It requires the DSG fluid because it is a wet clutch design that uses the same fluids in the entire unit except the bevel gear and rear differential. Using any other fluid in them causes slippage and failure because of the additive packages in them. I generally use Pentosin FFL-2 or Vaico TF DSG V60-0118 fluid. Both are available online and from most of the larger chain parts stores. You also need the transmission fluid filter and a fill kit like the VAS6262A as well. You change both any time you add or change fluid. Once you have the filter and fluid. Take it for a drive to stir up the lube and warm it up. Get the car in the air so it sets level, jack and 4 stands or ramps up front and a jack and stands in the back. Now grab a pair of gloves and a drain pan. Remove the drain plug then the overflow tube and let the fluid drain. While it drains change the filter. Be sure the suction collar is down and goes over the tube. Once it's changed tighten the housing to 20 Nm. By now the fluid should be drained. Wipe the fill tube off and install it. Now use the filler tube in the kit and attach that to the fluid container. Then attach the hose to the spot where the drain plug goes in. Now add 5.5 quarts of fluid to the transmission. Next you need to start the engine and run it through all of the gears, holding it in each one at least 5 seconds. Shut the engine off. Measure the trans fluid temperature using a scan tool or possibly the internal vehicle info (on some models "trans temp" is in the menu. You want it to be at 95 degrees. With it at 95 degrees, remove the filler kit but leave the overflow tube installed. If you get no fluid dripping out, reinstall the fill kit and add some. The idea is that you want the fluid to be at the level of the tube in the transmission. Generally, I just add the.5 quart that was left over, then pull the fill kit and let it run out until it stops. Then install the drain plug and clean it up. Then check for leaks.
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Thursday, March 13th, 2025 AT 1:11 PM
