Transmission fluid
 

To change or not to change?
That is the question...

Re: Transmission fluid
 

Good question

I know that coolant should be changed every 5 years even though Audi says its lifetime.

I too would like to know the answer to this question

Re: Transmission fluid
 

Personally I would change. Don't flush though, that only clogs your filter. If you are to do it you have to buy the whole kit: Filter, fluid, and pan gasket. The kits are available from Blauparts for about $112US I think. And they come with a fluid pump that is useful if you don't have one.

Re: Transmission fluid
 

You can do it yourself but know that you will replace approx 2/3 of the fluid.

For a full flush to replace all the fluid, hate to say it but if dealer or trans shop has proper (aka expensive) flush equipment they can replace all the fluid.

Suggest replace every 100K KMs if your into long term ownership.

Re: Transmission fluid
 

Yeap, got a quote for $400... plus filter replacement.
Going to do it sometime this year...

but damn, didn't know its gonna be that expensive.

Re: Transmission fluid
 

Yah, I agree if you are willing to spend the money, taking it to the dealer and getting the full flush AND filter replacement is the best way to go. Just don't settle for the flush alone!

Re: Transmission fluid
 

Definitely change.

Re: Transmission fluid
 

Independenttuning in Scarboro will be my choice IMHO.

Re: Transmission fluid
 

of course Audi2Go :)

Re: Transmission fluid
 

$400 bucks! They better fill it with Jagermiester!

Re: Transmission fluid
 

yea im with pwr drifter ur getting fukd man you could easily get it done for half that ...O n fuk the dam dealerships there for old rich people or insurance companies if your paying for it find a mechanic dude who specializes in vw audi porche ther not hard to find bro.

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i hear you man.
IT gave me a quote for $400...

Re: Transmission fluid
 

I change ATF every 2-3 years as that's what VW recommends :P

$400 sounds very reasonable for a reputable shop. My local dealership wants $550 for the service...

Re: Transmission fluid
 

I must assume that there's lots of labour involved. Oil just doesn't cost that much $$. Is it just the tranny or the diff's as well?

Re: Transmission fluid
 

the fluid itself is $120 (6L @ $20/litre). Probably another $100 or so for the filter and then 1-2hours of labour.

Re: Transmission fluid
 

lol coolant fluid change every 5 years? whaat? depends how much you drive thats for sure. 3 years is max for me.

usually if i ever do any fluid change id go to the dealer or a reputable mechanic that has done it before. its a pain

Re: Transmission fluid
 

i drive stick audi a4 and i got quoted for 60$ must be alot more for automatic