The Torque Converter Auto (NOT DSG) T5 thumps into drive when cold

[LogicprObe]

And people always ask me why I don't have an auto!

[Sunny43.5]

And people always ask me why I don't have an auto!

I sort of agree with you we had one of those "Tiptronic autos "Sealed for Life " when it went belly up I found it was VW,s lack of understanding of Australian climate and lack of brains in thinking the fluid inside would never decay that caused ours to fail . Blocked filter and burnt fluid killed it , what hurt most was when they released the DSG they then said that auto,s should and could be serviced every 60000 km , they also devised a method to service the Tiptronic at the same time . Too bloody late VW the damage was done , any way my work T5 is a manual and other than the throw out bearing failing at around 200000 plus kays its all good . Mind you the stupid DMF is still a ticking time bomb in the manuals .

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I sort of agree with you we had one of those "Tiptronic autos "Sealed for Life " when it went belly up I found it was VW,s lack of understanding of Australian climate and lack of brains in thinking the fluid inside would never decay that caused ours to fail . Blocked filter and burnt fluid killed it , what hurt most was when they released the DSG they then said that auto,s should and could be serviced every 60000 km , they also devised a method to service the Tiptronic at the same time . Too bloody late VW the damage was done , any way my work T5 is a manual and other than the throw out bearing failing at around 200000 plus kays its all good . Mind you the stupid DMF is still a ticking time bomb in the manuals .

I still remember the looks that I was getting from customers, when I suggested them they should get their transmission serviced. Even today, there are still forum members who suggest that the mechanics who offer extra service on components which aren’t serviceable like your Aisin Toyota transmission, should be reported that they want to rip people off.

[Sunny43.5]

I still remember the looks that I was getting from customers, when I suggested them they should get their transmission serviced. Even today, there are still forum members who suggest that the mechanics who offer extra service on components which aren’t serviceable like your Aisin Toyota transmission, should be reported that they want to rip people off.

I still wish people like you had put that service capability up before ours went belly up , but as the failure was what drove me to join VW Watercooled it was too late by then .