Audi A3 Quiz
Routine Care and Maintenance

Visual Inspection for Transmission Leaks

In this manual: Routine Care and Maintenance
Owner's Manual — 42Routine Care and Maintenance — 32Engine — 22Engine Cooling System — 9Ventilation, Heating and Air Conditioning Systems — 11Fuel System — 9Fuel Injection System — 4Diesel engine injection system — 5Exhaust System — 9Electronic Ignition and Fuel Injection Control System — 6Charging and Starting Systems — 12Manual transmission — 12Clutch and Drive Shafts — 6Brake System — 13Front Suspension — 5Rear Suspension — 6Steering — 7Body — 70Body Electrical Equipment — 37Wiring Diagrams — 35
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Oil leaks from the transmission may occur at the following locations.

– Mating surface of the cylinder block and transmission housing (rear crankshaft seal / transmission input shaft seal). – At the connection of the drive shaft to the transmission. – Near the drain plug. – Near the filler plug.

To determine the location of the oil leak, perform the following steps:

– Clean the transmission housing. – Apply a thin layer of chalk or talc to the possible leak areas. – Drive the vehicle approximately 30 km. – Raise the vehicle on a lift or over an inspection pit and determine the leak location from the oil traces.

Eliminate the leak and refill the transmission with oil.

The transmission oil does not need to be changed during the entire service life of the vehicle.

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