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Offline mcmaddy

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DSG oil change
« on: 11 March 2024, 13:30 »
Got my 4th year service due in July and thinking about getting the dsg oil and filter changed. TCR only has 24500 miles on it and I know VW changed the service schedule to 80k for the Dq381 box. What have others done with the dsg box servicing?
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Offline willni

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Re: DSG oil change
« Reply #1 on: 11 March 2024, 15:39 »
Does no harm to get it done, either way you'll get peace of mind having it done & looks good if you ever sell the car as it was a fastidious (nerdy) owner  :wink:

DSG oil is expensive enough, but from memory it does flow through a mechatronics unit so it wouldn't be a waste if it helped reduce strain on the mechatronics unit. I have a feeling that delayed oil changes are why the mechatronics have issues in the MQB platform. 
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Re: DSG oil change
« Reply #2 on: 11 March 2024, 15:52 »
If you think that’s nerdy, I had mine done at 13k / 3 years and will have it done again at c. 26k / 6 years.
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Re: DSG oil change
« Reply #3 on: 11 March 2024, 18:54 »
Looking to get mine done soon and I'm at 41k miles. VW quoted £320 but I think that included the diff oil too, need to check that as I had that changed not so long ago.
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Re: DSG oil change
« Reply #4 on: 11 March 2024, 19:10 »
Quote from: Watts on 11 March 2024, 18:54
Looking to get mine done soon and I'm at 41k miles. VW quoted £320 but I think that included the diff oil too, need to check that as I had that changed not so long ago.
£354 for dsg oil and filter change when I've gone VW dealer website today.
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Re: DSG oil change
« Reply #5 on: 11 March 2024, 19:11 »
Quote from: willni on 11 March 2024, 15:39
Does no harm to get it done, either way you'll get peace of mind having it done & looks good if you ever sell the car as it was a fastidious (nerdy) owner  :wink:

DSG oil is expensive enough, but from memory it does flow through a mechatronics unit so it wouldn't be a waste if it helped reduce strain on the mechatronics unit. I have a feeling that delayed oil changes are why the mechatronics have issues in the MQB platform.
I'm keeping the car so it makes sense in my mind to get it done. Cheers for the reply 👍
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Re: DSG oil change
« Reply #6 on: 11 March 2024, 20:18 »
Quote from: mcmaddy on 11 March 2024, 19:11
[quote author=willni link=topic=290365.msg2665581#msg2665581 date=17101715

DSG oil is expensive enough, but from memory it does flow through a mechatronics unit so it wouldn't be a waste if it helped reduce strain on the mechatronics unit. I have a feeling that delayed oil changes are why the mechatronics have issues in the MQB platform.
I'm keeping the car so it makes sense in my mind to get it done. Cheers for the reply 👍
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I got mine done at my local main dealer after getting them to price match the local independents  :smiley:
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Offline uzinusa

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Re: DSG oil change
« Reply #7 on: 12 March 2024, 14:19 »
Had DSG fluids etc changed by local independent (https://cjmechanical.co.uk for £280 last week.  Great service as ever thanks Carl.
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Offline Jace

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Re: DSG oil change
« Reply #8 on: 14 March 2024, 16:28 »

Revo Performance center can do this for £278 with Motil DCTF Oil too
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Offline Wayne.R

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Re: DSG oil change
« Reply #9 on: 23 December 2025, 18:14 »
An old thread....I know...

But, my car is ready for it's 3rd DSG fluid and filter change.

I have VCDS so can monitor the temp level, just purchased 5 litres of Liqui Moly 8100 DSG fluid, and the coupling to add to my bleeder bottle, to screw into the gearbox opening.

Are there any tips or things I need to be aware of, when doing this?

I've read that the engine, has to remain running when dropping the final fluid, once it's up to temp. Any truth in that?

Also, how much have I got to cycle through the gearbox, when the new fluid is in and coming up to temp?

Cheers

Wayne.
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