Does the DSG take the same fluid as a regular manual tranny? Say 75W-90?
02-14-2008, 05:07 AM
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Does the DSG take the same fluid as a regular manual tranny? Say 75W-90?
I was thinking of swapping out the tranny fluid for Redline 75W-90, as a 6 spd would take. Does it take the same stuff?
02-14-2008, 04:00 PM
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But is that basically tranny fluid for a manual gearbox? I mean, manufacturers have alot of specific
stuff that can be substituted by aftermarket things. Like dealer 502 oil and using Elf, Motul or Lubro-Moly instead of Castrol group III synthetic. The Audi/VW fluid is not a 75W-90 weight I guess then.
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Wet clutches = Don't risk it!
I believe that the transmission fluid also circulates through the wet clutch assembly. It would be critically important for the fluid to not only have the correct viscosity, but also the correct friction and heat transfer characteristics.
It could be that it was designed to use a standard fluid, but unless you know for sure, I wouldn't risk it.
It could be that it was designed to use a standard fluid, but unless you know for sure, I wouldn't risk it.
