Gearbox service

[John Mason]

Good morning I am new to this forum so would first like to say hello to all you members!

I am posting about the 2014 Sq5 gearbox, Audi claim it is a sealed unit and doesn't need servicing, but I am getting mixed opinions as to whether or not this does/doesn't need an oil and filter change ?

The car has done 98000 miles and I would much appreciate any feedback or experience with this 'grey' area!

Many thanks, John 

 

[cliffcoggin]

Whether it needs to be serviced is debatable. Given that it is now out of guarantee you have nothing to lose by changing oil and filter. As I am fond of saying, nobody suffered a gearbox failure by changing the oil too often.

[cliffcoggin]

Was the above reply of any help John? Like yourself, we too appreciate feedback.

[John Mason]

Hi Cliff, thanks for your reply, I think for piece of mind I will get the gearbox serviced, I am still confused as to why Audi state that the oil doesn't need replacing, surely oil and filters will always have an expected lifespan?

[Magnet]

Hello John,

Possibly the same reasons why they have extended cambelt changes to ridiculous limits. Chances are the component will expire at some point where the repair costs become more than the value of the vehicle. Vehicle expires, and Audi sell another new car! 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

 

[The Babbling Ferret]

Hi John. 
yeah, you should change the Auto box oil. 
If it’s the ZF 8 speed then ZF recommend between 80-120,000km which equates to around 74,000mls tops in our money. 
 Many have said that it has improved the smoothness of gear changes. 
 All oil degrades over time. 
This includes differential oils as well.