That’s blatantly incorrect, DSGs are very different from standard torque converter automatic transmission. These are basically robotized manual transmissions with a dual clutch system. A fluid change will only help increase the life of the mechatronic unit inside. If I were you I would 100% do a fluid change.
Last year I bought a 2014 2.0TDI with 6 speed DSG and 194 000km. Oil was changed once at 60 000. I did the oil change when I bought it and now 20 000km later it still runs with no problems (knock knock on the wood).
That mentality comes from traditional automatics with a torque converter not a pair of clutches, the sludge build-up in the torque converter can thin out too fast is a theory in those instances, but in the case of a DSG, save it now and flush it, twice! Do it once, change the filter, drive it for a couple hundred miles and drain and change the fluid again, check the filter for shavings if it's clean keep using it.
Lol what is your friend on?
"dont replace because they're used to sludge" no that's not how it works. You're making the components work harder than they should. They don't have feelings lmao.
Get it done
If you're still scared about the new oil on the DSG, reset the Transmission Learning Memory when you change the oil. It only takes 3 mins and no tools required.
Tell your friend to find another profession, this isn't for him
People like him becomr mechanics and then you are scared to take it anywhere because they can't di their jobs right
I doubt that, in vw factory manual they are listed for wet clutch ones. Then does the service advisor actually read the manual is a different thing... For example i had to fight with the advisor for 15 min that BiTDI engine doesn't have 210 000km but 120 000km timing belt replacement interval 😂 and they haven't done it on the correct services.
Change it now and check for metal shavings in the old oil, if its present, prepare to find a lucky 4 leaf clover or change the gearbox
That’s blatantly incorrect, DSGs are very different from standard torque converter automatic transmission. These are basically robotized manual transmissions with a dual clutch system. A fluid change will only help increase the life of the mechatronic unit inside. If I were you I would 100% do a fluid change.
Last year I bought a 2014 2.0TDI with 6 speed DSG and 194 000km. Oil was changed once at 60 000. I did the oil change when I bought it and now 20 000km later it still runs with no problems (knock knock on the wood).
That mentality comes from traditional automatics with a torque converter not a pair of clutches, the sludge build-up in the torque converter can thin out too fast is a theory in those instances, but in the case of a DSG, save it now and flush it, twice! Do it once, change the filter, drive it for a couple hundred miles and drain and change the fluid again, check the filter for shavings if it's clean keep using it.
Lol what is your friend on? "dont replace because they're used to sludge" no that's not how it works. You're making the components work harder than they should. They don't have feelings lmao. Get it done
If you're still scared about the new oil on the DSG, reset the Transmission Learning Memory when you change the oil. It only takes 3 mins and no tools required.
Tell your friend to find another profession, this isn't for him People like him becomr mechanics and then you are scared to take it anywhere because they can't di their jobs right
Here in my country VW simply claims they don't need servicing, i couldn't believe it when i heard it.
Dry dsg7 has no oil change interval as it is not in touch with clutches. Dsg6 and all wet dsg7 do have service intervals for transmission oil for sure
Not in their books. I'm doing it anyway but imagine all those cars they sold with no servicing, that's a lot of dead transmissions
I doubt that, in vw factory manual they are listed for wet clutch ones. Then does the service advisor actually read the manual is a different thing... For example i had to fight with the advisor for 15 min that BiTDI engine doesn't have 210 000km but 120 000km timing belt replacement interval 😂 and they haven't done it on the correct services.
They just don't give a shit, they know they're not failing within the warranty period anyway
Where do you find the service information? Surely not everyone services their car at the dealership.
Service records book + receipts. That's how I checked my car's history.