"Gerry Archer" <[email protected]> writes: > Comment: > ......After reading forums such as VWvortex and TDIclub, I learned that to > change the transmission oil and filter I had to get a special filler tube > and a computer scan tool to recalibrate. These two pieces of equipment cost > around $250, plus the cost of the fluid and filter. The dealer quoted $350 > for the transmission oil and filter and $480 for the complete service.... > .....If you own a VW with a DSG transmission that requires the oil and > filter change every 40,000 miles make sure the dealer is performing this > work at the service point. Failure to do so may void any warranty or "good > will" should you have problems with the DSG later.
Given the cost, it's my prediction that very few owners are going to perform this service. Thus don't buy a VW DSG with much more than 40K miles on it unless there is documented proof of this service being done. -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
