DSG transmission how to get it to last and have less problems

[@albertgashi1814]

I have a Golf mk5 Dsg with 300k km on it and still runs smooth like a butter.🙌🏻

[@ewanduplessis9682]

Any rebuilds? Or mechatronic failure?

[@domino6434]

i have a golf mk5 DSG 260k km no failures or rebuilds@@ewanduplessis9682

[@heartwilson.8943]

Did you know: If you put your foot on the gas pedal and brake pedal at the same time - the car takes a screen shot .

[@dragospahontu]

Xd

[@Anonymous-vo6dg]

Good 1 🤣🤣

[@dragospahontu]

@@Anonymous-vo6dg on a real note dsg is good

[@katlegosello1261]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@jpgasquet12]

I knew it !

[@chajo1313]

Without a doubt, the best explanation of the DSG transmission I have came across, actually made sense, other reviews I’ve watched seem to wonder a bit, Thanks Mike..!!

[@jadranair23]

DSG is great. Regular maintenance and zero problems 240k on my 2014 1.6 TDI

[@abam1roy194]

Wet or dry clutch?

[@Cristian121212100]

Maintenance! thats the key for this transmission, people don't understand that this is not a fully manual or a fully automatic car, its a hybrid of both and it needs a lot of maintenance and then when it breaks down they blame VW for their own negligence. ive seen it a lot.

[@Captain_Jack514]

It has a very low tolerance. That's the way modern German vehicles are.

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

I have a dry 7 speed dsg gearbox, from what i heard it doesnt need oil changing, so what maintenance needs doing for ot

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

@Jerry Rawlings yeah i drive it hard and 47000 miles so far and no issues, will be doing regular maintenance soon, oil change, oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, ht leads if needed

[@devn3813]

MrWaheedulHaque is the new 7 speed dsg in the gti and gli a dry clutch or wet?

[@jickbakri5070]

MrWaheedulHaque It does need, although it is built for life. Like any mechanical maintenance after sometime you'll need to do only dsg oil change on the 7 speed dry clutch. Oil change & inner filter change for 6 speed wet clutch.

[@ab.digital5737]

DSG handles Torque like a champion. No other transmission comes close to DSG. All modern sports cars are ditching manual and going for DSG.

[@ab.digital5737]

@ferkemall 184K on my GTD and no issues at all. Depends on how much LOVE you give to your car :-) it will love you back.

[@dragospahontu]

@@ab.digital5737 maybe Toyota AISIN is better

[@alialrasheed6438]

DSG is one of the best transmissions if not the best... smooth and super fast shifting

[@kevindodgersguerra2927]

But expensive when it breaks or just to keep it maintained

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

how many miles u put in it and any issues?

[@steveknight9254]

I absolutely love my DSG it is the perfect trans for a turbocharged engine because the turbo has power on tap with those fast 8 millisecond shifts. I do the same in stop and go traffic. Stop completely and keep it rolling but if I need to stop I let space build up in front of me so I can keep it rolling and not let it creep in the clutch slip zone. According to the manual it is pretty sophisticated in that when starting on a hill ... hill hold mode memorizes and holds brake pressure when you get your foot off the brake to go for gas. So I let the clutch fully engage before adding gas.

[@Desertfox92308]

Thanks Mike! Good to know. I bought a 2009 Jetta Sportwagen with the 2.0 turbo with DSG. The only issue was s coolant leak from the transmission cooler. Replaced it and haven't had any other issues. 6 speed, very smooth, with 86 thousand on the odo. Not bad for an 11 year old car.

[@mikealicious3848]

My dsg in my ‘09 Jetta 2.5L with 121k miles is great. Thanks for the tips about not letting the car creep forward. I did make a previous mistake by not getting the fluid changed. I’ve only been driving for two years and didn’t know much about car maintenance. I inherited the car where things started to break down a little bit in the fluid went bad because I was experiencing very rough shifts and a whining noise so I did do some damage to the DSG transmission because the fluid was never changed. I’m glad I got the filter and fluid change soon. When accelerating from 25 to 30 mph and accelerating from 55 to 60 mph, the transmission makes a slight whining noise. At the end of the day, the car shifts very smoothly.

[@noventay4]

That car doesn't come with a DSG

[@AndrewLomax80]

Just bought a 2010 Skoda Vrs with DSG, these are the tips I've been looking for, thanks man 👍

[@silvermane9370]

A dsg is actually a computerised manual box. It has been my general experience that the average American won’t or can to be bothered to service and maintain their cars properly. Much more likely to be maintained by Europeans. But on average running a car in Europe is a lot more expensive anyway.

