Quote Originally Posted by logger View Post
The DSGs have issues, however in regard to

Both wrong ....

1. The 7 Speed gearbox mechatronic unit, which is the most effected of the two main DSGs, contains no gearbox oil. 6 speed does though.
2. That's pure speculation. I could also speculate that adding a second clutch would double the combined clutch life, when clearly it does not. The cars characteristic of running taller gears is by design and does not mean it has a tendency to "ride" the clutch. I have seen no clear evidence off the taller gear regime being the cause of the DSG7 clutch failures.
Well mate, as I said, it was "Explained to me", and by no less than 3 VW mechanics .... 2 independent specialists and 1 from VW itself. As a summary these are the main issues and may apply more in some circumstances to a particular model of DSG box but still relevant.

So, unless you are a qualified VW tech that has evidence and/or experience to the contrary, I'd say my assertions still apply.