Thank you for posting these videos. I would call that black plastic piece a "Stand Pipe". It's there to ensure you have the correct amount of fluid in the trans at 35-45 degrees C. You should've returned the stand pipe, then using your adapter, over-fill the trans, then start it up, let the trans fluid come up to 35C, then remove the adapter and any excess fluid above the stand pipe will drain out, leaving a very precise amount. It appears it was overfilled before you, because of how much fluid came out when you removed the first plug. I don't know why all the fuss about the level. I just bought my first car with DSG. I will be doing the same job soon. Thanks again.
I have used the top fill method. You have to budget about 2.5 hours but its pretty straight forward enough to do just measure what comes out when you release the plug and put back in. About 4.5 litres. When you start car remain in park and run thru the gears a couple of times. Good to go Not in Canada so don't have to contend with the snow on the ground Ps kit costs about 130 here in the states FCP or IDparts
If you get a big Funnel and a long hose and the adapter for the plug on the bottom it is alot easier and not much of a mess. I did my wife's VW that way and thats the way I am doing it from now on.
I know eh Rediclious. If you click on the links thoes are the parts I used. It is much cheaper doing it yourself. Remember to put the Plastic peice back in before you start to refill LOL. Good Luck with it, it's not that hard just Messy. I have other videos on this car check them out, please Subscribe if you have not already.
It's funny because I have a 2014 golf tdi and the filter is underneath right next to the driver side wheel. At a 90 degree angle. Don't have to take the battery out. Easy pesey
Fill from the top after refitting snorkel and sump plug pour it in the top with a squeeze bottle with all 5 litres in the kit, refit new filter and replace cap, start and run through all gears before driving, no mess or fuss. After a professional service I drained out just over 5 litres which is the correct fill amount. Also the battery and tray can stay in place the filter cap is just offset under battery tray but accessible with 24mm socket still. Every third engine oil change this should be done ✅ total cost 120 Australian rupees 😊
@@doserdiesel my dsg is in an older skoda Octavia it takes forever to warm up even in an Australian winter,your Passat is a 2.0 common rail yes ? Would you rate the engine for reliability? My direct injection 1.9 has been so good 300k kms all I have done myself is timing belt I’m getting a vehicle with the same engine as yours as a spanner turner too would you recommend?
@@wyatthurts1729 I have owned 3 of these cars with the 2.0 cr engine and all of them have been great to me. My wife drives A golf wagon which she loves. I wish they had the Newer Style Passat wagon TDI here in Canada, but it is not offered. This Is the First VW that I emissions deleted and if you can I highly recommend doing it, it's like a hole different car with a Tune. I have the stage 1 tune in it now without the DSG Tune, but I am looking to get the stage 2 with the dsg Tune this week. I will post a video on how that goes.
I ended up making such a mess that I might of dumped out maybe .5 L, so I didn't end up getting the Transmission up to Temperature and taking the drain plug off again. Since I made this video I have had no issues with the Transmission shifts great, not that I was expecting to have any issues. Thanks for watching.
I’m super confused on if my passat needs a DSG service or a non GSG. I also have a 2014 passat SE TDI 1.8T. I downloaded the service schedule from Volkswagen and it’s saying non dsg. Can anyone clarify at all for me. Thanks so much for the video.
@@williambowne7522 ya the Shifter knob should say DSG on the top of it like in the picture. Are you in Europe? I assume most TDIs come with the DSG transmission.
Not sure. If the car was not on the stands I would not be able to reach back under the car. I have seen videos done on this that were on a Lift that was level so it might be a good idea.
Ok yes I have front ramps too but no ability to raise back end or gain access to a lift. I guess if stick says level is correct after then it doesn't make a difference right?
What I meant was if you had the front end up on ramps the rear would need to be raised, too which isn't the easiest thing to do with the lack of jacking points
I doubt there are any standard SAE sized bolts anywhere on that vehicle. Everything is metric, you just found an SAE size that was close.🤔 Towards the end; you leave the snorkel in, run the motor, shifting through the gears. Get the temp up to 35 deg. Remove the "fill" plug and any excess drains out. You are now at the proper fluid level. Yes, stupid way over just having a dip stick, but, well, it's German made, so there's that.
