How to (DIY) Perform a DSG Service on a VW and Audi Transmission (DSG Service Kit)

The DSG maintenance service is a must every 40K miles on any VWs or Audis with the DSG transmission. This video will show you how to perform this service with expert tips from a VW Technician.
When thinking about a DSG transmission it is very important to know that the DSG service must be performed to ensure the proper operation of your VW or Audi transmission. The DSG Service is also very important as, failing to perform this service will result in the voiding of your DSG transmission warranty. If you do not perform regular DSG services you will compromise the reliability of your Volkswagen or Audi DSG transmission. Be sure to perform regular DSG Services on your VW and Audi to keep it driving the way you want.
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[@sat_sonic]

Pretty good video. At the end of this video; please make sure you follow the procedure to "check the level". Meaning, start the car; run it through the gears; get it up to the required temp. then remove the drain plug and allow the excess fluid to drain out. Only a small amount will drain out; because the internal plastic tube (over flow) is there ensuring you have the correct level. once it stops coming out; replace the drain plug (with new crush washer) and you're done!

[@rmetanes]

I love your work but this time you mentioned nothing about checking the dsg temperature then opening the outer 14 Ellen bolt to allow extra fluid to get out then move shifter between all gears. This is not the full how to and can mislead owners 2. If the oem filling tool is so messy why just not refill the fluid from the top???

[@tabaricurry4668]

@@rmetanes it will take forever to fill it from the filter

[@drewnashty]

​@@tabaricurry4668 Doing it from the bottom already takes forever at 20 to 25 minutes for 5 quarts. Top drop can be much cleaner and less wasted.

[@texwan]

@@rmetanes when you move the shifter between the gears PRNDS...also the 1,2,3,4,5,6? and should you repeat it? or keep in each gear long? thanks

[@pedrocols]

Wouldn't be easier just to turn the car upside down?

[@dannymartinez8522]

Right.. real smart Volkswagen

[@Marvin-er9nd]

lol - I know right!!

[@tylerg6433]

Yes

[@cooolmanko]

Sensational

[@trikator]

You can also fill it from the top, takes 2-3 min per a bottle

[@TimKotae]

I found a free workaround to the force fill method that worked great for me. I work at a GM Dealer and we have straws that thread onto DEF fluid bottles, most guys reuse them so the parts dept has tons of spares they’ll likely hand out for free. Turns out they thread onto the DSG bottles and fit PERFECTLY into the filter housing. Fluid can be added from the top and you won’t spill a drop.

[@zech007]

I would also like to add, You MUST let the car run, and the trans temp must BE at 35*C via VCDS when removing the fill port to measure/level the fluid, theres is a hydraulic pump in the DSG that runs to keep the mechatronic,clutches and lubricating the transmission so adequate fluid level important!

[@xcrazydx]

Didn't show how to bring up to temp, release excess fluid and ensure proper level with vagcom. Not good, gentleman.

[@infiniteuniverse1757]

Explain further

[@sjbmw1]

Temp of gearbox oil should be about 35 degrees (viewable on VCDS) and then the drain plug opened to allow the correct expanded oil to leak out. When the oil leaking slows refit plug. The temp is bought up while running the engine. Also work the gearbox through all gears before the final drain. Hope this helps...

[@Tailhook69]

Agree. This is NOT the whole procedure and is, technically, wrong and incomplete as you've pointed out. Please ignore this video.

[@LastHumansGarage]

What happened to the proper running temp and running the extra off??

[@natanV798]

@@LastHumansGarage What about re calibrating the DSG, its necessary?

[@colterino]

Did It M'self...IN ABOUT 2.5 HRS ..TODAY...THANKS ! to You Guys..Bought y'er kit...borrowed a 14 MM hex/allen key...Took car for a ride (heat things up)..Drained, measured..5 liters out, 5 liters in ...(left containers in the hot sun for a couple of hours, faster flow)...When the thing was full I clipped the downhose from the adapter closed with small vise grips about 6 inches below the adapter and cut it with side cutters behind that. That made the exchange from the adapter to the plug very easy. Also, turns out 24mm (for filter housing removal) is equivalent to15/16 socket size, so I didn't have to chase that down. The air cleaner and battery and housing was easier than I thought (once I watched about every GTI Mk VI air intake video on KZbin ! ). I think I actually watched Videos for about 15 hrs ( your's X 10, and others, before I attempted to wrangle this Absurd German Designed Clusterf-ck..hahaha ). PAID OFF ! Yippee...Saved $370 bucks and did it right. Feel a little Proud and Satisfied. A Prediction: The Self-Reliant Man will be the KING of The 21st Century. Just Do It !

