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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!
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???
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.
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!
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.
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
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 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???
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...
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.
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.
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 UA-cam ! ). 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 !
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.
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!
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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......
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.
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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.
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
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.
+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)
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%.
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
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.
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.
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.
So if you've set the level at temperature previously with the snorkel fitted. Surely next service you should only get a small amount of oil out until the snorkel is removed (lower oil temp, ambient).
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.
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.
What about this... 1. Drain the oil. 2. Reinsert the stand pipe, but leave the plug removed. 2. Remove the filter. 3. With the car level and the filter removed, fill the oil through the filter housing until it begins to trickle out the stand pipe. 4. Re-insert the plug and install new filter. 5. Optional: Warm the transmission up to 30C watching VCDS and remove excess fluid. Can't the fluid be poured in through the filter housing? Seems you wouldn't need the fill tool, you would make less mess, and you would waste less fluid this way.
Nice video & clean job guys! :) 1. All due respect, but with the last bottle still in the engine bay area, I'd start the engine & run the DSG selector thru the shifts. 2. Just wondering: would it be possible to drain the fluid first & then fill the correct amount thru the filter housing? Then snap ur new filter & job done? ;)
floyd romero The actual fill procedure is not that precise. Its based of transmission temperature with the vehicle running then filling until it spills out . The method depicted is one that would be most commonly performed by VW and Audi service professionals.
Here is what this video left off. Once you’ve filled up the transmission with all of the fluid, you need to start the car run it through the gears and monitor the transmission fluid temp using either a scan tool or VCDS. Once the fluid reaches between 35C and 45C, you remove the transmission drain tool and allow some fluid (overflow) to drain out until it slows to a drip. Finally reinstall the drain plug and torque to spec.
This video is missing the critical step of how to get the correct fluid level. Be sure to research how to do that. Also, when ordering your kit from DAP, make sure all parts of the kit come with it. Mine was missing the fill plug but realized it after I've drained the oil... NOT GOOD
I haven't done it yet, but apparently going through the filter housing it takes longer to fill. It's faster to actually fill through the bottom but with the filter off so that it can breathe.
Just pay the 800 and have Volkswagen do it once every 2 years or 40k miles. It’s warrantied work... my r-line went in for a new turbo at 47k. And came back in for 1 thing that the screwed up....both items gratis. But...u can pay for ur own mistakes....great video though. I would change my own battery
800 dollars to have a dealer do it is crazy. It's like 150 in parts, max. Even if they bill for 2 hours (it won't take that long), that shouldn't be more than like $350
there was still plenty of oil in the filter housing when you stuck the new filter in it ... not sure if it pushed on some anti drainback valve that would prevent all the oil from draining..
Unlike engine oil, there's no such thing as having too much dsg or transmission fluid as long as it is filled up and have some spilled to show it is filled.
Vw in Portugal each DSG oil liter for double clutch gearbox the RRP is € 34.58, as have some discount is € 27.67 in already with taxes included. I have a supplier who sells LIQUI MOLY Valvulina Synthetic Double transmission DSG 1L at a price of € 14.06 per liter, it is much the difference !!!
This video puzzles me. Maybe i'm missing something here. Why didn't you drain it before you changed the filter? why is the oil added from the bottom instead of the top? And why is the drain plug at the end only tightened by hand?
mkygod You can drain it first if that is your preference. The oil is added from the bottom as that is how VW and Audi says the trans should be filled. The drain plug is not tightened by hand the is the internal plug. There is another plug that comes after that one.
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!
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 .
It would be nice to see a mark seven golf auto transmission service I was done I see you have a DSG in the manual it was nice to see the marks seventh standard automatic transmission service
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.
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?
if you have the filter off, why cant you pour the fluid in the top? I mean... 1) Drain transmission, 2) remove the filter and pour the liquid in 3) Replace the filter 4) run the engine through gears. 5) drain excess out the bottom?
