ZF 6HP19A tiptronic gearbox (A6 3.0 TDI Quattro)

[furfurfur]

No doubt you've seen this thread already - Tiptronic oil change !

Yup, been doing a lot of reading, perhaps too much. I just wish Audi went ahead and made it a 80,000 mile service item, then everyone would know what's up!

Have you seen this DIY Tiptonic Oil and Filter Change 3.2 FSI Quattro

Yup, that's really interesting! Unfortunately whilst I'm pretty happy doing engine oil changes I wouldn't feel comfortable doing a gearbox oil change at home, never done one and it's not something I'd want to mess up - plus my driveway may not be flat enough.

I suspect Dialynx's quote is based on only replacing 3-4 litres of the oil, and certainly not the filters. I could ask them. I may also ask how much it would be to get the filter changed too.

As always I would like to strike a nice balance between cost and reward. I think paying £720 for a full system flush when I'm not experiencing any issue with the car is a bit much

[daveplyjeep]

Hi .

Go with the first one, given the price of zf filud. But ask how much to change the filter. Then if still a good price get it in writing.

Dave

[Guest 2]

I'll be getting Audi to do mine now in 2k when its due a service at 92k.

Will report back with prices when done.

[Sam]

You're asking me if a guide on a gearbox oil change is correct .. Whatever next?!

Must have banged my head on my week off

[Guest 2]

Must have banged my head on my week off

Didn't even notice you were gone!

[furfurfur]

Have you seen this DIY Tiptonic Oil and Filter Change 3.2 FSI Quattro

OK, so DIY looks pretty interesting. I am not sure what ATF I should be using, though. It's all rather confusing - I've read the threads with gupster's research and still none the wiser. My gearbox details are:

Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 09L-927-760.lbl
Part No SW: 4F2 910 156 T HW: 09L 927 156 C
Component: AG6 09L 3,0 TDI RdW 0020
Revision: --H04--- Serial number: 4402665
Coding: 0000001
Shop #: WSC 02325 785 00200
VCID: 3669DDA5415C5C9

I think this means my gearbox should have ZF LifeGuard 6+ in it, seems hard to find though, and some places suggest 6+ has been superceded by 8. Can I mix the two in the gearbox? It looks like the DIY method won't drain it all out only about 50% of the oil.

[apole]

Hi there,

Option 1 is too cheap - genuine audi oil £32 +VAT a litre round my parts, you need 4-5 ...... Also gearbox oil has to be at 40C temp wise, from experience the oil after driving is much higher than that and takes a long time to cool down so they would need car for longer to allow it to cool properly. PM gup as well as he had a bad experience with someone local to him.

Option 2 - not sure, wasn't happy with their recommended aftermarket oil, would deffo go for lifeguard 6 which will put their price up a bit but Mark speaks well of the work they did for him.

Option 3 - again dunno tbh, sounds overkill.

For me if you are in doubt use either Audi or lifeguard 6 oil.

Also my oil was pretty clean and I don't notice any difference in how car drives so in hindsight probably overkill to change in my case.

If anyone spots any errors in my DIY guide please do speak up, intention is to help others so any mistakes would be good to see. Did alot of research in ZF and Audi tech guides beforehand mind.

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

[apole]

Hey guys,

One more thing. Notice A8 says 8 litres if oil pan off. I didn't get this much out, after draining the sump, there was a bit more in the sump pan and some in the filter. Other members here also found same and when I paid to have it done couple of years back they only charged me for 5 Litres.

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.

[Carboncobra]

Just had my multitronic oil changed today at my local independent Audi specialist. 7 litres at £12 a litre. An hours labour at £40 plus VAT. Total £148.80.

[furfurfur]

Just had my multitronic oil changed today at my local independent Audi specialist. 7 litres at £12 a litre. An hours labour at £40 plus VAT. Total £148.80.

Tiptronic is different to multitronic. Your gearbox oil is a scheduled service item unlike in the tiptronic.