[@DeadofWinter321]

I had a 2014 Ford Fiesta with that PowerShit automatic DCT and did exactly everything you said to not do and do in the video. And in the 37k miles that I owned it, I had to have the clutch replaced twice in it. Both were under warranty (thank God...). I know it had a dry clutch set-up instead of a wet clutch like in the Jetta. I loved that Fiesta a lot. Everything about it except for that transmission.

[@Rob-ed8zk]

i have a focus with the DCT bought it with 48k miles and had the clutch replaced at 52k under warranty. its doing well now. but these focus and fiesta had big issues with the dct

[@WilburforceBuckshot]

These are known as the powershit transmission for a reason. I'd sell up asap and if your set on having a Ford, don't buy another with that diabolical transmission.

[@megapangolin1093]

Sounds like this is a great advert for a manual gearbox. Very interesting video. Thank you.

[@depfknr9211]

I recently bought a MK5 GTI DSG and man it’s so fun !

[@budnolan1033]

I have 260,000 mile 2010 Jetta and I bought it to get me through a few months, that was 3 years ago, oh,, only had 145,000 when I got it. I still run the car like it's a race car.. the best transmission I have ever had. I love rat racing and ben doing it 35 years... Never in town , as you said read the don'ts they are different. I tried to crush this cars heart hundreds of times, 139 mph from the factory. It regularly woops "newer better cars" with my wife of 35 years and a giant dog. Oops tangent. I'll check in if I manage to kill it's Leaky old carcus. 3rd vw all with similar stories they amaze me.

[@richardbowran498]

I'm just about to purchase the new tiguan 2024 with a 7 speed DSG, was a little bit unsure but thanks for explaining it all and realising that it's quite good if you handle the car correctly

[@MyUsername-qt5tr]

Lets hope it's not the DQ200 DSG 7 😭

[@2002xtreme0]

Good Vid Mike. Well explained, and a lot of people don't know how to drive a DSG for longevity.

[@danielplumley379]

When coming to a stop think of it as if you’re in a manual trans car in first gear with the clutch pushed in and the brake pedal on the dsg car is the clutch. When you let up on a clutch pedal just enough the make the car roll a little you’re slipping the clutch until you get moving enough to release the clutch pedal all the way. Basically either stay at a full stop in a dsg car or if you’re going to let up on the brakes let up all the way ask don’t give the car any gas until you’re moving a bit.

[@gotboost3102]

Definitely agree with no left foot braking. IIRC my MK6 TDI and GLI engaged first or creeps forward as soon as you release the brake. Pressing your foot fully on the brake is the equivalent of pressing the clutch on a manual car. The clutches are disengaged. This is the misconception that most have because they are unaware of how a DSG behaves. I’ve received feedback from people driving mine of why does your car drive like that or your car feels weird. These transmissions are going to slip regardless. It’s not maintaining maintenance that causes a problem.

[@Alsam]

Thanks. Just picked up an extremely clean 2011 VW CC Sport with auto DSG. New engine 35k ago at 77k. Somehow they threw a rod. Took to the local VW dealer, they said the car was in GREAT condition. I plan on getting the DSG trans fluid changed this summer.

[@Mikefngarage]

Wow very odd it did that must have not changed the oil at all.... The bottom ends usually last forever. Never wear out. literally up to a million miles. Update the fuel system to the CP3 then your good for many years. CP4 stock pumps do fail at any time. other than that it is just maintenance

[@Alsam]

@@Mikefngarage yeah the tech and the service guy both said they worked for VW Audi dealers for 12-15 years each and had NEVER seen that. The service guy said his brother has one boosted to close to 500hp and has had no issues. Thanks for the advice.

[@Alsam]

@@Mikefngarage Yeah, the service tech and customer service guy both said they've worked at VW/Audi for 15-20 years and have never seen a thrown rod. Figured the previous owner must have done it somehow. Love this car so far (only had a week). also, thanks for the videos, keep it up man!

[@Mal_Outdoors]

Just been reading about a DSG gearbox. When you come to a standstill with your foot on the brake the clutch will disengage after a second or so and the revs will fall slightly. Then as you lift your foot off the brake the clutch re-engages as you move off. The biggest wear is caused of you allow the car to creep forward very slowly. That slips the clutch causing wear.