[@mikesvirtualgarage9917]

Internet gold here. Charles not wearing a hat and Paul from his high school days. Helpful video as I used this and the newer video Paul did to do a DSG service over the weekend.

[@bubbafinch07]

Did the service today. it was super easy, thanks guy.

[@butterfingarz]

Thanks for all the great videos. One extra step I believe you are supposed to take however to get the car to operating temperature and have the metal drain plug out. That black secondary plug ensures you have the proper fluid amount. Too much or little can cause issues.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Thanks for that feedback.

[@JumaKevin]

Thought as much...didn't see the part for leveling the fluid. Awesome video I must say. Subscribed!

[@firstnamesurn7828]

butterfingarz Which kinda problem

[@GigiBeleaDK]

You MUST do the end part from 14:19 with the engine running else you will never get the correct oil level. Car must be running at idle until temperature is right, then you remove the filler tube and let the excess oil drain. When it starts dripping only you close the screw. Car must be on its wheels at horizontal position. Filling to much oil will cause overpressure and might damage the Mechatronic unit. At least do it right guys.

[@A-Brax]

GigiBelea aka JAX lolol the only thing that has pressure is the clutch. Over flowing causes overflowing from the top of the trans. You should go to a real performance shop and talk to real mechanics

[@Messy_Jesse]

So I used your method. Got the oil to temp and let the excess oil drain with the main plug out. A week later after doing the job I now have a code "clutch pressure adaption at limit". Pretty sure one should cap the drain plug as shown in the video. I'm going to add another quart and try this again.

[@felix_zero]

Zac Jones so this guy is wrong?

[@Messy_Jesse]

@@felix_zero After getting it to temp, I added an extra quart with the gravity funnel again. This time I let it drain from a steady stream and capped it as soon as the stream started to break up. Maybe took 10 to 20 seconds or so???

[@begilmezz]

Fill it up from oil filter housing thats it !!!!

[@davevil7573]

My VW dealer in Ocala Florida charged me 500.00 for this job. Def buying this kit and doing it myself next time. Screw that. Thanks Charles

[@panzerveps]

So.. No making sure the oil level is correct?

[@ericxiong6582]

Awesome work guys. Car shifts like butter.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Awesome!!! So glad to hear. Thanks for letting us film with your car.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Right on Eric!

[@stuartwatson6849]

Thanks Guys! I watched this AFTER watching the later video you did in 2020. Boy-6 years make a difference! Both are super helpful and, yes, I did buy my DSG svc kit from you including the semi-expensive but awesome pump. You and Charles are much more handsome 6 years later and probably dance better too! Your videos are really increasing my enjoyment of keeping my 2009 Audi A3 on the road and still able to put food on the table. Thanks for your excellent videos and all service you provide. These are super cars and reliable if cared for properly!

[@zech007]

You also can fill the fluid top side via DSG filter housing using a 1L capacity funnel and place a tube going into the hole of the (accessible after removing the filter). You have to measure how much you drain out, then add 250-500ml more then you drain, wait for temp to rise 35*C via VCDS, then remove the drain plug for fluid to level.

[@charleshines6155]

That Top Tec 8100 reminds me of the Top Tec 1800 I use in my 2013 Passat 09G. One time I set my cruize control and reset the average MPG counter (after I got on the highway) and got 37 MPG on average until I got to any place with slower or stop and go traffic. I told my mother when I got home and she was surprised to hear that. Her Nissan Rogue 2.0 could not achieve that, it is just such a heavy vehicle for a 4 cylinder. That is even with a CVT she never had mileage that good. It makes me feel so good to get better mileage than a vehicle that has a CVT even if I have a power to weight advantage over it. This just proves that having more power does not necessarily mean bad mileage. Liqui Moly is a very good brand. One thing I thought was a bit odd is that it was light brown colored. I have always seen red fluid in any car I ever had.

[@richrodriguez6543]

Final level check needs to be done with the car level, engine running, transmission in neutral at a measured fluid temperature of 35-45°C. When there is only a slight dripping from the overflow you have set the level correctly.

[@paulvivier1984]

Where is the over Flow?

