Q: My Volkswagen Eos has a four-cylinder, DSG transmission. Currently the car has about 40,000 miles on it. The dealer wants to change the transmission fluid. I am experiencing some odd shifting ...

The six-speed wet clutch DSG is by far the more reliable. But the seven-speeders are failing whether they have had the fluid change or not. Of course, if the fluid was changed from mineral to ...

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In the past, the factory-recommended interval for changing the automatic transmission fluid was typically between 30,000 and 100,000 miles, but some newer vehicles have what’s referred to as ...

There is a difference between a transmission fluid change and a full-on flush. Here's how to tell which one is better suited for you and your car.

Everybody makes a big deal about regular engine oil changes, and with good reason. Just like any other part of a vehicle, oil wears down during constant use and needs to be replaced to ensure your ...

My 2009 VW Passat 118TSI DSG wagon was purchased as a demo. Whilst under warranty the transmission began to shudder shifting from first to second from a standing start. The Mechatronic unit was ...

What is a DSG transmission? How does a direct shift gearbox work? A DSG transmission is a dual clutch transmission used by Volkswagen. A DSG uses two wet, multi-plate clutches to activate separate ...

Changing your vehicle's transmission fluid is vital for it to perform at its best. If you want to skip a trip to the mechanic, here's how to do it yourself.

All dual clutch transmissions require a routine change of transmission fluid anyway every 3 - 4 years. The Altea XL is dated from 2007, but you did not state how old yours is.