I expect that you should still check the fluid level at the proper operating temperature. I also expect that you should use VCDS and reset all the clutch pack engagement points. Also, since you disconnected the battery, you should video resetting the pinch protection feature on all 4 windows. No wonder people feel ripped off by VW technicians on doing a half assed job. Better to just premeasure 4.6-4.7 liters and do a top fill from the transmission filter side with a regular ATF funnel. This guys DSG transmission was overflowed if it leaked DSG fluid the way it did upon removal of the drain plug on the bottom, the 14mm plug.
Randy van Vliet I was gonna do it myself but I don't have the vagcom so im going to let the dealer do it. didn't want to pay $350 but looks I`m gonna have to.
The video shows that he caps it up right after filling it. Many other videos I watch shows the black plastic piece in the transmission works as a "fill til spill/overflow" device ( ua-cam.com/video/nhE19GCXlvA/v-deo.html#t=435 @ 7:15 / forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=169356). Is it safe to run the extra fluid?
+José Marques No, you need to use the fill tool. Fortunately, the fill tool Deutsche Auto Parts sells is WAY more affordable and performs the same goal as the original factory VAS6262 fill tool. (If I'm not mistaken, I paid over $200 for the VW/Audi VAS6262 factory tool in 2009.)
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.
So you just put all 5 in? I always thought you had to let so drain out past the level plug? Do you shift through the gears before you get going? While the engine is on?
Thought you were supposed to shift all through the gears and whatever doesn’t clear the overfill funnel then put on main plug? Also it’s ok to mix liqui molle with oem fluid?
Are you not supposed to start engine snd run it through each gear to make sure all compatriot are full to where it’s suppose to be. Also how do you know weather what you lost while switching plug to filler hose? What if you fumble and loose more then what you did? Can you overfill the trans a bit just in case you screw up on the switch-a-roo?
I can awnser that for you, But yes you Normally would run it through all gears after doing fill, but I did it literally like an oil change, I drove the car let it cool down for 15min, popped battery out, removed filter cover, drained fluids, measured out how much came out, and put that exact same through the top hole than closed it back up, made no mess, and i just used a plastic hose a buddy had lain around to fil through the top filter hole. Grab a beer or 2 and youll be golden😭
I wish the filter on my 09G was that easy to change. I have a bit of doubt that the wire mesh of my filter catches everything anyhow. I really can't imagine a wire screen catching all of it and suspect that the minute bit that does get though is partly responsible for the valve body issues that creep up over time. There is just no way that a screen is going to catch all the smallest particles and if they have made it through the clutch packs they make have gotten ground smaller even. The only reason I don't have a magnetic inline filter is that the it is not possible with the 09G. I really do think that it would help a lot if it was possible to install one on that.
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
I thought you have to have the transmission fluid at a 35c temp will doing this? Please let me know because i have. Goodyear's transformation place is going to do 2014 jetta tdi for $179 and im worred they might mess it up
Is that a DSG6 or DSG7 gearbox? From the design of pretty much everything under the hood, it seems to be identical to my audi a3 2009 1.8TFSI. Now... filling up the oil from the filter housing, as long as you fill the exact same volume as you took out...... of course, it would be painstakingly slow, but easier for a DIY and wouldn't bring any problems, would it? I'd really appreciate an insight on this matter to try and service my DSG7 next month. Thanks in advance, guys!
I don't know why but to me having to refill something from the undercarriage and let it drain doesn't make sense to me. It's almost a waist of fluid. Yet I completely understand the reason for doing so though.
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.
Hello, I got a golf mk6 118tsi which equips with DSG200 7 speed dry clutch. Does this dsg gear box need service? I call the dealer they said no need service since it is service free for lifetime. On the other hand, I saw some post on internet says they need replace gear oil not transmission oil every 60ks. Could you help me out? Which one is correct? Are there any specific tools or parts need in case DSG200 need serviced. Thanks
This is the third video showing filling from the bottom. Must say I am not happy about engineered spillage. I like the VW car but they must find a better way. There are many kits on the internet. Most of them are filling from the bottom. I filled from the top next to the battery breather tube. Tool about 40 min at 5 liters. 2018 Atlas
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.
