How To Perform DSG Service for VW Audi

How To Perform DSG Service for VW Audi. Today I will be showing you how to replace the DSG filter in a Volkswagen or an Audi. I will also show you how to replace the DSG fluid in your VW or Audi. This also shows the process for using a scan tool to set the fluid level for the DSG Transmission.
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[@Planehazza]

Your videos are so good and helpful, I sat and watched all of this despite my car being a manual! :D

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Harry Marshall thank you so much.

[@DIETRYING001]

+Harry Marshall same, haha

[@leeregan8017]

Hi new to the channel and have subscribed straight away. I have 15 years in the job and the way you clearly explain everything on your videos is excellent and they are a pleasure to watch and I will definitely be watching more. Thanks for taking the time to do these and I look forward to seeing more!! Can’t understand the sad jealous people that hit 👎 they obviously don’t have a clue!! Thanks again!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@pospc2]

Thanks. I'm about 2k miles away from my first (since i bought the car) DSG service. Will for sure be doing it myself looks similar to a CVT service.

[@ryansauto93]

Well done Charles! Really great quality video, I always wondered how the DSG service was done.

[@Wpilot673]

Love your videos man! I never thought of using vise grips on those hose clamps.

[@HighGear7445]

Thanks for the video. I did the 40,000 service myself but was unsure of the DSG so I had the dealer do that. Next time I'll do the DSG also ..not that big a deal.

[@brokeswagen7059]

Did my DSG relatively recently with the kit from Deutsche Auto Parts that you did with them. Gravity filler was time consuming haha. I found cutting a small hole in the fluid bottle helps with pressure building up and taking even longer.

[@tonysitko2540]

Great session Just got a 2012 GTI DSG with 75 K heard service is due every 40 K .Thanks so much reminds me of doing trans service on my Eurovan .

[@LMacNeill]

My wife's 2012 Jetta Sportwagen TDI, and my step-daughter's 2012 Jetta TDI Sedan are both *exactly* the same as this. (Well -- almost exactly the same. Their cars have the Torx T-25 screws holding the air box together. 8 of them. Because apparently VW *really* wanted that air-box to be held together well. LOL) But you've gotta love the fact that VW kept this exact same setup in production for multiple years and models. Makes servicing *so* much easier!

[@terenceharper5612]

I'm subscribed, and haven't had time to catch all these great videos... but I was about to do something similar on my Passat TDI on my back underneath the car , until I made plans to convert it to a manual. Good Job!

[@matty20v]

this is a great video thank you been wanting to do this as a diy on my 2010 2l scirocco tsi. but was unsure where to start. thank you

[@RipPhillips]

As a new GLI owner you are my savior humble mechanic.

[@zetsuboublogger]

I'm glad that I'm watching this, as I'm planning to buy Mk.6 GTi (DSG) and providing the service at my dad's shop

[@HumbleMechanic]

Nice!!! It’s super easy one you do one.

[@stephengriffin4990]

Awesome vid so much information I leave this too the mechanic's.I drive a 7.5 seven speed.

[@traviswain8331]

Such good videos man I love it! I’m enjoying the VW world and your videos are made very well

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you so much

[@138bpmTV]

Digging the how to videos! Keep up the great work!

[@dopiaza2006]

An alternative way... drain fluid, refill with 5L through oil filter housing. Takes bloody ages but doesn't need any special tools. Warming DSG oil in hot water helps the time it takes.

[@leonardoarispe4689]

Do you know if this method will work on a mk7/s3 2.0t?

[@Martinx290]

I think the same

[@mohammadkamran5862]

5 Litres or just the amount of fluid that came out of the car? Also why does it take so long through the filter? Does it just go down into the transmission slow through that?

[@dopiaza2006]

@@leonardoarispe4689 Be careful, some models have dry clutch and use way less fluid, which does not need changing.

[@dopiaza2006]

@@mohammadkamran5862 5 litres is a good amount - you don't know if it was over or underfilled previously so stick to a known fill amount.

[@stantrucker1150]

THANK YOU. I own this exact vehicle ( wife's car). I am doing this today, you are a HUGE help.

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Stantrucker S awesome!!!

[@Krillekris]

Very nice video, informative and "step by step". I really enjoy car repair videos and hope there vill be more to come :-)

[@matthewgaines10]

As usual, good stuff from the HM. Thanks!

