Excellent video again mate. Tip for anyone who doesn't have obd or even just a simpler on the driveway method is to drain, measure and refill the same amount, however, when you refill it won't all go in, so when you have almost filled the same amount as drained you need to replace fill plug, start engine run through r n D and back to park for 15 seconds on each to get the transmission areas all full. Then continue to fill the rest of the fluid normally the last 0.5 litres and your done. You also don't need to worry about the temp, do it cold so you get it all in, hotter the fluid more it expands. I've done this on dsg 6 speeds and DL501 7 speeds. It does rely on the condition that your confident the transmission fluid hasn't leaked out and thus your measured quantities are correct when you drain it in the first place. Dsg 02e 6 speed gearbox always drains approx 5.1 litres for me. 100ml either way won't be problem but that's the limits. DL501 7 speed 5.5-5.75 litres. OFCOURSE I ALWAY WOULD RECOMMEND USING SCAN TOOL AND GETTING IT DONE THIS WAY ACCURATELY! knowing the quantities expected is just reassuring to know you have the correct amount of old fluid out as expected and how much litres you gonna need to replace.
Thanks Alvin. More to come. I’ve had to do this job 3 times since then on a couple of S4’s I’ve got. I then ran the trans low by 2.5L on this years One Lap of America…. S4 is still going so it will be interesting to see if it did any damage!
Great video including the detail, also you are correct about not removing the sub brace while on the wheels a lot of you tube videos have the car on its wheels. Did you perform a transmission adaption after the oil change?
I did not. Audi recommends changing it every 30-40K so not sure how different the oil will be. I haven't found any official documentation saying an adaptation was needed. Is this something you have seen?
Yes there are a few videos showing the adaptation via VCDS after a service. Just priced the parts from Audi including new bolts for the cross brace £370.
So, you said in the beginning not to lower the car onto its wheels with the crossbrace removed? But you did for checking fluid level. Is it just a suggestion or did you not lower it all they way for full vehicle weight was on the tires?
You had me panicking then so I had to check. It was lowered to the point where the wheels were still off the ground. Check out the gap between the top of the tire and the fender. Hope that helps! I’m sure it would be fine to rest gently, you just don’t want to operate the car like that!
They are in the queue. I’ll get to them ASAP but it might be a hot minute. Was there something you needed? I have all of the details and part numbers if it helps. My email address is on the contact page on the channel if you needed anything before I get to the videos.
I did a test... I let the oil drain... opened and changed the filter... closed it and put 6 liters of oil in... without checking the correct oil level... the gearbox works perfectly... can you tell me what can happen if there is excess oil?
That is a great question! In an engine it could mean aerating the oil which is bad. Looking at the cross section images of the DL501, it looks like you would really need to overfill. I did a quick search and I couldn’t find anything in the community relating to overfilling. Generally if you put in what you take out you are safe. The only thing you don’t know is if the oil was low before. Are you having any issues?
This is the ATF side but make sure you use DSG fluid designed for the transmission. OEM fluid listed in the description can be expensive but LiquiMoly has some.
It’s because they stretch when you torque them. Basically just weaker if you reuse: rts.i-car.com/crn-1316.html#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20torque%2Dto,box%2C%20and%20suspension%20mounting%20locations.
Awesome video, sir!!!
Thank you for your humor and precise instructions!
Much appreciated!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the humor 😃
Excellent video again mate. Tip for anyone who doesn't have obd or even just a simpler on the driveway method is to drain, measure and refill the same amount, however, when you refill it won't all go in, so when you have almost filled the same amount as drained you need to replace fill plug, start engine run through r n D and back to park for 15 seconds on each to get the transmission areas all full. Then continue to fill the rest of the fluid normally the last 0.5 litres and your done. You also don't need to worry about the temp, do it cold so you get it all in, hotter the fluid more it expands. I've done this on dsg 6 speeds and DL501 7 speeds. It does rely on the condition that your confident the transmission fluid hasn't leaked out and thus your measured quantities are correct when you drain it in the first place.
