How To Perform a MK7.5 DSG Service PROPERLY ~ Fluid and Filter 7SP DSG

[@HumbleMechanic]

What other service do we need to do on the MK7.5?

[@spectremarty]

Bevel box. It would be interesting to see the condition of the fluid on a non-service item.

[@SeanBZA]

That differential fluid change for one, and then a 10 minute road test with you showing how this performs.

[@blockbertus]

Blinker fluid change. ;-)

[@deanmarr785]

Performance pack service on GTI

[@dorkultra]

have you changed the coolant yet? my mk7.5 R's coolant is starting to look a little brown at 35k

[@jacobones119]

I remember when I worked at a VW dealer as a service porter and one of the techs took me under his wing and supervised me when I did my DSG service. It’s moments like this because it seemed daunting to me as someone who had little no experience with a job like this. Your teaching and methods heavily remind me of that moment lol. Good job Charles!

[@BigHeadClan]

That DST fluid was actually shockingly clean, the filter was doing a damn fine job keeping things clean.

[@oregonfelder1]

I just left the Subaru clan and joined the Audi/VW family. I just bought a beautiful and well maintained 2017 Audi A3 Quattro premium. Been watching this channel for a while now. Glad lots of things on here will actually apply to me now

[@mrwiser64]

Damn you fucked up

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

I changed my dsg oil at 32000 miles it wasn’t golden that’s for sure, 6 months holding 622nm I’m not surprised another 2000 miles and I will do it again.great video as per usual 👍

[@KriegerDelfin24]

I get my DSG Oil and Filter changed every 60000 km. Its very Important thing to do.

[@trompelemonde4728]

Thanks Charles, I tackled the job via gravity and it worked well. The fluid looked fine at 45K, and I did notice a slight shift improvement with the new fluid.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome

[@richardmcmillan5534]

Excellent description. Just had my Skoda Octavia 6 speed DSG serviced with 7Lt of oil for a cost of $(NZ)475 at a trans service centre as opposed to $(NZ)762 at the agent.

[@mcwendel8066]

I have a 6sp Alltrack so I’m not sure why I watched this but none the less I did and it was very informative! Thanks for the videos, keep them coming! I did go with Integrated Engineering stage one tune because of your videos so that’s a plus.

[@cliang001]

Bless your soul, the ones on youtube are so old, and the one of you with shopdap is also pretty old and not on a GTI, i'm coming up on 40k very soon so thank you thank you.

[@Onewheelordeal]

I've taken out oil filters that style and found the detached base of another previous filter more than once

[@MaikDreijer]

ayo props to actually telling people what tools to use, that's a great start, this service isn't too hard except for that damn filter placement

[@systemofadown158]

Thanks my dude, 7 speed RAT dsg 2016 S3 in the UK here I'm going to do my haldex and dsg thanks for the info! I'm on 45K miles

[@HumbleMechanic]

AWESOME!

[@grahamek86]

Make sure you get the correct oil, the 7 speed box has different oil to the older DSG boxes.

[@grahamek86]

Nice video Charles. It's worth noting that the DQ380 and DQ381 use a different type of DSG oil and that the standard oil isn't suitable as the 38x boxes are new "high efficiency" gearboxes. The standard DSG oil is G052182A2, and the DQ38x is G055529A2 which you're using :)

[@b286guy]

Something like Liqui Moly 8100 carries both approvals. I just ordered a few bottles of it for my ‘18 A4 that is coming due for a fluid change soon.

[@oijhhytdirhrbru]

It is pretty tricky, actually a large portion(around 30%) of all DQ381 use the old G 052 182 A2 fluid instead of the new one, but you would most probably not see any of them in your entire career. These special DQ381 have a different codename as 0DW. The G 052 182 A2 is actually fuchs FFL-2, and the G 055 529 A2 is fuchs FFL-52529

[@topalamadalin7694]

@@oijhhytdirhrbru Hello there, buddy! Are you sure that Fuchs ( Titan ) is manufacturing the oil for VW listed as G 055 529 A2 ? I ask because I need to do the oil change in my DQ381 soon and I will rather get the Fuchs listed as 40% the price of the VW oil.

[@oijhhytdirhrbru]

@@topalamadalin7694 Yes, I'm sure FFL52529 made by Fuchs is the G055529A2 DCT transmission fluid. And you don't need to worry about the 0dw variant, it is never equipped in your market.

