how do i check the trans level if it has no dipstick and only 1 drain plug

Asked by Cris Dec 14, 2015 at 06:34 PM about the 2004 Volkswagen Passat

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

the 1 drain plug does not have a smaller plug within it. the car is a 1.8 turbo if
that helps in any way

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It's a sealed system, so there is no dipstick for the transmission fluid. If the car has 80k or more miles i would recommend to do a transmission fluid change and flush!

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