Hi

I have a 1999 Audi A4 1.8T with 130K miles on it. I am trying to decide if I need to take the car to get the ATF drained and replaced. However there is no mention of replacing it in the service schedule and I read conflicting views in the forums.

Is changing the ATF required?

Thanks

Dave

 

Audi says its lifetime fluid aka or until the transmission quits. There's absolutely nothing wrong with changing the fluid on a regular basis. But I will say that if it's never been changed it could cause it to start slipping with new fluid.

Many people who haven't changed it regularly opt to drain and replace the fluid rather than flush it. A lot of the times the particles in the old fluid keep the clutch packs from slipping as it allows for a little more friction. Ridding the transmission of those particles increases the lubrication thus the possibility of slippage if the clutch packs arn't in the best shape.

I hope this helps!

Jason

 

Great advice Jason, I will second that.

 

Thanks to both of you for your advice.
I will not change it at the moment.