2005-2019 Audi or VW DSG transmission fluid change a3 s4 s5 a4 eos jetta tt

Transmission fluid change got Audi and Volkswagen cars using the DSG fluid. This video shows the procedure for replacing the DSG fluid as well as the transmission filter.
applies to :
2005.5-2006 Mk5 Volkswagen Jetta TDI DSG 2004-2006 8N Audi TT 3.2 VR6 Quattro
2006-2009 Mk5 Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG 2008-2010 8J Audi TT 2.0t FWD S Tronic
2007 Volkswagen Mk5 Golf GTI Fahrenheit Edition 2009-2014 8J Audi TTS 2.0t Quattro
2006-2009 Mk5 Volkswagen Jetta GLI DSG 2010-2014 8J Audi TT 2.0t Quattro
2008 Mk5 Volkswagen Golf R32 2015-2018 8S Audi TTS 2.0t Quattro
2009-2010 Mk5 Volkswagen Jetta TDI DSG 2018-2020 8S Audi TT RS
2009-2010 Mk5 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsurg DSG 2006-2013 8P Audi A3 2.0t FWD S Tronic
2009 Mk5 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI DSG 2008-2010 8P Audi A3 3.2 Quattro S Tronic
2010 Mk5 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition DSG 2010-2013 8P Audi A3 TDI S Tronic
2010-2014 Mk6 Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG 2010-2013 8P Audi A3 2.0t Quattro S Tronic
2012-2018 Mk6 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2015-2020 8V Audi S3 S Tronic
2011-2016 Mk6 Volkswagen Jetta TDI DSG 2017-2020 8V Audi RS3
2010-2014 Mk6 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI DSG 2010-2012 B8 Audi S4 S Tronic
2015-2017 Mk7 Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG 2013-2017 B8.5 Audi S4 S Tronic
2018-2020 Mk7.5 Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG 2018-2020 B9 Audi S4
2015-2017 Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R DSG 2013-2017 B8.5 Audi S5 S Tronic
2018-2020 Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R DSG 2018-2020 B9 Audi S5
2007-2010 Volkswagen Eos 3.2 VR6 DSG 2010-2015 B8 Audi RS5
2007-2010 Volkswagen Eos 2.0t DSG 2018-2020 B9 Audi RS5
2015-2016 Volkswagen Eos 3.2 VR6 DSG 2014-2017 B8.5 Audi SQ5
2015-2016 Volkswagen Eos 2.0t DSG 2014-2020 4S Audi R8 5.2 V10 S Tronic
2009-2010 B6 Volkswagen Passat 2.0t DSG 2013-2020 C7 Audi S6
2012-2015 B7 Volkswagen Passat TDI DSG
2018 B7 Passat GT 3.6 VR6

[@HumbleBearcat]

I love it that they made a filter on top so I can just drain & fill in the exact amount of fluid from the filter housing. Much cleaner & easier without mess and no need to check the temperature providing that there is no leak & it's the first AT fluid change. I believe my 2018 Q5's battery is in the trunk so it's even easier! I'm gonna try it on the next oil change.

[@TheGaginator]

Yes, you are right, the filter on top is SO much better!

[@HumbleBearcat]

@@TheGaginator unfortunately, I just found out that my 2018 Q5 have 3 internal filters unlike the one in the video.

[@whammy31]

Great video! The only thing I did different is get the fluid pump device $100. It just makes it a little easier. But not necessary.

[@TheGaginator]

Thank you! You are right, the pump does make it much easier for sure

[@outsiderx7013]

All good, but it was better to change the oil filter after all the oil was drain . My opinion

[@TheGaginator]

I can see your point

[@c0r5e]

Changing transmission fluid on an Audi is seems much easier and more effective than many reliable cars, incredibly ironic

[@TheGaginator]

It is interesting

[@sinappanis]

Just a note for those of you with a mk3 TT which for the USA should be '16 and newer the battery is in the trunk so we get to save some time.

[@TheGaginator]

Great info

[@luckymefpv]

TY

[@TheGaginator]

Hope it helped!