[@stephaneaudette6665]

The overflow is inside, just upper the drain bolt. It's the same hallen 5mm. (on my tiguan)

[@johnhenry285]

Just did this as well with your change kit. One thing I did a little differently when all 5 liters were drained in was to pull the hose off the fill fitting, quickly put a finger over the end of it, and with another hand, move the hose end to a nearby jar to let the fluid in the hose drain out. I then slipped a rubber vacuum plug (5/16" maybe) over the fill fitting. This made the "quick swap" of unscrewing the filler fitting and installing the drain plug easier... without the vinyl tube attached. I probably dribbled less than a couple of ounces of lubricant. Thanks again for great DIY videos and parts service. As the owner of 2012 and 2013 CC's, I am a loyal customer......

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+John Henry Thanks for the tip and the support. It means the world to us.

[@sterkModimoosi]

This is very informative, helpful

[@mencken8]

There’s a German engineered service procedure, for sure. On our ‘13 Passat TDI, I did the drain / measure / refill method, no muss, a lot less work. Did it on stands in the garage, no leveling, no wasted fluid.

[@modex20]

You're supposed to keep the fill tool connected and start the engine so that the pump and filter takes up some of the fluid. You also need to cycle the shift selector thru every position. At 35C reading from the fluid temp sensor, you then remove the fill tool. Let the excess drain to a trickle (when it is level with the top of the snorkel). Then cap it.

[@catacombkidd5036]

Still absolutely dumbfounded by watching everyone continuously remove the filter housing as the very first step.... Everyone keeps talking about how messy that step is. Well, if you remove the drain plug, and drain plug leveling sleeve first, and drain the system as the very first step... When you remove the filter housing, it’ll be dry. Every bit of research I did, performed this bass ackwards, and got oil all over the place. Common sense personally told me, GRAVITY. When I performed the service, everything was clean dry and tidy, not a drip, and I was able to clean all the junk that builds up in the filter housing body of the transmission. Everyone just leaves that crud in their system if they continue to do the filter first, inserting a brand new filter into one of the dirtiest portions of the systems fluid, the portion that’s immediate to the system fluid being filtered.

[@thecrittergitter7576]

I am about to do my in the very next few minutes. I was just checking things out about the draining of the overflow fluids. I then came upon your post. Great Idea!! I too have seen that crud in the bottom of the filter housing in other videos. Thanks for the heads up!!

[@brandonruhl4525]

The Critter Gitter g Did it go well?

[@Righteouness]

Brandon Ruhl #friedtheDSG lol

[@topari01]

From the initial release of the sump plug, it would indicate the transmission was originally overfilled. Unless I have misunderstood, only excess oil and oil inside the overfill plug should be expelled? At what point have you verified the correct oil fill level? The secondary plug seems to be an overfill pipe, good idea...but then all one needs to do is wait for the oil to stop running out when at the specified operating temperature of 30degress C and then the correct amount has been installed. Nice presentation.

[@imwmanish]

Thanks sir

[@BRunkel07]

Great DIY! Really simplified it and makes it look easy. Is it the same process on TDIs as well? And is there a risk of overfilling the fluid by putting in all 5 bottles using the included filler tool? Thanks!

[@robertsik3542]

Enjoyed watching. It helps when I'm doing it myself. Thanks

[@bwilliams1815]

Got a 2018 Atlas. Pretty much the same procedure. Saw on the price sticker, Japan makes the transmission. Coming from Toyota for the past 18 years, I was shocked to see no transmission fluid marker. Also it took almost an hour to fill 5 liters of oil.

[@RealCujo]

Awesome thanks for not only making the kit but also showing how to get to the filter! You guys rock!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Thanks.... We are so glad we can help you solve all your VW needs

[@adamdinglasan5244]

same procedure on a mk7 gti?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Adam Ding Should be yes

[@justinwilliams8065]

love the videos guys keep up the good work! I am about to do my first DSG fluid change, I have a 2015 Golf TDI dsg. I am wondering if i can do the top fill with my model and what your thoughts on it are. thanks Justin

[@berniekelly9484]

Thankyou for your tips. No wonder I couldn't locate a transmission dipstick.

[@roybm3124]

I'll let this job perform by a garage. They have a BG PXT flush station. It saves me a lot of time and mess. With a good search you'll find a garage with reasonable prices. For normal engine oil changes i use a Pela oil extractor, also a very good tool. Always buy your oil in bulk online like 20 L or more, much cheaper than the 1L or 4L botlles you often see. Saves you almost 50-60%.

