DSG transmissions, the so-called "direct gear boxes", are installed on many cars of the German concern VAG: Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi, as well as the less popular Seat in Russia. Boxes of this type represent a successful combination of benefits mechanical and automatic transmission, which made them popular both in mass-produced cars and in the racing environment, which is characterized by special requirements for gear shifting speed.

Technically, this type of box is closer to the "mechanics", but all switching is performed by electronic assistants without requiring direct participation from the driver. Similar to cars with an "automatic", machines of this type do not have a clutch pedal, but, nevertheless, if desired, the driver has the ability to shift gears manually.

To the pluses transmissions of this type can be attributed very high speed shifting gears without jerks and "failures" of power. This allows you to provide high acceleration and at the same time noticeable fuel economy, in comparison with both automatic transmissions and "mechanics".

Changing the oil in the boxDSG.

Boxes of this type are presented in two versions, 6 and 7-speed, which differ significantly from each other in after-sales service. An oil change in the DSG-7 box (the so-called “dry” transmission) is not provided by the manufacturer for the entire life of the box. This is due to a fundamentally different device box, running on "dry" clutch. The factory oil filling is small in volume (about two liters) and does not require replacement or topping up. In this case, we can talk about a single resource of oil and gearbox.

Regular oil change in dsg 6-speed type, on the contrary, is absolutely necessary and is one of the car maintenance procedures regulated by the manufacturer. These boxes are "wet" since all transmission elements are practically immersed in oil. Accordingly, the efficiency of its work is directly dependent on the quality of the gear oil.

The oil change in the DSG-6 box must be carried out in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations or earlier. You can often hear reviews about the low reliability of boxes of this type. Our experience shows that the vast majority of breakdowns are directly related to non-compliance with deadlines oil changes in DSG or using low-quality transmission fluids.

According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the oil in the box should be changed every 60,000 km. Many car owners note the effectiveness of reducing this interval, and the oil change in the DSG is already done at 40-45 thousand kilometers, giving a noticeable result not only in the long term, but also in the comfort of everyday use.

Do-it-yourself or professional oil change in DSG?

An oil change in a DSG can be done both independently (if you have time, a tool and a garage with a viewing hole or a lift), or in a service center.

To the pluses self replacement usually attribute the savings to the cost of labor (but certainly not to the cost of oil), while the benefits of going to service center are:

• performance of work by a qualified specialist using professional equipment,
• time saving,
• guarantee for the work carried out,
• the possibility of selecting technical fluids directly at the station, taking into account the condition of the car,
• clean hands, clothes, car, garage and / or house territory,
• additional "side effect": a visual assessment of the condition of the visible units of the car and, of course, the drained oil by a professional, which allows you to diagnose a number of hidden faults in time before their obvious manifestation.

Despite the impressive list of advantages, for a number of motorists, saving on the cost of work still remains a priority. But the clients of our station Maintenance They are not included for two reasons:

• you can buy motor oils from us (as well as other technical fluids) at a good price,
• oil change in the box will be done by the masters for free!

The only argument in favor of an independent oil change remains the personal interest of the car owner and the desire dig into the car yourself.

For such motorists, let's pay attention to the key points that will allow the replacement without damage to yourself and the transmission.

1. The first thing to remember when changing oil in a DSG is overfilling is just as bad as underfilling. There should be exactly as much oil as recommended by the manufacturer (usually 5-6 liters, depending on the specific car model).
2. It is possible to reliably determine the volume of drained oil only when it is "correct" temperature. As a rule, it is 35-45 degrees Celsius. To measure the oil temperature, Volkswagen AG produces special sensors, their use is the simplest and most accurate way to determine the temperature. You can often hear recommendations to focus on a short (about 5 minutes) engine warm-up, and the required temperature will be provided. Obviously, with this formulation, the ambient temperature and the cooling period of the transmission since the last use are not taken into account, and this can significantly change the final result.
3. For topping up, use strictly identical oil that was previously filled in. Blending oils different brands unacceptable. When switching from one oil to another, it is advisable to drain on professional equipment for maximum removal of old oil.
4. DSG transmissions require absolutely special type of oils, other than that used in mechanical or automatic boxes. This can be either oil produced directly by Volkswagen AG for its own boxes, or Pentosin brand oils for double clutch boxes.

