Yes engine off, draining the ps should get all of the fluid no need to short flush.

on the tranny front I use mobil one synthetic and have been very happy with it. This is up for debate though as I am sure there a few threads out there dicussing the various fluids one should use.

good luck.

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Martin Ingram
Colorado Springs
2005 320 CDI
2006.5 VW Jetta TDI
1991 560SEL (179000 Sold)
1972 280SEL 4.5 ('The Lead Sled' 320000 miles when sold.)
1972 220D (225000 when sold)