[@YZJB]

Awesome video! We're about to buy a 2016 Golf Alltrack with the 1.8T and DQ250 DSG so I'll need this info. Thanks Charles!

[@HumbleMechanic]

+alexaescht AWESOME!!!!

[@slimydroid]

I'm watching this video as I'm about to attempt a DSG service, it looks very useful so far. One thing that made me cringe though, undoing the allen bolt next to the battery with a metal ratchet. I've always worked on the assumption that the battery gets removed first regardless of the job. It would only need a small slip to connect ground with live. (A bit later on you're tightening the ground connection and the ratchet actually touches the positive, it's only because you used a rubber covered ratchet that stopped it from making quite a mess)

[@sparkplug1018]

Great video. Looked like a 1/2" drive ratchet though, can highly recommend the Sunex oil filter socket set (SUN3671) has the low profile 3/8" drive sockets for these type applications.

[@DrDre001]

Love these install videos

[@Automotive_Solutions]

Thanks Charles, made that nice n easy to follow. I like the VCDS mobile setup you've got. Might have to upgrade to that to be wire free 👍

[@HumbleMechanic]

Its awesome.

[@Gr8boy]

@@HumbleMechanic basic settings with vcds it's necesary? Thx

[@BUILTFORSPEEEDOHOLIC]

Awesome! Thanks Humble dude.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Bravo, Carlo 👏🏼

[@lesrogers7310]

Thank you for this video. This goes some way to de-mystifying DSG related servicing. Even my local garage(s) will not touch this job!

[@Ken-ru8et]

Wow you’d best avoid that garage then and do it yourself like I did..

[@lesrogers7310]

@@Ken-ru8et It's simply not possible where i live. I have no garage, it seems like it's always raining and i have a stone driveway.

[@ABCDABCD-xj5eb]

Great video. Step by step. Thanks

[@jackorlando7]

Very good explained. Thank you!

[@ericp.9497]

I thought, "Looks just like my car." Charles, "This is a 2010 TDI Sportswagon" Me, "Hey! It IS my car!"

[@HumbleMechanic]

HAHAHA!

[@asaltyguido5372]

Love all the videos they help a lot! Anyone know if the liquimoly 8100 is good for the DQ381 7 speed also?

[@blaznluke1]

Your the guy I want working on my gti 2012 autobaun..

[@andrewmason8844]

Great video from someone who actually knows what they are doing

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks so much

[@Andrew-zv4fm]

That is cool that your dealership allowed you to film this.

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Andrew Syracuse I did this at a friends shop. Sadly my dealer doesn't let me do that. :(

[@darora15]

Love your vids bro

[@Arsenil98]

Hey man, I have been watching your vids for my VR6 97. And you helped me a lot... So thanks you, for that. Today I'm having an issue on my Audi A3 2.0tfsi 2006 Tiptronic, she won't drive at all. I have turned on the car, no noise went from P to Drive and shows on the side 2 as the gear ingaged but it feels like a neutral mode. And going on S/tip also 2 can't change it at all. The rear doesn't engage, I have no alarming noise, neither smells... If you have any information about that issue I'll be more than thankful and send you a gift :)

[@woodyscst]

Thank you very much for this!

[@aaronyork6173]

Your videos are so good and so helpful how many miles was on this dsg fluid? I have a 14 jetta I have never had this service done my car has 65.000 miles on it.

[@stevyd6349]

On the 6 speeds, i just use a manual pump to pump it in. Warm the car up, then undue the level plug and let it drain off. Takes around 7L with a new wet clutch.

[@mmpdg]

Great video! Thanks!!!!

[@nicknicu1787]

Great video! Very helpful!

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Nick Nicu thanks. :)

[@wangshuokevin]

Thanks Charles! I have a 2013 Audi S5 with DSG, does the process a lot different?

[@alistairpowers8129]

It would have been nice if you had installed a Battery Hold Down Clamp for the qwner, this can be a real hazard in a roll-over accident if not fitted. Also the Air Box and associated pipe work needed a good clean up, change the filter etc. Attention to the small details highlights a good mechanic from the rest, or in modern parlance "Vehicle Technition"

[@ahmedshetiwy5460]

Thanks for this useful video, and after changing the gear oil and filter, do I need to adabt and reset my gear coding using vag tool???

