Just did tranny fluid/filter change (48K) - noticeable difference.
10-30-2003, 11:54 AM
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Just did tranny fluid/filter change (48K) - noticeable difference.
Based on both forum members suggestions (particularly Paul W's graphic representations) and that of my trusted Audi Service Advisor, I just had the tranny fluid and filter changed ( @48K miles).
My fluid did not look too bad so I did not expect to see any difference in tranny operation. Surprise!! It shifts noticeably smoother now, particularly down shifting from 2-1.
I find it strange that Audi's and BMW's both use ZF transmissions but Audi says lifetime fluid and BMW does not.
Reguardless - I am very glad I did this and thank those members that suggested this !!!!!!
My fluid did not look too bad so I did not expect to see any difference in tranny operation. Surprise!! It shifts noticeably smoother now, particularly down shifting from 2-1.
I find it strange that Audi's and BMW's both use ZF transmissions but Audi says lifetime fluid and BMW does not.
Reguardless - I am very glad I did this and thank those members that suggested this !!!!!!
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10-30-2003, 01:29 PM
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Don't forget, current definition of "lifetime"
equals "length of warranty/paid service."
There IS no lifetime fluid, well maybe NASA has one they use on satellites or something, but not here on planet Earth. Changing fluids can be a pain, but a smaller pain than paying for a new tranny. Or diff or radiator for that matter.
There IS no lifetime fluid, well maybe NASA has one they use on satellites or something, but not here on planet Earth. Changing fluids can be a pain, but a smaller pain than paying for a new tranny. Or diff or radiator for that matter.