[@drewfalkenburg6808]

I really hope all VW mechanics are like Charles. He has a great channel too.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Yup Charles is a great dude. There are plenty of great VW techs out there who care.

[@factorman66]

LIQUI MOLY Valvulina Synthetic Double transmission DSG 1L Developed for use in dual-clutch gearbox (DSG gearboxes) in vehicles from Audi and VW Group. Oil-based high throughput technology synthetic and synthetic base oils. Through extremely shear stable additive which improves the viscosity index, modern additives to protect against wear and stable friction modifiers, attains an excellent yield of the clutch. This lubricant is also suitable for double clutch transmissions that have a shared oil circuit for the clutch, synchronization, gear and hydraulic control. Specially developed for use in dual-clutch gearboxes ( gearboxes DSG ) in vehicles from Audi and VW Group. Use according to the specifications prescribed by the manufacturers or groups of vehicles.

[@mahmoudamin9117]

Hi, thanks for your great value videos.. I've a Skoda Octavia 2012 with (6) speed gear, and confused if it DSG or not !! how to know ? and if it's NOT, changing oil will be the same way ?! Thanks Mahmoud

[@miguelcaro9027]

Are you not supposed to let the new fluid drain out until the internal level reaches the top of the snorkel tube? I noticed that you hurried to install main plug after servicing new fluid. I am afraid that I might over fill it this way.

[@joelusa1]

I think you mesh up after filling it with 5quarts, you should warm up with the filling hose, then drain to snorkel level, then drain plugged it. Done!

[@theblackgti5200]

Great job, will you guys post any video about upgrading the clutch discs?

[@itscoconutsaregood]

The later video on Humble' is much, much more better. Although this supplements it, so thanks.

[@Abdullah-ry2wq]

can i use the liqui moly 8100 dual clutch oil for mk7 gti?

[@hansdynasty]

Would the process be the same for a mk7 gti? (locations of filter / drain plug relatively the same, or am I looking somewhere completely different)? As always, thanks for the videos - very helpful!

[@fadiaqadadha]

Thanks for the video. Is it the same process on multivan t6 2017

[@abnad2827]

Your video very successful BRAVO, but for my part when I changed the oil of my Gearbox dsg6 170cv it was very dark and the filter also, is that normal? Also after 35°C it rejected 1L7 of oil and kept 4L3, what do you think? The worst is that my box makes a weird noise when I accelerate to launch the vehicle. What can come this problem because before the emptying I had no noise? Thank you for helping me with your useful advice

[@derekjlight]

That dude looks badass.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Check out his videos here kzbin.infofeatured or his blog here humblemechanic.com/

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks :)

[@kenking9299]

Nice video guys! Any tips for performing this on the MK7 DSG? Thanks!

[@davido34]

If you already put de air filter the gearbox is cloused. The air inside the box is compressed ? when you put de oil by de drain plug where did the air go ?

[@davideddy6506]

Hey guys Skoda yeti 2 litre diesel 2012 has got a failed Mechatronics .The dealer has had the car for nine days .Yesterday he finally said it had to be replaced however it will be another 7 days from Singapore .The car is still in new car warranty only by 3 months lucky me I guess . What should I expect from them after I get car back .Should there be any new warranty on the Skoda .

[@mightyeagle]

Think you should fill leave hose on go through gears pause each gear heat up oil to 35 c remove filler hose wait till the wier plug has let out not needed fluid then reinstall outer plug

[@joshuatetreault4730]

Deutsche- Can you clarify why this method will be as effective whole still maintaining the warranty on the vehicle when you're not going through the gears during the drain/fill procedure?

[@mr.heineken5770]

FYI, You can refill the oil right where the filter goes, that way you don't mess up down there.

[@roybm3124]

Thats how a flush station works also, lot easier to change the oil via the oil filter housing.

[@connorb9097]

I was going to ask this. Seemed like common sense to me to fill it from there.. but I’m not a trade qualified mechanic and these cars are finicky

[@JITBtaco]

Does the transmission have to be a certain temperature when draining the oil oil or can I do it completely cold? I have vcds but am wondering what's the best way to do it. Thanks

[@petermoygannon698]

I like the videos that show the whole process I've got amg gla45 so waiting to see someone do that ..I'm wondering if it's got a filter on top like vw

[@TyronePatOne]

Measure oil that comes out and put same amount in again. You can use an infrared thermometer (cheaper than VCDS software) to check both old and new oil are same temp. hence no volume differences due to difference in oil temp.