[@hamidrashidi671]

Hey Charles , Thank you so much for the video , As you know the first fill for the wet DCT is about 7 L to 7.5 L , isn't it ? So would you please let me know why did you drain just 5 L,and filled just 5L? Isn't it a good idea to have extra changing of filter at the midterm of service , is it? Regarding

[@altanmustafov6170]

Hi thanks a lot for detailed information great ❤ Have one question: which one is oil inlet and which is outlet of the cooling radiator for the transmision. I searched a lot on the net,nothing 😂

[@anuruddhadissanayake4881]

Thank you for the information. Is there a way to fill without the hand pump? Like via the filter ?

[@twinturbos52]

Hi Humble, Can you also do one on how to replace the mechatronic control unit?

[@ProfessionalDad]

guessing he doesn't read comments

[@twinturbos52]

@@ProfessionalDad replaced it a few years ago using this old video kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4uon4Snr91_rJI my german sucks but you can follow what they say for the most part

[@joshmuckley7979]

Hey Charles! Thanks for all the vids. You're a great resource for just about everything I've had questions on regarding my Passat B6. I heard you state that you always remove the negative battery terminal first and reinstall it last (which is the correct practice) but then in the video you bounce back and forth between the 2 terminals with your wrench. Just as troubling is that your wrench was long enough to connect between the terminals. Clearly you're and experienced mechanic who is well aware of the risks of inadvertently connecting the 2 terminals and you took the requisite care not to.For the rest of your viewers though, the practice of removing the negative cable first is to eliminate the risk of contact by the wrench with surrounding metal parts. Once the negative cable is REMOVED (not just loose), then the positive cable can be worked safely with no risk in case of inadvertent contact by the wrench with adjacent metal parts. Additional safety can be achieved by ONLY using tools shorter than the distance between the battery terminals.

[@sebastiandalmau2953]

Great video! I have a 2004 V8 4.2L 6 speed Touareg with 68k miles. I am starting to get kick backs from the gear box in 4th gear at low rpm. Would you recomend to change ATF fluid?

[@LK-mr9pf]

Great DYI Video. After watching your video I going to change the transmission fluid and engine oil in my (new to me) 2010 VW Passat. only 1 question. When ordering parts online how do I identify the engine and transmission type I have in my car? Thank You

[@carllawson1675]

Hey Charles, thank you for this video. Very well made. I have a question if you don't mind. Will having the car on wheel ramps only in the front be an issue with draining or will I be able to drain a majority of the oil out? Thank you for your time.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks of the kind words. I don't think that sight change in incline will make a difference.

[@azacink]

Very helpful video, thanks. I'd like to ask your opinion on buying a 2009-10 Skoda Superb (3.6) with DSG? Some say DSG is very good, some say they are very unreliable.. Thanks!

[@McAmber]

Awesome video ^^ 😎👍👍

[@tiago_pires]

Hello... I like very much your videos. I have one VW Polo 2015. It's the same procedure? I don't have the VCDS... It's possible to check the transmission temperature with a laser thermometer? Thanks a lot

[@victoriasingh6537]

Great video cuz

[@dilon491]

Very underrated channel

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!

[@danchr29]

What about calibration on the clutches. I do it every time I change the oil on a dsg transmission . Love your videos 😃

[@rmetanes]

How's that done?

[@Jimmyzb36]

It looks to me like you do not use (Harbor freight) gloves!!!!! Thanks for the videos!!!!

[@charleslawrence1930]

good video

[@chuckashton9688]

Very good info Charles, a well done video. I probably won't do this myself, but it is nice to know the steps needed to do the DSG fluid correctly. Any reason you didn't sell this customer a battery hold down? Thanks for your videos.

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Chuck Ashton it's not too bad of a job to DIY, but does take time. This car belongs to one of the guys at Apex. He just got it. In fact we had to replace the battery just to get it in the shop.

[@singlespeedman]

Great video Charles, I see you have the universal pocket screwdriver.

[@HumbleMechanic]

+GreaseMonkey Supreme thanks! Gotta have the pocket screwdriver lol! It's a life saver

[@FiveInline84]

On some models, atleast Skoda, you can remove the filterhousing+filter without removing the battery.

