Thanks for the input guys. If the service book is correct the ATF was changed at just over 40k by Audi, so shouldnt need doing again.

Will need it doing again mate. That's the honking noise.

And to be honest go to an independant and they will do it properly. Audi suck the oil out with a special tool. Always better dropping the pan, changing the filter and letting it drain overnight..

So should i be worrying if i dont get it done straight away?

How much should this gearbox oil change cost me?

£200 ish

thanks. So £355 is well above the odds then?

355 isn't horrendous.. I'd expect about 300 or so for the full job with fluid, filters, etc.

11-12l of oil @ around £8 per liter, £30 for the filter an rest for the job.

Audi charged me £200 I remember. Basically cost of the oil!

They won't change the filter though, go to an independant if I were you.

My Honking now sorted!
 

Hello

This is my first post and what a great site!

Today I've just had an independent garage change my 4.0l 2005 A8's (its just done 80K Miles) transmission fluid after reading about it on here.

The "honking" got progressively worse and can now report its completely fixed no honking and silky smooth.

Just wanted to say thanks for a great resource

James