Does an A4 need the 40k mile DSG service?

[marjen]

So I have recently purchased an S3 and through all the discussions trying to decide on Audi Care I saw a lot of posts about the 40k DSG service. My wife has a 2013 A4 that we bought used and it just passed 41k miles. So I called my dealer to find out about servicing it and they said the A4 does not need the DSG service? Is this correct? Is it only an S thing? Thanks.

[Roaldtm]

To my understanding all DSG need fluid change at that point

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[sacandagaD]

The A4 doesn't have the DSG, but rather Tiptronic I believe (?), but definitely not direct shift clutch, so whatever service interval that would need instead.

[tominabox1]

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...Lifetime-fluid

[blackfunk]

B8 A4's have a ZF transmission. Only the B9's have DSG.

[gmurom]

Just keep it as a good practice to change gearbox fluid every ~37.5k miles. You can't avoid having metal powder in it even though there are magnets. Also, it loses its abilities over time/mileage as any other liquid.

[marjen]

Great good to know. I thought they were all the same. Looks like maybe between 60-90k it might need something. Thank you all.

[Works2shoot]

Might have more luck with future questions regarding your A4's automatic transmission, and other corresponding parts, in the B8 A4 subforum.

[Seinsmeld13]

I only read your post not any of the others. I have experience with a DSG and an Stronic transmission. I just sold my 2007 GTI which has a DSG tranny. I sold it to a friend with 283,000 km on the odometer. I did all tranny services which were recommended by VW. I never had any issues with the transmission it ran like new when I sold it. I drove the hell out of that car. I currently have a 2016 S3 with the Stronic. That car has Audi care so it will get done when required. I recommend Audi care which I have on my 2018 RS5. Good luck with your decision and your car.