[@gavsci9415]

I watched this video several times because I'm thinking of doing the this job myself, I agree with the comments below that the video seemed incomplete. But taking what I could from it and watching some other videos and reading the manual to understand how the leveling tube works. Just didn't seem normal to have that much fluid drain out afterward, unless the level is to high. so running the motor at idol is important to pump fluid throughout the transmission, filter and to get it up to temp. then when you remove the fill hose and adapter what ever oil that drops out is just for leveling purpose. There is also the side plug to check oil level. oil should be at the thread. also very important is the car must be level, so if you don't have a pit you will need four floor jacks and to do that watch ShopDAP video on properly jacking the car. I would like to use liquid moly but don't see that in your list of parts to order and as far as the filter and o-ring It needs to be OEM parts before I order.

[@petterskattebl2067]

Is it straight forward with the DSG DQ400e to? Or do i need any more tools, like odis etc?

[@ryansantiano5837]

Hi thanks for this helpful vid! Any videos for the older 6 speed tiptronic transmission maintenance?

[@zactan1540]

pardon me if this has been asked before. does DQ200 require a gear oil change since it's a dry clutch?

[@rotaxrider]

Is this the same design and filter placement on the all new 2017 Us/CAN Tiguan and Golf Alltrack?

[@americantireautocenter4405]

hey guys great work as always.. did anyone that you know have attempted a DSG swap into MK1 16v?

[@tyreemixer]

I've seen other videos where the oil was brought up to temp. ( heated ) . Any reason behind their method ? Great videos , thanks for sharing your VW knowledge . 93K on my '07 Fahrenheit & due for DSG service tho ......was last done @ 55K ( orig owner never had service done ) .

[@factorman66]

By the way, I liked a lot of your video.

[@martinj999]

Could you of just filled the gear box with fluid when you removed the filter? Or would the levels take to long to go down.

[@tranhau3818]

Crazy! Much more complicated than Japanese and American cars. What do VW engineers think?

[@KAREKINFPV]

Is there any other way to do it other than the gravity feed? It seems like it’s waisting a tone of fluid? Also that it’s not very precise? How about refilling through the filter housing?

[@yavuz61]

7 vites dsg lerdede mi aynı yöntem kullanılıyor ??? birde kaç litre yağ kullandınız??

[@ojoaereo241]

is there a possibilty my DSG oil is green? I got a bit of greenish oil dripping from somewhere above my front left suspension arm ; looks like above the suspension arm is the dsg transmission.

[@rradhay]

Is there a time limit at which DSG service should be done if I have an older, low mileage car? (in my case golf mk7 2013 TSI). It’s currently 4 years old doing 20,000 miles.

[@wackeydackey5458]

I rang up vw to order gear box oil for my dsg they told me it's a sealed unit dont it never has to be changed is that right

[@LordBumSniffington]

Question - I have a 1.6 TDI B8 Passat, with the DSG. Is it the DQ200 Dry Clutch variant? And does it need fluid changes? I hear it doesnt?

[@christopherjones3534]

Is this a 6-speed or 7-speed DSG? I have been looking for a How-to guide to do the 7-speed DSG in my 2010 S4 with the 3.0 TFSI (supercharged). The part about changing the filter does not apply to my engine bay. The battery is in the trunk, and the filter in the filter/seal kit I purchased looks completely different. Can you point me in the right direction for a DIY?

[@rabmoody]

I've done this on a Golf R. Warm the gear oil by driving to operating temperature, remove the DSG oil in the same manner shown and measure it, place the bung back, take out the battery, remove the filter, warm the new oil by standing the bottles in a sink of warm water this will let the oil run better, use a rubber hose long enough to go into the filter housing with a funnel dish on top, simply measure the now warm new oil into the funnel and finally place your filter and screw cap on. You will have replaced the exact amount of oil into the gearbox as it came from the factory. VW wanted over £300 for this I did it for £90. Edit reading the comments about VAG/VCDS this is not needed as the battery will be disconnected and therefore the computer needs not know. This is another money parting exercise by VW

[@swissjetpilot1542]

How often should the fluid in the AWD Bevel Box be changed? Also 40K? Is this something the Service Center does at the same time as the DSG or do you have to ask for it do be done?