[@iMacEagle1]

Malcolm M I agree with you. Forward very slowly its not best advice. I have skoda octavia 2010 1,6. TDI 113 thousand miles and DSG is working great.

[@besthorizon2952]

So how do you drive it in Traffic that moves slowly

[@Mal_Outdoors]

@@besthorizon2952 The 7 speed dsg gearbox in my skoda has a VERY low first gear. It seems to be able to creep forward very slowly easily in first gear. Most of the time it immediately changes into 2nd gear. I think that how it minimises wear.

[@scronophy]

@@Mal_Outdoors sir, does it means using S mode during heavy traffic will help minimises wear?

[@brianstevenson9967]

Guys this is a video of stating the obvious. As to not allowing creep, bollocks, as soon as the car engages the clutch for movement it is slipping to some extent to start moving, it is not slipping the entire time on creep, if you apply the brake whitest on creep it will instigate a slip on the clutch, on a manual you would also slip the clutch whilst manoeuvring at low speed, all clutches do this be it manual or DSG, even a motorcycle or has this guy devised a different method of controlling a motor vehicle at slow speed. Let’s face facts there are numerous times you will be manoeuvring your car at low speed, reversing, parking, slow traffic are all occasions where your car will be manoeuvring on creep so take what this guy says with a pinch of salt. Like this guy I have been driving a DSG for years without any problem whatsoever.

[@mguerra96]

I just made a deal on a 2012 EOS. Thanks for all the useful info! The first thing I noticed when I put the car in drive was the "lag", it all makes sense now.

[@rustbeltrestoration]

My transmission just rolled over 40k from the last dsg service and I can tell the difference!! Do not put off this service!!! The clutches will not engage as smooth as it normally does.

[@thepub245]

The Skoda Octavia VRS has a seven speed DSG and a manual handbrake. If you stop briefly, say at a red light, the car fights to creep forward and the handbrake struggles to restrain it. Probably best to drop the box into neutral in those situations.

[@oddities-whatnot]

At stop lights, drivers should be putting the handbrake on anyway. Why wear the bulbs out prematurely and dazzle drivers behind you ? Most UK drivers are lazy and selfish.

[@870MH]

i have a ford focus with the dry dual clutch trans which is notoriously unreliable. however mine has 160,000 km and no problems because i drive it exactly how you mentioned

[@philrogers4535]

Good vid! It's about mechanical sympathy and knowing whats going on in the gearbox and clutches, and then driving accordingly. The drivers that have problems with dsg clutches are the same people that have problems with manual clutches. Like holding a car on a steep bank with the clutch rather than the brakes/handbrake. Or, like You said, in traffic, don't drag the clutch. I got a 2014 Golf 2.0 tdi dsg, love it! It's my 1st dsg and I'm very much aware of clutch drag and not putting high torque through the transmission. But imagine if you're someone with no understanding of how a car works! A dsg is perhaps not for you.

[@psiturbo]

Yes, drivers use the pedal and brake as if it is an ON OFF switch.

[@kramsniggah4333]

I've got the DSG 6 speed wet clutch, the majority of time I really enjoy the way it works. However, there is a learning curve in avoiding lag, odd gearing selection and late change down, get this right and it's a fantastic gearbox.

[@Captain_Jack514]

It does taking getting used to especially on initial acceleration. After that, it's extremely fast and smooth when shifting.

[@Em22-wtf]

Lol, I just bought before the shut down and looking it up now bc I had NO IDEA what was going on, it feels like it lurches forward when I stop slowly, or "creep forward", I have no idea what Im doing! Lol! Im thinking Id rather just drive manual at this point.

[@xondeez757]

Wait that can’t be fixed? My golf jitters when accelerating so I can’t fix it?

[@bm_wuratli6883]

​@@xondeez757did u tryed reset and adaptation?

[@xondeez757]

@@bm_wuratli6883 i sold it

[@7edim]

This just poped up, I don't care much about DSG but I learned something so thank you :D Would love to hear a video on how to drive a torque converter, or other types of transmissions-

[@Em22-wtf]

1:48 WOW, thank you for this...I just got an 08 VW Jetta Wolfsburg and my mechanic made me realllyyyy nervous. Unfortunately, I needed a car fast, bought it RIGHT as everything was closing down and had really no one look at it, but my dad knows the guy who was selling it and I just grabbed it before they closed. NOW, Im nervous bc the brakes feel weird. it jumps when I go to "creep" forward, I dont get the whole D+ and - means and there was NO manual with it, lol! Im still not sure this is a good car for me, Im not a dealership fixing person, I have my own mechanic and he just told me he doesnt touch these cars. Ugh, Im so torn bc I like the car, but I think its prob over my head...Im still laid off and not even sure Ill have a job come Sept and if this car is expensive upkeep and fixing, Ill be in trouble. But this def helped. Im more of a Standard driver, so Im trying to understand this whole DSG thing, lol!

