DSG / S-tronic Gearbox Oil Change for 7 Speed Audi S3 TFSi, Golf 2.0 GTi TFSI, Golf R and Leon 2.0 TFSi Cupra

GEARBOX CODE DQ381 [0GC] and DQ380 [0D9].

The DQ381, is the 4 wheel drive version of the Front Wheel Drive DQ380 as found in the Golf GTi 2.0 TFSi MK5/6/7 and Seat Leon FR/Cupra 2.0 TFSi

7 Speed S-Tronic Transmission as fitted to the following 7 Speed S-Tronic Quattro or Front Wheel Drive Models:

Your DSG / S-tronic Quattro gearbox is a very sophisticated piece of engineering that needs to be looked after with regular oil changes. The smooth 2-clutch system is computer controlled with very fine engineering tolerances. If the gearbox oil is dirty, it will damage other parts and affect performance.

Dirty oil can overheat the gearbox or cause the clutches to burn out. This will lead to poor gear selection, loss of drive and transmission failure.

Your S-Tronic gearbox clutch oil on this transmission should be replaced 35,000 miles for first change; 40,000 miles for all subsequent changes. 

Depending on your vehicle, the filter may need to be changed as well. All the gearbox automatic transmission fluid oil needs to be replaced.

What happens when we perform an oil & filter change

During an oil check, we check the gearbox and look for any leaks. We drain the gearbox completely and replace the oil filter before filling it with high-quality gearbox oil that meets manufacturer standards.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your gearbox must be cold when we performed this procedure which normally takes two hours. As a result the vehicle must be left to cool in our car park for several hours before we begin. We would require the vehicle for a total of 8 hours. You're more than welcome to drop the vehicle off with us the day before if you wish.