HELP: 95 A6 Audi Q A CHANGE Tranny Fluid ?

[cobram@juno.com]

 Kent McLean <kentmclean at mindspring.com> writes:

> Most of my knowledge comes from the V8 list, where automatic
> transmissions, leaks, and "bad" seem to merge; the problem
> in the V8 is a worn seal which lets differential(?) fluid get
> into transmission fluid, which ends up ruining the tranny.

You're getting your lists mixed up.  No such problems with the V8Q
transmission.  You are thinking of the Front Wheel Drive 5K's which
indeed have the problem you described above.  No leak problems on the V8Q
boxes, completely different setup.  Main PITA lead on a V8Q is when the
engines rear main seal leaks...then the transmission has to come out to
change.

> 1. Drop the transmission pan, which will cause lots of fluid
> to spill out. There will still be lots of fluid left in the

There is some V6  specific info in the archives, the last one I saw on a
lift was missing two dipsticks (driver wasn't near car either).

> 3. Take it to a transmission shop, where they have the machine
> to flush it right.  I suspect it does Option 2, but better.

I would go this route too,  many garages offer this service if there's no
trans shop around.  Also spring for the full synthetic transmission
fluid.

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