[@bummerbrooks3220]

The jumping when trying to creep is normal, they all do it, its just the car trying to engage the clutches as quickly as possible to minimize wear

[@mweagley96]

@ferkemall There doesn't seem to be any indication of clutch failure. That jump forward is normal, its the clutches engaging after the brakes are let off.

[@mweagley96]

You should try to find an independent VW/Audi shop around you if you don't feel comfortable doing the work yourself. They are almost always much cheaper than the dealers and can save you money on service. Some services, like the DSG service are going to be pricey due to the labor involved to do them, but for the most part they are like most regular cars. Just make sure to follow the service schedules.

[@xjsvg]

Hello my friend, I have the exact same car as you and want to help give you some pointers as a person who was literally in your shoes and bought my jetta used, seeing someone in my exact situation, I thought it would be good to at least reply to help even though this comment is 3 months old Fluid change every 30-40k miles, Do NOT neglect this this is not a normal automatic transmission so do NOT use normal automatic transmission fluid, You will have to either take it to a shop/dealer to service it or do what I do and buy the fluid online, best option is to buy everything online, they sell kits that come with everything for you Fluid and the Filter, the one I bought was $75, simply look up “DSG transmission fluid kit” (It took a bit of time till I realized I was not playing with a normal automatic transmission as well so don’t beat yourself up for not knowing) then take it to an independent shop and bring the stuff with you to let them change it it will save you a lot of money and assuming your car is like mine, it probably has way too many miles to take it to a dealer anyways Buy something called Lucas Transmission Stop Leak as well, while it might not fix your transmission problem fully, it surely would not hurt hopefully you have gotten one fluid filter change service done if not do it immediately, hopefully things are still riding okay with your car, I wanted to tell you to not panic, assuming the last owner of the car didn’t completely trash your transmission, and if you still have the car after this 3 months you might be okay, how severe are these lags and delays on your car? I was literally in your shoes a few months ago and was also in between jobs during the first few months with my jetta and just simply did not have the knowledge or budget to get the service it needed done in time, so I had to service my DSG very late by over 10-15k miles overdue, needless to say I’m feeling slight to moderate lurches and delays now as well, same exact edition too how crazy?!? Also the +D- you see is the manual mode option for your transmission, simply shift the stick to the right and it will let you shift up and down just like a manual remember this is not a normal ATF in fact, it IS a manual just with a computer that shifts for you unless you engage manual mode, it’s honestly very awesome to drive these things when they run right Try not to “stop and go” so much and give it a second every time you go from brake to gas pedal, And do your best to not “half press” the brake be firm with your pedal presses and WAIT A BIT every time you bounce from brake to gas pedal, remember it’s just a computer doing the thinking for you so if you change your mind by only half pressing pedals the computer will get confused and throw you into a wrong gear and that will cause the lurches you feel, Some scenarios when you drive will be better to drive in manual mode especially with older DSGs with a lot of miles ( give it a try on an open rode when you have the chance to practice with it) If you have no clue how to use manual mode just remember to upshift once you hit 2000+ RPM sometimes 3000+ RPM until you shift to the gear that feels right then stay on that gear. You want to balance your RPM somewhere over 2000 or else the transmission will lob and shudder right before it slaps back to a lower gear and also causing your car to jump If you notice this about to happen, go to manual mode and downshift and this will bounce the RPM back up and will make accelerating easier for you to upshift it right back again and correct that shudder feeling you might feel a hesitation and a little jump kick as the engine revs up higher it doesn’t feel awesome but it is a lot better then the latter (only do this when you really need to though as either or doesn’t feel pretty) Final note is this these issues you are having are actually very common in DSG transmissions and are actually quite normal assuming your car isn’t launching you back and forth like a mechanical bull, hopefully your car is okay and I pray for it along with my twin. - Sincerely, another 08 Wolfsburg Jetta DSG owner

[@stephendietz1229]

I'm very late to this video. Great information, I really enjoyed the video. Just one minor point about torque converter automatic transmissions. They do have fluid bathed clutch packs, like the DSG, they are just used as holding members to route torque through planetary gearsets to achieve each of the gears, unlike the DSG which is using 2 shafts (even and odd gearshafts, each with its own clutch) for gear transitions back and forth between the even/odd gears.