[@belaybekele2625]

very good

[@twwtb]

Great video and a very nice step-by-step explanation. I'm getting ready to do the DSG service on my 2014 Jetta TDI. But at 12:45: there is a rusty looking air hose leaning against the battery. Should it be hooked up someplace?

[@vigneshmiller]

I’m concerned too , I hope he replies us lol .

[@mkzmatthew25]

Hey Mr. Charles, what type of dsg fluid did you use? I have 06 jetta 2.5L, what type of dsg fluid should I use?

[@marko11kram]

very clear

[@theblys]

If you change the fluid while the trans is still fairly warm. (Remove the intake and battery) Then warm your trans fluid up to 100F+(It will cool slightly as you fill your trans). Not only will the fluid drain into the trans faster but it's already very close to the correct operating temperature(and expansion). Just let the excess flow out of the inner drain plug and shift the gears while running, install the outer plug and your done.

[@therosenberg1]

I love all of the content Charles. Great job as usual. I don't want to seem like a smart-ass but the thumbnail says "Preform" instead of "Perform". Just pointing it out so maybe you can fix it. Don't know if KZbin will let you edit that.

[@HumbleMechanic]

+therosenberg1 hahaha nice catch. Thanks for that. I can fix it. Lol

[@hron3890]

Does dry dsg need service as well? Thx 👍

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

I have a couple questions, what is that accordion looking hose on the back of the airbox, and how crucial is it. Secondly, you said you put in about 5 liters of fluid, what is the dry fill capacity (new), so essentially how much fluid does the entire dsg take.

[@charleshines6155]

That air filter looks almost like the one for the 2.5 except thicker. It may also be a different size but it does look similar to the one I would find in my Passat 2.5

[@kristijancoric3604]

Charles is it possible or vise to fill new fluid through the filter housing?

[@seanmorris9247]

Hi! Would the trans fluid that’s in the link in your description work for a 2018, Passat gt with the dsg?

[@Dstromb232]

Nice!

[@pauliroha5506]

Hi Charles, thanks for the informative video. I have a 2015 CC with the 02E trans. It all of a sudden stopped moving both forward and reverse. When I scanned it, I got a code P0716 (G182 implausible signal). Pls can the G182 cause the car not to move at all? Is there a way to check this sensor with multimeter. I have checked the connector and no physical damage, I have opened the mechatronic cover and the wire of the G182 looks good. before all of this, I have replaced the DSG oil and filter. Is there something else I can do? My car is 32000 miles. Thanks again.

[@vproduction]

Hi Charles, it seems like online it's all the 6 speed DQ250 dsg that need change the filter, i got a DQ500 and the filter is not next to the cooler but closer to engine and it seems like dealership only changes the oil not filter. i wonder how often do i need to change the filter??? is changing it every other oil change okay?? because filter is under the turbo pipe and coolant pipe it's much bigger job to change it. i also have a 6 speed DQ250 and honestly the filter is quite clean every time i change it. what do you think?

[@jerra21]

The oil level is gonna be checked on 35-45 degrees C. No problem to check it no forex 42 degrees. I work as a technician at a VW dealership, and that is that the ODIS (VW own diagnostic equipment) says :)

[@elixiash]

Can I check with the experts here, do we need to break in after clutch/flywheel change on a 7 speed DSG Gearbox?

[@moneygrip4464]

35° centigrade huh... time was wandering if my data on my scantool wal correct. It reached that real quick Like 5min.

[@mschumacher1805]

Hi from Brazil Charles! Could you let me know filter case torque please?

[@Ecosteven]

Question. I've seen other transmission fluid changes where by the oil drain plug is removed first along with the measuring nosel thingy if your car has it. Then, loosening the DSG filter and letting the oil just drain out. Then grab your self a sandwich, watch some KZbin clips of bad drivers and come back to the rest of the service. Can this be done this way? I just think it's my preference since it removes the need for clean up of any oil spilling out when removing the filter. Almost creates a vacuum in the trans to let all the oil out. Just wonderin'. Thanks anyway for the great vid.

[@VAGHolic]

Scavenged the entire algorithm to find a video or channel I trust to teach me how to change my fluids on this thing. I know u recommend OE filter and fluid but I live in Belize, Central America and its very hard to get OE parts...What alternative can be use? WIX filters maybe? ATF fluid maybe? Thanks in advance man!

