DSG Gearbox Service

[bang chong]

I totally agree with the quality of techs in dealerships too. The thing you need to understand is that Vw is still only quite young in Australia as it has only really boomed within the last decade or even less. I find the best guys are the imports, we have some great quality techs from the U.K in our workshop with a heap of experience. I also work with some drop kicks who I even wonder how they got their qualification(one who has been in the trade for 10yrs and still isn't confident enough to do a timing belt, thank god they fired him this week). The problem with this trade is the fact that it attracts people with half a brain cell lol. In my opinion go find a mechanic or tech who you can trust and are happy with their quality of work and stick with them.

[johnw]

mmmm that might go some way to explain why when I took my car to "VW dealer of the year" for service (first couple of times I've EVER gotten any of my cars serviced at a dealer and not a specialist) that the steering wheel control module was coded up wrong, twice.

First time the rear wiper didn't work and I thought I had damaged it or something but turn out it was coded for "sedan" and second time, after fixing the brake switch EPC issue, forgot to enable cruise control

I'm still OK with their service, but my missus says that's just because I've got VCDS, most people would go back and complain.

I guess people have to get trained some where, you get interns looking after patients in hospitals, that might be worse

They should have a scheme where customers can op for a "discount" for trainee services LOL

[Transporter]

you get interns looking after patients in hospitals, that might be worse

You've got that one wrong, nurses look after patients.

[johnw]

You've got that one wrong, nurses look after patients.

I think you're right, with my old man, the doctors just pop around, had a look, jolt down something and pi$$ed off.

[bang chong]

You'll more than likely get the same service no matter where you go whether it be a specialists, dealerships or other franchises. There will always be some crap techs and there will always be good ones, it's just life.

[lil_cryp]

Does anyone here know of any good mechanics that can do a DSG service on a Golf mk6 90TSI, in the south eastern suburbs?

Cheers


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[Umai Naa!!]

The DSG part of that gerbox is not servicable. Only the diff is.

[Kachingg]

For a good vw mechanic i use dandy volks in dandenong father/son operation no bull**** good service all our vw,s(3 of them) get serviced here always had a good result with no issues

As for your gearbox its a dq200(dry clutch) that does not need a regular service every 60,000k like the dq250 and dq381 wet clutch models (fitted in gti/r and diesel models)

[Hendo27]

I do the DSG service myself, have done 3 now on different cars and have clocked up about 160 000 ks on gearboxes that I've done.
It's not that tricky, It's easy as after doing a few of them. I can get oil cheap through my step dad- Anglomoil DCT, $65/5L (Anglomoil mostly supplies in bulk to trade, no retail outlets) and OEM or Mann filters for $40ish.

I use the factory method of getting the level right, drain/refill method sucks IMHO. A manual oil pump is pretty much essential otherwise filling is a PITA.

Hendo

[volky]

Hey Guys

Can anyone tell me if the DSG service for a mk6 GTI is an optional service item at 60,000km and 120,000km?

Cheers!

[Transporter]

Hey Guys

Can anyone tell me if the DSG service for a mk6 GTI is an optional service item at 60,000km and 120,000km?

Cheers!

Definitely NOT optional.

[Umai Naa!!]

It's part of the service schedule.

It won't lead to immediate failure, but it won't help in the long term.

[volky]

Definitely NOT optional.

Thanks Transporter!

From what I've read I didn't think it was. It seems they really need to be well maintained and serviced to get the best life out of them.

But when I asked a VW dealership they said it was "optional" to have it serviced at 60,000km. Saying some people don't want to spend the money?

[volky]

It's part of the service schedule.

It won't lead to immediate failure, but it won't help in the long term.

Cheers Umai Naa!

That's what I thought as when I looked up service schedules for the Mk6 GTI, the 60k service had the DSG listed for oil and filter change.

Just as I look around for one on the market I'm trying to see who has done the service or know if was carried out as part of the service

[Umai Naa!!]

Don't be surprised if many weren't done.

It's not cheap through the dealer, and many independent shops won't touch them for some bizarre reason.