Dan in St. Louis

I was thinking the A4 Ultra might mean the 190hp version, not the same as Quattro w/Ultra.

breadbooze

Thanks, that makes sense. Guess I'm dropping the pan.

CFM567

You guys are still referencing an older document. Latest I can find is quite clear....

https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...e_9-7-2017.pdf

‰ S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid Every 40,000 miles A3 e-tron, RS 3, A4 2.0T, A4 allroad, A5 2.0T, S5 3.0T, (Coupe/Cabriolet/ Sportback), A6 2.0T, Q5 2.0T, TT RS

"Dropping the pan" isn't a realistic option.

CFM

Dan in St. Louis

Note that document is dated 2017 but is for 2018 models.

breadbooze

Excellent, I'll do a write up when the time comes. Sounds like it might be easier than the 0B5 if no filter change is involved.

Arcoril

I swear, Audi can't get their own maintenance instructions correct to save their lives. The B9 S5 uses a ZF 8 speed, not an S-Tronic unit.

dbias

Boy they sure did !!!! lol BUT, as easy as the transverse DSG in the Passat was, i see that after those who've done their due dilligence before opening their big mouths, unlike myself, this is easier than the Passat! Digging the filter out from under the battery tray was the worst part of the of the whole thing.

07RippA3

I see people saying $500 is not a lot of money, I've seen the price range from the upwards of $700! It's insane. You can buy all the tools and materials you need to do it for less than $300, and then be able to use all those tools for other jobs that the dealer would charge an arm and a leg for!
If I can do it you can too.. A friend and I did it and filmed doing a fluid service in 3 hours. You just gotta take a deep breath and look at what you're really paying for.
Here's my 8 minute DIY video:

I have listed the tools I used and recommended alternatives. The OBDEleven scan tool is not something I have yet, but looks like it would do the trick for $80. (And you can definitely forego the pump tool kit for $80)

Bestcar17

Oh well, So disappointed, I told the kids i need 15 min this is very important grab the popcorn and remote only to find out this video is for a A3,

CFM567

If a filter change isn't required in our cars, everything they did in the video under the car with the overfill/temperature-measure/drain-excess is basically the same as what will be required on our cars.

The video at least gives you a good idea of what's involved regarding the fluid change.

CFM