Regardless of the service option chosen for your car, you can always contact our specialists for advice on choosing one or another type of oil, taking into account the specific operation of your car's transmission.

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The manufacturer himself claims that the DSG robot is highly reliable and is a cost-effective solution compared to traditional hydromechanical automatic transmissions or CVTs. Anyway, it is important to understand that this box needs regular and high-quality maintenance, taking into account a number of features of its design.

Such maintenance should be understood primarily as an oil change in the DSG, as well as the DSG. Next, we will talk about when the oil in the DSG needs to be changed, how the oil is changed in DSG box, as well as what to pay attention to as part of this procedure.

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Changing gear oil in a DSG robot: when is it needed and why

So, at the heart of the specified checkpoint is mechanical box, and also (by analogy with the manual transmission). In other words, unlike the "classic" automatic or CVT, there is no torque converter.

At the same time, there are two clutch discs, due to which the gears switch very quickly and smoothly. The result is a high level of comfort and fuel efficiency, as well as impressive acceleration dynamics, since there is practically no interruption in the power flow during shifts, etc.

Controls the operation of the box and clutch, as well as (analogue). Actually, the electronic unit sends signals to executive mechanisms, after which, due to the redistribution of fluid (oil) flows in mechatronics, gears are switched on and other processes are controlled.

It is quite obvious that the presence of such a device as a mechatronic means increased requirements for the quality and condition of the gear oil. In other words, a timely oil change in the DSG box is necessary.

We note right away that according to the regulations, an oil change in the DSG-6, and also often in the DSG-7, is necessary every 60 thousand km. However, if the vehicle is operated in difficult conditions(trailer towing, aggressive driving, maximum loads), you need to change the gear oil earlier (the interval is reduced by 20-30 or even 40%).

Please note, DSG-6 is and can go about 200-250 thousand km. without repair. At the same time, it is important to understand that the result is not timely replacement oil in the box, along with a violation of the operating requirements for the gearbox, is the vast majority of DSG breakdowns encountered.

Also, after an oil change, most owners note that after the replacement, for example, in the DSG-6, the shocks disappear when switching, the box works smoothly, without jerks. Next, we will consider the process of changing the oil in the DSG-6 with our own hands.

How to choose and change oil in DSG

So, in order to change the oil in the DSG, you must first select a special transmission fluid or oil in the DSG box, which is suitable for units of this type. To change the oil in a DSG box, for example, DQ-250, 6 liters of gear oil will be required.

Considering that such a gearbox has a “wet” clutch (clutch packs are immersed in an oil bath), more oil is needed in this case. As for the DSG-7 with the so-called "dry" clutch, a smaller amount is required in such a box transmission fluid.

We also note that in addition to the liquid, it is necessary to change the oil filter of the DSG box, as well as a special sealing ring for the drain plug. As a rule, when replacing original oils and transmission fluids with VW TL52182 approvals. You can also select suitable analogues from third-party manufacturers.

The main thing is to use products High Quality, as well as . If we talk about the replacement itself, you can either use the services of specialized service stations, or perform all the manipulations yourself.

• First of all, in addition to oil and a gearbox filter, you will need a garage with an inspection hole or a lift, a set of tools, containers for draining mining, rags;
• Before starting the replacement, the box must be warmed up by driving about 10 km;
• Next, the car is placed in a pit or lifted on a lift, if available, the engine protection is removed;
• Then you will need to remove the air intake along with the air filter, battery with a casing and a pan;
• Next, the plastic cup is unscrewed, the filter is removed;
• After you need to remove the breather cap (located closer to the headlight from the filter);
• Now you can go down under the car and unscrew drain plug, substitute a container where mining will merge;
• After unscrewing the plug, a hex key is inserted into the hole, with which a special insert is unscrewed. This allows you to drain the maximum amount of oil;
• After removing the insert, you need to wait until all the oil has drained into the container;
• In parallel, you need to saturate with fresh oil new filter DSG boxes. To do this, you can insert the filter into the cup body and spill it with oil;
• After the oil has completely drained from the gearbox, the insert can be screwed in, but the drain plug does not need to be screwed in. If it is screwed in, the oil will be poured into the unit faster;
• To avoid oil leaks, a container should be placed in the area of ​​​​the drain hole.
• Now it remains to insert a funnel into the gearbox breather (from above under the hood) and fill in fresh oil. Pour should be slowly and carefully, dosing portions.