What is going on when you hook the lower tube and start filling?. Where is the end of the tube? When you put liquid in the top, what is happening on the bottom tube?
Hello thank you for many tips ,what is the diffrence between VAG G 052529A2 and VAG G052182A2 great ful for help.witch should be in a vw transporter 2013 DQ 500
Seen another guy who while filling left the fill tube connected then ran the engine shifting the trans between gears while standing on the brake Then put in park but leaving the engine running Then remove the fill tube adapter letting oil drain till the fluid was at the top of the internal fill tube My question is how does volks wagon factory say to do it Like you Or the other guy?
I've read that after replacing the fluid you have to get in to Vag-Com and wait until the transmission temperature is up to operating conditions and then remove the metal outer cap and allow the excess fluid to drain. Is that step precautionary or necessary?
Keegan Bye That is the official procedure from VW or Audi. If you want to be certain you can check the fluid level like that. The procedure shown is what you would likely expect at most places who perform this service including dealers. The reason why they feel comfortable with the fill level is based on the experience they having in filling the systems.
Deutsche Auto Parts Ah ok that makes sense. So if I use your 5 liter system and don't spill more than you did in the video (no offense, this is a terrible design to work on) then I should be good?
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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!
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???
@@rmetanes it will take forever to fill it from the filter
@@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.
@@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
Wouldn't be easier just to turn the car upside down?
Right.. real smart Volkswagen
lol - I know right!!
Yes
Sensational
You can also fill it from the top, takes 2-3 min per a bottle
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
Zac Jones so this guy is wrong?
@@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???
Fill it up from oil filter housing thats it !!!!
Didn't show how to bring up to temp, release excess fluid and ensure proper level with vagcom. Not good, gentleman.
Explain further
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...
Agree. This is NOT the whole procedure and is, technically, wrong and incomplete as you've pointed out. Please ignore this video.
What happened to the proper running temp and running the extra off??
@@LastHumansGarage What about re calibrating the DSG, its necessary?
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.
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.
Where is the over Flow?
The overflow is inside, just upper the drain bolt. It's the same hallen 5mm. (on my tiguan)
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 UA-cam ! ). 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 !
hope you let the excess drain when running the car!
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.
Thanks for that feedback.
Thought as much...didn't see the part for leveling the fluid. Awesome video I must say. Subscribed!
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Which kinda problem
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!
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.
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!!
The Critter Gitter g Did it go well?
Brandon Ruhl #friedtheDSG lol
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.
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
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.
So.. No making sure the oil level is correct?
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.
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.
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......
+John Henry Thanks for the tip and the support. It means the world to us.
Awesome work guys. Car shifts like butter.
Awesome!!! So glad to hear. Thanks for letting us film with your car.
Right on Eric!
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.
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.
FYI, You can refill the oil right where the filter goes, that way you don't mess up down there.
Thats how a flush station works also, lot easier to change the oil via the oil filter housing.
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
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.
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
Did the service today. it was super easy, thanks guy.
I really hope all VW mechanics are like Charles. He has a great channel too.
Yup Charles is a great dude. There are plenty of great VW techs out there who care.
Also of the outer Ellen should be closed when there's almost no oil coming out how come so much did come out when you first removed the 14 bolt?
Thankyou for your tips. No wonder I couldn't locate a transmission dipstick.
Enjoyed watching. It helps when I'm doing it myself. Thanks
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.
+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)
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!
The later video on Humble' is much, much more better. Although this supplements it, so thanks.
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%.
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
You can fill the Transmision using the filter hole. Thats avoid the fluid spill.
Crazy! Much more complicated than Japanese and American cars. What do VW engineers think?
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.
Don't you have to run the car with the plug removed, go through the gear selections, until oil stops coming out?
+gmcjetpilot There is a procedure for checking the fluid level. What we have showed here is how most shops would perform this service.
+gmcjetpilot so basically most shops are not doing it correctly lol
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.
+gmcjetpilot Wouldn't that damage something? Running the trans dry?
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.
