Final drive oil change and type

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05-14-2019, 05:54 AM

AudiOmega

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Final drive oil change and type

No problems I'm aware of yet but I want to change all the fluids in my Q5. I realize these are "lifetime" fluids but unless there is a compelling reason NOT to replace fluids, do I just use OE G052145S2 fluid or is there also an additive as well? I only ask this because some cars actually call out for a limited slip additive. Also, based on the Audi manual, I just keep filling until its level with the fill hole?

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05-14-2019, 06:15 AM

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Yes, the rear diff oils is G-052-145-S2 for standard diff, no limited slip additive, unless you somehow acquired a sport differential which requires different p/n with the additive already included.

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05-14-2019, 06:19 AM

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Yes, the rear diff oils is G-052-145-S2 for standard diff, no limited slip additive, unless you somehow acquired a sport differential which requires different p/n with the additive already included.

What is this "sport" diff you speak of? If this something found in SQ5's?

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