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Originally Posted by MikkiJayne
Yeah definitely get the oil and filter changed, by someone who has done it before  Make sure whoever sources the parts gets a genuine filter from Audi or TPS and supplies the VIN as there are two versions of the filter.
Several of the problem areas in these gearboxes are lubrication-related so clean fresh oil will definitely prolong its life. The myth about changing oil dislodging deposits is precisely that IMO - these gearboxes are normally spotless inside. |
Though my personal experience was different - oil and gearbox service (At Chester Transmissions) made the gearbox much worse, when it had never been serviced before, and the guys said they "found a bit of debris in the tray" when the old oil was drained. Full rebuild undertaken (at Mackies) shortly after. Mileage about 110k, from memory...