maximise life of dsg

[hog_hedge]

Also worth noting GTI 7.5 Performance 7 Speed DSG do not require DSG oil/filter change as part of routine maintenance schedule they are a sealed unit.

Where can I find out more information on the GTI 7.5 Performance 7 Speed DSG please? I had heard that it is a wet clutch box, it's new design and different from the 7 speed fitted to less powerful cars. Is this true?

Yes that’s true, it’s the DQ380 gearbox.

[nigeldodd]

thanks for that information. I have found out some info about the DQ380 box. Could do with some more though, especially with regard to it not requiring maintenance.

[Gaz W]

thanks for that information. I have found out some info about the DQ380 box. Could do with some more though, especially with regard to it not requiring maintenance.

What do you need to know?

They are a wet clutch design as per above post, they run a single oil circuit/system which lubricates the gears, shafts, final drive, clutches and mechatronic unit which differs to previous designs (the reason they do not require or VW do not recommend gear oil changes, and strongly advise against filter changes only in conjunction with certain repairs) offering an increased reliability and smoother performance.

Just drive it and enjoy it! Lol

[Patagonian]

Our main dealer told us to treat it as a manual......knock it into neutral at traffic lights etc

Let's see, who do I trust, dealer or manual (that book in the glovebox).

Let's see, who do I trust, dealer or manual...................or VW Customer Service?

Mxxxxx – Thank you for waiting, I have spoken to our technician and this type of gearbox is used the same as a manual.  If you are sitting in traffic at a standstill for a long period of time, use neutral. However if you are at a traffic light for a minimal time you can stay in drive, with your foot on the break.
16:43:39
Bxxxx - Thanks very much 16:43:58
Mxxxxx - The driving style would be the same as a manual gearbox. 16:44:44

[hog_hedge]

Our main dealer told us to treat it as a manual......knock it into neutral at traffic lights etc

Let's see, who do I trust, dealer or manual (that book in the glovebox).

Let's see, who do I trust, dealer or manual...................or VW Customer Service?

Mxxxxx – Thank you for waiting, I have spoken to our technician and this type of gearbox is used the same as a manual.  If you are sitting in traffic at a standstill for a long period of time, use neutral. However if you are at a traffic light for a minimal time you can stay in drive, with your foot on the break.
16:43:39
Bxxxx - Thanks very much 16:43:58
Mxxxxx - The driving style would be the same as a manual gearbox. 16:44:44

I see what your saying but start stop would kick in in traffic so I don't think there's any need to stick it in neutral.

[Patagonian]

But I hate stop-start so it's always turned off however I never mentioned that to VW so their response is presumably based on it being turned on.

[st332]

(Wrong Thread. Need coffee.)