When should DSG be serviced?
Onto the important parts. How often does your DSG or S Tronic gearbox need servicing? Depending on the vehicle model, it is recommended that an oil and filter service is carried out every 40 thousand miles.
How do you relearn a DSG gearbox?
Reset Procedure
- Put the key in the ignition and turn on – Do not start the car.
- Hold down the accelerator pedal fully for at least 10 seconds (many suggest 20 seconds). You will feel a little click under your foot at you push down the pedal fully.
- Release the pedal – turn the key in the ignition.
Does my DSG gearbox need servicing?
Regular oil changes are required because the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) of your Volkswagen is a sophisticated two-clutch system that is computer-controlled with very fine engineering tolerances and relies on the integrity of the gearbox oil for optimal performance.
How important is DSG service?
This DSG service should be performed at an interval of every 40k miles. Making sure you regularly service your DSG is important to retain any warranty or extended warranty on the transmission. Making sure you purchase fluid that meets the spec required for your vehicle (all the DSG kits we offer meet this spec).
How often should you service a VW DSG transmission?
Fluid maintenance is key in keeping a VW DSG transmission operating as designed. Volkswagen recommends a 150,000 fluid service interval for most DSG transmissions, but recommends a more frequent service interval if the vehicle is used for severe-duty or towing applications. Check the service information for the correct interval.
What happens if your DSG transmission is not working?
Failure to do so can result in breaking the unit, or the transmission simply not working. The transmission can be set to the correct configuration for removal of the control module using diagnostic tools, however if such tools are not available, it can also be done manually.
How is shifting done on a VW DSG?
The actual shifting is done by opening one clutch and closing the other, and maintaining the power flow. The shifting behavior can be fine-tuned by software that allows very different characteristics using the same DSG transmission. Volkswagen uses a wet clutch setup.
Is there a 7 speed DSG automatic transmission?
TTTNIS The 7-speed DSG automatic transmission—or DQ200—is a transmission that is growing rapidly in popularity. A transverse dual clutch transmission, it was brought in to supercede the 6-speed “DQ250” DSG unit, and is finding itself in more and more vehicles.