icecool

Hi, I'm a newbie to your site.

There has been so much debate on Audi-VW ATF vs other brands that I'm completely confused.

I live in a country where it's really expensive comparatively to use Audi's original ATF.. especially if one needs to flush the system with a few changes!

My question is..
1) Is there any substitute out there for that 'original stuff'?
2) Does anyone exactly know who makes the stuff and what rating it is? Dexron II, III?
3) Anyone tried Redline or Mobil1 synthetic stuffs before? If you did, what grade did you use?

Any help appreciated..

Regs
Ice
Audi A4, 1.8 (non-tip)

quattrofrog

some of the over the counter stuff at the local auto stores is NOT compatible with VAG cars.

BattlefieldA4

Use only VW ATF Part No. G052162A2 which is also ESSO LT 71141. Nothing else is recommended for the Audi Automatics.

pikejerky

by other OEMs

you can see a complete list of re-branded oils at the link.<ul><li><a href="http://www01apps.zf.com/kst464/ZF_InteroeleV2_download/download.asp?doStatistik=1&amp;doMode=1&amp;mode=3 &amp;doID=1&amp;id=186">your tranny is a ZF 5HP19FLA</a></li></ul>

brrman

Esso = Exxon if you are in the US.

icecool

.. oil to flush the systems first before filling it with OEM stuff.

Sounds wierd to me as it's gonna mix in the gbox or torque converter..

ray_ben_99

What is different between G052162A2 and G052162A1 ??