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    DSG Service: Fill fluid from bottom or top?

    05-03-2012 10:37 PM #1
    I've seen the DIY on myturbodiesel.com and read that you can either fill the DSG fluid from the top or from the bottom. Filling from the bottom requires using the special filling tool (or DIY tool) and also the plastic snorkel.

    I also read that you could fill the fluid from the top where the filter goes. Are there any issues/problems associated with filling the fluid from the top?

    Can't you simply just drain and measure how much oil comes out of the transmission and then add that amount of fluid in from the top of the transmission?

    Any info would be appreciated.
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    05-04-2012 04:36 PM #2
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    05-07-2012 12:47 PM #3
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    05-07-2012 01:23 PM #4
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    I filled it from the bottom. One guy from A3 forum mentioned that he did it from the top.
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    DSG Service

    05-10-2012 10:35 AM #5
    I changed oput the fluid from the top as per the replace what was taken out method on myturbodiesel.com. I will add a little more this time and let it drip from the overflow. have been able to get filters and fluids online at much better prices.
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    06-25-2012 09:57 AM #6
    I just changed my fluid and used the top fill method. Absolutely painless way to do it. It does take a long time to refill from the top, but that gives you time to clean up some of your tools and have a beer. Make sure you get the funnel in the DIY that fits the fill hole.
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    06-25-2012 09:40 PM #7
    I ended up doing the DSG service at the dealer. It was $330 out the door. Better than what most people pay though...
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    06-26-2012 01:04 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by MK6GTI View Post
    I ended up doing the DSG service at the dealer. It was $330 out the door. Better than what most people pay though...
    Lucky you! My local dealer was asking for $768 after taxes
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    07-08-2012 07:22 AM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by Evo V View Post
    Lucky you! My local dealer was asking for $768 after taxes
    Wtf!!! You sure that isn't dsg + 40k service?


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    07-08-2012 07:26 AM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by DasCC View Post
    Wtf!!! You sure that isn't dsg + 40k service?


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    Absolutely! My car is @120K miles right now Every time I go to this dealer I get aggrivated because of their pricing. I end up ordering online.
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    07-08-2012 10:40 AM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by Evo V View Post
    Absolutely! My car is @120K miles right now Every time I go to this dealer I get aggrivated because of their pricing. I end up ordering online.
    Oh wait is for your AUDI?


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    Dealers or their prices are still high

    10-17-2012 10:53 AM #12
    I just had a quote from the dealer for the 40K service on my Golf at $596 and an additional $400 for the DSG service. The price for supplies was $250, delivered.
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