Transmission Feels Like a Race Car?

[ILikeBigBrakes]

Haha title is a little extreme sorry but wondering......How come when I shift it into drive or when it shifts down to second it kind of slams the gear? It feels like my 04 GTO when I had the transmission pressure up on the auto tranny. I have been reading up but cant figure out whether it has mounts maybe or some type of modification. I probably need to get under the car and do some looking around but does someone have a link or some insight they can give. The last thing I want is the transmission to fall out from underneath the car haha. Thanks in advance.

[Maverick]

your tranny oil is due for a change.

[ILikeBigBrakes]

That was in the back of my mind, is there a good fluid everyone uses. I will search on this but post if you have a recommendation.

[brewmastr]

yeah try getting a trans service done, hopefully you dont have some clutch packs in there with some wear and the play is out of tolerance, that will cause excessive fill times and a slam into gear, but i havnt really heard that about audi transmissions being an issue, probably just needs a fluid and filter change

[Maverick]

That was in the back of my mind, is there a good fluid everyone uses. I will search on this but post if you have a recommendation.

flush the tranny and put in OEM fuild.

[ILikeBigBrakes]

Ok, I need to look into steps for doing this on my own and getting it done. I rather not have to replace an audi trans.

[ILikeBigBrakes]

While Im doing the fluid and filter change anything else I need from ECS tuning... magnetic drain plug.... gasket kit?

[Maverick]

that I dont know, I didnt DIY

[ILikeBigBrakes]

I probably wont either Im lazy but I can supply the parts and my buddy can do it at his shop cheap,

[absolutegtr]

The stock plug should already be magnetic....plus the ECS plug is known for stripping (when removing)

[ILikeBigBrakes]

Good to know, will skip on that probably just grab the trans fluid and the filter and gasket kit.

[downhillracer]

Unfortunately I would recommend the stealership. They run a test on you fluid which checks the condition of your tranny. If they see brass, steel, clutch material they will let you know. Also they will change the filter too. I always like the diy but I love the fact that they test the fluid!

[ILikeBigBrakes]

Oh really? Hmm with the way it feels driving it might be worth the test on the tranny then.

[diagnosticator]

Haha title is a little extreme sorry but wondering......How come when I shift it into drive or when it shifts down to second it kind of slams the gear? It feels like my 04 GTO when I had the transmission pressure up on the auto tranny. I have been reading up but cant figure out whether it has mounts maybe or some type of modification. I probably need to get under the car and do some looking around but does someone have a link or some insight they can give. The last thing I want is the transmission to fall out from underneath the car haha. Thanks in advance.

What trans, 5 speed tip or CVT?

[ILikeBigBrakes]

Its the Tip

[diagnosticator]

That was in the back of my mind, is there a good fluid everyone uses. I will search on this but post if you have a recommendation.

If it's a 5 speed tip, you can use Pentosin ATF-1, full synthetic and on the ZF approved fluids list, or the OEM fluid. If it's a CVT, use only the OEM fluid from the dealership.

[TverRus69]

i still say look at the mounts. If you're slamming into gear when you put it in D that means your engine is pretty much trying to rotate and due to the fact that the mounts have gone bad, the block is able to turn a little. The fact that this also happens when you shift into second, is an indication of how much the mounts are worn. You can check the fluids first, but i almost guarantee that its the mounts. Search the threads for an explanation on how to determine which ones are worn. Also for a visual check just pop the hood, have somebody shift into drive and see if the engine "jumps" - then go by that.

[ILikeBigBrakes]

Ok these are good starting points thanks so far, I will probably do the fluids just because it cant hurt and start looking into mounts.

[Trev]

If your doing it your self or getting your budy to do it, you will need vag-com.

When filling up the trans with the fresh fluid you need to monitor the fluid temp with the vag-com in order to get the proper fill level.

[ILikeBigBrakes]

Haha well that right there might warrant just going to the dealership, didnt know Id have to buy that to do it. Of course, it seems that the Vag-com system is a must for our cars, seems everyone here runs it.

[Trev]

Haha well that right there might warrant just going to the dealership, didnt know Id have to buy that to do it. Of course, it seems that the Vag-com system is a must for our cars, seems everyone here runs it.

If you plan to be doing any moding to your car than this should be your first mod.

[ILikeBigBrakes]

Yea I do and I bought the car with mods also so this will probably be important. They seem to have different models and packages on the vag-com website what is the most popular one?

[04QuattroTurbo]

Sorry guys, I'm a little confused, probably because I have a 6 spd manual tranny. My understanding is the the B6 A4 has 4 transmission options, correct me if I'm wrong.

1. 5 Speed Manual Transmission
2. 6 Speed Manual Transmission
3. 6 Speed Automatic Tiptronic Transmission
4. Multitronic, CVT with simulated 6 ratios transmission

Did I get that right or was I totally in dream land?

[ILikeBigBrakes]

Yea I do and I bought the car with mods also so this will probably be important. They seem to have different models and packages on the vag-com website what is the most popular one?

Still interested in hearing feedback on which vag-com package would be the ideal to go with? Thanks!

[Charlescrs6]

could also be the torque converter i guess... mine just went bad and thats 3k out the door, my only symptoms were it took like 3 seconds for it to get into gear, R or D from Park, and it always slammed into 3rd gear

[ILikeBigBrakes]

Hmm its weird it goes immediately into gear and drives perfect... no leaks I can see either.