How to Replace the Transmission Fluid for Magotan?
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Steps to replace the transmission fluid for Magotan: 1. First, add the transmission cleaner into the transmission. 2. Lift the car and switch between D and R gears, running for 5 to 10 minutes. 3. After completing the above two steps, the automatic transmission will be cleaned. Below are some related details: 1. Unlike changing engine oil, replacing automatic transmission fluid requires the use of an automatic transmission deep maintenance device to completely remove the old automatic transmission lubricant and other debris. 2. Typically, the replacement time for transmission fluid depends on the driver's proficiency in vehicle operation, the road conditions the vehicle frequently encounters, and the mileage covered within a certain period. 3. Without a major transmission overhaul, there are two methods to replace the transmission fluid: (1) One is the traditional gravity method, which involves draining the fluid by loosening the transmission's drain plug, similar to changing engine oil, and then refilling with new fluid. (2) The other method uses a circulation machine to replace the automatic transmission fluid, mainly utilizing the machine's pressure to dynamically replace the fluid in the torque converter's lubrication and cooling pipes.
I just had the transmission fluid changed for my Magotan at the 4S shop, and the whole process was quite meticulous. The mechanic first lifted the car and, while the transmission was still warm, unscrewed the drain plug. The dark old fluid gushed out for at least 20 minutes. The key point here: they used specialized DSG transmission fluid, model number G055532A2—this string of numbers must not be mistaken! After the fluid change, they had to connect to the computer to match the shifting program, and they also replaced the filter. The entire process took nearly two hours and cost me 1,500 yuan, but the gear shifts are indeed much smoother now. Remember, it must be changed every 60,000 kilometers—this is definitely not an expense you should skimp on.
