Good advice. It is likely that whoever changed the fluid 6k miles ago may
have failed to have the engine running when topping off the fluid, thus
leaving you a bit short.
Bob W
In a message dated 6/19/2008 1:58:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gti_matt@... writes:
My 2002 EVWK has 58K miles. It's hard to shift into reverse, esp when cold,
and there is an occasional lag.
The lag between P and R, P and R, R and D, etc. is a bit typical of these
transmissions IMHO.
However if you're noticing a significant difference between when cold and
when warm, you probably have any combination of low fluid and/or dirty fluid. I
would have the fluid level checked (you might have a leak). I see you said
that at 52K you had the fluid changed. Did they also change out the filter
too? I'm thinking that since it was changed at 52K (and not necessarily at 40K?)
that you had VERY dirty fluid and probably could be due for another change,
since these changes don't get all of it out. Make sure the filter is changed
as well. While in there, do the pressure adjustment screw mod too
(search/google)H
My questions-are there any signs of a transmisssion about to fail?
I wouldn't think so here. These are more typical of dirty or low fluid.
What is "limp mode"?
Usually does that to protect itself and refuses to go into some of the
higher gears. Doesn't sound like that's what you are experiencing.
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