in researching different post I am a little unclear on what transmission fluid can be used. Some are saying mercV is compatable, others quakerstate multi purpose atv, also amsoil. yet I have also read about one who used mercV and had some slipping issues shortly thereafter.Its for a 2000 a4 1.8T auto. any reliable info? I am ready to buy oil for the change, today if possible. I believe it needs to be compatible with esso egl 71141.or has anyone seen any good post I may have missed?

 

i believe its called pentosin ATF. you can get it autopart international. or possibly a foreign autopart store. I dont think napa,autozone,advance,pepboys carries it.

 

Is that whats compatible or a factory fluid?

 

I think its compatible, factory is esso(exxon fluid)

 

I`ll wait on a few replies, then proceed to locate one of those kinds thanks a bunch.

 

OEM Automatic Transmission Fluid (G052162A2) ES#1087[/align]
Pentosin Brand, 1 Liter, Please verify application learn more[/align]
[align=right]$12.95[/align]
[align=center][/align]http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...ry=Maintenance

 

ouch! on the on the price, but looks like they have whats required. thanks

 

VW TL 52162
Esso LT 71141
Pentosin ATF

 

I didnt buy oil today ,but checked out some . valvoline mercV says on the back of the bottle that its compatible with BMW approved 71141. although it says it will work, I`m still not confident enough to try it. thanks

 

Just use dealer fluid. Transmissions usually take 4.5 - 5 liters.