So if you've set the level at temperature previously with the snorkel fitted. Surely next service you should only get a small amount of oil out until the snorkel is removed (lower oil temp, ambient).
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.
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.
What about this...
1. Drain the oil.
2. Reinsert the stand pipe, but leave the plug removed.
2. Remove the filter.
3. With the car level and the filter removed, fill the oil through the filter housing until it begins to trickle out the stand pipe.
4. Re-insert the plug and install new filter.
5. Optional: Warm the transmission up to 30C watching VCDS and remove excess fluid.
Can't the fluid be poured in through the filter housing? Seems you wouldn't need the fill tool, you would make less mess, and you would waste less fluid this way.
Nice video & clean job guys! :)
1. All due respect, but with the last bottle still in the engine bay area, I'd start the engine & run the DSG selector thru the shifts. 2. Just wondering: would it be possible to drain the fluid first & then fill the correct amount thru the filter housing? Then snap ur new filter & job done? ;)
That's how I did it. It takes more time as fluid goes in very slow. And I put exactly the same amount of fluid as I drained.
Awesome thanks for not only making the kit but also showing how to get to the filter! You guys rock!
Thanks.... We are so glad we can help you solve all your VW needs
same procedure on a mk7 gti?
Adam Ding Should be yes
I thought that the snorkle was used to measure the oil in the transmission? You shouldn't have to rush to put the last plug in.
floyd romero The actual fill procedure is not that precise. Its based of transmission temperature with the vehicle running then filling until it spills out . The method depicted is one that would be most commonly performed by VW and Audi service professionals.
I see well thanks for the video it was very informative about to change the oil on both cars after deployment!!!!!
Very cool. Let us know if we can help with that parts.... Thank you for your service
Here is what this video left off. Once you’ve filled up the transmission with all of the fluid, you need to start the car run it through the gears and monitor the transmission fluid temp using either a scan tool or VCDS. Once the fluid reaches between 35C and 45C, you remove the transmission drain tool and allow some fluid (overflow) to drain out until it slows to a drip. Finally reinstall the drain plug and torque to spec.
When you say run it through gears, do you mean driving the car or shifting through driving driving modes?
This video is missing the critical step of how to get the correct fluid level. Be sure to research how to do that. Also, when ordering your kit from DAP, make sure all parts of the kit come with it. Mine was missing the fill plug but realized it after I've drained the oil... NOT GOOD
couldn't you fill it through the filter housing?
seems counterintuitive to try and force fluid UP through the same hole as the drainplug
I haven't done it yet, but apparently going through the filter housing it takes longer to fill. It's faster to actually fill through the bottom but with the filter off so that it can breathe.
Could not hear what you said around the 8:08 minute mark something around resetting the windows please explain
Just pay the 800 and have Volkswagen do it once every 2 years or 40k miles. It’s warrantied work... my r-line went in for a new turbo at 47k. And came back in for 1 thing that the screwed up....both items gratis. But...u can pay for ur own mistakes....great video though. I would change my own battery
800 dollars to have a dealer do it is crazy. It's like 150 in parts, max. Even if they bill for 2 hours (it won't take that long), that shouldn't be more than like $350
there was still plenty of oil in the filter housing when you stuck the new filter in it ... not sure if it pushed on some anti drainback valve that would prevent all the oil from draining..
So you can't just add the fluid from the top before the filter?
This is very informative, helpful
You forget to mention how to level out the dsg fluid, will that be ok if fill up a little too much?
Unlike engine oil, there's no such thing as having too much dsg or transmission fluid as long as it is filled up and have some spilled to show it is filled.
Vw in Portugal each DSG oil liter for double clutch gearbox the RRP is € 34.58, as have some discount is € 27.67 in already with taxes included.
I have a supplier who sells LIQUI MOLY Valvulina Synthetic Double transmission DSG 1L at a price of € 14.06 per liter, it is much the difference !!!
Nice video guys! Any tips for performing this on the MK7 DSG? Thanks!