I appreciate your insight. Like I said in the video the pump I used lost so much fluid and then Forgot to put the snorkel back in Like you said. Opinions matter I get that this trans change didn't work out like I planned. But people can do these on their own and not get Screwed by VW.
My mechanic did the same thing as in video - drained the old oil, put in 6L new oil (from top), changed the filter, but didn't drain the excess oil at the end, as you suggested. I'm now afraid that I have over 6L of oil in the gearbox, because it is impossible to drain all the oil, there is always at least 200-300g of old oil left in the gearbox... And everyone says that the maximum should be around 4.8-5L. Is it dangerous to drive a car with so much oil in the gearbox? Thanks for your reply!
@@doserdiesel Yes, because you have a normal oil level and I have an excess. I'm afraid I have minium over 1L of excess oil... In the VW prospectus, it says that the DSG DQ250 (6 speed) gearbox, like yours, holds around 4.8-5L of oil.
Ya everything is more expensive here in Canada. To service these VWs at the dealership ya need a second mortgage. You guys get the Better models in the UK more Power and most AWD. Wish we got some of them here.
Thank you for posting these videos. I would call that black plastic piece a "Stand Pipe". It's there to ensure you have the correct amount of fluid in the trans at 35-45 degrees C. You should've returned the stand pipe, then using your adapter, over-fill the trans, then start it up, let the trans fluid come up to 35C, then remove the adapter and any excess fluid above the stand pipe will drain out, leaving a very precise amount. It appears it was overfilled before you, because of how much fluid came out when you removed the first plug. I don't know why all the fuss about the level. I just bought my first car with DSG. I will be doing the same job soon. Thanks again.
I have used the top fill method. You have to budget about 2.5 hours but its pretty straight forward enough to do just measure what comes out when you release the plug and put back in. About 4.5 litres. When you start car remain in park and run thru the gears a couple of times. Good to go
Not in Canada so don't have to contend with the snow on the ground
Ps kit costs about 130 here in the states FCP or IDparts
Definitely useful as I drive the same car. Good quality and highlight what's necessary. Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the vid bud. Im doing the service in mine this weekend.
If you get a big Funnel and a long hose and the adapter for the plug on the bottom it is alot easier and not much of a mess. I did my wife's VW that way and thats the way I am doing it from now on.
Great video.
Thanks for this video! Volkswagen wants $900 for this service and that ain’t happening.
I know eh Rediclious. If you click on the links thoes are the parts I used. It is much cheaper doing it yourself. Remember to put the Plastic peice back in before you start to refill LOL. Good Luck with it, it's not that hard just Messy. I have other videos on this car check them out, please Subscribe if you have not already.
You have to thank engineer Johnny.
It's funny because I have a 2014 golf tdi and the filter is underneath right next to the driver side wheel. At a 90 degree angle. Don't have to take the battery out. Easy pesey
I love your description. Sounds like a messy job. I’m gonna try it on mine.😅
If I was to do it again I would use the funnel method and let it drain in, much easier and alot less mess.
I bought a liqui moly kit off of dap for around $105 usd which is about the same as price given the current exchange rate
Fuckn right brother that’s the Canadian way awesome
Doesn't the car need to be level?
Fill from the top after refitting snorkel and sump plug pour it in the top with a squeeze bottle with all 5 litres in the kit, refit new filter and replace cap, start and run through all gears before driving, no mess or fuss. After a professional service I drained out just over 5 litres which is the correct fill amount. Also the battery and tray can stay in place the filter cap is just offset under battery tray but accessible with 24mm socket still. Every third engine oil change this should be done ✅ total cost 120 Australian rupees 😊
Ya I tried that the first time with another VW I had. That's the way I am going to do it the next time.
@@doserdiesel my dsg is in an older skoda Octavia it takes forever to warm up even in an Australian winter,your Passat is a 2.0 common rail yes ? Would you rate the engine for reliability? My direct injection 1.9 has been so good 300k kms all I have done myself is timing belt I’m getting a vehicle with the same engine as yours as a spanner turner too would you recommend?