[@bur0ak]

What about the DSG 7, A0M oil change? Is it hard to change the oil and the special mechatronics fluid?

[@sabbir883]

Hi , Like your videos. Could you please do a video on how to replace automatic transmission fluid for VW MK6 2.5 2012 . I couldn't find any on youtube.

[@gonavi29]

Q? The new vw tiguan has the same engine vw cc and transmission, the engine and transmission still made in Bulgarian? Thank you.

[@kendash2000]

Hi, great video. Is this a regular maintenance item and if so when should I change? 09 Passat w/ 80k miles. Thanks

[@marcolopez4453]

Who designed a fill that points down?!!! This was very informative. Thank you for posting

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Marco Lopez Thanks glad it was helpful.

[@ddoubleeezy7767]

Hey guys, is 83 degrees Celsius ok? For transmission fluid temperature. I’ve recently remapped my Audi A3 2.0 TFSI to stage 2, but now my gear selector is stiff, the odd days it feels normal but ever since the ecu remap, selection of gear has gone hard. Do I need to change the fluid? Thanks

[@Wattis161]

I have a 2011 VW gti with stock dsg transmission can I replace it with a 2013 dsg transmission with no issues? Do I need to worry about programming? Or is it plug and play. Thanks in advance.

[@toomuchpride005]

how do you check to make sure your fluid level is correct in the end?

[@factorman66]

Is there any problem to put oil on top? Because I do not have this tool. With this tool wasting a little oil. if necessary to replenish the oil? At where? The engine cover?

[@flyrock45]

Did I get this right? Jam 5 liters in and keep as much of it in there while capping it? No VCDS, no shifting through the gears?

[@dollarbill6877]

Will the key have to be re set to work with car after battery been out for long time?

[@stephenchubb6795]

Hi Just watched video and am about to change oil on my 2004 V6 3.2 TT. I obtained to oil online for £96.50 including filter, O ring and crush washer. Didn't even ask Audi prices in UK!! In UK cheapest refill pipe on Ebay was £65 so I searched around and got a genuine VAG one from Germany for around £35 including delivery. Also there is a modified internal filler tube available from Audi. Original one is black plastic and 90mm long Mod one is apparently is blue and 96mm long which they reckon will allow box to hold another half a litre (just over a pint). Hopefully this will stop the jerkiness I sometimes get on take of at slow speed in D mode. Says service oil change at 35k miles and mine, although 2004 car has only done 24k miles so doubt very much if it has filler tube mod. Its been Audi serviced from new and cannot see any reference to this item on service invoices. Filter change is simple as its directly viewable without removing any ancillaries. Great video guys.

[@sparkylyf9327]

Hi is this the same as the mk7 tdi golfs and if i remove the battery for more access room will i need a code to put into the radio as I'm reading through the manual i cannot find anything about radio codes, cheers.

[@meddial-mandhari9509]

Great VIDEO.. Does the same steps works with the Golf Mk7 R..??

[@hsnjml]

My Vw golf , gave me an error on automatic transmission by not responding to the gear it was in without any prewarning about oil , what should I be troubleshooting

[@medzid2298]

Hello, what are you thoughts about Liquy Molly ATF aditive for AT transmissions? I have a used Audi A3 2006 with DSG gearbox and I want to add this aditive... Thanks :))

[@deezz1982]

How did you know when the oil is at correct Temp?? Is there a tool a scan tool that works???

[@joseblunt2157]

I have a 2010 Golf with 41,100 miles on the engine. I purchased all OEM parts except for the drain/fill tube tool. Where can I purchase the drain/fill up tube tool? Thank you.

[@factorman66]

Good afternoon. I thank your feedback. I have not done the oil change in my VW Passat Sportline DSG, I think it should be for the week. Vw in Portugal the oil bought is quite expensive but they say that that is special for DSG dual clutch boxes and is also the ATF reference. Say the ATF oil may not be black you have to stay the same source color and gives 60,000 miles.

[@epic27]

+José Marques The fluid used is a VW spec transmission fluid. You cannot use regular ATF fluid.The good news, Pentosin, Liquid Moly, and Vaico all make VW spec fluid that can be purchased for less money. Of the last 3 times I've serviced my gearbox, I've used VW, Pentosin, and Vaico fluids with no performance difference. I honestly feel the filter should remain OEM though. One of the aftermarket filters I've purchased last time had a defect where there was a hole from the top rubber gasket to the paper element that wasn't glued properly. Either way, you NEED to change this fluid every 40,000 miles to ensure your gearbox will function normally and last. (I've driven my prior tuned GTI DSG 120,000 miles with no DSG problems)

[@chrismartin9834]

If I don't have that expensive equipment to tell me my car is at 95 F when warming it up to set the proper fluid level (which is per VW instructions and they don't do in this video) could I just do this service on a 95 F day instead?