[@hartmutveil2813]

Thanks for your explanation. Take it that you're been driving manuals! I've been looking at the Taos. The DSG was keeping me from seriously considering it. This video has eliminated my concerns. Been driving manuals all my life till last year when we bought a Tiguan with 4-Motion because they don't make it with a Manual. Which is really a super transmission compared to the automatic trannies in rentals I've driven over the years.

[@dragospahontu]

If you get a dq381 it's good. I don't like that in D mode it keeps the rpms too low

[@n9wox]

As mentioned, owners not used to 40K service interval. With all the recalled TDIs now offered for sale, it's hard to find one that's been well maintained.

[@iikingstav]

Tom Cartmel Carvana is your friend.

[@fstop9466]

Clutch kit 400$: replaces all the seals etc did mine at 150,000. Mrk V Golf Turbo diesel insurance for the next 100 k & dont forget the timing belt both cause $$$$ if goes wrong.

[@尋尋覓覓-z5p]

I refer an article called DSG SOP 5.0 written in tranditional chinese I am a more than 15 years DSG user

[@oddities-whatnot]

I was going to get a DSG Skoda Fabia because after 30 plus years of manual boxes (apart from two CVT Subarus) im getting lazy, but for less maintenance worries I will probably stick with manual.

[@marinjeez2796]

DSG is a fantastic gearbox. It is just not meant for complete idiots. I've done 340000 kilometers without changing them dual clutches.

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

Great video my 2007 EOS has the same DSG transmission

[@wholmes12383]

I have 171,000 miles out of mines

[@mattryan5393]

I just purchased a 2019 gti dsg and I am hoping to get 10 years out of this car.

[@actuallyusingmyrealnameher5061]

Good tips thanks, glad to hear I’m doing it right with my dsg box.

[@mattyttv]

Best explanation of a DSG. Does anyone have any history towing with these at about 1000kg?

[@eurotechnicautowerks3843]

Awesome video Mike! Spot on tips on how to drive and care for a DSG transmission. Will share on our page to get the word out there. Cheers!!

[@onana19851]

Hi! I want to know how to engage the clutch and allow it to roll in traffic?

[@r.i.s.t.o]

Good points. My thoughts exactly

[@1mach28914u1]

I was thinking of getting my daughter a VW with a DSG auto as a first car. Maybe I should consider something else. I have read that VW in Australia recalled them. I wonder what they did & if it fixed the problem.

[@FLJAMESFL]

Totally agree with your info. Awesome job.

[@kanwarjotgill5294]

i usually put my car in neutral at a stop light

[@castin5244]

Same here

[@garyjinks7482]

Not necessary, clutches fully disengage when stopped.

[@broccolihart1]

Same...and I have a 2.5l auto

[@devn3813]

Kanwarjot Gill it goes into neutral at a stop

[@kanwarjotgill5294]

Midwest Mopars mine dosen’t do that everytime

[@Darkstorm666]

The 7 speed "dry" DSG box is troublesome compared to the 6 speed "wet" box

[@dragospahontu]

The 0am, 0cw dry it's ok

[@seanmoynihan189]

Hi I have a 07 jetta 1.9tdi dsg automatic... I bought it a month ago but didn't drive it until 2 weeks later and realised when I'm driving for a full half hour it starts to make grinding noise and a lot of smoke and goes into limp... I tap the throttle a couple of times and it clears and drives again for 10 minutes and does it again.. I changed the gearbox transmision fluid and top filter and engine oil service... And it's still doing it.. I changed the turbo and a hour downthe road same thing again... Have you any ideas...

[@betruly7894]

Thanks for this video and the tips you are right. however even if you care and uses the VW transmission gentil it will fail unexpectedly. - Who on earth drive automatic car with both feet's on pedals? If any one doing this now please go get a driving licence, please before you kill some one there outside. Eventually you will kill that paper VW clutch too. - Who will ignore replacing the oil fluid on his car and then cry the transmission blown appart? Change the fluide 5.000km before the time comes. - I'm a business man, only ride for busines. My fly wheel worn out at 120.000 km, i only ride highway most of the time, never went hard on it, never race it, never drift it, never race drag it. never went to a circuit. Only ride it confortable for business. VW Group has the worst Fly-Wheels and clutches and automatic transmissions out there. Fly Wheel replacement cost a fortune, specially if the owner have a low income, good luck with that.