[@SoLA489]

I recently had this done on my ‘18 A4 at the dealer and now my car is driving sluggish. Feels like I put the wrong gas in or pulling a mini trailer. It’s not that noticeable but compared to before it used to be easy on the pedal to increase my speed.

[@TheGaginator]

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[@Perc-jp2tt]

Thanks uncle

[@TheGaginator]

OOOOOO yah

[@philippelivernois9166]

Is it the same for a 2016 Audi Q3 Quattro S-Line Technik 2.0t ? Thanks !

[@LookingThroughOsLense]

Lots of videos I watched have the similar or exact way of changing of ATF. I drive a 2018 passat R Line. Does the car have to be on all four jack stands or can use a ramp and your audi change looks just same as a ATF change?

[@TheGaginator]

It needs to be Level to do it properly. very good observation and question

[@flintedge4703]

Did you measure how much of the 6 quarts of new fluid came out? Kinda wondering how much actually stayed in the transmission. Thanks and great video!

[@rozeay7481]

10:20

[@QuizzKoning]

Good video. Is this dq200 7speed? I have a Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 tfsi 2013 (7Speed dq200) is the filter place on the same place?

[@TheGaginator]

Thanks! I am not 100% sure on those questions though im sorry

[@Coolvess]

2007 Audi a6 avant wagon is it the same

[@sombongi]

Anyone have an idea on what automatic transmission fluid type a 2006 Audi A4 3.2l Quattro (non cvt ) uses.

[@XxIceQxX]

IF you fill the fluid from the top do you still need to run it and see if there is excessive oil?

[@threserblue]

Definitely

[@TheGaginator]

yes

[@XxIceQxX]

Thank you.

[@HumbleBearcat]

Not if it's the first time and you put in the exact amount that came out providing that there is no leak.

[@anasalmaimani9722]

Thanks for the video. I own audi a3 1.4 2017. Does transmission oil need to be changed? Because audi dealer said no need for change, it is lifetime!!!

[@TheGaginator]

YES it needs to be changed. The dealers have been telling that to people since the early 2000's.

[@anasalmaimani9722]

@@TheGaginator Thanks!

[@vladTatulescu]

@@anasalmaimani9722 If you have a regular automatic/cvt you don't need to change the fluid. DSG need fluid change every 40k

[@Shanaigins]

@@TheGaginator I just spoke with our Audi dealer they claimed fluid and filter has no change interval yet he claims they replaced hundreds of transmissions yet they say it is not from fluid it is from bas solenoids I wish I could have slapped him. he also said If I wanted it done it is 1800 dollars LOL

[@criticalthinkertv2949]

@@TheGaginator how to know which transmission fluid to use please? Or do I need to use any transmission fluid?

[@trevorfairbaugh4008]

Can you provide a link to where you purchased the fluid, filter, and funnel?

[@TheGaginator]

It all came from rock auto!

[@XxIceQxX]

did you find this Type of Fluid on Rock Auto? Cuz i couldn't.

[@cyclonwirefire]

Did you find the funnel? I really need it.?

[@kennyguevara6277]

So if I don't want to pump it through the bottom I can just fill it through the top oil filter spot?

[@TheGaginator]

Correct, but it will take an extremely long time

[@karanpatel7815]

Why does it to longer filling from the top?​@TheGaginator

[@trikator]

@@TheGaginator it took me 11 minutes for 5 litres, easier and less messy

[@kennyguevara6277]

I ended up just pumping it through the bottom then after removing that little screw while it was running some fluid drained out and then I capped It Off . The problem I'm having now is I don't think I put enough fluid in there or I may have overfilled it . Because when I am accelerating hard it will sometimes not shift into the next gear

[@shahiddurgana8391]

Hey I have a 2010 A3 1.4tfsi sportback Which transmission oil would you recommend me using?

[@Someone_else777]

How much transmission fluid would this car take?

[@TheGaginator]

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[@sisavathsouvanna5582]

Do you cycle through the gears after fills?

[@TheGaginator]

for sure!

