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Offline VR6Lee

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DSG Gearbox Oil Change
« on: 13 October 2009, 08:13 »
A friend needs to get the oil changed for his DSG gearbox. He's been quoted 540GBP from VW. Any suggestions on getting it done cheaper?
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Re: DSG Gearbox Oil Change
« Reply #1 on: 13 October 2009, 09:10 »
My local specialist did it for £160 incl. VAT and that included new high temp brake fluid too!

My local VW garage (Blade, Glos) wanted £150 incl., so yours is taking the pi$$.
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Re: DSG Gearbox Oil Change
« Reply #2 on: 13 October 2009, 11:09 »
Yup, they are ripping you off.
Warner VW charge about £160 I think.
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Re: DSG Gearbox Oil Change
« Reply #3 on: 13 October 2009, 15:27 »
Just be VERY CAREFUL.  There are some VW stealers who are NOT changing the DSG fluid correctly - and this can have serious long-term issues.  You need to ask them to be very specific on how they change the fluid, and ask them to SHOW you the special tool.
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Re: DSG Gearbox Oil Change
« Reply #4 on: 13 October 2009, 15:33 »
Yeah I paid about £160 for the oil change, get a few quotes, that sounds ball park for cambelt change from main stealers, not dsg oil service (and filter..he said with uncertainty).
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Re: DSG Gearbox Oil Change
« Reply #5 on: 13 October 2009, 16:15 »
Your absolutely right the 540 was for cambelt. he was quoted 189 for the oil change.
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Re: DSG Gearbox Oil Change
« Reply #6 on: 13 October 2009, 16:48 »
Quote from: VR6Lee on 13 October 2009, 16:15
Your absolutely right the 540 was for cambelt. he was quoted 189 for the oil change.

That's far too expensive for a cam belt change...   :shocked:
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Re: DSG Gearbox Oil Change
« Reply #7 on: 13 October 2009, 17:10 »
Quote from: bacillus on 13 October 2009, 16:48

That's far too expensive for a cam belt change...   :shocked:

It's a big job on the MKV - the technicians hate them as they are unable to get the cam-cover on without damaging it in most cases.
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Offline mrlapou

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Re: DSG Gearbox Oil Change
« Reply #8 on: 22 October 2009, 17:54 »
I carried out the DSG change myself. Made up a filling rig which cost about £20. Bought 6 litres of oil (New fill is 7.5ltr, renew requires 5.5ltr, but can only buy oil in 1ltr bottles). Oil plus filter and O ring cost £78 incl VAT.

Currently have a voucher from supplying dealer F Cross of Grimsby for a £250 cambelt change.
Since it's a 7hr round trip I doubt I'll be taking them up on the offer.
Anyone want to make me an offer for it, then pm me.
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Re: DSG Gearbox Oil Change
« Reply #9 on: 22 October 2009, 20:43 »
Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 13 October 2009, 15:27
Just be VERY CAREFUL.  There are some VW stealers who are NOT changing the DSG fluid correctly - and this can have serious long-term issues.  You need to ask them to be very specific on how they change the fluid, and ask them to SHOW you the special tool.

Mines getting a new mechatronics unit on Monday under warranty, and the DSG fluid is changed as part of this.  :smiley:

Can you be more specific on what to ask them about how to change the DSG fluid  ?
 
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