Is my B7 transmission ruined?
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Is my B7 transmission ruined?
2006 A4 2.0T, 85K miles:
A radiator seal broke and forced coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. Had the radiator replaced by a reputable non-dealer shop ($500.00) and was directed to another shop for a transmission "flush".
After being in the shop for a few days he called to say he couldn't do it because it was the CVT transmission. Also said that he thought my transmission was shot (it's slipping) and that I should replace it, was wasting my money..
I found another shop who will "replace" the trans fluid for $150.00 but also "feels" that the transmission is finished.
My questions are:
Should I go for the replacement and see if the transmission will recover enough?
Is $150.00 reasonable, as in too low? Other shops ranged $400 to $1k because of the filter cost, oil cost, etc.
Of course, just paid the note off last week. Warranty out recently. Funds are tight due to work slow-down and dealership is ridiculous.
Have adored this car!
Many thanks for any thoughts on this.
Edit: I've maintained all required maintenance on the car and it had a major tune-up months before the break.
A radiator seal broke and forced coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. Had the radiator replaced by a reputable non-dealer shop ($500.00) and was directed to another shop for a transmission "flush".
After being in the shop for a few days he called to say he couldn't do it because it was the CVT transmission. Also said that he thought my transmission was shot (it's slipping) and that I should replace it, was wasting my money..
I found another shop who will "replace" the trans fluid for $150.00 but also "feels" that the transmission is finished.
My questions are:
Should I go for the replacement and see if the transmission will recover enough?
Is $150.00 reasonable, as in too low? Other shops ranged $400 to $1k because of the filter cost, oil cost, etc.
Of course, just paid the note off last week. Warranty out recently. Funds are tight due to work slow-down and dealership is ridiculous.
Have adored this car!
Many thanks for any thoughts on this.
Edit: I've maintained all required maintenance on the car and it had a major tune-up months before the break.
Last edited by MelanieO; 03-20-2013 at 01:57 PM.
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