[@garyh3123]

I just changed mine and I measured little over 4qts that came out so I just put 4.5 qts back in

[@TheGaginator]

Perfect!

[@yourchoise7186]

u forget to drain oil from megartonic drain plug. from their u will get 1 lt more oil

[@TheGaginator]

oh

[@jz9189]

Opinions are like @$$holes, everyone has one. Here's mine: I fix everything on my car. Everything. The one thing I will not touch is an automatic transmission. All the money I save with everything else, I would just bite the bullet. Now, trusting them doing it right well, thats a gamble. So buy a standard. Nicely filmed. Don't spank the kid tho. Just trying to be there with dad.

[@vstabill36]

It's a manual transmission actually.

[@boppernostopper8598]

@@vstabill36 a DSG is not a manual

[@vstabill36]

@@boppernostopper8598 you better check on that. It's an automatic-shifting manual.

[@cyclonwirefire]

Could you please provide me with the link of the funnel?

[@TheGaginator]

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[@bluntslayer]

Ugh .. my a4 has 130k and i dont think its ever had the trans fluid change ...

[@TheGaginator]

DO IT!

[@Only1rya]

Can someone change my transmission fluid? Lmk?

[@TheGaginator]

for sure

[@rudymorales8069]

I am 65 years weghting at 290 hight 5,6 do you think this is possible?

[@TheGaginator]

reply

[@philipsavage4396]

How could this possibly be a helpful video for all the platforms you listed? 2005-2016? LOL there's alot of differences between those model years on audis/VWs...

[@TheGaginator]

They all use the same gearbox design.

[@jacobpolo9628]

What was the torque spec for the filter

[@jacobpolo9628]

And the drain plug

[@TheGaginator]

I do not remember. The torque spec is so low that it doesn't really matter, just don't over tighten it

[@Frank-ig2js]

How long should I let the engine idle for the transmission to get to temp?

[@TheGaginator]

15 min

[@miriciousvespyre]

I'm dying because I'm tryna find the process on a Audi S4 B6 with the tip tronic.

[@MantisMan420]

There is a plug the other side of the gearbox to fill, put a hose in there and fill

[@TheGaginator]

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[@polo16v191]

You have to check the Trans' Temperature to know exactly when to open the drain plug! Engine Temp does nothing in that.... Another incorrect video, but well filmed!

[@jz9189]

Ya never know, he may have a scan tool to see the temp. And the engine has to be hot for the transmission to be hot, right?

[@polo16v191]

@@jz9189 yes, the diag tool is needed to know exactly the temperature

[@boppernostopper8598]

what temperasture is needed??

[@polo16v191]

@@boppernostopper8598 Between 35-45°C. Only between that temperature you can open your transmission and drain the over quantity.

[@markalexander258]

Agreed...verifying the atf temp is the most critical part of the job and he just blew past it with a single comment. Otherwise well filmed.

[@93ChayZ]

Do not include B9 S4’s and S5’s in this, they do NOT have a DSG they have a ZF trans, they require specific trans temp to check oil level correctly, plus a 400$ Trans Filter……….

[@TheGaginator]

Dang, good info. Thanks for the comment

[@ivanzivojinovic1606]

Sorry total noob here. Why not simply put how much is in the manual and close it? Even if that means letting the oil to leak out for idk 30min

[@TheGaginator]

You can, but it makes a mess, and will be overfilled still.

[@ivanzivojinovic1606]

@@TheGaginator and there is no way of knowing how much is missing if you are to simply just add(in case i am running low on fluid)? My car has 30k miles and makes clanking noise when stopping. Dealer found oil on the side where the gasket is and telling me i have a bad transmission that needs to be replaced. I refuse to believe that transmission is gone at that mileage and car is running like new(no slipping gears, no whining noises.. nothing) smooth like brand new. Nobody checked the axle or added oil for that matter

[@Vyker]

That's a ridiculous procedure. BMWs are way easier than this!!

[@TheGaginator]

Yes it's probably the worst of any vehicle ive worked on so far