@@wyatthurts1729 I have owned 3 of these cars with the 2.0 cr engine and all of them have been great to me. My wife drives A golf wagon which she loves. I wish they had the Newer Style Passat wagon TDI here in Canada, but it is not offered. This Is the First VW that I emissions deleted and if you can I highly recommend doing it, it's like a hole different car with a Tune. I have the stage 1 tune in it now without the DSG Tune, but I am looking to get the stage 2 with the dsg Tune this week. I will post a video on how that goes.
@@doserdiesel How did this go?
Did you put the whole 5L jug in ? Btw thanks for the video !
I ended up making such a mess that I might of dumped out maybe .5 L, so I didn't end up getting the Transmission up to Temperature and taking the drain plug off again. Since I made this video I have had no issues with the Transmission shifts great, not that I was expecting to have any issues. Thanks for watching.
I’m super confused on if my passat needs a DSG service or a non GSG. I also have a 2014 passat SE TDI 1.8T. I downloaded the service schedule from Volkswagen and it’s saying non dsg. Can anyone clarify at all for me. Thanks so much for the video.
Ok I just read an article that states the shift know will say DSG if you have one. I’m curious what the distinction is
@@williambowne7522 ya the Shifter knob should say DSG on the top of it like in the picture. Are you in Europe? I assume most TDIs come with the DSG transmission.
Don't you have to keep the car level so the oil comes up right to the snorkel tube?
Not sure. If the car was not on the stands I would not be able to reach back under the car. I have seen videos done on this that were on a Lift that was level so it might be a good idea.
Ok yes I have front ramps too but no ability to raise back end or gain access to a lift. I guess if stick says level is correct after then it doesn't make a difference right?
What I meant was if you had the front end up on ramps the rear would need to be raised, too which isn't the easiest thing to do with the lack of jacking points
Is it true that dealer need to hook it up to there computer to make sure transmission get up to temperature is that true
You don't have too. Waste of money.
How often do we do transmission service?
I think it's every 60 thousand kms maybe a bit more. Better to change it at thoes intervals though.
I doubt there are any standard SAE sized bolts anywhere on that vehicle. Everything is metric, you just found an SAE size that was close.🤔 Towards the end; you leave the snorkel in, run the motor, shifting through the gears. Get the temp up to 35 deg. Remove the "fill" plug and any excess drains out. You are now at the proper fluid level. Yes, stupid way over just having a dip stick, but, well, it's German made, so there's that.
I appreciate your insight. Like I said in the video the pump I used lost so much fluid and then Forgot to put the snorkel back in Like you said. Opinions matter I get that this trans change didn't work out like I planned. But people can do these on their own and not get Screwed by VW.
My mechanic did the same thing as in video - drained the old oil, put in 6L new oil (from top), changed the filter, but didn't drain the excess oil at the end, as you suggested.
I'm now afraid that I have over 6L of oil in the gearbox, because it is impossible to drain all the oil, there is always at least 200-300g of old oil left in the gearbox...
And everyone says that the maximum should be around 4.8-5L.
Is it dangerous to drive a car with so much oil in the gearbox? Thanks for your reply!
@radulepg no never had an issue.
@@doserdiesel Yes, because you have a normal oil level and I have an excess. I'm afraid I have minium over 1L of excess oil...
In the VW prospectus, it says that the DSG DQ250 (6 speed) gearbox, like yours, holds around 4.8-5L of oil.
@radulepg better to have more then less.
can you fill the transmission from the filter area ?
You can but if you want to waste an Afternoon doing it!
Why wasting the afternoon ?
It takes forever for it to drain into the transmission that way.
Is that a 4motion?
No its a FWD, Not sure if they offer that here in Canada. Wish they did.
Wow, you are getting ripped off out there. DSG service around eastern Ontario runs about $350-$399 at the VW dealer.
I was Quoted $750 at a VW Dealership in Calgary Alberta, $350-400 is not that bad I guess still cheaper to Do it yourself.
Done mine a couple of times now, yep definitely designed by a moron. Wow it’s expensive in the US. Cost me around £60
UK 🇬🇧
Ya everything is more expensive here in Canada. To service these VWs at the dealership ya need a second mortgage. You guys get the Better models in the UK more Power and most AWD. Wish we got some of them here.