We also add that you can fill in the oil in other ways (for example, pump it with a syringe through drainer), but in practice breather filling is the fastest and most efficient. Also, after about 4.5 liters of oil have been poured into the box, you need to tighten the lid oil filter Checkpoint, replace the breather cap, install the previously removed elements of the engine intake system, connect the terminals to the battery.

At the same time, it is not necessary to tighten and twist anything else. At the same time, the old gearbox drain plug is installed (we do not install a new one yet, the sealing rings do not change either). Next, the engine must be started by connecting to the computer in parallel through.

The main task is to wait until the oil in the DSG warms up to 40-48 degrees. After such heating, the engine does not need to be turned off, while the old drain plug should be unscrewed. It is important that the oil drips a little from the hole as a result of the vibrations of the running engine.

Then you need to wait some time until the excess flows out, that is, the right amount remains in the gearbox (the plug-insert installed in the drain hole will not allow more grease to leak out). Please note that if the oil does not immediately drip when the plug is unscrewed, this indicates that it is not filled enough and needs to be topped up.

After the oil stops dripping, this will indicate the correct oil level in the gearbox. In this case, you can screw in a new plug with a sealing ring, as well as turn off the engine. Now you can proceed to reassembly by tightening all previously removed and untwisted elements. This completes the oil change.

What is the result

As you can see, although the DSG box is not a “classic” automatic and is more like a manual transmission, the oil in the DSG should still be changed more often and performed regularly.

The reason is the presence of mechatronics and increased sensitivity to the transmission fluid in the gearbox. The manufacturer's own regulations also indicate the need for replacement, that is, such a box cannot be considered officially maintenance-free.

It turns out that owners of car models with DSG-6 should take into account that the service life of the transmission directly depends on the timely replacement of the oil and gearbox filter in the transmission. You also need to follow certain operating rules (avoid sudden starts, high loads, slippage, towing a trailer and other cars).

Finally, we note that changing the oil in a DSG-6 or DSG-7 box in some cases improves the quality of the gearbox itself, gets rid of jerks when switching, the car accelerates better, the transmission makes less noise during operation, does not vibrate so much, etc. P.

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It’s good when the car is new and you don’t have to think about where and when to service your iron horse. Another thing is when you bought a used car with an expired warranty, it is clear that there is no point in continuing to service the car from an authorized dealer. In today's article, we will talk in detail about how to independently change the oil in a DSG-7 box in Volkswagen Passat CC (there is practically no difference between replacing the restyled and derestyling versions, at least the process itself is completely similar). We will also consider the issue of choosing an oil, which oil is recommended to be filled official dealer and which oil is best suited as an analogue so that you can save a little.

Owners of the bu Volkswagen Passat ss 1.8 with dsg-7 often have the question of whether they need to change the oil in the box or not? The controversy arises because the DSG-7 uses dry clutch, hence many people mistakenly think that the oil in the box is completely missing and therefore there is nothing to change there. Let's dispel this myth.

How much oil is in a DSG-7 DQ 200 box?

The second most popular question, which logically follows from the first, is how much oil do you need to change? After studying a huge number of forums where owners share their experiences, we came to a figure of 2.1 liters. In comparison, the oil change in the DSG-6 is 6 liters, it is easy to remember the amount is exactly the number of gears.

What kind of oil to fill?

It is best to pour the gear oil recommended by the manufacturer G 052 512 A2, it is sold in liter bottles at a price
from 900 to 1,300 rubles, depending on the region. This product is suitable for mechanical and robotic transmissions(DSG-7 DQ 200) installed on Audi, Skoda, SEAT and Volkswagen.

Alternatively, some use:

• FEBI 21829 price from 500 rubles per 1 liter;
• SWAG 10921829 price from 500 rubles per 1 liter;
• VAG GCN052512Z2 price from 900 rubles per 1 liter.

