FL C6.5 Avant

this *might* work for you, but unless you are very experienced in the color of the fluid and subtle tint differences you may end up confused.
I have (and had) LG8, but I sure couldn't tell that the old fluid was 'blue'
also, correct to sample via the FILL plug---remember engine running when you do this. also, don't drain until you are certain that you can remove the fill plug.

hrc4u

+1 to that!.. =)
i got little confused myself..oil looked different depending on light.. =D see my old post:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-.../#post24298860

=D
cheers/H

LarryJa

I guess that I was discounting that trans fluid changes color as it oxidizes. They'll all go to brown in time & wear.

LarryJa

Well, I finally made it to the Audi dealer & had them look up the correct transmission fluid, based on my VIN in their service records system.
It's LG8 (green) for me.

raj99

Aren't you glad you didn't just put the LF6, like you were initially going to do...just follow the write-up on the tranny fluid change now, and you'll be fine.

hrc4u

What part nr did they give you?
Also.. A scan log on trans would be nice.. =)
You know there are the Lg6 plus atf oil also.. It was factory filled in mine.. =)
Cheers /H

edit: looked in elsa..the new green fluid you must have atleast sw version 0050 and up...(depending what gearbox you have)
mine HLK have 0020 and have the LG6+ blue fluid..
cheers/H

LarryJa

They gave me the VW part number that translates to LG8.
Last night, I ordered 6l of LG8 from bavauto.com. They had the cheapest price, anywhere, under $27/liter shipped. I picked up a filter & gasket off eBay too.

hrc4u

Hope they looked up right oil according for your Vin nr..
So they just didn't look in etka system.. There is always listed latest oil version.. =)
So make sure you have the right sw in tranny =) (that's why I wanted the log.. To verify it for you =))
Cheers /H

LarryJa

Last week, the display went out on my XP laptop. It's being replaced now. That's where I have my VCDS. So, I cannot access the scan until one get it back from repair, later this week.
At the dealer, in the service dept, they entered my VIN & brought up the theat drivetrain section. From that, they brought up the fluid part number G 060162 A2. I correlated that to LG8.

hrc4u

ok...well put up the scan later!..just so we can make shure it's the right oil ...=)
i read that the green oil is put in from 2008-> ...so in that case your tranny have to been updated...(not very common unless it have had shifting issues)

cheers/H