I remember when I worked at a VW dealer as a service porter and one of the techs took me under his wing and supervised me when I did my DSG service. It’s moments like this because it seemed daunting to me as someone who had little no experience with a job like this. Your teaching and methods heavily remind me of that moment lol. Good job Charles!
I have a 6sp Alltrack so I’m not sure why I watched this but none the less I did and it was very informative! Thanks for the videos, keep them coming! I did go with Integrated Engineering stage one tune because of your videos so that’s a plus.
Thank you for a very clear and concise instructional video without any showboating or bs. Have you made a DSG service for the older 6 speed? E.g. Skoda Octavia Scout/RS. I hope you have!
Hello Charles How important is it to keep your car perfectly level when changing the DSG fluid? I ask this because I checked the oil level in my DQ381 DSG. I watched the ramp lifting my car and I noticed the car dipped a bit at the front, as it’s heavier than the rear of the car I suppose? Should I set the lifting pads higher at the front to what they are at the rear to counteract the nose heaviness? Thank you for your advice.
I changed my dsg oil at 32000 miles it wasn’t golden that’s for sure, 6 months holding 622nm I’m not surprised another 2000 miles and I will do it again.great video as per usual 👍
The only likeness between this DSG and the one in my 2017 Audi A4 is the fact they both have 7 speeds. On the A4 the filters are built into the mechatronics unit and are not serviceable. There is a specific drain plug just like the one towards the front but the one at the rear the standpipe that sets the level is built in and can’t be removed. Also the mechatronic DSG fluid only takes 4 liters as the gear section of the transmission is separate from the mechatronic and takes a different fluid. Oh and the DSG side has a pressure accumulator that has to be depressurized to get the max fluid out.
Thanks for the video, great as always! Any chance of you doing a demonstration of this on anything with the 8 speed Aisin? There seems to be some conflicting information on how to do those.
Hi, I just did oil service on my dq381 mechanic said he filled only 5 liters of oil and check the level was ok how is that possible? Didnt drain the oil from mechatronic bolt maybe??? Help
Did the DSG service on my '19 Rabbit at 40k miles and the fluid looked about like yours did. I work at my family's independent shop and I had to tell my local VW dealership's parts department what fluid and filter go in the DQ381, he didn't even realize the DQ250 was dropped that model year 😅 Also, what is your opinion on the 80k interval? Think it's still safer to follow the 40k interval of the previous DSGs or do you genuinely think these wear less to warrant an 80k change due to the longer gearing?
Hey! Excellent video. I want to ask to you something weird about DSG transmission. I have a VW CC TDI, DSG 6. And it took long (25min in winter) to get the right service temperature, so i changed the thermostat... it improved the time it takes to heat up into the service temperature but still it takes too long(17 minutes), and when going down a mountain/cliff for a couple of minutes the temperature needle goes down easily. So, it is not only the typical thermostat and by checking and sacanning it seems everything to be OK. Reading in forums i found out that there is a "DSG thermostat" failure that causes this to happen, retarding the normal temperature. Do you know where is that "DSG Thermostat" installed?
Excellent description. Just had my Skoda Octavia 6 speed DSG serviced with 7Lt of oil for a cost of $(NZ)475 at a trans service centre as opposed to $(NZ)762 at the agent.
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Nice video Charles. It's worth noting that the DQ380 and DQ381 use a different type of DSG oil and that the standard oil isn't suitable as the 38x boxes are new "high efficiency" gearboxes. The standard DSG oil is G052182A2, and the DQ38x is G055529A2 which you're using :)
It is pretty tricky, actually a large portion(around 30%) of all DQ381 use the old G 052 182 A2 fluid instead of the new one, but you would most probably not see any of them in your entire career. These special DQ381 have a different codename as 0DW. The G 052 182 A2 is actually fuchs FFL-2, and the G 055 529 A2 is fuchs FFL-52529
@@oijhhytdirhrbru Hello there, buddy! Are you sure that Fuchs ( Titan ) is manufacturing the oil for VW listed as G 055 529 A2 ? I ask because I need to do the oil change in my DQ381 soon and I will rather get the Fuchs listed as 40% the price of the VW oil.