[@VAGHolic]

@user-sl3yu9px5d 😂

[@wackey3455]

Hi humble machanic i have vw golf mk6 golf dsg 7 speed after watching your video i rang the dealership to order 5 liters or transmission fluid he ask me my reg. He got back to me and said i have a sealed transmission never needs to be changed. I have 2010 model. Just gone past hundreds thousand mark do you think i should change it or leave it hope you can give me your opinion thank-you

[@brokeswagen7059]

That wagon in the next bay though!

[@viccastillo1728]

hey charles ,what vw cars have this DSG,? im more into vw than audi cars,i wanna offer this service at my shop now that i have the correct info on how to performe this service, saludos desde mexico,

[@Jsbs1991f]

That was the best man. Funny as hell. "This tool wants to build a wall around the tool box to keep foreign tools out."

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Jesse Silva LOL, thanks :) Always fun to collab with fellow YTers

[@tedjohnson64]

Hey Charles, nice video! Unfortunately the Amazon links for 1)"Fill adaptor for DSG Transmission" and 2)"Filling unit for DSG Transmission" no longer work (they throw a "Page Not Found" error). Any chance you could update those two URL's? Thanks in advance!

[@MuizzAzhar93]

Hi, do i need to service the 7 speed dry clutch dsg? Because vw service center said i dont need to do it, which is kind of weird

[@elijahthundersun9891]

Is it possible to fill from the top? After removing the filter?

[@233monte]

You could also use a battery jumper pack to keep the battery live. That way you don't lose and radio settings for the customer.

[@HumbleMechanic]

+233monte for some reason that makes VWs fussy

[@halleffect1]

Good job VW, making what was a simple thing so complicated the average DIY person won't attempt it, giving your dealers more service work.

[@mschumacher1805]

It's so fuckin' easy!!! What's the problem with VW? The hardest thing is to track fluid temp. However, if you are a DIYer and don't have a VCDS up&running, forget it!

[@Lasselkv28]

It is not that bad a job, but again this is not a job for a noob...

[@amak1131]

@@mschumacher1805 My Saturn is a drain bolt like oil> fill through tube> check at idle temp. Far easier.

[@LMacNeill]

Yeah, I thought the same thing, myself... Let the dealer do it -- too much of a pain in the ass to do it myself. Then my local dealer raised their price to $499 for a damn DSG service, and I decided I could do it myself. And it really wasn't anywhere near as bad as I'd thought it would be. And when the timing belt needed doing at 120K miles, I went ahead and did that, too -- that was a *much* bigger pain, but still doable with the right tools. Even with the special tools, I still saved like $500 off what the dealer wanted for the timing belt. TL;DR -- all modern cars are complicated, but you *can* work on them if you're determined enough.

[@paulwary]

The kit Ive seen provides 6Litres of liquimoly 8100. Do some DSGs take over 5 litres??

[@fredjones5327]

Bro can you please give me a link for the adapter that connects to the transmission piece that threads into the transmission

[@garrettmiller9951]

this is not related to this video but i watch tour videos and before i bought my 12 jetta tdi and 14 tiguan manual. first i tell you the story bought the 14 tiguan from the vw dealership i used to work at 2 months ago as a parts guy. i was laid off because this virus. since i bought it had noise in with the transmission when the clutch was disengaged in natural, more of a clacking sound when the clutch is engaged it goes away. i was thinking the dmf but the shop foreman tells me its normal. im wondering your opinion. my tdi is manual and does not make a noise like this

[@davidbarthel9976]

How do you replace the solenoids in the megatronic unit?

[@roomtempcoffee]

Oh man thank God for that rubber handle you could welded that ratchet to the battery

[@Dubrovnik82]

Great how to ;) V.a.g says that oil must be in optimum temperature...if is to high its not recomended to drain oil.... so we have to wait to cool down... To see temperature we must have a diagnostic.... In private I have Ross Tech and on my yob we have Odis (official v.a.g service) Temperature of the oil is important to save mechatronic components. ;)

[@aleaguilera2993]

what happens if you overfilled??? i do my oil hcangue and add 4.6L only , i cannot do the process with the VAGcom because i dont have it, i want to add 250 ml more of oil.

[@aaronyork6173]

Is this the same fluid that is inside the vw bottles at the dealership? If not who makes the Volkswagen dsg fluid that you find at the dealership?