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Thanks to all for such clear statements on the potential robustness of the DSG gearbox. I came from Volvo 240 territory and my last 240 (1986 unleaded) was handed in at 650,000km and is STILL going without a change in head gasket with its new owner but on its second box, and only due to an electric OD issue. They were great cars. If the 7 speed diesel with DSG is coping with 58% of its design load (320/550)then it should easily achieve the same distances, unless the clutch plates wear prematurely due to material used. If it is in an oil bath I am thinking this is unlikely. Not sure if this should go in a new thread but I am running mine in at present and trying to follow the directions in FAQ on this. I am at 2800km after nearly 4 weeks and I am using the shifter a lot more than I will in the future as a result of the directions about running in. I do about 200km a day when I drive between Sunshine Coast and Brisbane and it is really difficult to avoid using the cruise control to meet these targets. The FAQ also advises a change in oil at 8000km but the VW first scheduled change is for 15000km for the DSG box. Does anyone change DSG oil at more frequent distances than 15K?
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