@@topalamadalin7694 Yes, I'm sure FFL52529 made by Fuchs is the G055529A2 DCT transmission fluid. And you don't need to worry about the 0dw variant, it is never equipped in your market.
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If your only option is to do this on you back. The filter can be accessed from above to avoid getting a shower of DCT fluid. The battery box needs to come out to gain access to the filter housing. I also removed the 2, 13MM bolts from the gear selector cable so it could be moved out of the way. Then a 24MM wrench can get in to loosen the filter housing.
Thanks Charles, I tackled the job via gravity and it worked well. The fluid looked fine at 45K, and I did notice a slight shift improvement with the new fluid.
Hello! I have a Jetta Highline with 09G gearbox. Can refilling the oil be done with a 55 torx that is in the middle of the two harnesses? or does it have to be because of the drain???
Bless your soul, the ones on youtube are so old, and the one of you with shopdap is also pretty old and not on a GTI, i'm coming up on 40k very soon so thank you thank you.
Hello! Can you help me? I have a 2.0 tdi 150hp 7.5 Golf with this exact gearbox. I did an oil change following this procedure (loading the gearbox with 6 liters of oil), but at the end, while "setting the level", I got back 2.2-2.3 liters of oil. I renewed the filter as you did, I have the same pipe level (hand tighted as you did)... Is it normal? The only difference is that my oil was 51° when I did the level... Car was sitting by 3 or 4 hours, but the air temperature was hot (30/31°) and waiting for the complete cooling was not an option... Now I tested the car for 30kms and drives great, but I'm a little bit concerned.
I have a 2020 Audi A3. It has the same 7 spd dsg, I believe. My (Canadian) maintenance info says to change the fluid and filter element every 60,000 km (only 36,000 miles) or 48 months. That is very different from every 80,000 miles (150,000 km) and no filter. Thoughts?
Hello I have a tiguan 1.5 TSI with 150hp from 2019. What is the DSG code? dq380? If someone knows… They said me that i have to change de oil at 120.000km but i find it to far…
How about a video on how to change the DSG, and differentials fluid on a 2018 MK2 Tiguan. I would like to do it on mine even if it has very few miles, last Tiguan had a Haldex failure with 20000KM (12-13000miles). Don't want the DSG, differentials or Haldex failing prematurely.
long shot but do you know if the 1.6L TDI MK7 (2016) needs a DSG service? A few shops I've called said VW doesn't recommend it as it's a "lifetime fluid"
I do have to comment on the mechatronics drain plug, that's not entirely true, that's the drain for the pressure pump of the DSG (english not my first language but I work for a VW dealer)
I just bought a 15 Audi a3 2.0t quattro dq250 dsg. Should I change the DSG oil if the car has 119k miles? I don’t know if its done before. I do it every 40k on my Gli
is it true that you have to undo the oil filter housing before unplugging the drain plug for golf mk7? i have seen comments like that. Itd be nice if you could clarify that, thanks!
@@HumbleMechanic Oh sorry I commented on the wrong video. Sorry about the ambiguous question, and I was referring to the engine oil change. Just curious because I have never done the oil change with filter house removal prior to drain plug . I don't want oil to spill everywhere lol. The transmission seems self expainatory as long as I follow your video steps.Sorry about the ambiguous question..
Hi @humbleMechanic, my box is the DQ300 and if I'm not mistaken after doing the maintenance every 60,000 km, you have to learn the gearbox clutches. in these it is not done?
@@Naviev1 Just have checked the repair manual, relearning clutches is not included during the procedures of refilling the dsg fluid, and it is also applies to other dsg models made by vw including s-tronic models for Audi cars. You are going to perform almost identical procedures except different positions of the filter housing and the amount of the dsg fluid. The part number of the dsg fluid for dq500 is identical to the 02e(dq250), which is G 052 182 A2, or known as fuchs FFL-2
Hello I changed the oil in the transfer box (bevel box) in the VW instructions for doing this oil change it says to change the oil then put the fill plug back in and run the engine in gear with the wheels off the ground for 2 minutes can you tell me what the reason for doing this is? I couldn’t do this, I was able to rotate the wheels by hand a few times but that is all, and then I rechecked the oil level will this have been ok or do I need to check the oil level again after driving the car for some time now? Thank you.
