This video is a Pt2. We had a body shop deliver this VW with a smashed in trans pan that suffered damage and a puncture during a collision. I'm going to replace the pan and attempt to revive it with new fluid.
Part 1 can be found here. https://youtu.be/olVRWehEeso
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48 thoughts on “Transmission ran out of oil! will it live?”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Cameraz Eye says:

    How the hell can they design the bug then engineer a fill from the bottom trans fluid…groan

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Noey Garza says:

    🤪

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Phil Spear says:

    Yet another reason not to own these piles of junk

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Harris says:

    Where is part 3 of the VW saga?

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Silent Epsilon says:

    Vor einfuellen des Getriebeoel, bitte das Auto auf den Kopf stellen.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matt from Florida says:

    Eliminating the top fill tube on automatics was a 'dumbkoff' move!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Larry Smithart says:

    I strongly do not believe n censorship.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jos de Koning says:

    Ray, while filling, you have to keep that engine running….

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars saultube44🇺🇦 says:

    VW the Crysler of germany. You had a low estimation and you waste Trans Fluid?

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Reed says:

    I was ready to show VW some love for that serious drain pan gasket, then they hit us with the "pump the ATF up into the drain pan" nonsense and they lost me.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars AH6man says:

    You should have installed a bottle of Lucas oil with it. I have used it with a few cars now and it’s really lived up to the hype for me. One time it took over 400 miles of driving but then it started feeling like new and was great.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dane Martin says:

    Such a dumb design with no fill valve

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars stuff1000 says:

    VW pure garbage….

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Abel Kraaij says:

    A new brand of drinks? Censo red?

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Iglesias says:

    Hey….sorry, I know this was long ago but, the warning light that looks like a car on ice is, yes, the traction control light, meaning (mostly) the Traction Control system has been turned off manually, meaning, as you all know or as “y’all” know, by pressing a switch by the dash or steering wheel somewhere. That’s so you “Formula 1 driver wannabes” can go to a track (hopefully you don’t do this on a public road, but most of you do, really) and power slide your car or become a “drift “ star in your own imaginary world. Take my advice, unless you really know what you’re doing and most of us don’t, leave the traction control on always when driving on public roads. If you are so inclined, take advantage of “race school days” which are held at your local track pretty often I would bet.
    Sorry, I kinda went off on a “leave your Traction Control on” rant there for a couple of minutes. But I know what it is like having a sporty or muscle car and wanting to get a little sideways or to “burn some rubber” thinking you got some undiscovered racing talent and then end up having to explain to your friendly neighborhood coppers why you slid sideways into that School Bus. Keep that bleeping Traction Control the bleep on!
    Sorry again
    🤔🇨🇺🇺🇸

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars xshanghu says:

    What is the estimated cost of all your mechanic tools?

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Neil Stone says:

    Crazy way to have to fill tranny

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pat Leung says:

    Hi Ray. What was censored by the emojis?

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Charles Kadletc says:

    OMG. Ray after watching you change oil on the VW. Glad I do nit own one, and never had. I will never ever own one. It's stupid to fill and change oil like that from bottom up.

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matt chewy Nichols says:

    Love the hat, where can I get one?

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gustavo Di Palma says:

    The chevrolet s10 2020 in argentina model donot have a dipstick in the trany either,,,!!!

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Ally says:

    👍👍👍

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TnA says:

    just follow the DSG flush procedure thats all over the internet for years ! your doing it ALL WRONG on that one
    disappointed on this one, lol

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Braeburn Hilliard says:

    I'm glad my horses don't require replacement of so many parts!

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jim hardy says:

    That phone drives me nuts…i now hear it in my sleep

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Cheslock says:

    That was sooo the wrong trans fluid, you should not have put that red crap in it

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matteo Gomez says:

    Self healing Fahrvergnugen

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Peverley says:

    Do you only know when the gearbox seizes

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gord and Colleen Kerr says:

    Typical German engineering what a stupid way to fill a transmission

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alun Legg says:

    I like the Waterboy moment, and Austin Powers too! 😂

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Tutty says:

    Great job, Ray. Makes me even more determined to keep old Arthur on the road. 32 years and nearly 400,000 miles and the original Aisin-Warner AW70 is still working like new. New filter every second year, back flush on the off years. Oh, and a 21,000 pound B&M transmission cooler for fun.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars g2145cal says:

    what is the trans fluid's preferred pronoun?

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JAMES MCCARTNEY says:

    As living proof, engineers certainly use drugs! How else can you explain this stupidity!

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott Grammer says:

    Volkswagen: Smart enough to make the gasket self-securing. Also, dumb enough to make you fill the tranny through the drain plug.

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PossibleDecoy says:

    Holy crap, is that horrible transmission fluid fill and checking process typical on all WVs? They don't believe in dipsticks?

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PossibleDecoy says:

    Was one reason the pan gasket felt so good is it's a new pan too?

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GROG SMASH says:

    I learned stuff, thank you.

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Leboeuf says:

    why wouldnt you put the transmission fluid in from the top-worst video ever made!!!!!

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul McGrogan says:

    i call it a L.O.C.A. lose of coolant accident. great vid tx.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott A says:

    This video made me cringe. This appears to be a DSG transmission and that is not DSG fluid. It is not Red in color, DSG is golden. To adjust the oil level, you need to monitor trans temperature with a scan tool. At 35 degrees C, you remove the drain plug and reinstall it when a broken drip occurs. Then good to go.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Aunt Barbara says:

    :55 You work so millions of democrats and illegals don't have to.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Bowen says:

    Your a good looking lad 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧( don’t worry I’m married have been for over 30 years ) lol

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Vernon Bosshard says:

    Yes good job VW!!

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars btqy says:

    Tiny filter AND 3 bolt. Vat is this?

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Terry Jones says:

    Ray! stop taking shortcuts

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Terry Jones says:

    Another stupid design by Volkswagon

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rudolph Gutierrez says:

    call Uber for pickup & delivery.

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nate P says:

    We had a Ford explorer/mercury mountaineer that was the same. So stupid to make a fluid so difficult to check. Just dumb.

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