This video puzzles me. Maybe i'm missing something here. Why didn't you drain it before you changed the filter? why is the oil added from the bottom instead of the top? And why is the drain plug at the end only tightened by hand?
mkygod You can drain it first if that is your preference. The oil is added from the bottom as that is how VW and Audi says the trans should be filled. The drain plug is not tightened by hand the is the internal plug. There is another plug that comes after that one.
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!
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 .
That dude looks badass.
Check out his videos here
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Thanks :)
It would be nice to see a mark seven golf auto transmission service I was done I see you have a DSG in the manual it was nice to see the marks seventh standard automatic transmission service
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.
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?
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?
I check for a video about the transmission FLUSH. But I don't find one on volkswagen.
if you have the filter off, why cant you pour the fluid in the top? I mean... 1) Drain transmission, 2) remove the filter and pour the liquid in 3) Replace the filter 4) run the engine through gears. 5) drain excess out the bottom?
Hi thanks for this helpful vid! Any videos for the older 6 speed tiptronic transmission maintenance?
I expect that you should still check the fluid level at the proper operating temperature. I also expect that you should use VCDS and reset all the clutch pack engagement points. Also, since you disconnected the battery, you should video resetting the pinch protection feature on all 4 windows. No wonder people feel ripped off by VW technicians on doing a half assed job. Better to just premeasure 4.6-4.7 liters and do a top fill from the transmission filter side with a regular ATF funnel.
This guys DSG transmission was overflowed if it leaked DSG fluid the way it did upon removal of the drain plug on the bottom, the 14mm plug.
Randy van Vliet I was gonna do it myself but I don't have the vagcom so im going to let the dealer do it. didn't want to pay $350 but looks I`m gonna have to.
VWGTI You can always purchase the parts from us and let a local VW specialist do the install. This will help save you some money
Deutsche Auto Parts Do you guys have any recommended VW specialists? I live south of Raleigh NC.
Jenn, do a look up online at VWVortex. Google is your friend, use it.
+Jenn Nash you can reach out to the guys at BFI or Aapex tuning. They can help
The video shows that he caps it up right after filling it. Many other videos I watch shows the black plastic piece in the transmission works as a "fill til spill/overflow" device ( ua-cam.com/video/nhE19GCXlvA/v-deo.html#t=435 @ 7:15 / forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=169356). Is it safe to run the extra fluid?
Mike Disieno no it will come out of your megatronics plug and may cause other damage
Of course I want to see if I save some money.
The filter cup let you get the old oil for some reason?
It should be withdrawn?
+José Marques No, you need to use the fill tool. Fortunately, the fill tool Deutsche Auto Parts sells is WAY more affordable and performs the same goal as the original factory VAS6262 fill tool. (If I'm not mistaken, I paid over $200 for the VW/Audi VAS6262 factory tool in 2009.)
By the way, I liked a lot of your video.
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.
So you just put all 5 in? I always thought you had to let so drain out past the level plug? Do you shift through the gears before you get going? While the engine is on?
Thought you were supposed to shift all through the gears and whatever doesn’t clear the overfill funnel then put on main plug? Also it’s ok to mix liqui molle with oem fluid?
Are you not supposed to start engine snd run it through each gear to make sure all compatriot are full to where it’s suppose to be. Also how do you know weather what you lost while switching plug to filler hose? What if you fumble and loose more then what you did? Can you overfill the trans a bit just in case you screw up on the switch-a-roo?
I can awnser that for you, But yes you Normally would run it through all gears after doing fill, but I did it literally like an oil change, I drove the car let it cool down for 15min, popped battery out, removed filter cover, drained fluids, measured out how much came out, and put that exact same through the top hole than closed it back up, made no mess, and i just used a plastic hose a buddy had lain around to fil through the top filter hole. Grab a beer or 2 and youll be golden😭
Does a 2014 Volkswagen Tdi jetta have a water separator? And if so where is it located? Thanks so much
I wish the filter on my 09G was that easy to change. I have a bit of doubt that the wire mesh of my filter catches everything anyhow. I really can't imagine a wire screen catching all of it and suspect that the minute bit that does get though is partly responsible for the valve body issues that creep up over time. There is just no way that a screen is going to catch all the smallest particles and if they have made it through the clutch packs they make have gotten ground smaller even. The only reason I don't have a magnetic inline filter is that the it is not possible with the 09G. I really do think that it would help a lot if it was possible to install one on that.