@HumbleMechanic Can you elaborate why? I'm going to probably get a Mk7 GTI. As much as if love a Golf R, I can't spend the extra $10k. And I've driven a manual since I was 18. So I'm not really well versed in anything else. But, the wife doesn't want to drive a manual 😂
Charles, if you ever get your hands on a Golf mk6 2.5l 5-cyl manual, please do a fluid change if possible. There isn't a single vid (to my knowledge) anywhere that shows how to do it *properly*. And there are no Haynes repair manuals for the 6-gen Golfs. Just hit 252,000 miles on mine (year 2012) and I need to change the manual tran fluid. It's super straightforward on my 2003 Civic, but man is it weird on my Golf. Thank you🖐
If I was the engineering manager responsible for this transmission, I would have told the design team that they should consider that I intended to make them demonstrate changing the fluid and filter with the transmission at full operating temperature, while laying buck naked under the car. Perhaps then they would think about the location and orientation of the filter to ensure it's not a messy job like this.
Excelent quality and clear information video!, my question real quick is, i have a cc v6 4motion, does this dsg has mechatronic drain plug aswell? or only 7speed one? i wanna do a complete flush and change for original oil, now has an alternative one, thanks!
Man… my mechanic just changed the oil on my 2021 Tiguan , 6 speed DSG … as soon as i drove it after the change, i felt a very Rough start when i let the brake … sometimes it doesn’t even move like for a second… can anyone help me with some info about what could have heppened? Thanks in advance
@@HumbleMechanic thanks … you mean the bottom oil cap or the one on the filter ? And, can it be caused by changing the front wheels brake pads ? I feel like it has something to do with the brakes as it’s rough only when let the brake pedal and the 1st gear engages…
Hi Charles, I installed same Alltrack under engine belly cover in my 2018 gti and noticing the engine is running 4 degrees hotter in summer. Have you experienced or observed same increased in temp.? Thanks
Why is there a heat shield on the filter housing? To help keep the plastic housing from deteriorating? I noted the newer cars have a gold colored shield. Do you think a metal filter housing would need a heat shield?
What other service do we need to do on the MK7.5?
Bevel box. It would be interesting to see the condition of the fluid on a non-service item.
That differential fluid change for one, and then a 10 minute road test with you showing how this performs.
Blinker fluid change. ;-)
Performance pack service on GTI
have you changed the coolant yet? my mk7.5 R's coolant is starting to look a little brown at 35k
I remember when I worked at a VW dealer as a service porter and one of the techs took me under his wing and supervised me when I did my DSG service. It’s moments like this because it seemed daunting to me as someone who had little no experience with a job like this. Your teaching and methods heavily remind me of that moment lol. Good job Charles!
That DST fluid was actually shockingly clean, the filter was doing a damn fine job keeping things clean.
$70 bucks for that gravity oil filler is criminal
You know how much they charge for it in europe? $500 for only changing oil and on top of that additional $450 for changing filter.
I have a 6sp Alltrack so I’m not sure why I watched this but none the less I did and it was very informative! Thanks for the videos, keep them coming! I did go with Integrated Engineering stage one tune because of your videos so that’s a plus.
ayo props to actually telling people what tools to use, that's a great start, this service isn't too hard except for that damn filter placement
I get my DSG Oil and Filter changed every 60000 km. Its very Important thing to do.
damn best automatic transmission i've ever drive. Classic AT not even close by emotions.
So important to change this even on mercs so many dont shame
any reason why you wouldn't be able to gravity fill the dsg from the filter housing?
Thank you for a very clear and concise instructional video without any showboating or bs. Have you made a DSG service for the older 6 speed? E.g. Skoda Octavia Scout/RS. I hope you have!
Hello Charles
How important is it to keep your car perfectly level when changing the DSG fluid?
I ask this because I checked the oil level in my DQ381 DSG. I watched the ramp lifting my car and I noticed the car dipped a bit at the front, as it’s heavier than the rear of the car I suppose?
Should I set the lifting pads higher at the front to what they are at the rear to counteract the nose heaviness?
