PD tdi (volkswagen/skoda/seat) hints and tips

[euromodder]

Originally Posted by oldbeaver

Does someone know about this kind of AT transmission? Does it use ATF or not?

It's essentially a manual gearbox with an automated clutch, rather than a traditional automatic transmission with power converter.

The gearbox contains oil to lube the gears and shifting levers, but it doesn't use oil to transfer the power.


Some info :
Direct-Shift Gearbox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[robchalmers]

you've got also got the VW group 2 for 1 deal on clutches

as the DSG is a double clutch and I'm one of only a handful of people who has PROPERLY killed one and thats including the early days of development in the porsche 956/962s.....not that I'm proud of that

[oldbeaver]

Tks to both, Euromodder and Rob Chalmers for their comments.

I suppose that the same engine oil is that who lubricates the DSG AT?

Is that DSG AT tough or delicate? They said to my sister who wants to purchase e new Skoda 1.9 TDI that is ir VERY delicate and that is MUST be attended by the official service.

In my case, my car has 51.000 km (about 31700 miles) and I would like to do maintenance myself, as much as possible.

Do you have any links to that kind of hints?

Skoda cars came into Chile about 30 years ago, but stopped about 20 years ago. Now we may say it is an unknown car here, and people is just starting to know it.

Tks a lot in advance.

OLdBeaver

[euromodder]

Originally Posted by oldbeaver

I suppose that the same engine oil is that who lubricates the DSG AT?

It's dedicated transmission oil.
The owner's manual most likely has the transmission oil change interval listed - as well as other service intervals.

On my Volvo it's 140000km for the transmission oil , though VW probably has a different interval. AFAIK, it's not even being checked other than a visual external check for leaks.

Is that DSG AT tough or delicate? They said to my sister who wants to purchase e new Skoda 1.9 TDI that is ir VERY delicate and that is MUST be attended by the official service.

It's a serious piece of engineering, so when work needs to be done on it, I'd take it to someone who really knows how to work on them.

OTOH, what maintenance does a manual clutch require ?
Next to nothing if it isn't badly treated.
And the DSG is programmed to treat the clutch OK ...

In my case, my car has 51.000 km (about 31700 miles) and I would like to do maintenance myself, as much as possible.

As far as the regular things go (brakepads, filters, oil, ...) that shouldn't be a problem, but for the more advanced stuff (Fuel injection, DPF if it's fitted, electronics) I'd have the dealer do the job if it develops a problem in these areas.

Skoda cars came into Chile about 30 years ago, but stopped about 20 years ago. Now we may say it is an unknown car here, and people is just starting to know it.

Mechanically they are rebodied and rebadged VW's.
Just about all mechanical parts are common, proven VW-group parts, but not always the very latest generation (which is good from a reliability PoV).

Over here Skoda have gained a reputation of being more reliable (!) than VW itself

[oldbeaver]

Tks Euromodder for your comments.

So far, I haven´t found a mention in the manual to any oil. Haven´t finished yet.

Yr advice make sense to me. So far the car is under warranty, I will keep doing maintenance at the dealer. Passing that, I will make the routine oil and filter change, tires rotation, etc. with my personal mechanic or myself, leaving the complex tasks (electronics or so) to an experienced VW or Skoda mech.

Ok that in Belgium Skoda cars has gained prestige. I have heard the same comments everywhere.

Bye,

OldBeaver

Originally Posted by euromodder

It's dedicated transmission oil.
The owner's manual most likely has the transmission oil change interval listed - as well as other service intervals.

On my Volvo it's 140000km for the transmission oil , though VW probably has a different interval. AFAIK, it's not even being checked other than a visual external check for leaks.


It's a serious piece of engineering, so when work needs to be done on it, I'd take it to someone who really knows how to work on them.

OTOH, what maintenance does a manual clutch require ?
Next to nothing if it isn't badly treated.


As far as the regular things go (brakepads, filters, oil, ...) that shouldn't be a problem, but for the more advanced stuff (Fuel injection, DPF if it's fitted, electronics) I'd have the dealer do the job if it develops a problem in these areas.


Mechanically they are rebodied and rebadged VW's.
Just about all mechanical parts are common, proven VW-group parts, but not always the very latest generation (which is good from a reliability PoV).

Over here Skoda have gained a reputation of being more reliable (!) than VW itself

[Arragonis]

Originally Posted by robchalmers

you've got also got the VW group 2 for 1 deal on clutches

as the DSG is a double clutch and I'm one of only a handful of people who has PROPERLY killed one and thats including the early days of development in the porsche 956/962s.....not that I'm proud of that

962's Rob ?



You are Derek Bell and I claim my £5.

[robchalmers]

Yes the 962....

the DSG I killed was in a fair more lowly Audi TT

But No, I'm not Derek Bell, although I have slammed a door in his face (by accident, didn't realise he was coming through )

[320touring]

Originally Posted by arragonis

962's rob ?



you are derek bell and i claim my £5.

yum!

[robchalmers]

personally I love the works Rothmans cars