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This fluid and filter service is done every 40,000 miles if you have a DSG transmission. If you have an Audi A3, you have the same transmission but Audi calls it S-tronic.
Thanks to the lucky victim who worked with me on this service, the person who supplied the VAS6262 tool, and more experienced people who have answered some questions about the service. Most of the notes and a video are in the full writeup here: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/multi/dsg-diy-fluid-change-service.htm Here's the video for reference.http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/multi/dsg-diy-fluid-change-service.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwfqsLBOnf0
Some points: top fill will work but due to the thickness of the oil it will take a long time to drain through the filter housing. I've heard 40 minutes minimum and they aren't kidding. A bottom fill with VAS6262, VAS6262a, or a DIY tool can be done in 5 minutes max. You can apply a low pressure compressed air to the bottle and the fluid is zipped in quickly. This is one reason the dealer uses this method.
Although the service manual specifies adding 5.5 liters, you'll just end up draining about a liter of it if you try it their way. If you check the level from the bottom and only drained 4.5, it's a waste to add more than 5.
Thanks to the lucky victim who worked with me on this service, the person who supplied the VAS6262 tool, and more experienced people who have answered some questions about the service. Most of the notes and a video are in the full writeup here: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/multi/dsg-diy-fluid-change-service.htm Here's the video for reference.http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/multi/dsg-diy-fluid-change-service.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwfqsLBOnf0
Some points: top fill will work but due to the thickness of the oil it will take a long time to drain through the filter housing. I've heard 40 minutes minimum and they aren't kidding. A bottom fill with VAS6262, VAS6262a, or a DIY tool can be done in 5 minutes max. You can apply a low pressure compressed air to the bottle and the fluid is zipped in quickly. This is one reason the dealer uses this method.
Although the service manual specifies adding 5.5 liters, you'll just end up draining about a liter of it if you try it their way. If you check the level from the bottom and only drained 4.5, it's a waste to add more than 5.