VW Golf Alltrack 40k Service Part 1

In this video I perform part of a 40k mile service on a 2017 VW Golf Alltrack, which involves an oil and filter change as well as a DSG service. I also show the procedure for setting the correct transmission fluid level. Keep in mind I am following procedures I have researched and believe them to be correct.

[@saefhindi6184]

Thank you very much for sharing video. Big help. Can you tell transmission fluid level using OBD eleven ? Many thanks

[@bryansprojects3570]

No. You have to check the level from below using the overflow method.

[@daviddelano8385]

Helpful video - I'm at the point of needing to do this service on my 2017 Alltrack. Can you provide more info on the transmission temperature reader you indicated worked for you? I cant seem to locate a reasonably priced one anywhere... Thanks!

[@bryansprojects3570]

I purchased an OBD Eleven dongle and downloaded the app to do this. We have 3 modern VWs, so it made sense to buy it. It was around $65 on Amazon for the dongle and the app is free. It may only work on Android phones or tablets, I am not sure. You can do a lot of things with it, so for me it was worth the money.

[@dancar02]

Thank you for the video. I am looking to buy a 2017 Golf Alltrack. How your experience with the car have been so far?

[@bryansprojects3570]

I have not had to do anything to this car other than service. It is my wife's car and she loves it, I am not used to the DSG transmission but I have driven a manual my whole life. It also does not use any oil at all between changes, unlike my 2008 GTI.

[@TOYCH]

I have an '18 Golf Sportwagen. If I cannot do the servicing myself at 40,000 Miles, which is 1,500 miles away, how much is a decent cost to the consumer?

[@bryansprojects3570]

I have seen people post prices on Facebook groups and it looks like $400-$600 is the going rate. I would take it to an independent place before I went to a dealer. That is an independent place that is a European car specialist.

[@ronsivillo1676]

@@bryansprojects3570 it is about $500

[@ernestgalvan9037]

@@ronsivillo1676 …as of 29-Aug-2022, my local, ‘friendly’, VW Dealer advertises a ‘40k Service Special, Just $637!’ Engine, DSG, Air/Cabin Filter.