passat tiptronic servicing

[passat08]

I have a 2008 passat tfsi have been told that these transmissions don't need servicing it is the tiptronic gearbox can anyone shed some light on this please?

[Umai Naa!!]

Yes, they need servicing every 60,000kms.

The oil and filter are replaced.

[shakespeare]

From what I understand (I think I read this somewhere ages ago) the 2.0 lt TFSI engines in the B6 Passats had a 6 speed automatic gearbox (torque converter Auto not DSG) therefore it does not require a DSG service at 60,000kms though may need other auto gearbox servicing like oil changes etc later in its life. Best thing to do is check your owners manual.

[kamold]

Owners manual doesn't specify transmission fluid replacement however it is recommended by independent mechanics. Umai Naa just did my Golf last week and it definately feels smoother. It's peace of mind that your transmission is sloshing around in uncontaminated fluid, could help prevent early retirement.

[Umai Naa!!]

From what I understand (I think I read this somewhere ages ago) the 2.0 lt TFSI engines in the B6 Passats had a 6 speed automatic gearbox (torque converter Auto not DSG) therefore it does not require a DSG service at 60,000kms though may need other auto gearbox servicing like oil changes etc later in its life. Best thing to do is check your owners manual.

It definitely gets serviced every 60,000kms.

Service book doesn't mention it because the schedule was changed about 2 years ago.

[brad]

I've serviced enough other brand autos in my life to know that by 100,000km that beautiful cherry red auto fluid has turned black. Every 50,000km is what i would work on but 60,000km fits in nicely with the service schedule. You wouldn't leave it any longer if you intend keeping the vehicle.

I'm not sure if it's compatible with VW transmission but Castrol Transmax Z used to do wonderful things for Subaru automatics like removing the 1st/2nd gear change delay followed by a thump.

[Umai Naa!!]

VW G052162A2 is the oil to use.

The label on the bottle says it's compatible with Dexron III F. Not yet confirmed if that's the case though. You'd think it'd be ok, if the label says so.

[brad]

Isn't Dex III F the Ford specific oil? LOL.

I know I took a punt when I did the transmax Z in the Subaru but I figured it couldn't change any worse than it was. Converted a few Subaru owners after that.

Just looked at the photos again. 120,000km of easy driving & it was like a chocolate red colour. Supposedly it was changed at 100,000 but there's no way it changes colour that quickly.

[Diesel_vert]

VW G052162A2 is the oil to use.

Are you sure?

The 09G gearbox (Aisin TF-60SN) specifies G 055 025 A2 (Esso/Mobil ATF 3309 or Toyota ATF Type T-IV), which is dyed red.

The 01M gearbox (4-speed) specifies G 052 162 A2 (Esso/Mobil ATF LT 71141), which is dyed yellow.



In regards to Castrol Transmax Z, it is likely to be superior to both fluids, even though I can't verify it. Possible that the friction characteristics may be different compared to JWS 3309/T-IV, but that doesn't automatically mean its unsuitable.

Just looked at the photos again. 120,000km of easy driving & it was like a chocolate red colour. Supposedly it was changed at 100,000 but there's no way it changes colour that quickly.

Red + green = brown.

Assume the usual remaining red ATF in the torque converter, mixed with some Castrol Transmax Z that is (apparently) dyed green.

[passat08]

Ok and what would be a ball park figure I would be paying a don't really want to go through vw to do, also what is the definate part numbers and what need exactly? Cheers

[Umai Naa!!]

Are you sure?

The 09G gearbox (Aisin TF-60SN) specifies G 055 025 A2 (Esso/Mobil ATF 3309 or Toyota ATF Type T-IV), which is dyed red.

The 01M gearbox (4-speed) specifies G 052 162 A2 (Esso/Mobil ATF LT 71141), which is dyed yellow.

Yes, you are correct.

[brad]

Red + green = brown.

Assume the usual remaining red ATF in the torque converter, mixed with some Castrol Transmax Z that is (apparently) dyed green.

That was before the Transmax. That chocolatey crap is pure Dexron 2 or 3

[brad]

Ok and what would be a ball park figure I would be paying a don't really want to go through vw to do, also what is the definate part numbers and what need exactly? Cheers

Best ask your local mobile VW tech.

[kleung]

I have a 2008 passat tfsi have been told that these transmissions don't need servicing it is the tiptronic gearbox can anyone shed some light on this please?

I have a copy of the 2008 Passat Technical Specifications brochure, and according to that, you are correct - the 2008 2.0T 147TSI petrol is fitted with a conventional torque converter auto, not a DSG. But it still needs regular servicing just like every other conventional car gearbox.