DSG: Problems, Questions, Likes and Dislikes

**Ryan_R** · 31-08-2015, 01:55 PM

I've heard a few recommend it, but they're in the business of servicing VWs, so salt is required.

**Tobes_WIR35** · 31-08-2015, 04:33 PM

I wonder what the profit margin is on DSG fluid at $60 per litre or whatever it is...

But yeah I just remember that when I got the 60k DSG service done, it seemed to improve the general smoothness of operation markedly. Then again it could be placebo effect...or maybe a little from column A and a little from column B

**Vexed** · 31-08-2015, 06:35 PM

My 6 speed DSG on my TDI Passat CC wouldn't go into reverse on the weekend, I had to switch off the ignition then back on for it to work.

I scanned the car and there was a transmission fault.

Booked it in for assessment next week... The car is out of warranty as well

**AdamD** · 01-09-2015, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Tobes_WIR35

I wonder what the profit margin is on DSG fluid at $60 per litre or whatever it is...

But yeah I just remember that when I got the 60k DSG service done, it seemed to improve the general smoothness of operation markedly. Then again it could be placebo effect...or maybe a little from column A and a little from column B

I had mine done at 4 years / 30,000km, because it was due and I'm meticulous with sticking to the book. I didn't notice any difference in smoothness or operation at all (fine before, fine after), and the dealer had taken the car over a 20+km drive route to recalibrate the adaptions.

A mate of mine recently rang around a number of dealers and independents looking for the best price for the DSG service. Ended up going with a euro specialist independent who charged $500! (AFAIK he used the correct genuine oil, but at that price, you'd wonder...).

**Rawcpoppa** · 01-09-2015, 09:07 AM

I honestly don't think the issues with the dq200 relate to the dsg oil. I believe that's one thing vw got right. I haven't changed fluid and I'm on 95000 km with the same smooth gear changes.

**Tobes_WIR35** · 01-09-2015, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by AdamD

I had mine done at 4 years / 30,000km, because it was due and I'm meticulous with sticking to the book. I didn't notice any difference in smoothness or operation at all (fine before, fine after), and the dealer had taken the car over a 20+km drive route to recalibrate the adaptions.

I guess if my feelings were correct that it felt smoother after getting the 60k service done, and you saying you felt no difference after getting it done at 30k, actually makes me think that it's probably a good thing to do it at 30k. I suppose if you can feel a marked improvement then that means that for at least a decent amount of kilometres things were perhaps not operating as good as they could be, which could lead to higher wear and tear?

P.S. - I wish my 4 year old GTI only had 30,000kms on it!! I'm around 93,000km now (but at least I got a new crate engine at 84,000km so the engine is pretty new!)

**OffScratch** · 04-12-2015, 10:31 PM

Hi all,

I'm new here, desperately trying to find a MkVI GTi (in the process of buying one).

Most I've looked at seem to have been ass or front ended and had repair work, but that aside, the six speed wet clutch DSG (DQ250) has kind of get me rattled, only one car I've driven seemed to behave itself.

Im here to ask the opinion of current owners on what's normal, as being essentially a manual box with a control module, I understand these gearboxes can behave very differently.. so I'm trying to gauge what's acceptable.

Recently, I drove a car that when placed into reverse, on a slight incline , jerked in cycles repeatedly.I put the car in reverse, took my foot off the brake , and with no throttle it bucked backward in cycles until I stopped it. It behaved like an old confused mule. Also, upon take off from stationary, Id release the brake (with no throttle) and a few seconds later Id get a shunt forward, not smooth at all and if I didn't apply throttle it would shunt and jerk until it gained enough speed to coast, this seemed to be more pronounced when the car was hot.

I absolutely love these cars , on throttle, the DSG is an amazing experience but am beside myself with the transmission quirks....What''s normal here? These cars I'm inspecting are out of warranty, and since a DSG replacement seems to be around 12.5 K , you can understand my concern.

Any advice?

PS , have combed through this already.
DSG: Problems, Questions, Likes and Dislikes

**h100vw** · 05-12-2015, 09:29 AM

Sounds like it needs a DSG reset as a minimum. Otherwise a fluid change might be in order too, needs doing every 60k at worst.

DSGs don't cost 12k, there's very little chance that the rotating parts of the box are shot.

A mechatronics, if that was bad, is around 2k.

Personally if there's any doubt move on to the next one. If it's in a dealer's somewhere, have them get it looked at before you consider handing over cash. If they won't,walk away quickly.

Gavin

**OffScratch** · 05-12-2015, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by h100vw

Sounds like it needs a DSG reset as a minimum. Otherwise a fluid change might be in order too, needs doing every 60k at worst.

DSGs don't cost 12k, there's very little chance that the rotating parts of the box are shot.

A mechatronics, if that was bad, is around 2k.

Personally if there's any doubt move on to the next one. If it's in a dealer's somewhere, have them get it looked at before you consider handing over cash. If they won't,walk away quickly.

Gavin

Thanks for the reply. I drove another today, same year, same k's.. Completely different experience, no shuddering at all, even when reversed... Am actually considering exiting the used car lottery and just buying a new MkVII... Realistically, they're only another 10 k more.