Thank you for your advice.
Another amazing mechanic!
I changed my dsg oil at 32000 miles it wasn’t golden that’s for sure, 6 months holding 622nm I’m not surprised another 2000 miles and I will do it again.great video as per usual 👍
The only likeness between this DSG and the one in my 2017 Audi A4 is the fact they both have 7 speeds. On the A4 the filters are built into the mechatronics unit and are not serviceable. There is a specific drain plug just like the one towards the front but the one at the rear the standpipe that sets the level is built in and can’t be removed. Also the mechatronic DSG fluid only takes 4 liters as the gear section of the transmission is separate from the mechatronic and takes a different fluid. Oh and the DSG side has a pressure accumulator that has to be depressurized to get the max fluid out.
Great Tutorial Charles.
Thanks for the video, great as always! Any chance of you doing a demonstration of this on anything with the 8 speed Aisin? There seems to be some conflicting information on how to do those.
Hi, I just did oil service on my dq381 mechanic said he filled only 5 liters of oil and check the level was ok how is that possible? Didnt drain the oil from mechatronic bolt maybe??? Help
Hey man. Do you mind doing a “informative” type video. Basically saying why you should check your oil regularly . Even if a new car etc
Yeah the filters ain’t cheap I just recently did my DSG 7 speed fluid. I had the 6 speed DSG filter and well…… had to wait for the 7 speed filter.
The side plug made a huge mess when i did the 1st service at the shop it went all into the fender liner and splashed all over......horrible spot
Did the DSG service on my '19 Rabbit at 40k miles and the fluid looked about like yours did. I work at my family's independent shop and I had to tell my local VW dealership's parts department what fluid and filter go in the DQ381, he didn't even realize the DQ250 was dropped that model year 😅
Also, what is your opinion on the 80k interval? Think it's still safer to follow the 40k interval of the previous DSGs or do you genuinely think these wear less to warrant an 80k change due to the longer gearing?
I’ll probably recommend 40
@@HumbleMechanic agreed. Fluid and filters are cheaper than a clutch pack and mechatronics unit.
I've taken out oil filters that style and found the detached base of another previous filter more than once
Hello Charles
Are you going to do a bevel box service?
I would be very interested in you doing this service.
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Hey! Excellent video. I want to ask to you something weird about DSG transmission. I have a VW CC TDI, DSG 6. And it took long (25min in winter) to get the right service temperature, so i changed the thermostat... it improved the time it takes to heat up into the service temperature but still it takes too long(17 minutes), and when going down a mountain/cliff for a couple of minutes the temperature needle goes down easily. So, it is not only the typical thermostat and by checking and sacanning it seems everything to be OK.
Reading in forums i found out that there is a "DSG thermostat" failure that causes this to happen, retarding the normal temperature. Do you know where is that "DSG Thermostat" installed?
But Charles.... Oily parts doesn't rust... Well. Rust is a big and common annoyance here in northern Europe... 😄 Merry Christmas ...
That plastic oil pan looks just horrible. I wonder how it will last the heat cycles in climates with subzero temperatures.
Excellent description. Just had my Skoda Octavia 6 speed DSG serviced with 7Lt of oil for a cost of $(NZ)475 at a trans service centre as opposed to $(NZ)762 at the agent.
Thanks for the great video! Is the mechatronic using the same oil? Just draining it from two drain plugs?
Yes
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Is it the same on VW passat 2.0 L, DSG, diesel 2021, 7 speed
In so many country they have problem on VW Passat 2.0 L diesel, how many Litter oil + new filter for Transmission and different idea on how many Litter motor oil + new filter
Is it right Transmission oil + new filter : 5,2 Litter ???
Is it right motor oil + new filter: 5,1 L OR 5,5 L ???
Thank you for a useful video.
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So how much did it end up taking? How much came out after level check? 😊
Nice video Charles. It's worth noting that the DQ380 and DQ381 use a different type of DSG oil and that the standard oil isn't suitable as the 38x boxes are new "high efficiency" gearboxes. The standard DSG oil is G052182A2, and the DQ38x is G055529A2 which you're using :)
Something like Liqui Moly 8100 carries both approvals. I just ordered a few bottles of it for my ‘18 A4 that is coming due for a fluid change soon.
