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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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I dont see any info in manual about change interval for ATF, & differential oil.

2009 A4 2.0T. 37,000 miles. I own it and want it to last. Should ATF be changed now? Is Audi part #ATF G055005A2 the correct fluid to use or is there a better alternative?

What about changing differential oil and brake fluid.

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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by JNRB2009
I dont see any info in manual about change interval for ATF, & differential oil.

2009 A4 2.0T. 37,000 miles. I own it and want it to last. Should ATF be changed now? Is Audi part #ATF G055005A2 the correct fluid to use or is there a better alternative?

What about changing differential oil and brake fluid.

Thanks.
This might help :

http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/11...Chart_2009.pdf

They don't show any ATF replacement, but I've yet to hear anyone think it's a bad idea to change that fluid as well.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by JNRB2009
I dont see any info in manual about change interval for ATF, & differential oil.

2009 A4 2.0T. 37,000 miles. I own it and want it to last. Should ATF be changed now? Is Audi part #ATF G055005A2 the correct fluid to use or is there a better alternative?

What about changing differential oil and brake fluid.

Thanks.
I can answer one right off, and that is the brake fluid. Per Audi maintenance manual, this should be done every two (2) years regardless of mileage. Doesn't your (our) maintenance manual address your other questions? I'll check mine later to see.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by need_TQM
This might help :

http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/11...Chart_2009.pdf

They don't show any ATF replacement, but I've yet to hear anyone think it's a bad idea to change that fluid as well.
Good one need_TQM .
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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I can answer one right off, and that is the brake fluid. Per Audi maintenance manual, this should be done every two (2) years regardless of mileage. Doesn't your (our) maintenance manual address your other questions? I'll check mine later to see.
you are right about brake fluid every two years in the manual, but the manual seems silent about ATF and differentail oil
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