Changing ATF in 3.0tdi

[quattro25years]

Hi all


Going to have the ATF changed (along with other service bits) , next couple of weeks.

according to service schedule it should be changed every 40000 miles.

have full history with the car , and according to services invoices (all audi main dealer) it has never been changed !!(currentmileage approaching 80000)

so my question is----surely Audi main dealer wouldn't miss the opportunity to,do this and charge for it , but obviously did !!!

i am experiencing no issues with the gear box......

What would happen if I don't change it?


BTW been quoted £200.00 apprx to do this (9 ltr of fluid and labour)


Many thanks

 

[quattro25years]

Hi all


Been looking at SSP 363 -and on google regarding auto transmission ,

SSP 363 says the gearboxes are sealed for life , other sites so you should change the ATF in the gear box.

getting a bit confused

CAN ANY ONE GIVE ME A DEFINITIVE ANSWER ,whether the ATF,should be changed or Not

THANKS IN ADVANCE

 

[quattro25years]

ANYBODY OUT THERE ?

 

[ex911driver]

You would be best off changing fluid,and filter just to make sure any debris is removed that may cause future problems.

 

[quattro25years]

Update , had the following email from AUDI regarding the ATF change .......






Dear *************

Thank you for your email addressed to AUDI AG, regarding the gearbox oil in your Audi Q7.

I can confirm that the Tiptronic gearbox fitted to your Audi Q7 is a sealed unit and is not part of a service schedule. The gearbox oil should last the lifetime of the vehicle and should only be replaced if a repair is required.

I hope this information helps.

Kind Regards

Rob McDonald
Customer Relations Manager, AUDI AG
Audi UK
T 01908 601719 Ext: 62809
F 0113 3932585
E robert.mcdonald@audi.co.uk