It is pretty tricky, actually a large portion(around 30%) of all DQ381 use the old G 052 182 A2 fluid instead of the new one, but you would most probably not see any of them in your entire career. These special DQ381 have a different codename as 0DW.
The G 052 182 A2 is actually fuchs FFL-2, and the G 055 529 A2 is fuchs FFL-52529
@@oijhhytdirhrbru Hello there, buddy! Are you sure that Fuchs ( Titan ) is manufacturing the oil for VW listed as G 055 529 A2 ? I ask because I need to do the oil change in my DQ381 soon and I will rather get the Fuchs listed as 40% the price of the VW oil.
@@topalamadalin7694 Yes, I'm sure FFL52529 made by Fuchs is the G055529A2 DCT transmission fluid.
And you don't need to worry about the 0dw variant, it is never equipped in your market.
@@oijhhytdirhrbru that's awesome, thank you ! I have the 0GC DQ381 which uses G055529A2, sorry, FL52529 :)
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Damn you fucked up
If i replace the transmission and mecha do i have to fill the mecha box or will the fluid make its way into it?
Can I ask something? I did 't see mechatronic fluid refull?
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Excellent instructions
Great advive
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If your only option is to do this on you back. The filter can be accessed from above to avoid getting a shower of DCT fluid. The battery box needs to come out to gain access to the filter housing. I also removed the 2, 13MM bolts from the gear selector cable so it could be moved out of the way. Then a 24MM wrench can get in to loosen the filter housing.
Would this be the same as the 2019 GLI?
@humblemechanic Is there no need to back the center plug/shaft out two turns to set the proper level on the 7spd Golf R?
Hi i have this code on my MK5 1.4 TSI year 2008 P074e unable to engage gear 6. What it could be?
Thanks Charles, I tackled the job via gravity and it worked well. The fluid looked fine at 45K, and I did notice a slight shift improvement with the new fluid.
Awesome
Hello! I have a Jetta Highline with 09G gearbox. Can refilling the oil be done with a 55 torx that is in the middle of the two harnesses? or does it have to be because of the drain???
Hey. Do you have a tutorial for the haldex ? And the crepine cleaning ? That would be awesome !
Hi from france 😊
Will you do a transfer box (bevel box) oil change Video please on your mk7 golf
Yep eventually I will
Bless your soul, the ones on youtube are so old, and the one of you with shopdap is also pretty old and not on a GTI, i'm coming up on 40k very soon so thank you thank you.
hey Charles if u dont mind me asking why did u do a transmission service on the car? it didnt seem like it had 80k miles
Thanks my dude, 7 speed RAT dsg 2016 S3 in the UK here I'm going to do my haldex and dsg thanks for the info! I'm on 45K miles
AWESOME!
Make sure you get the correct oil, the 7 speed box has different oil to the older DSG boxes.
Hey can you make a video about symptoms of failing DMF on a DSG specifically
How far can you push DSG oil change i do my 40miles can i push to 60miles??
I’m stage 1 high torque, do you think I should change the filter? I’m at 33.7k miles, also can we fill from the top filler hole?
DSG fluid, hydroscopic or not? Ie can it be stored and reused after it has been opened (unlike brake fluid for example)?
Why do you reinstall the drain plugs before removing the filter? Will some of the old oil not get into the gearbox from the top?
Hello! Can you help me? I have a 2.0 tdi 150hp 7.5 Golf with this exact gearbox. I did an oil change following this procedure (loading the gearbox with 6 liters of oil), but at the end, while "setting the level", I got back 2.2-2.3 liters of oil. I renewed the filter as you did, I have the same pipe level (hand tighted as you did)... Is it normal? The only difference is that my oil was 51° when I did the level... Car was sitting by 3 or 4 hours, but the air temperature was hot (30/31°) and waiting for the complete cooling was not an option...
Now I tested the car for 30kms and drives great, but I'm a little bit concerned.
Does the car need to be on a hoist to have the service done or is jacking up the front end slightly ok?
