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Offline chimp400

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Manual gearbox oil
« on: July 18, 2020, 08:10:11 am »
Just looking to confirm if this is the correct oil for the 6 speed manual transmission and that I require 3 of them?
Thanks in advance.

https://www.audipartsdirect.co.uk/product/genuine-audi-gearbox-oil-g052171a2-g052171a2

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Re: Manual gearbox oil
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2020, 08:29:22 am »
Yes that's the one and you will need 3 as the box takes @2.4l

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Re: Manual gearbox oil
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2020, 11:04:42 am »
Give the bottles a hard shake for a couple of minutes before using them.  The additives seem to settle at the bottom because it sits on parts shelves for so long!


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Re: Manual gearbox oil
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2020, 01:13:27 pm »
Just for general info really, but I thought I'd give Redline MTL a go as the general consensus is the OEM oil is best.  Just wanted to experiment and find out for myself.

I haven't noticed any change in cold shift quality but when hot, the shift feels more oily and slick, if that makes sense....slightly less chatter/whine noise also  :happy2:

I think VAG have changed the manual fluid recently because the last 3 bottles I bought, it was mega thin......almost like automatic trans fluid.  Didn't fancy putting that stuff in.
« Last Edit: August 08, 2020, 01:15:56 pm by Pudding »


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