A42014

First of all, thanks in advance to any replies. Basically I have a 2013 Audi a4 (fwd) with 80k miles so I'm obviously past due to get the automatic transmission fluid changed. What's confusing is that I've talked to 2 different dealerships and one said it needs to be changed every 35k miles and the other said 70k, and I've asked 2 independent repair shops as well about getting this done and price quotes are anywhere from 300 to 600. Also one of the independent shops that I frequent for oil changes and maintenance because it's cheaper wasn't able to figure out how to actually change the automatic transmission fluid, does anyone know if audi's have some sort of special tool or unique under-frame that won't allow you to get this done? Anyhow I'd appreciate any advice as I'm trying to avoid the high cost of the dealership service quote but perhaps an A/T fluid change on audi's are somewhat more complex than a normal car?

Dr Awesome

I saw another guy suggest searching google for "SSP 457" and looking at page 34 for the ATF filler plug. I bet there is some more information in there that could apply to your transmission. Did you look for a how-to or other writeups?

Steve26

The transmission fluid is filled from the drain hole.
The dealers use on of these.



I made my own with a adapter i bought on Ebay, clear hose and a bottle. which worked fine.


the fluid is gravity fed like this.






when you unscrew the drain plug you need to remove the breather pipe otherwise all the fluid won't drain out.


when you have filled the transmission with about 7-8 liters you need to run the car and cycle through the gears, monitor the transmission fluid temp with a VAG device. When the fluid reaches between 35-40 degrees you allow the excess fluid to spill out then replace the plug and your done.

this is difficult to do with without a hoist.