[@AD-ct3mx]

Use motul dsg oil it’s better than liqui moly. In my opinion based on experience.

[@andyanderson1612]

For a shorter reaction time, I brake with my left foot, but never while accelerating with my right foot. So how is that a problem?

[@berniejaw6552]

My VW R32's dsg was downshifting ok until recently the car was at my mechanic for other work. My mechanic said he had to reset the dsg because the battery was disconnected from the car for several weeks. Since then the sound of dsg downshift is more apparent 4-3, 3-2, 2-1 He says it is normal. Im still feeling nervous. Car has had 2 previous DSG services in the past right on time.

[@brigittemcdonough2385]

How can one tell when the clutch engages and when not.

[@johnrandle8365]

You have a point but in my understanding if you are holding car on brake and clutch d s g the clutches matbe still spinning I suppose a vw mechanic could let us know.

[@chasedavis2358]

Can you put it in neutral at a long stop to completely disengage the clutch?

[@Redzoob]

Thank you for this video, just worked out today that there is a driving technique to these things !

[@Redzoob]

I’m having slight issue with my DSG when placed in reverse the box is *jumping* when I accelerate in reserve it’s not smooth at all. During take off in first gear it sometimes jumps also in all other gears it shifts smoothly. Is this a clutch pack issue ?...

[@MazeedAkanni]

@@Redzoob exact same issue im having , have you sorted this yet, some say it may be the mechatronic...

[@Redzoob]

@@MazeedAkanni Honestly, I've learnt to live with it, I let the car roll before taking off which helps a lot..(helps smoothly engage into gear) I still need to have the clutch inspected I beleive thats the issue.

[@MazeedAkanni]

@@Redzoob yh hundred percent an issue im suprised 2 yrs later its gotten better. Allowing the car to roll first is defo good , however can be slow to move off from traffic lights etc

[@brettpanzer]

Coming from a 4EAT and CVT Subaru I test drove a Golf Alltrack last week with the 1.8T and DSG 6. Wow. I’m hooked. The immediate power was so unexpected and reminded me of when I test drove an electric car for the first time. I expected turbo lag and gear shifts, but it was so effortless in its acceleration.

[@noventay4]

Stay with Subaru

[@brettpanzer]

@@noventay4 I traded it in for the Alltrack. Awesome car. Definitely better than the Subaru.

[@Benardk4]

Halo, am having issues with my 2006 Jetta 2.0 liters. When I accelerate to 1000 rpm the car jacks. When I shift to neutral or drive when in traffics the car jacks. What could be doing this ?! And when it shifts down on 1000 rpm it shifts funny .. but when am past 1000 rpm on the highway nothing happens it drives perfect …

[@Swap0001]

Thanks from India 🇮🇳

[@vsagar1806]

My 1.2 polo GT tsi DSG doesn’t creep forward when slotted to D gear But reverse creep function is working. Service centre said they couldn’t find any error code in scan and also said doing a base setting reset using vcds can harm the mechatronic unit as I have changes the battery outside VW Please suggest.

[@bmuns6445]

I have a MK6 GLI with 200K miles with a DSG. I don't beat on it. Shift into N at stops. Noticing very low effective torque power in gears 1-3 so no low-end torque power. Do you think this is a Dual Mass Flywheel issue or a clutch pack issue. I know your not a mechanic. But as a careful DSG user maybe you can offer some helpful advice or have since had your DSG serviced some a similar realted issue.

[@dragospahontu]

Probably clutches but don't change them until they go.

[@CARLOSKWESITETTEY]

I am using a Skoda Octavia Tsi and the car jerks anytime there is an up or down shift. However, the gear changes up to the seventh gear. I don’t know what to do.

[@Mikefngarage]

not for sure on this but probably clutches.

[@jolly1039]

What do you do in a traffic jam?? Its a pain prefer torque converter

[@lolj1968]

speaking from experience torque converters is a power robbing pos. also if u want to push power there isn't a worse option lol (09g)

[@macuse2008]

I noticed when creeping forward or backward from a stop there is pulsing. Is that the clutches and normal? Very slight.

[@SkitzyFrenix]

Straight Up mine does the same thing

[@Steve-xi2xu]

Me too. I believe (well, mostly google-ieve) that it is normal. A characteristic - not a feature but also not a flaw.

