Hi all, Doe's anyone know the procedure and fluid/filter when it comes to 60,000 on the auto gearbox service? I recently bought a 1999 Avant 1.9 tdi auto with
Greg
If it really is slipping, I doubt a fluid change will help. A fluid change is a precaution - not a cure.
If the car has started 'slipping' it may be a worn drive band in the auto box, as this gets progressively worse, you may find that the car starts to lock itself into gears as a fail safe get you home mode. I would take it to an Auto gearbox specialist and get a professional opinion now, if you wait for things to start breaking up it could cost a lot more.
Andy
AFAIK changing the fluid in those is not easy at all.....try the forums on
I.
A Big Thanks for your replies.
I was trying to get an idea of the mechanics of the auto box and know that if the wrong fluid was put in or is breaking down then a change before the failsafe of safemode would prevent further problems. I suppose the chicken before the egg?
Greg
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