you gotta have a vw scanner. Our closest vw dealer is 110 miles away. And there are not even close to enough vw's in the area to dictate getting one.
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Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
The VAG-COM is a great alternative to the VW factory scanner. Does everything except immobilizer.
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html
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Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
i'd call jasper and ask for tech support. they'll jump through hoops to answer any question you have even if you didn't purchase anything from them. another thing i've done is the good old google attack.Tim Martin wrote:I better check into that cause I am replacing the trans in this Jetta.
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