[@topalamadalin7694]

@@oijhhytdirhrbru that's awesome, thank you ! I have the 0GC DQ381 which uses G055529A2, sorry, FL52529 :)

[@JordieG8]

If your only option is to do this on you back. The filter can be accessed from above to avoid getting a shower of DCT fluid. The battery box needs to come out to gain access to the filter housing. I also removed the 2, 13MM bolts from the gear selector cable so it could be moved out of the way. Then a 24MM wrench can get in to loosen the filter housing.

[@FuriousStyles-ye1if]

Nice! That’s a job halfway done, now it’s time to pull the gearbox out and change the main filter, also clean the magnets from iron filings..

[@bngs1983]

Excellent step by step on the DSG servicing good sir. I'll be sure to follow along at 80k miles.

[@rttyplgkdde]

WOW ! Fluid that came out looks brand new...

[@acdcmeter]

damn best automatic transmission i've ever drive. Classic AT not even close by emotions.

[@ashes_s3928]

LOVE THIS ! going to try this method of the filter removal on mine this weekend! hopefully saves me lots of time thanks guys!

[@relaycampervan]

Nice job! Used your turbo elbow vid last week, worked a treat! Thank you! Have a great Christmas.

[@TheSouthpaw2380]

Thanks so much for making this video, you are excellent at these instructional videos!

[@ButteredToast_93]

$70 bucks for that gravity oil filler is criminal

[@hojo1233]

You know how much they charge for it in europe? $500 for only changing oil and on top of that additional $450 for changing filter.

[@billym8636]

Seriously, I just used a cheap Walmart hyper tough fluid transfer pump that I paid $10 for and an adapter off Amazon for $10. Filled my dsg pretty quickly with it as well.

[@checkmix902]

any reason why you wouldn't be able to gravity fill the dsg from the filter housing?

[@mattlaptop5728]

Thank you for a very clear and concise instructional video without any showboating or bs. Have you made a DSG service for the older 6 speed? E.g. Skoda Octavia Scout/RS. I hope you have!

[@MobilediscowirralCoUk]

So important to change this even on mercs so many dont shame

[@gbriank1]

Another amazing mechanic!

[@renerobes30]

Informative and entertaining, Happy Holidays!

[@peterhellawell56]

Hello Charles How important is it to keep your car perfectly level when changing the DSG fluid? I ask this because I checked the oil level in my DQ381 DSG. I watched the ramp lifting my car and I noticed the car dipped a bit at the front, as it’s heavier than the rear of the car I suppose? Should I set the lifting pads higher at the front to what they are at the rear to counteract the nose heaviness? Thank you for your advice.

[@Freakingnewguy2012]

I didn’t have all those extensions so I took out the turbo inlet pipe and was able to get it that way

[@jamesrambaud]

Fantastic video as always Charles! It’s a Great help 👌🏼

[@nestrac]

But Charles.... Oily parts doesn't rust... Well. Rust is a big and common annoyance here in northern Europe... 😄 Merry Christmas ...

[@Symphvfx]

If i replace the transmission and mecha do i have to fill the mecha box or will the fluid make its way into it?

[@aaauto]

Does not look like a pro if he's surprised! :D But rly its nice video with a lot of work. Thanks

[@gplusgplus2286]

4:23 Nice Hazet socket!!!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Their stuff is great. $$$$$ but great

[@patkelly7999]

Great job Charles, Thank You, Merry Christmas to You and Yours👍🙂🌲

[@peterhellawell56]

Will you do a transfer box (bevel box) oil change Video please on your mk7 golf

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep eventually I will

[@nelfurdui]

Thanks for all the info. That's a sweet ride.

[@notmenotme614]

7:35 What tool was he using to get around the corner? Was it 2 universal joints on extension bars?

[@coolissimo69]

Great Tutorial Charles.

[@Daniel-zr4pk]

Hey can you make a video about symptoms of failing DMF on a DSG specifically

[@darylmorse]

If I was the engineering manager responsible for this transmission, I would have told the design team that they should consider that I intended to make them demonstrate changing the fluid and filter with the transmission at full operating temperature, while laying buck naked under the car. Perhaps then they would think about the location and orientation of the filter to ensure it's not a messy job like this.

