4-speed automatic transmission (automatic transmission) Volkswagen Passat B5

Type: 01V

Gear ratios:

| Transfer | Gear ratio |
|—|—|
| 1st | 3.944 |
| 2nd | 2,348 |
| 3rd | 1.545 |
| 4th | 1,000 |
| Reverse | 3,989 |

Specifications:

*Hydraulic control
* Torque converter lock
*Electronic control unit (ECU) with adaptive shift program

Peculiarities:

*Shifts gears smoothly
* Provides good fuel economy
* Fairly reliable, but may experience ATF leaks or sensor problems
*Service includes regular ATF and filter changes

Known Issues:

* Gear slippage
* Slow or hard gear changes
*ATF leaks
* Sensor malfunctions (speed sensor, gear shift position sensor)

Resource:

With proper maintenance, the 4-speed automatic transmission of the Volkswagen Passat B5 can last more than 200,000 km.

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