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Hello there
Can anyone help me and give an advice regarding, the oil capacity, the oil specification and changing interval for a 6 speed manual gearbox and the same for the rear differential?
I have a 2.0TDI 170BHP quattro 2008 with a 6 speed manual.
The reason I start considering to change the oil is because when the car is cold the 1st gear is a bit stiff. I own the car since new so it has never been that way.
Any help will be much appreciated .
Thanks
Probably G 052 171
Check here..
http://fuchs-eu.lubricantadvisor.com....aspx?lang=eng
Thanks. It gives some details for the rear differential but here is what it says for the gearbox
Capacity:
Capacity 4,5 litre
Use:
Normal
Products:
Special product, please use the original OEM part
Phone up dealer parts and TPS , and report back what special snake oil it is .
What's your engine code ?
G055532a2 filling qty is 4.5l
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Didkobandito, what mileage has your car covered? I have a similar model and have been wondering about the dif oil change as well. My Gearbox is fine.
I had a 2008 B8 with similar gearbox which was a bit notchy as you describe when I bought it at 120k miles but it just improved (I never changed or topped up the g/b oil) and when I sold it at 215k miles, it was silky smooth. I am not convinced that changing the oil will help you.
Definitely worth doing if gear selection is a bit stiff. Regards rear differential, I had this and transmission on my old V6 done by local mechanic as he has 4-post lift which is crucial given the car needs to be level. Rear diff took just under 2 litres (B5 model). Stuff came out like coffee. Can't remember specification, but done via Audi trade, so correct stuff.
Always worth it , but this G 055 532 is thin on the ground , information is non existant .
Any idea what viscosity grades it is ?
These genuine gearbox oils are snake oil , no data sheets !
Experience tells me G 052 911 / G 052 171 would suit from Fuchs .
change every 80,000 miles from ZF who make the gearbox, Audi say never ............................... it helps changing
Parts departments are usually friendly folk, ring them up for the latest spaecs