Anyone know how many miles these things last with proper maintenance and dmf change? I have 204k so far on mine. 2 dmf's. The second wasn't really needed but oh well I changed it out anyways. Trying to gauge when I should consider getting a manual tdi. I have a 2006 jetta tdi.
DSG life span
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relumalutan
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I also have a 06. Changed the DMF only once at 123k, changed the DSG oil, the car drives like new, I have 209k right now. I really don't see what could go wrong if properly maintained, and if I correctly recall, I've seen some posts mentioning some DSG cars having over 300k.
berks_tom
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275K on my 2006 Jetta. Replaced DMF at 122K. DSG still doing fine.
To use a phrase I've often seen on here, it's still too early to tell how long they last.
To use a phrase I've often seen on here, it's still too early to tell how long they last.
N.CaTDI
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Only 190k on mine but still running great. Has anyone done the clutch pads (Not DMF) I would think they would need replacement sometime.
banshee365
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I've done the clutch pack, but not because they were worn.
Mattyoctavia
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I've done clutch pack and dmf at 175k, wasn't going into gear properly from standstill
Mattyoctavia
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I had a garage do mine but only as I didn't have the time due to work. If it needed them again though I would do them myself.
morpwr
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DSG life
Did a dual mass flywheel at 420,000KMs. Previous owner did it at 165,000. Have done fluid and filter at 480,000. So far works perfect and at 492,000.
Did a dual mass flywheel at 420,000KMs. Previous owner did it at 165,000. Have done fluid and filter at 480,000. So far works perfect and at 492,000.
That's a lot of miles. I'm still tempted to do a manual swap. Tempted to keep as-is since it does seem to last.
banshee365
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Yes, and no it's not that hard. The clutch kit comes with 10 different thickness circling and you have to choose the right one based on end play listed in the shop manual.
tdiatlast
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- Fort Worth, Texas
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- 2009 Sportwagen (boughtback); 2014 Passat TDI SEL (boughtback)
outoften: 388,000km, right?
km yes
newlitemotorist
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440,000 US miles and going strong. One dmf at 280k. Drive it hard every single day and it just keeps going! Just came due for it's next service.
That is impressive! Original cam?
Yes Kilometers. Have done the timing belt twice, changed out the EGR pump, Flywheel, Burnt up an exhaust tophat and replaced the cam and all fittings. Replacing injectors now. might have to do the EGR again or rebuild the turbo next.
That's a lot of issues. Only thing major for me was the dmf but morpwr is selling me a manual conversion 
that means I will go smf and no more dmf replacements! Gonna have to check the cams next. I've heard p2015 could also be a sign of cam wear. I don't hear the bup bup sound yet.
that means I will go smf and no more dmf replacements! Gonna have to check the cams next. I've heard p2015 could also be a sign of cam wear. I don't hear the bup bup sound yet.