Re: More tranny stuff

[audidudi@delphi.com (Jeffrey J. Goggin)]

>I noticed that there was a change in service specifications for the 016 AWD
>code AES trannies ... the earlier one's lubricant capacity is almost 1 liter
>more than that of the later models.  Anyone have any thoughts as to why this
>might be and any opinions as to whether this would mean that the earlier 
>boxes might be more robust?

I think -- but am not sure -- that this relates simply to the location of
the filler plug ... the early cars have it positioned higher up and can thus
hold more lubricant.  Perhaps Audi decided it wasn't necessary any more or
maybe even detrimental?

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