Dsg 02e 6 speed gearbox always drains approx 5.1 litres for me. 100ml either way won't be problem but that's the limits.
DL501 7 speed 5.5-5.75 litres.
OFCOURSE I ALWAY WOULD RECOMMEND USING SCAN TOOL AND GETTING IT DONE THIS WAY ACCURATELY!
knowing the quantities expected is just reassuring to know you have the correct amount of old fluid out as expected and how much litres you gonna need to replace.
Appreciate the info. That will be super helpful for anyone that doesn’t have the OBD tools!
Great video. That's for a comprehensive video.
You’re welcome. Glad you found it helpful!
@@FindingSeconds just found your channel. Great videos and contents. Love the format. Just subbed. Looking forward to watching more.
Good video Adam!!
Thanks Alvin. More to come. I’ve had to do this job 3 times since then on a couple of S4’s I’ve got. I then ran the trans low by 2.5L on this years One Lap of America…. S4 is still going so it will be interesting to see if it did any damage!
Great video including the detail, also you are correct about not removing the sub brace while on the wheels a lot of you tube videos have the car on its wheels. Did you perform a transmission adaption after the oil change?
I did not. Audi recommends changing it every 30-40K so not sure how different the oil will be. I haven't found any official documentation saying an adaptation was needed. Is this something you have seen?
Yes there are a few videos showing the adaptation via VCDS after a service. Just priced the parts from Audi including new bolts for the cross brace £370.
So, you said in the beginning not to lower the car onto its wheels with the crossbrace removed? But you did for checking fluid level. Is it just a suggestion or did you not lower it all they way for full vehicle weight was on the tires?
You had me panicking then so I had to check. It was lowered to the point where the wheels were still off the ground. Check out the gap between the top of the tire and the fender. Hope that helps!
I’m sure it would be fine to rest gently, you just don’t want to operate the car like that!
Great video, interesting stuff, good to know my car is low maintenence.
You have a funny accent for somebody from Oklahoma
:) Thanks! You never know what to expect here in the Midwest :D What year is yours?
@@FindingSeconds nah, I have a RX8 R3, and looks that needs less manitenence that your German car
@@azazelakira12 I have no doubt! The R3s are awesome.
Hey mate, great video. Did you ever do other videos of the final drive and other side of the transmission?
They are in the queue. I’ll get to them ASAP but it might be a hot minute. Was there something you needed? I have all of the details and part numbers if it helps. My email address is on the contact page on the channel if you needed anything before I get to the videos.
I did a test... I let the oil drain... opened and changed the filter... closed it and put 6 liters of oil in... without checking the correct oil level... the gearbox works perfectly...
can you tell me what can happen if there is excess oil?
That is a great question! In an engine it could mean aerating the oil which is bad. Looking at the cross section images of the DL501, it looks like you would really need to overfill. I did a quick search and I couldn’t find anything in the community relating to overfilling.
Generally if you put in what you take out you are safe. The only thing you don’t know is if the oil was low before. Are you having any issues?
Great Video ❤ is this the same gearbox as in the audi s5 2009 with the V8 ?
Thanks! If it's the 7-speed then yes. Looks like there was a 6-speed auto also that year. That will be different.
@@FindingSeconds I have the 6 speed tip tronic so where is the difference?
So I have read that these transmissions have ATF and MTF fluid to change. Is this MTF or ATF? Thank you!!
This is the ATF side but make sure you use DSG fluid designed for the transmission. OEM fluid listed in the description can be expensive but LiquiMoly has some.
I don’t see a point in replacing sub frame bolts
It’s because they stretch when you torque them. Basically just weaker if you reuse: rts.i-car.com/crn-1316.html#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20torque%2Dto,box%2C%20and%20suspension%20mounting%20locations.
@@FindingSeconds thank you