[@bfarnum1999]

Fun tip: To remove all the fluid just use a forklift and tilt your car at a 45° yaw, the fluid will finish pouring out

[@HumbleMechanic]

200iq tip!! 🤣

[@jamesk3565]

The side plug made a huge mess when i did the 1st service at the shop it went all into the fender liner and splashed all over......horrible spot

[@davidbias2509]

The only likeness between this DSG and the one in my 2017 Audi A4 is the fact they both have 7 speeds. On the A4 the filters are built into the mechatronics unit and are not serviceable. There is a specific drain plug just like the one towards the front but the one at the rear the standpipe that sets the level is built in and can’t be removed. Also the mechatronic DSG fluid only takes 4 liters as the gear section of the transmission is separate from the mechatronic and takes a different fluid. Oh and the DSG side has a pressure accumulator that has to be depressurized to get the max fluid out.

[@Bestwick1983]

Great guide. Is there a guide on doing the mechatronics/gearbox adaption reset for the 7.5 models? I believe it isnt the same as the normal 7.

[@peterhellawell56]

Hello Charles Are you going to do a bevel box service? I would be very interested in you doing this service.

[@rudolphna54]

Thanks for the video, great as always! Any chance of you doing a demonstration of this on anything with the 8 speed Aisin? There seems to be some conflicting information on how to do those.

[@emmanuelpenpenic9085]

Hey. Do you have a tutorial for the haldex ? And the crepine cleaning ? That would be awesome ! Hi from france 😊

[@karanmehrotra3479]

@humblemechanic This was a great video. Could you do one for the VW subframe mount and valve gasket?

[@daviddiaz6359]

Excelent quality and clear information video!, my question real quick is, i have a cc v6 4motion, does this dsg has mechatronic drain plug aswell? or only 7speed one? i wanna do a complete flush and change for original oil, now has an alternative one, thanks!

[@Edgardo.o]

Hi, I just did oil service on my dq381 mechanic said he filled only 5 liters of oil and check the level was ok how is that possible? Didnt drain the oil from mechatronic bolt maybe??? Help

[@solanogu]

How about a video on how to change the DSG, and differentials fluid on a 2018 MK2 Tiguan. I would like to do it on mine even if it has very few miles, last Tiguan had a Haldex failure with 20000KM (12-13000miles). Don't want the DSG, differentials or Haldex failing prematurely.

[@Dziricani]

Charles, if you ever get your hands on a Golf mk6 2.5l 5-cyl manual, please do a fluid change if possible. There isn't a single vid (to my knowledge) anywhere that shows how to do it *properly*. And there are no Haynes repair manuals for the 6-gen Golfs. Just hit 252,000 miles on mine (year 2012) and I need to change the manual tran fluid. It's super straightforward on my 2003 Civic, but man is it weird on my Golf. Thank you🖐

[@HumbleMechanic]

I like it. If you need repair manual ErwinVW has a 1 day pass you can buy and download whatever you need

[@luisalbertolanda]

Hello! I have a Jetta Highline with 09G gearbox. Can refilling the oil be done with a 55 torx that is in the middle of the two harnesses? or does it have to be because of the drain???

[@ericrupert2687]

Why is there a heat shield on the filter housing? To help keep the plastic housing from deteriorating? I noted the newer cars have a gold colored shield. Do you think a metal filter housing would need a heat shield?

[@Rodney-x1bcrj]

Why do you reinstall the drain plugs before removing the filter? Will some of the old oil not get into the gearbox from the top?

[@shaye2500]

No idea if any one with see this as time has passed, but when shifting gears for 3 to 5 seconds each do I have to let off the brake or keep it pressed as I cycle through the gears? Thanks

[@melihnalbant2067]

Can I ask something? I did 't see mechatronic fluid refull?

[@MrWilliamathomasusa]

🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Excellent instructions Great advive 😊

[@TBsgarage-ql5pf]

So the plastic screw inside the drain plug is instead for a fluid level controll screw?

[@farhaan100]

Good video man

[@2525miche]

If we don't have a program, can we use a laser rifle to check the transmission temperature?

[@stephanelacoux6711]

awesome tutorial thank you very much.

[@durst99]

I have purchased this DSG oil recently, is it normal that it is that thin/low viscocity? I mean, if i shake the bottle it is almost like water ... never that DSG oil in my hands before, just normal engine oil.

[@thefoodie1398]

When you remove the tool and screw in the plug is the engine started?