[@emmanuelaguilar7603]

Would this method be the same on my 2008 a3 2.0 t Question why didn't you show how to make sure your level was correct, how to drain excess fluid and the fact that you have to run through your gears once everything is complete? The only reason I'm asking is bc I've seen couple of different vids now and they all show those procedures. Is that only for AUDI or did you just forget to add them? Also don't you have to get the fluid to about 35 c before being done?

[@schrenkalexandru9850]

Hey. I have a Golf 6 1.2 TSI DSG7. After the engine heats up (15-20 minutes) in the 3,4,5,6,7 gears (not 1 and 2) and only between 1800-2100 rev it starts accelerating in hops (feels like very short brakes). These "hops" start multiplying the longer I drive, but only between those revs. On Sport mode (>2500) it accelerates fine. The problem really started happening a few minutes after the oil + filters change. at 50k miles. Before the oil change the issue was almost unnoticeable (sometimes doing it just in 5th gear). Changed : clutch, sparks, spark plugs, induction coil, camshaft chain (this was a must). Any ideas please?

[@mshoaib2176]

Hey can u explain how to change Skoda 1.6 dsg 2013 or is its the same process plz

[@gmcjetpilot]

Don't you have to run the car with the plug removed, go through the gear selections, until oil stops coming out?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+gmcjetpilot There is a procedure for checking the fluid level. What we have showed here is how most shops would perform this service.

[@joejohnson7808]

+gmcjetpilot so basically most shops are not doing it correctly lol

[@gmcjetpilot]

joe johnson First Humble mechanic is awesome, much respect, but yes it is not by the book. It is suppose to be hot 95F-113F oil temp measured with VCDS cable, run through gear selections, keep it running, pull fill tube and let it drain... (there is a stand pipe). Then install the metal plug when oil slows to near nothing. It is likely their method leaves about 0.25 - 0.50 liters too much. It may be close enough? It is certainty faster and easier to work on a cold transmission. I have done 2 DSG changes, one on my car and one on a friends. Not a knock against these guys, but in general VW service (my experience) is awful. I have had them over fill the engine oil by a liter. A member on a VW forum just read had DSG oil way over filled, discovering it when he did the next change himself.... My dealer put on 2 of 4 tires with rotation direction on backwards. They did my DSG transmission once, and they left the battery cables loose, barely sitting on post.... I could not start the car after work a day later. The dealer made excuses and said they did not do it (when they just took the battery out to do the the DSG. On and on. I do all my own work now or go to an independent VW, Audi, Porsche shop which I am lucky to have in the area. Much happier now... and I know it will be done right.

[@GrizzlyStoned]

+gmcjetpilot Wouldn't that damage something? Running the trans dry?

[@gmcjetpilot]

Grant Nicholson Oh I see your confusion. Yea it's not what you think Grant. The "drain plug" does not really drain. When you remove it, only extra oil will drain (more than the needed level), because there is a STAND PIPE. To drain the oil out you remove the plug, and then you remove stand pipe, it threads out. Once you drain you put the stand pipe back in and then the plug, refilling with a little more oil than you know it needs. You run the engine and remove the plug only (not the stand pipe) and let the excess come out. Hope you understand the top of the stand pipe is the proper oil level. So with the plug out and engine running only excess oil runs out to give perfect level. To do this the car has to be level and oil at proper temperature. This is per the service manual. In this video they are doing a close enough method. In fact some people drain oil and measure it, refilling with the same amount. Of course you assume it correct to start with. There is no dip stick or sight glass for the transmission. It is over fill and drain to proper level.

[@arod7247]

Nice video. ?, how similar is this dsg service compared to a '12 VW Jetta GLI? Where can I get the DSG service kit from? Thank you.

[@adrianTNT]

5:33 are those small water drops/contamination in the oil ?

[@nsoper19]

so no need to use vagcom to talk to the ecu and measure the gearbox temperature?

[@caru3497]

You can fill the Transmision using the filter hole. Thats avoid the fluid spill.