Gearbox oil change interval?

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Is the Passat engine longitude then like the A4

Yup, the B4 and B5 Passats share the same floor pan as the Audi A4, hence the longitudinal engine (and the multi-link front suspension).

as I thought all the VWs were transverse even the Golf R32 with 4wd.

No, the Golf IV and V shares their platforms with the Audi A3 (8L and 8P respectively), and thus they are all transverse. The latest B6 Passat has reverted to transverse, and now shares a (streched) platform with the Golf V and A3 8P.

I think my box code is GBD, i'll have to check.

Then yours, if GBD is correct, would be an 01EA.

Rgds

[skymaster]

Thats interesting about the new passat. So is the current passat a B6 platform car then? I wonder why they have gone for transverse on the new one.

[wid77]

OK, that's the correct info.

The "M5S", as you correctly guessed, simply means Manual 5 speed.

The code of "DUK" is a little harder to work out for the un-initiated - however, I can confirm that that code translates into an 012 gearbox!

Just for info, all VW/Audi gearbox codes are converted into build types, and you can confirm for yourself from this handy PDF (right click > save target as) http://volkswagen.msk.ru/vw_doc2/trans/vw_gkb-type.pdf.

The actual manual for your 012 box will be found here: http://volkswagen.msk.ru/index.php?p=page05_012.

HTH, rgds

Thanks for your help. One last point... It says to use 75W/90 synthetic. Would you suggest I go to the Audi dealer or would an alternative be ok? I live near to Euro Car Parts in Leicester so I was going to call in there to see whether they have this specification of oil. Sorry if this question is obvious to some of you but i get confused whether it would be the same product and whether the dealer will just charge more for it. Cheers.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Thats interesting about the new passat. So is the current passat a B6 platform car then?

Actually, to be really pedantic, the B6 merely refers to the VW model code; the B meaning the model sector, and the 6 refering to the 6th generation. It has no direct comparison with the Audi model codes.

The actual platform code for the latest Passat is the 3C, whereas the platform code for the latest Audi A4 is the 8E. Confusing, in'it!

I wonder why they have gone for transverse on the new one.

Oh, that is simple, in the same way that Issigonis developed the original Mini - merely to provide more cabin space for the occupants.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Thanks for your help. One last point... It says to use 75W/90 synthetic. Would you suggest I go to the Audi dealer or would an alternative be ok? I live near to Euro Car Parts in Leicester so I was going to call in there to see whether they have this specification of oil. Sorry if this question is obvious to some of you but i get confused whether it would be the same product and whether the dealer will just charge more for it. Cheers.

OK, as that was mentioned in the non-factory manual, I would recomend you check out the following Castrol Lubricants Advisor: http://www.ew2.lubesinfo.com/framese...=1156&langid=1 - you will need to refresh the web session, then enter your details fully. If it states "refer to dealer" for the transmission fluid, then only genuine VAG trans fluid should be used.

ECP could potentially sell you anything, and being as the gearbox could be a costly item to repair, for an extra few quid, hop over to Blackbird Road, and get some genuine fluid from them. You never know, you might even see my new RS4 being prepped in there!!!!

[wid77]

OK, as that was mentioned in the non-factory manual, I would recomend you check out the following Castrol Lubricants Advisor: http://www.ew2.lubesinfo.com/framese...=1156&langid=1 - you will need to refresh the web session, then enter your details fully. If it states "refer to dealer" for the transmission fluid, then only genuine VAG trans fluid should be used.

ECP could potentially sell you anything, and being as the gearbox could be a costly item to repair, for an extra few quid, hop over to Blackbird Road, and get some genuine fluid from them. You never know, you might even see my new RS4 being prepped in there!!!!

Thanks. I will take your advice and call in at the Audi Dealer. I will keep an eye out for the RS4 (you lucky b@gger!).

[wid77]

I went to the Audi dealer today. I was going to buy 3 litres of transmission oil and then get my garage to change the lot. However,it costs £12.13 + VAT a liter so i just got the one bottle.

The refrence no is: G052 911 A2 if anyone knows what that is? I'm going to use it whatever as i have already spent too much time on deciding what oil to use.

Teutonic Tamer - there was a red RS4 there but it was for sale and it had a private plate.

[seanrf07]

The fluid is OEM only - no aftermarket alternatives should be used!

Hi i own a 2002 a3 tdi 130 quattro sport and wish to change the gearbox oil as it is now at 160k!
It's a 6 speed manual but i can find nowhere what so ever that indicates the specification of oil to be used.
All i can find that matches the car spec oil wise is fuchs titan 75w 80 from opieoils.co.uk

Can you help please?

Thanks, Sean