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
Who designed a fill that points down?!!! This was very informative. Thank you for posting
+Marco Lopez Thanks glad it was helpful.
I thought you have to have the transmission fluid at a 35c temp will doing this? Please let me know because i have. Goodyear's transformation place is going to do 2014 jetta tdi for $179 and im worred they might mess it up
I have seen videos were the fluid is top filled. It seems easier.
Why not fill from the filter housing
Ronaldo Rodriguez, I did mine by the filter housing without problem. It's probably a bit longer.
is it necessary to run the transmission through the PNRD, 123456, while waiting for temp to get to 35?
Is that a DSG6 or DSG7 gearbox? From the design of pretty much everything under the hood, it seems to be identical to my audi a3 2009 1.8TFSI.
Now... filling up the oil from the filter housing, as long as you fill the exact same volume as you took out...... of course, it would be painstakingly slow, but easier for a DIY and wouldn't bring any problems, would it?
I'd really appreciate an insight on this matter to try and service my DSG7 next month. Thanks in advance, guys!
I don't know why but to me having to refill something from the undercarriage and let it drain doesn't make sense to me. It's almost a waist of fluid. Yet I completely understand the reason for doing so though.
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.
Hello, I got a golf mk6 118tsi which equips with DSG200 7 speed dry clutch. Does this dsg gear box need service? I call the dealer they said no need service since it is service free for lifetime. On the other hand, I saw some post on internet says they need replace gear oil not transmission oil every 60ks. Could you help me out? Which one is correct? Are there any specific tools or parts need in case DSG200 need serviced.
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This is the third video showing filling from the bottom. Must say I am not happy about engineered spillage. I like the VW car but they must find a better way. There are many kits on the internet. Most of them are filling from the bottom. I filled from the top next to the battery breather tube. Tool about 40 min at 5 liters. 2018 Atlas
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.
What is going on when you hook the lower tube and start filling?. Where is the end of the tube? When you put liquid in the top, what is happening on the bottom tube?
Hello thank you for many tips ,what is the diffrence between VAG G 052529A2 and VAG G052182A2 great ful for help.witch should be in a vw transporter 2013 DQ 500
Thats it? What about fluid level procedure?
Seen another guy who while filling left the fill tube connected then ran the engine shifting the trans between gears while standing on the brake
Then put in park but leaving the engine running
Then remove the fill tube adapter letting oil drain till the fluid was at the top of the internal fill tube
My question is how does volks wagon factory say to do it
Like you
Or the other guy?
I've read that after replacing the fluid you have to get in to Vag-Com and wait until the transmission temperature is up to operating conditions and then remove the metal outer cap and allow the excess fluid to drain. Is that step precautionary or necessary?
Keegan Bye That is the official procedure from VW or Audi. If you want to be certain you can check the fluid level like that. The procedure shown is what you would likely expect at most places who perform this service including dealers. The reason why they feel comfortable with the fill level is based on the experience they having in filling the systems.
Deutsche Auto Parts Ah ok that makes sense. So if I use your 5 liter system and don't spill more than you did in the video (no offense, this is a terrible design to work on) then I should be good?
Keegan Bye Yes should be. Also you can always measure what you take out and make sure you get that much back in.
Deutsche Auto Parts Thanks a bunch, awesome video. I'm ordering my stuff from you guys because of it!
Keegan Bye Thanks we appreciate the business very much. So glad we were able to help.
I wish putting fluid in could happen on the top where the filter is, instead of having to pump it in from the bottom. That's crazy.
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.
I have 2013 VW Jetta hybrid, is not engaging reverse, and ist and 4th gear slipping, I replace gear fluid though. do you have any advice please
What about leaving the battery unplugged for too long? Is there anyway to prevent the computer from resetting?