DSG Fluid Change

[iana3]

Hi, I'm going to do my DSG service this weekend and I'm wondering if it matters what temperature the transmission is during the initial drain. I know it has to be 35*-45* when draining the excess but what about draining the old oil? Thank you.

 

[DomH]

Cold is better as it should ideally be less than 30 when you start running it up to temperature

 

[Jnsio]

Hi, I'm going to do my DSG service this weekend and I'm wondering if it matters what temperature the transmission is during the initial drain. I know it has to be 35*-45* when draining the excess but what about draining the old oil? Thank you.

I did mine cold and it was fine. It doesn't really matter as long as you let it drip out but cold is better.

 

[iana3]

Thank you both. I was going to do it after sitting overnight so that's good to know.

 

[SootySport]

Have a look at @TimWills you Tube video, he explains it in detail.

 

[TimWills28]

This method worked for me?

 

[CoolAsIce]

I drained mine from warm/hot (after a 20 mile drive to work). Left it to drain for an hour while I did some other bits. By the time I'd filled it back up it was bang on 30C.