thxguy

So when I had the full set of control arms, I also had the indy service the tranny- New filter, gasket, and fluid.

Additional Info: Don't know if the fluid had ever been replaced- So I am going to assume no: I had it replaced at 160k kms (About 100k miles)

Since the service I have noticed some hesitation in shifting, under very modest acceleration. Additionally if it's really quiet in the car- I can hear the tranny grinding above 2k rpm's - specifically in 1st gear.
I think he did not use Audi ATF, but a recommended 'universal' replacement that the dealer said was OK to use.(AMSOIL ATF? I think)

So at this point I am not sure if it is just not filled properly, or if the fluid is wrong- Checked them out and they are supposed to be OK for Audi and VW

Thoughts????

camadjusterbandit

how many miles on the car when you replaced the tranny fluid? and was the fluid replaced before?

thxguy

orig post updated: Changed @ 160k kms (100k miles) assume it was first.

camadjusterbandit

It may help, but it may not, depending. You're kind of on the "borderline" for the max fluid change interval (60-100k). Try the fluid change and see what happens. Make sure the old fluid drains out overnight.

4Driver4

Start by checking the level.

Grapeking

where do you get the "fluid change interval"? I thought it's officially a "lifetime" fluid.

camadjusterbandit

Only according to Audi.

A6sport

Shouldn't have touched it -

thxguy

how many miles on your '98, and have you done anything to tranny?

A6sport

190K, never touched it, and I have a SC -