[@Em22-wtf]

@@Steve-xi2xu Thanks...someone took a ride w me and I just got an 08 Jetta Wolfsburg and they said it feels like the trans is slipping...I thought good gawd, I cant win!!!! I just got out of my old car finally RIGHT before the shut down and was nervous already with not having my mechanic to look at it...who just now told me VW is the WORST car made and good luck finding anyone other than a dealer to fix it, its a nightmare of specialty tools and expensive dealer parts...Im still laid off and not even sure Ill have a job to go back to. I want to cry, lol! Or at least learn how NOT to damage it til I can figure out what Im going to do

[@randeygordon5010]

Very good points thank you, but what oil best to use for the transmission ?I have a 09g in my jetta so what brand oil you recommend

[@bekabeka71]

randey gordon I recommend virgin olive oil

[@romanm9718]

Should I do a partial transmission fluid change every 40k or a full flush on this transmission? Or maybe do a partial every 20k instead?

[@mweagley96]

There is no partial change or flush, just a change. Every 35-40k with a new filter is whats needed.

[@lucavangorkom9453]

@@mweagley96 I think he's inferring that because you can't get all the fluid out unless you properly flush it, a normal change is essentially a partial change because you're only actually changing a third of the fluid.

[@spencerstmars4882]

Lol thanks for pointing that the brake pedal is not a clutch 👌

[@ImPaCt_ZxZ]

Should i always come to a complete stop before shifting into Sport mode? Or can i do it while in drive?

[@charlesnoemicz6832]

You can shift into Sport while driving because it does not physically change anything in the transmission; it only changes the electronic processes that handle the up/downshifting, such as going into higher RPMs before moving up into the next gear.

[@jackMcRyder]

kinda got confused towards the end, what to do in stop and go traffic. I think stopping fully is better, then releasing and going a little bit--then stopping fully again! But you sure seem to mention "the other thing I do is creeping", towards the end. so anyway, got a little confused.

[@dominickazlauskas223]

I have an audi a3 2017 dsg auto and its never been changed( gearbox fluid) i mean its now on 70k is it to late to change it and will it cause problems

[@johnrandle8365]

I FIND with the d s g when it come to the lights I Put my car in neutral I never let my car creep if the car behind gets impatient so be it.

[@mikebarron9794]

I believe when stopped completely and on the brake , your car goes into neutral on its own until you let off brake to make clutches engage again. I suppose you may be making it so that you can’t accidentally creep forward at a light but just wanted to say putting it in neutral is redundant if sitting on brake at a stop already.

[@jdm_business8915]

Iv been doing this since I got my car exactly like that I thought I was crazy but I'm not the only 1

[@timtec3000]

Good video makes sense and I agree one of the best boxes aeound

[@drjsantos15able]

Having what I believe is transmission issues on my Volkswagen cc 2013 with only 65k miles. It hard shifts from 1st to 2nd gear. Not sure how to get it fixed without replacing the whole transmission. Someone told me to change the transmission oil and put the Lucas transmission oil slipping oil to help it out, had someone else tell me to change the valve body. And opinion #3 was to just change the whole transmission. Not sure what to do

[@hasan2k3]

its a dual clutch gear box trying to copy a manual gear box. they are not great gear boxes and its almost a pot of luck, the ones which have issues are more than those which run fine. and yes they do require A LOT of maintenance and looking after. If you buy a new one no problem however a used one you dont know how its been abused. So far my Golf DSG is fine but im sure sometime soon its going to go so im going to sell and make it sombody elses problem.

[@brettleonard8602]

People who complain about dsg gearbox have obviously NEVER driven anything older than 2000.. anything driven incorrectly will fail. I'm an old c..t V8 Manual all day.. now I own a mk6 2.0T gti dsg.. you either want to go fast or not

[@SSW1FTT]

Does it have to be an exact fluid type for the DSG Transmission?

[@petequirke364]

Hey Mike, thanks for the info re creeping fwd etc. I have a 2012 CC (3.6) had it since new & has 156,000kms. I was out off my job because of C19 so funds have been very tight. Last service I had done was at 127,000 & the VW service people advised me to absolutely get a DSG full service done as if the transmission fails it is super expensive, in New Zealand that could be as much as NZD3500 (approx USD2100) the service cost is just NZD500 but under my current circumstances I'm hard pressed to pay this. The mechanic really was trying to put the fear of God into me if I didn't do the service. Apart from making sure of new fluid, what's your thoughts? I absolutely should do the service? Cheers Pete

[@CarStreetGasGone]

DSG AND PDK best of the best 😎

[@vancenelson2099]

Hi Mike, Thanks for the video. I just bought a DSG Jetta yesterday and have a steep ramp to get to our underground parking which requires the brake to be ridden pretty hard to let the car creep down the ramp very slowly (to keep from scraping at the bottom) - Does this scenario increase wear on the clutches?

