krolls

My tranny has been acting weird the past few days... it clunks into reverse when its cold, and I can feel it downshift hard into first when I am coming to a stop (which I never used to feel.) Is there any reason why this would randomly start happening? The car has 151k on it, but I heard the pre-2001 A6 2.8 transmissions are quite reliable.

Thanks!

krolls

Also if I am coasting around 30mph and then step on the gas it almost feels like the transmission takes a moment to kick into gear... its always been really smooth

Audi42LV8

I kinda am getting that too. But on the 4.2 it stays in 3rd until a complete stop so you dont feel the downshift. I'm guessing its from 4th to 3rd I feel it. I get the clunk from R to D or D to R. Its wierd hearing it.

4Driver4

Check fluid level, pull codes. When was the last time you changed the fluid?

krolls

How can I easily check fluid levels?

4Driver4

Get the car elevated and level, hook up VAG-COM, start car, remove fill plug on trans pan, pump in as much fluid as it will take, wait for temp to hit 40 +/-5 degrees, replace plug.

Has this transmission ever been serviced? Big difference between reliable and maintenance free.

4Driver4

Codes? Checked fluid level? When was it last serviced? Miles on it now?

krolls

Does this kit have the adequate amount of fluid? I seem to remember it requiring more...

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