tiptronic and multitronic

[white.akita]

hi all, i have read many horror stories about the multitronic gearbox needing the clutch plates changing and a few other problems with them.
i have the tiptronic gearbox on my 1999 a6 2.5tdi is it the same gearbox ? do these suffer from the same problems ?

[shabazmo]

As far as I am aware the multitronic came out in 2001 on 2 wheel drive cars only, so yours is the tptronic. Lucky you! Albeit I have had no problems so far.

[masonj]

hi all, i have read many horror stories about the multitronic gearbox needing the clutch plates changing and a few other problems with them.
i have the tiptronic gearbox on my 1999 a6 2.5tdi is it the same gearbox ? do these suffer from the same problems ?

The Tiptronic is a classic type auto box while the Multitronic is a CVT. From comments on here the Tip is more reliable provided that it has had regular gearbox oil and filter changes. If not they can also give trouble.

[white.akita]

thanks for the replies, i have phoned around but cant find anyone who can change the fluid for me so its off to audi for a £200 oil change

[lonky]

well thats about £4800 less than a new box, so not bad value.