So the plastic screw inside the drain plug is instead for a fluid level controll screw?
I have a 2020 Audi A3. It has the same 7 spd dsg, I believe. My (Canadian) maintenance info says to change the fluid and filter element every 60,000 km (only 36,000 miles) or 48 months. That is very different from every 80,000 miles (150,000 km) and no filter. Thoughts?
better to do it before the intervals
LOVE THIS ! going to try this method of the filter removal on mine this weekend! hopefully saves me lots of time thanks guys!
Hello
I have a tiguan 1.5 TSI with 150hp from 2019.
What is the DSG code? dq380? If someone knows…
They said me that i have to change de oil at 120.000km but i find it to far…
@HumbleMechanic, if you change the filter, tap the dsg oil and mecatronic is 6L enough? Most kits online are 6L but u used 7L. Thx,
i did mine, 6l was enough had +- 0.4l coming back to the bottle (i also replaced the filter)
I know he says 80mi for service; but it’s actually 50-80K Km or 31-50K mi. Of course depending on how hard you run your car.
Thanks so much for making this video, you are excellent at these instructional videos!
Nowadays mechanics have devices which do flush and oil change automatically
How about a video on how to change the DSG, and differentials fluid on a 2018 MK2 Tiguan. I would like to do it on mine even if it has very few miles, last Tiguan had a Haldex failure with 20000KM (12-13000miles). Don't want the DSG, differentials or Haldex failing prematurely.
long shot but do you know if the 1.6L TDI MK7 (2016) needs a DSG service? A few shops I've called said VW doesn't recommend it as it's a "lifetime fluid"
@humblemechanic
This was a great video. Could you do one for the VW subframe mount and valve gasket?
I do have to comment on the mechatronics drain plug, that's not entirely true, that's the drain for the pressure pump of the DSG (english not my first language but I work for a VW dealer)
I just bought a 15 Audi a3 2.0t quattro dq250 dsg. Should I change the DSG oil if the car has 119k miles? I don’t know if its done before. I do it every 40k on my Gli
is it true that you have to undo the oil filter housing before unplugging the drain plug for golf mk7? i have seen comments like that. Itd be nice if you could clarify that, thanks!
For oil? Or trans? Oil yea I do filter first. Actually for 6sp I do filter first too
@@HumbleMechanic Oh sorry I commented on the wrong video. Sorry about the ambiguous question, and I was referring to the engine oil change. Just curious because I have never done the oil change with filter house removal prior to drain plug . I don't want oil to spill everywhere lol. The transmission seems self expainatory as long as I follow your video steps.Sorry about the ambiguous question..
Hahahha makes more sense now
Nice! That’s a job halfway done, now it’s time to pull the gearbox out and change the main filter, also clean the magnets from iron filings..
Hi you okay, where can you get repair manual from?
Thanks
Great video. Thanks for posting Charles. I assume same procedure applies to the A3 DSG?
Yep as long as it’s 7sp. S3 probably too
So the mechatronics unit doesn't have a separate fill?
Does the full plug, full both box and mech unit?
Once it is empty, the DSG is full of ail, where does the air go when the oil is getting pumped into it? I dont see how the air is bleeding out???..
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Hi @humbleMechanic, my box is the DQ300 and if I'm not mistaken after doing the maintenance every 60,000 km, you have to learn the gearbox clutches. in these it is not done?
what is a dq300? can you please clarify it? Is that a 02E(dq250)?
@@oijhhytdirhrbru Sorry I wanted to put DQ500.....
@@Naviev1 Just have checked the repair manual, relearning clutches is not included during the procedures of refilling the dsg fluid, and it is also applies to other dsg models made by vw including s-tronic models for Audi cars.
You are going to perform almost identical procedures except different positions of the filter housing and the amount of the dsg fluid.
The part number of the dsg fluid for dq500 is identical to the 02e(dq250), which is G 052 182 A2, or known as fuchs FFL-2
I have Scirocco 2011. Is it possible to use Shell DCT F3 instead of VW G 052 182 A2 ?
I went back to this video to check if there is any liqui moly additive that you would use for a DSG.. is there?
None that I know of.
I have DQ500-7A in my car, do I need to do oil/filter change on it and how often?