Step-by-step instructions for changing the oil yourself

Before proceeding to the description of the actions, in addition to oil, you will need a drain plug; its cost is 170 rubles. From the tools you will need a hexagon on “10”, a syringe with a flexible hose and the actual container where the old oil will drain. This process should take place on a warm transmission. so let's get started:

1. remove the plastic protection;
2. unscrew the checkpoint plug;
3. drain the oil;
4. twist the cork;
5. put plastic protection;
6. remove the cap from the breather;
7. insert a tube into the hole;
8. fill in the oil (Important! you need to fill in the oil exactly as much as the old one poured out, because the box is not equipped with a dipstick, you will have to do the calculations yourself);
9. put the breather cap in place.

That, in principle, is the whole process, which should not cause any particular difficulties and a long time. By the way,

1. Disconnect the connector from the Sensor mass flow Air and squeezing the spring clamp, disconnect the air pipe from the housing air filter.


2. We disassemble the air intake to disconnect the air pipe.



3. Unscrew the bolt securing the air filter housing.



4. Then we pull off the air filter housing from the rubber mounts.



5. Remove the battery cover and remove the front cover.


6. Remove the terminals from the battery, unscrew the mount and remove the battery.


7. Unscrew the three bolts securing the battery platform and remove it.



8. Unscrew the oil filter housing and remove.






9. Remove the gearbox oil filter.


10. We pump out the remnants of the old oil from the honeycombs in the gearbox housing.



11. Remove the crankcase protection.



12. Unscrew the drain plug with a 14 mm hexagon. and drain the oil. It will drain approximately 0.8 liters. oils.






13. When the trickle becomes thin, then insert the 8 mm hexagon. into the drain hole and unscrew the overflow cup. About 4.4 liters will merge. oils.






14. As the oil has drained, we twist the overflow glass back into the drain hole.



15. We twist the drain plug with the old o-ring.



16. Insert the filling hose into the oil filter hole.



17. We begin to fill in the oil. Pour 5.4 liters of oil (this is with a small margin) into the DSG6.
Full filling volume oil on PBZ gearboxes is 7.2 liters, and the service volume (which is replaced) is 5.2 liters. oils. Therefore, we fill in a little more oil in order to then correctly set the oil level. It is equally bad for the DSG box if the oil is overfilled or not topped up.
18. Comparison of KP filters.


19. When finished pouring oil into the box, remove the filling hose and put it aside.



20. Install a new oil filter. Pre-lubricated lip seal gear oil. Attention! The filter must be mounted on the rod into which we poured oil. Be sure to twist it left - right to prevent wrapping the filter lip seal.



21. Wash the oil filter housing from oil.



22. Change the sealing ring on the oil filter housing.



23. Install the oil filter housing and tighten it with a torque of 20 Nm.



24. Install the battery pad back into place.


25. Install the battery and connect the terminals.


26. Install the front casing and battery cover.


27. Install the air filter housing on the rubber mounts.


28. Tighten the air filter mounting bolt.



29. Install the air intake.


30. We connect the air pipe to the air filter housing and connect the Mass Air Flow Sensor connector.



31. We connect the diagnostic device. Go to "Measured values" and open group 19. Group 19.2 displays the current oil temperature in gearbox 02E.

33. We start the engine and switch the selector, lingering for 3-5 seconds in each gear. Then return the lever to the "P" position. To set the level, the oil in the gearbox must be warmed up in the range from 35-45 degrees.


Below is a photo with the principle of operation of the overflow cup in the DSG 6 box.


34. Heating the oil to a certain temperature, we unscrew the drain plug and drain the excess oil (200 grams that we poured).

35. While excess oil is draining, we change the sealing ring on the drain plug to a new one.



36. Drain the oil until a trickle of oil becomes thin. We have drained about 200 grams of oil, now the level is set in accordance with the regulations. We immediately twist the drain plug and tighten it with a torque of 45 Nm.



37. We wash the gearbox housing from traces of oil.



38. Install crankcase protection.

Filling details:

To fill the oil in the box, according to the regulations, should be through the drain plug, i.e. underneath the car. This is due to the fact that the filter in some cases does not change (again, according to the regulations, photo at the beginning). But when a simultaneous replacement is made, it is more convenient to do it from under the hood, into the filter hole.
When changing the oil in the DSG 6 box, the car must be installed on a level surface.