Re: Auto Trans in V6 100/A6

[Jim Griffin <JGriff@pobox.com>]

Scott Oliver wrote:

> I know the 3-speed autobox in the 5000s was prone to failure.  Dave
> Head has said that the 4-speed in the 88-91 100s was worse (if that's
> possible...)  Was the problem fixed with the 92 and later 100s?
> Someone's sig line says "92 100 on its third trans".  If you've had good or
> bad experience with that autobox, would you email me privately?  I'll post
> a summary to the list if anyone else is interested.

In my '92 100S, my tranny was replaced, under warranty (to the tune of $5k) at
49k miles. No problems since; I am now at 133k miles. FWIW, I've been using
Amsoil synthetic tranny fluid in this new tranny. (Hmm... I guess that might
say something GOOD about synthetics... especially Amsoil??)

(Insert Mr. Bill cry: "Oh noooooo"!! Not the synthetic oil discussion again....
"Oh noooooo!!")

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                             Jim Griffin
                         JGriff@pobox.com
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                          Maryland, USA
    "Perception is often stronger than reality!"
                        '92 Audi 100S
                   '87 VW Quantum Syncro
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