Well you will have to service it at some point in time but i cant Tell you when
If we don't have a program, can we use a laser rifle to check the transmission temperature?
Hello
I changed the oil in the transfer box (bevel box) in the VW instructions for doing this oil change it says to change the oil then put the fill plug back in and run the engine in gear with the wheels off the ground for 2 minutes can you tell me what the reason for doing this is? I couldn’t do this, I was able to rotate the wheels by hand a few times but that is all, and then I rechecked the oil level will this have been ok or do I need to check the oil level again after driving the car for some time now?
Thank you.
I'm honestly really curious to know if the 6 speed or 7 speed dsg is better
I think 7sp is way better
@HumbleMechanic Can you elaborate why? I'm going to probably get a Mk7 GTI. As much as if love a Golf R, I can't spend the extra $10k. And I've driven a manual since I was 18. So I'm not really well versed in anything else. But, the wife doesn't want to drive a manual 😂
Charles, if you ever get your hands on a Golf mk6 2.5l 5-cyl manual, please do a fluid change if possible. There isn't a single vid (to my knowledge) anywhere that shows how to do it *properly*. And there are no Haynes repair manuals for the 6-gen Golfs.
Just hit 252,000 miles on mine (year 2012) and I need to change the manual tran fluid. It's super straightforward on my 2003 Civic, but man is it weird on my Golf.
Thank you🖐
I like it. If you need repair manual ErwinVW has a 1 day pass you can buy and download whatever you need
I wonder how long the DSG will last with consistent oil changes.
Might as well make a Livestream driving around the world accepting donations
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@@HumbleMechanic It will expand this channel into traveling section for more followers.
@@HumbleMechanic Hello, for five liters of oil, is it enough? Thank's

I have a 2020 audi a3, would the filter housing be the same as this one on you mk7.5?
Is my audi a3 with 7 speed has to be done at 80 then? not 40k?
If I was the engineering manager responsible for this transmission, I would have told the design team that they should consider that I intended to make them demonstrate changing the fluid and filter with the transmission at full operating temperature, while laying buck naked under the car. Perhaps then they would think about the location and orientation of the filter to ensure it's not a messy job like this.
Excelent quality and clear information video!, my question real quick is, i have a cc v6 4motion, does this dsg has mechatronic drain plug aswell? or only 7speed one? i wanna do a complete flush and change for original oil, now has an alternative one, thanks!
Does not look like a pro if he's surprised! :D But rly its nice video with a lot of work. Thanks
Great guide. Is there a guide on doing the mechatronics/gearbox adaption reset for the 7.5 models? I believe it isnt the same as the normal 7.
Man… my mechanic just changed the oil on my 2021 Tiguan , 6 speed DSG … as soon as i drove it after the change, i felt a very Rough start when i let the brake … sometimes it doesn’t even move like for a second… can anyone help me with some info about what could have heppened? Thanks in advance
YIKES Id have them tow it right back. ive seen rough running because the oil cap wasn't on all the way.
@@HumbleMechanic thanks … you mean the bottom oil cap or the one on the filter ? And, can it be caused by changing the front wheels brake pads ? I feel like it has something to do with the brakes as it’s rough only when let the brake pedal and the 1st gear engages…
Hello Charles.
Just a question the last drain plug to get rid of the excess fluid. Is with the car running ??? Thanks Charles awesome info!
“A seal spoon or a pick”
*laughs in small flathead screwdriver for when I’m changing the engine oil in my car*
Thanks for the video, I have a 2016 TTS and ordered a DSG kit and it only came with 5 liters, do you think that is enough?
Hi Charles, I installed same Alltrack under engine belly cover in my 2018 gti and noticing the engine is running 4 degrees hotter in summer. Have you experienced or observed same increased in temp.? Thanks
I put a plastic bag (without holes) around the filter first, catches 99% of that oil.
7:35 What tool was he using to get around the corner? Was it 2 universal joints on extension bars?
Very very helpful thank you
Why is there a heat shield on the filter housing? To help keep the plastic housing from deteriorating? I noted the newer cars have a gold colored shield. Do you think a metal filter housing would need a heat shield?