Amarok Gearbox Drain/Refill Plug

[bombsquad21]

Once I get my car back I'll be able to let you know about the redline. I couldn't find any metal in the original oil. I'll keep looking..

[buzuki]

similar to the 7 speed dsg, the gearbox is 'underfilled' from factory by around 200ml. this is a cost saving measure in the build process and is not meant to have any dramatic effect on its lifespan.

[BumbleBeetle66]

similar to the 7 speed dsg, the gearbox is 'underfilled' from factory by around 200ml. this is a cost saving measure in the build process and is not meant to have any dramatic effect on its lifespan.

Where did you get that information buzuki? How is the 7 speed dsg under filled? I do not think the factory would under fill gearboxes to save money when surely the repercussions would be far more expensive than saving 200ml of oil per car.

[buzuki]

the extra oil just dampens shift noise.

They dont require lots of oil.

I dont believe there to be any repercussions yet. How many DSG failures have you seen excluding clutches/mechatronics where you say oil level is to blame?

Personally ive seen none.

Volkswagen has brilliant engineers, if they can save money easily with no effect they will.

200ml per car and they sold some 5million cars last year. Lets say 10% were DSG they be saving approx 3million dollars in oil cost.

[Umai Naa!!]

Where did you get that information buzuki? How is the 7 speed dsg under filled? I do not think the factory would under fill gearboxes to save money when surely the repercussions would be far more expensive than saving 200ml of oil per car.

Knowing what his day job is, I'm inclined to believe him

[BumbleBeetle66]

the extra oil just dampens shift noise.

They dont require lots of oil.

I dont believe there to be any repercussions yet. How many DSG failures have you seen excluding clutches/mechatronics where you say oil level is to blame?

Personally ive seen none.

Volkswagen has brilliant engineers, if they can save money easily with no effect they will.

200ml per car and they sold some 5million cars last year. Lets say 10% were DSG they be saving approx 3million dollars in oil cost.

the extra 200ml is not to dampen the shift noise the extra 200ml is because the of the change over of oil types because of the different properties of mineral to synthetic.
the 7 speed gearbox was filled with 1.7 litres when it was filled with synthetic oil.
after the campaign the 7 speed DSG is now filled with 1.9 litres of mineral oil.

[BumbleBeetle66]

Knowing what his day job is, I'm inclined to believe him

i know what his day job is... he is still making up incorrect information regarding vw underfilling their gearboxes with no information to back up the statement.

[buzuki]

so whats the extra 200mL for