Changed my atf fluid/filter today
#1
08-19-2007, 03:47 PM
Changed my atf fluid/filter today
Not too big of a deal, about 3 hours work - most of the time was spent removing and putting back the freaking 20-30 bolts that hold the pan in place. Car changes gears WAY better. My car only had 77K miles and it made a huge difference. Lifetime tranny oil that Audi insists is a myth. My car had been slipping on occasion in 3rd gear under hig rpm... now its smooth as silk. BTW, Mobil 1 MERCON V is rated for Audi ZF tranny... which is what I used.
#2
08-19-2007, 05:47 PM
RE: Changed my atf fluid/filter today
Cool. Did you use vag com to check the atf temp as you were filling? I remember doing mine... It was fun.
#3
08-19-2007, 07:26 PM
RE: Changed my atf fluid/filter today
ORIGINAL: brrman
Not too big of a deal, about 3 hours work - most of the time was spent removing and putting back the freaking 20-30 bolts that hold the pan in place. Car changes gears WAY better. My car only had 77K miles and it made a huge difference. Lifetime tranny oil that Audi insists is a myth. My car had been slipping on occasion in 3rd gear under hig rpm... now its smooth as silk. BTW, Mobil 1 MERCON V is rated for Audi ZF tranny... which is what I used.
Not too big of a deal, about 3 hours work - most of the time was spent removing and putting back the freaking 20-30 bolts that hold the pan in place. Car changes gears WAY better. My car only had 77K miles and it made a huge difference. Lifetime tranny oil that Audi insists is a myth. My car had been slipping on occasion in 3rd gear under hig rpm... now its smooth as silk. BTW, Mobil 1 MERCON V is rated for Audi ZF tranny... which is what I used.
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#4
08-19-2007, 10:40 PM
RE: Changed my atf fluid/filter today
Could you post the instructions on how you did the fluid change. I have a 98 2.8tq and want to change my fluid as well, but the only instructions on audidy.com are for 5 speed 1.8t
#7
08-20-2007, 07:02 AM
RE: Changed my atf fluid/filter today
http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articl...servicing.html For A8, but same concept
http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/atfchange/ For A4/Passat
http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/atfchange/ For A4/Passat
#9
08-20-2007, 07:34 AM
RE: Changed my atf fluid/filter today
ORIGINAL: Redrum1
I wrote to mobile and asked about transmission fluid and here's their reply to me...
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No, Mobil does not have a product that will meet your vehicle requirements.
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Thank you for choosing ExxonMobil products.
If you need further assistance, please contact ExxonMobil at 1-800-ASK-MOBIL
-Matt Jacob
ORIGINAL: brrman
Not too big of a deal, about 3 hours work - most of the time was spent removing and putting back the freaking 20-30 bolts that hold the pan in place. Car changes gears WAY better. My car only had 77K miles and it made a huge difference. Lifetime tranny oil that Audi insists is a myth. My car had been slipping on occasion in 3rd gear under hig rpm... now its smooth as silk. BTW, Mobil 1 MERCON V is rated for Audi ZF tranny... which is what I used.
Not too big of a deal, about 3 hours work - most of the time was spent removing and putting back the freaking 20-30 bolts that hold the pan in place. Car changes gears WAY better. My car only had 77K miles and it made a huge difference. Lifetime tranny oil that Audi insists is a myth. My car had been slipping on occasion in 3rd gear under hig rpm... now its smooth as silk. BTW, Mobil 1 MERCON V is rated for Audi ZF tranny... which is what I used.
________________________________
No, Mobil does not have a product that will meet your vehicle requirements.
--
Thank you for choosing ExxonMobil products.
If you need further assistance, please contact ExxonMobil at 1-800-ASK-MOBIL
-Matt Jacob
After reading conflicting stories about what is compatible or equivilent, I just said "**** it" and picked up some oem Pentosin fluidat www.purems.com for pretty cheap.
