Oh, well. What was done is done.
First, I wanted to show my kit I gathered for changing trans axle fluid.
The 17mm VW oil plug socket and a ratcheting wrench worked great. Using 5/8 vynal tubing and a plastic elbow I made the funnel. For the fill plug with temp sensor, I just got a new plug
To drain, I just used the tire scissor jack to reach bottom plug.
This was the First concerning finding. The magnetic plug was FULL!
After draining, cleaning plug and refilling with about 3 ½ QUARTS, the amount in the pan look less, so I filled the emptied bottles and discovered only drained out less than 3 PINTS.!!!
The car had been over 2000 miles mostly under 60 mph. I now hear a “gear whine” that is more noticeable that exhaust roar at 70 mph light throttle. Coasting or some throttle reduces the whine.