[@MaikDreijer]

I do have to comment on the mechatronics drain plug, that's not entirely true, that's the drain for the pressure pump of the DSG (english not my first language but I work for a VW dealer)

[@yeanah716]

Does the car need to be on a hoist to have the service done or is jacking up the front end slightly ok?

[@BerettaTV]

Good video!!

[@tctunerky]

Would this be the same as the 2019 GLI?

[@jose15238]

I just bought a 15 Audi a3 2.0t quattro dq250 dsg. Should I change the DSG oil if the car has 119k miles? I don’t know if its done before. I do it every 40k on my Gli

[@tomwhit1982]

Really enjoyed this even though i have a manual six speed 🤣

[@robertm1692]

@humblemechanic Is there no need to back the center plug/shaft out two turns to set the proper level on the 7spd Golf R?

[@iamdmc]

long shot but do you know if the 1.6L TDI MK7 (2016) needs a DSG service? A few shops I've called said VW doesn't recommend it as it's a "lifetime fluid"

[@extrememike]

Great video. Thanks for posting Charles. I assume same procedure applies to the A3 DSG?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep as long as it’s 7sp. S3 probably too

[@justachristinabox9305]

Yeah the filters ain’t cheap I just recently did my DSG 7 speed fluid. I had the 6 speed DSG filter and well…… had to wait for the 7 speed filter.

[@GoWailord]

Did the DSG service on my '19 Rabbit at 40k miles and the fluid looked about like yours did. I work at my family's independent shop and I had to tell my local VW dealership's parts department what fluid and filter go in the DQ381, he didn't even realize the DQ250 was dropped that model year 😅 Also, what is your opinion on the 80k interval? Think it's still safer to follow the 40k interval of the previous DSGs or do you genuinely think these wear less to warrant an 80k change due to the longer gearing?

[@HumbleMechanic]

I’ll probably recommend 40

[@GoWailord]

@@HumbleMechanic agreed. Fluid and filters are cheaper than a clutch pack and mechatronics unit.

[@diegorodri19]

Hello Charles. Just a question the last drain plug to get rid of the excess fluid. Is with the car running ??? Thanks Charles awesome info!

[@IAmLeutrimTopalli]

I’m stage 1 high torque, do you think I should change the filter? I’m at 33.7k miles, also can we fill from the top filler hole?

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

Notification squad!🔥🔥🔥

[@HumbleMechanic]

YASSS

[@oj4249]

Hey man. Do you mind doing a “informative” type video. Basically saying why you should check your oil regularly . Even if a new car etc

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

My 2018 S3 is at 47K miles. I guess I should do this soon.

[@LSjitsu]

It’s done at 80000 miles lol

[@sinisini5168]

Thank you for the video.

[@peterhellawell56]

Hello I changed the oil in the transfer box (bevel box) in the VW instructions for doing this oil change it says to change the oil then put the fill plug back in and run the engine in gear with the wheels off the ground for 2 minutes can you tell me what the reason for doing this is? I couldn’t do this, I was able to rotate the wheels by hand a few times but that is all, and then I rechecked the oil level will this have been ok or do I need to check the oil level again after driving the car for some time now? Thank you.

[@FaysalBDev]

I went back to this video to check if there is any liqui moly additive that you would use for a DSG.. is there?

[@HumbleMechanic]

None that I know of.

[@chiawaiquen]

Does the mechatronic share the same fluid cause in the video you only shows how to drain it

[@WorivpuqloDMogh]

Have a 7 speed as well. Just had my engine oil done. Its super expensive at the dealer. I cannot imagine the price of a DSG service at the VW shop

[@biz4twobiz463]

probably around $300 low side to $500 high side.

[@ummarahmed3401]

Does the full plug, full both box and mech unit?

[@nicolaiwiberg5439]

So how much did it end up taking? How much came out after level check? 😊

[@kerwinvergara3335]

I have a 2020 audi a3, would the filter housing be the same as this one on you mk7.5?

[@nickvandereijd2714]

@HumbleMechanic, if you change the filter, tap the dsg oil and mecatronic is 6L enough? Most kits online are 6L but u used 7L. Thx,

[@nickvandereijd2714]

i did mine, 6l was enough had +- 0.4l coming back to the bottle (i also replaced the filter)

[@Naviev1]

Hi @humbleMechanic, my box is the DQ300 and if I'm not mistaken after doing the maintenance every 60,000 km, you have to learn the gearbox clutches. in these it is not done?

