[Johns928]

Hi all, I have owned many VW's during my driving years but this is my first Passat. I purchased it used with some known issues, planning to work through them and try to get it in good and reliable condition. The good news is that the body and interior look way better than you would expect for a 19 year old car. so I feel I am starting out in a good place. I look forward to all the information and knowledge I expect to gain from those of you with way more experience. John S

 

[VAGguy]

Hi all, I have owned many VW's during my driving years but this is my first Passat. I purchased it used with some known issues, planning to work through them and try to get it in good and reliable condition. The good news is that the body and interior look way better than you would expect for a 19 year old car. so I feel I am starting out in a good place. I look forward to all the information and knowledge I expect to gain from those of you with way more experience. John S

Welcome! Post up some details on your Passat (2002 model year?)

 

[Johns928]

Unfortunately I cannot say much about the Passat other than it is a 2003 model year with a 1.8l 4 cyl. turbo engine. I have just done a scan and there are a number of fault codes set but fortunately most have to do with the radio (aftermarket) or low voltage (battery had run down due to lack of use. Those that seem valid are for the shift selector, which probably needs to be replaced and for the brake booster, either weak or blown fuse. Obviously it has a 5 speed automatic transmission and I plan to do an oil and filter change. Can anyone tell me what type of transmission fluid VW recommends?

 

[diesel1024]

Unfortunately I cannot say much about the Passat other than it is a 2003 model year with a 1.8l 4 cyl. turbo engine. I have just done a scan and there are a number of fault codes set but fortunately most have to do with the radio (aftermarket) or low voltage (battery had run down due to lack of use. Those that seem valid are for the shift selector, which probably needs to be replaced and for the brake booster, either weak or blown fuse. Obviously it has a 5 speed automatic transmission and I plan to do an oil and filter change. Can anyone tell me what type of transmission fluid VW recommends?

Here's a link to ZF's fluid recommendations for the transmission among many other nice details. ZF is the transmission manufacturer for B5/B5.5 Automatic transmissions. Looks like it needs to meet ESSO LT 71141 standards

Personally I've used Pentosin ATF1 in my 2001 Passat, but I don't even think you can buy it anymore, at least not that I've seen. Pentosin makes other compatible transmission fluids too, among other brands, but my Passat is serviced with 100% Pentosin fluids (coolant, power steering, etc) besides the oil and washer fluid.

 

[Johns928]

Here's a link to ZF's fluid recommendations for the transmission among many other nice details. ZF is the transmission manufacturer for B5/B5.5 Automatic transmissions. Looks like it needs to meet ESSO LT 71141 standards Personally I've used Pentosin ATF1 in my 2001 Passat, but I don't even think you can buy it anymore, at least not that I've seen. Pentosin makes other compatible transmission fluids too, among other brands, but my Passat is serviced with 100% Pentosin fluids (coolant, power steering, etc) besides the oil and washer fluid.

Thanks for the link to the transmission page. There is a ton of useful information there that will help me decide next steps if I find a serious fault with the transmission/ John

 

[Johns928]

Thanks for the link to the transmission page. There is a ton of useful information there that will help me decide next steps if I find a serious fault with the transmission/ John