27-04-2020, 05:29 PM
(This post was last modified: 27-04-2020, 05:43 PM by Tony Griffiths.)
As for the "sealed for life" auto box, what a load of rubbish. Change the fluid every 40k
DSG gearboxes need regular changes - every 40,000 miles. Although the DSG box is a conventional gearbox (and not the slush type) with computer control of gear selection, it has many small valves and orifices that need clean oil. I've seen the oil out of a DSG gearbox at 30,000 miles and it was much darker than the new oil and appeared to be thicker. So, 40,000 miles might well be far too long for the private owner, but ideal for the fleet man who moves cars on before big service bills hit home.
Has anyone tried using synthetic oil, such as Mobil 1?
DSG gearboxes need regular changes - every 40,000 miles. Although the DSG box is a conventional gearbox (and not the slush type) with computer control of gear selection, it has many small valves and orifices that need clean oil. I've seen the oil out of a DSG gearbox at 30,000 miles and it was much darker than the new oil and appeared to be thicker. So, 40,000 miles might well be far too long for the private owner, but ideal for the fleet man who moves cars on before big service bills hit home.
Has anyone tried using synthetic oil, such as Mobil 1?