[@Mikefngarage]

Glad I could help

[@KasamS]

Yes but its the same thing you'd have to do with a manual so j wouldn't worry about it

[@goodless]

I have a 2013 Golf TDI DSG. High torque. Is there any benefit to driving the DSG in sport mode for transmission longevity? I was thinking about the quicker shift changes wearing out the clutch less.

[@flute136]

hi great video about our dsg's. i have a question about the brake to gas thing. you say you wait for the clutch to engage and you dont immediately hit gas after taking foot off brake. is that really true? i knew about the creeping of the car by itself but i thought i was safe to immediately hit gas after offing the brake especially on hills so i dont roll backwards a little.

[@flute136]

@@sal50111 hill hold. i seen an option for it in obdeleven. you can adjust it by delaying it but i dont think thats something you want because you can try to go with handbrake still applied

[@geraldg4631]

Driving my Grandpas car it’s an 09 Jetta, I have around 82500 miles is it too late for a fluid change?

[@SameulEsau]

Hi I have a glf Mk5 2007 automatic diesel car start but if u place it in gear it's not moving 😮

[@davidorama6690]

Your headlights are remarkably blemish free for such high kms...

[@christoscanal1803]

I have a 2013 Passat Premium SEL V6 and just paid 4K to have timing chains replaced.. I use sport mode when I need to and downshift on steep inclines. The timing chain slipped a tooth or two, I wonder how that could have happened?

[@Madcatcon199]

not changing your oil? or just excessive use?

[@final378]

Thanks for the great tips

[@eltonCGJ]

Does a 7 speed DSG transmission require servicing? I have a 2015 Golf 1.4 90tsi. I've checked with the workshop and it says that it's a dry clutch and does not require and servicing. Also Can i check if the shift fork is located in the gearbox or the clutch pack itself? I just got my clutch pack replaced and the mechanic charged me twice for labour saying that he needs to replace the clutch pack/flywheel and then test it to see if the shift fork is working. That means he needs to remove the whole transmission again to reach the gearbox to replace the faulty shifter. I was just wandering from a mechanic's point of view, is this necessary? The shift fork is only $200 and labour is $1300..

[@Captain_Jack514]

The manual should provide you all the information regarding maintenance items.

[@jpgasquet12]

I just got a2017 34000”miles should I change at 40 ?

[@alancalderon7932]

I have a 2009 2.5 Mk5 Jetta and it’s at 92000 miles. Pretty good right?

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

what about now

[@MrGGPRI]

Here is the "process" of pulling out onto the highway with my automatic dual-clutch 2019 A4: stop and look left for a traffic gap, upon seeing gap-- stab accelerator: auto off/on starts engine, clutches engage, turbo spools-up and my A4 jerks out into traffic car gets rear-ended due to all the delays. If I had realized all of this BS would occur just to get this damn death-trap going, would have never bought a dual-clutch automatic car.. long live the torque converter...

[@dragospahontu]

Man you're probably doing something wrong 😅

[@prashantnarayan9868]

What about launch control

[@legolash8370]

Did your car stall occasionally? My dq200 stalls but rarely

[@paulstevens9409]

Is it good to put it in neutral when stopped at traffic lights for more than a few seconds?

[@mweagley96]

You dont need to do that. The clutches totally disengage when you are stopped.

[@lesliebates9965]

Good advice , thanks .

[@CiroDiMaRzio12304]

A quick note! only 6 speed DSG comes with wet clutches and a 7-speed DSG has dry clutches.

[@Gabriel-km2xi]

7 speed s-tronic has wet clutches.

[@CiroDiMaRzio12304]

@@Gabriel-km2xi abd where did you get that info from?

[@Gabriel-km2xi]

@@CiroDiMaRzio12304 from my car, audi a4 b9 2.0 tdi. Only the small engines like 1.4 tfsi, 1.6 tdi have dsg with dry clutch.

[@KasamS]

7 speed dq200 is dry used on the 1.4 1.2 and some 1.8 dq381 is wet 7 speed used on the gof r 7.5 etc

[@devn3813]

Gabriel does the new dsg 7 speed in the gti and gli have dry or wet clutches ?

[@RahulKumar-ys7to]

What about dry clutches?

[@russellfernandes9607]

Great advice ! Thanks Mike !