DSG fluid change

tdijack

Active member
Joined
Jun 23, 2007
Location
mcallen, tx
TDI
o6 jetta
It's time to change the transmission fluid (40,000 miles) so I went to VW dealer and bought the fluid @ $26 per quart. Can anyone tell me if any other ATF fluid is compatible? This seems like a scam to me.
I have an '06 jetta tdi. thanks, jack
 

nutdriver

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 4, 2002
Location
Wichita Area KS
TDI
Jetta 2006 (Previously NB 2000)
It may very well be overpriced but I have not noticed any discussusions yet advocating for other fluids. I think this transmission is too new yet and the cost implications too great to experiment. JMHO
 

Dunno513

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 1, 2006
Location
Mirror Lake, NH
TDI
2006 NB PD-TDI DSG
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=147504

lots of links to useful info.. plus... don't go to the dealer for the fluid.. It's much cheaper online, and if prices have stayed the same, or gone lower, the DIY price for fluid and filter is under $150. Add the tool for approx 80 oem, or 20 for a make it your self unit and this procedure is better done by those you trust.... YOURSELF!

Just did the math again from 1st VW Parts and it came to 123 including their minimum shipping charge

Thats 6 litres of fluid
Filter
2 o-rings
1 washer
 
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