[@oijhhytdirhrbru]

what is a dq300? can you please clarify it? Is that a 02E(dq250)?

[@Naviev1]

@@oijhhytdirhrbru Sorry I wanted to put DQ500.....

[@oijhhytdirhrbru]

@@Naviev1 Just have checked the repair manual, relearning clutches is not included during the procedures of refilling the dsg fluid, and it is also applies to other dsg models made by vw including s-tronic models for Audi cars. You are going to perform almost identical procedures except different positions of the filter housing and the amount of the dsg fluid. The part number of the dsg fluid for dq500 is identical to the 02e(dq250), which is G 052 182 A2, or known as fuchs FFL-2

[@mattiagri]

Hello! Can you help me? I have a 2.0 tdi 150hp 7.5 Golf with this exact gearbox. I did an oil change following this procedure (loading the gearbox with 6 liters of oil), but at the end, while "setting the level", I got back 2.2-2.3 liters of oil. I renewed the filter as you did, I have the same pipe level (hand tighted as you did)... Is it normal? The only difference is that my oil was 51° when I did the level... Car was sitting by 3 or 4 hours, but the air temperature was hot (30/31°) and waiting for the complete cooling was not an option... Now I tested the car for 30kms and drives great, but I'm a little bit concerned.

[@BenState]

DSG fluid, hydroscopic or not? Ie can it be stored and reused after it has been opened (unlike brake fluid for example)?

[@henrytsao1]

is it true that you have to undo the oil filter housing before unplugging the drain plug for golf mk7? i have seen comments like that. Itd be nice if you could clarify that, thanks!

[@HumbleMechanic]

For oil? Or trans? Oil yea I do filter first. Actually for 6sp I do filter first too

[@henrytsao1]

@@HumbleMechanic Oh sorry I commented on the wrong video. Sorry about the ambiguous question, and I was referring to the engine oil change. Just curious because I have never done the oil change with filter house removal prior to drain plug . I don't want oil to spill everywhere lol. The transmission seems self expainatory as long as I follow your video steps.Sorry about the ambiguous question..

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahahha makes more sense now

[@mjones53]

Thanks for the video, I have a 2016 TTS and ordered a DSG kit and it only came with 5 liters, do you think that is enough?

[@V10PDTDI]

Hi Charles I specialize in Europen Car and I have done so many DSG service until now but I have to say I have never done any VW or Audi 7 Speed yet but I have done some Audi Q5 and A4 new Duall clutch Transmission were you have to use the scan tool to drain the pressure accumulator and about the oil pulsation on and off I remember seeing this on the 6 speed DSG but most of the time I put 4.5 litre and don't fill it by tempeture because most cars are already hot when the customer leaves the car except cars that had been left the day before. thanks for the video I assume the fill tool is the same a the 6 speed ? or at least the same tread size.

[@biz4twobiz463]

to combat the hot issue of a car coming in from a customer, put the DSG fluid in the refrigerator for couple hours, so it is nice and cold.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I shot a funny clip about that. Lol it didn’t make the video

[@Slavixs]

What's about mechatronics unit oil? Just on DQ200 box You need to fill it separately, how it should be filled on this DQ381 box?

[@oijhhytdirhrbru]

The mechatroics/clutches and gearbox in DQ381 and other transverse platform DSG with wet clutches share the same fluid. The DSG in longitudinal platform have a different story, they use dsg fluid in the mechatronics and dual clutches, and need refill every 40,000 miles. The gearbox, front differential, and sometimes the central differential included, use a MTF type fluid, and does not require replacing the fluid. However in s,rs type of A4/A5 with 0b5 gearbox, the mtf requires changing every 30,000 miles due to potential of significant heat pressure which wear the mtf quickly. sometimes the central differential may have a third kind of fluid, it does not require change either.

[@gadielsantiago8813]

Thanks Charles!!

[@XtremeBUZZ]

Great video, I searched for golf R content, and found this channel. Im learning a lot about the golf R from you. But with how long do you think a VW GOLF R life span is mile wise? The used market is crazy, and the lowest I’ve found was a $25k mk7 130k mile golf r. I don’t wanna buy one with that many miles for the price unless I know for a fact it’s going to last a very long time. Also, not looking into a auto, looking at MT. Not sure if that changes thing. I would love to see you do a LONG term review of the golf R (like talking about ones over 100k miles) and your honest opinion. Thanks for the great content