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2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:08 am
by Tim Martin
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!
Re: Which Transmission Fluid?
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:13 am
by wbuxton
You can use synthetic Dexron III with Platinum Lube Guard.
Re: Which Transmission Fluid?
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:30 am
by ricmorin
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.
Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:24 am
by Tim Martin
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.
Re: Which Transmission Fluid?
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:34 pm
by steven kiser
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.
ditto, get it from world pac.
Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:00 am
by fortknoxx
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.
Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:48 am
by ricmorin
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.
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.
Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:01 pm
by Tim Martin
I better check into that cause I am replacing the trans in this Jetta.
Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:05 am
by brianp87
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.
Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:15 am
by ricmorin
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
Re: 2003 VW Jetta - Which A/T Fluid?
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:50 am
by steven kiser
Tim Martin wrote:I better check into that cause I am replacing the trans in this Jetta.
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.