bballfreak

I bought an ATF filter, gasket and drain plug/seal for my 2005 Audi A6.
I bought it from Genuinevwaudiparts.com
I got all the parts 2 months back. I opened the box and noticed that
there were rust spots at random on the ATF filter.
I contacted the genuinevwaudiparts.com twice, but they are ignoring
my request to exchange the part.
I never had the problem with this supplier before until now.
Did not expect this type of service.

BVegas

I've seen this on other cars ATF filters. I dont think its a huge deal -- is it just slight surface rust or severe? pics may help us look to see if its really an issue

bballfreak

Probably, you are right. I am just disappointed that genuinevwaudiparts.com
will not even respond. This is the first time I had issues with them.
I will just see if there is way to scuff off the rusty spots.
I am in the process to get the ATF fluid for my car and then use the Ross Tech cable/software to top it off.
When I changed out the ATF in my 2004 VW Passat at 42K miles, the fluid drained was black. The new fluid was like light brown.
I think it is a good idea to replace the ATF every 60K miles, unless you are not going to keep the car.

zzz4

Can you post links to the parts and the fluid you bought? I have looked around and the only ATF filter I could find was for the C5 model. And nobody knows what ATF to use.

am_ver

Give my local dealer a try:

http://audiporschevwparts.com/ - they are like 1-2% more expensive than genuineaudiparts.com, but you might find their service better.

bballfreak

here it is:
www.blauparts.com
This is where I bought the ATF kit from them
for my 2004 VW Passat.
They do not have for my 2005 Audi A6.
So, I ordered the ATF filter/gasket from genuinevwaudiparts.com
and the fluid part is G055 005 A2 from teh dealer for like $18-19
per quart.
Hope this helps