The Torque Converter Auto (NOT DSG) T5 thumps into drive when cold

[Transporter]

I would imagine thats a bit hard to do being like lots of things modern boxes don't have dipstick , at least in the old days you could see the level and its condition . A bit like no temp gauge or voltage gauge any more in the Vans , where will it end ? At the cost of the fluid the box would have to be drained and then refilled to check volumes .

It's still worthwhile to do, considering the alternatives.

[BrianJ]

I would also use the correct VW brand oil, not an alternative brand. I get my auto oil changed every 100,000km, and can pick the difference in the change from old oil to the new lot. The oil could be critical in these boxes.

The other thing I thought of was whether your engine still idles at 800 rpm ?

[jets]

I would imagine thats a bit hard to do being like lots of things modern boxes don't have dipstick , at least in the old days you could see the level and its condition .

I am sure Rebuild is quite capable of checking the level.
How to change T5 Auto Gearbox Oil - The Brick-yard

[Sunny43.5]

I have read that post some years back , still think some sort of part could have been made to inspect either level or condition as once it deteriorates the damage would already be started . I am still certain to this day that if there had been a way to check condition and change the filter I would not be still as angry as I am towards VW . I believe VW knew they had made a mistake with that model tranny as two things changed , DSG has a 60000 service schedule and the filter is on the OUTSIDE . Call me supicious but what does that tell you ? Also the post shows that unlike the old days you could check and replace oil in a very short time unlike the post which told how he had to wait overnight for the oil to drain so he could replace with the correct amount not to mention all the bits required just to refil it .

[Rebuild]

i should check the level, thinking about that the other day.Probably this weekend.
I am more than happy with my choice of oil, Penrite DX-VI. Rather than the exhorbitant $$ VW want for genuine
Engine idles at 800

[Rebuild]

oil level checked out ok, BUT...
for 23K since last partial change, doesn't look real good to me.Old on left, new on right


So, i've opened it up and doing fluid again.Decided on Penrite ATF FS for refill, after emailing Penrite, as DXVI isn't available anymore
Pan has a little more junk than i would like, filter is mostly clean.
Adelaide weather isn't helping today, want to measure solenoid resistances if possible, while it's open.

[Umai Naa!!]

What does it smell like?

Burnt?

[Sunny43.5]

What does it smell like?

Burnt?

Good point Umai , when I had ours rebuilt the guy would not do the job unless I fitted a cooler at the same time . I agreed without hesitation as I still reckon the sealed for life was ignorant of the sort of conditions we have here in Australia .I don't know who designed or built the boxes but they obviously don't live in the real world . There is no way any fluid can retain its viscosity with out degrading through heat and wear and tear if its never changed !!

[Sunny43.5]

oil level checked out ok, BUT...
for 23K since last partial change, doesn't look real good to me.Old on left, new on right


So, i've opened it up and doing fluid again.Decided on Penrite ATF FS for refill, after emailing Penrite, as DXVI isn't available anymore
Pan has a little more junk than i would like, filter is mostly clean.
Adelaide weather isn't helping today, want to measure solenoid resistances if possible, while it's open.

Any metal filingsin the old oil maybe get a magnet , although I would imagine most of the box has alloy components .

[Rebuild]

doesn't smell burnt, magnets have a little fuzz.More concerned with the junk in the pan, like little blackish specs, not solid or hard, maybe it's some of the fibre plates.Don't remember much like that from the previous changes.