ZF 6HP19A tiptronic gearbox (A6 3.0 TDI Quattro)

[furfurfur]

Remember (as I should !!) sometimes the best thing is to do nothing for the time being, if it works .......

I'm starting to think that's the best thing to do for now. I have 0 problems with my 'box and as they saying goes, if it aint broke...

[furfurfur]

In my research found a Sonnax guide on this gearbox:
http://www.sonnax.com/system/pdfs/37...AutoChoice.pdf

Page 28 shows refill is 4.2 litres.

Not saying 8 litres is wrong, just I didn't get this much out so if anyone knows why the difference I'd be grateful.

Suspect 8 liters includes all the oil hiding in the gearbox that you can't get out, and would be the initial fill, however they do that.

[MarkTM]

When Bristol transmissions drained my tip box they got out just over 7l, they only charged me for 7 though, capacity is 10 or 11 but there's 2-3l hiding in your torque convertor....so my change was circa 70% and when I get the fluid alone done early next year it will mean that my oil will be 95%+ renewed

[daveplyjeep]

After been given more info. I would not touch op 1 with a barge pole.
Dave

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[jubbly]

I believe they messed Gup around a lot with his car.

[MurrayN]

Good morning! A newbie dropping in with similar gearbox issues on my 3ltr A4. (Judders between 1400\1800 rpm when hot.)
After having been through this thread, I'm looking for confirmation on what gearbox oil I can use in my car.
My car was manufactured in MY 12\04 and has a gearbox code of GCX. Sorry I've not got the serial numbers etc off the box itself.

From what I have read, if I go to Audi they will use the most up to date oil they use and I will need a software update to go with it, also I'll need a small mortgage for the price of oil haha!
So from reading here, can I use Audi oil G055 005 A2? Or ZF lifeguard 6. I can find these 2 types of oils no problem. The only thing I can't figure out is will I need a software update to go with any of these oils?

Any help is much appreciated.

Cheers Murray

[daveplyjeep]

Hi Murray.I think your questions are answered in this thread. I contacted Bristol transmissions and they supplied the correct oil and filter and gasket. Not the Audi or zf oil. As for the software update. I can't see what difference that will make to the oil. The gearbox is still the same, it's just a bit of fine tuning as far as I can see.I am now ready for the stream of rebuffs from all, and by the way "Happy new year to all".Dave

[MurrayN]

Dave, thanks for the reply. Yeah I'm sure I could use either, I was just looking for clarification on the software update. I don't fancy replacing the box if it goes pear shaped
My next port of call was Bristol transmission's tomorrow morning, and I'll no doubt order a "kit" from them.

Cheers Murray

[MurrayN]

Just thought i would reply back with the outcome with my gearbox.
I phoned up Bristol tranmissions Monday morning, spoke to a very helpful man and ordered there gearbox oil change kit.
It arrived on Wednesday and had the oil and filter changed yesterday.
The box is now super smooth, unbelievable what difference it has made, and my box had only done 66K!

Now just needs a remap next month as a treat

Murray

[gianton]

Just thought i would reply back with the outcome with my gearbox.
I phoned up Bristol tranmissions Monday morning, spoke to a very helpful man and ordered there gearbox oil change kit.
It arrived on Wednesday and had the oil and filter changed yesterday.
The box is now super smooth, unbelievable what difference it has made, and my box had only done 66K!

Now just needs a remap next month as a treat

Murray

Which oil they used?