What is the transmission oil model for Audi A6?
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Audi A6 transmission oil is the dedicated CVT transmission oil for Audi, with the model number LGA052180A2. The Audi A6 CVT transmission oil is generally recommended to be replaced every 2 years or approximately 40,000 kilometers. Different models have different replacement cycles. Below are the replacement cycles for transmission oil: Manual transmission: Manual transmission oil is generally recommended to be replaced every 3 years or approximately 100,000 kilometers. Automatic transmission: Automatic transmission oil is generally recommended to be replaced every 2 years or approximately 40,000 kilometers. Continuously variable transmission (CVT): CVT transmission oil is generally recommended to be replaced every 2 years or approximately 60,000 kilometers. The methods for replacing transmission oil are as follows: Unscrew the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission to drain the oil before refilling. Remove the transmission oil pan directly to drain and refill the oil: This method is more thorough than the previous one, as it removes impurities from the bottom of the oil pan. Use a circulation machine to replace automatic transmission oil: A smart circulation machine can dynamically replace the oil, filtering and cleaning sludge and impurities inside the automatic transmission.
My old A6 had me confused when changing the transmission fluid last year. The model depends on which transmission you have—for example, the CVT Multitronic requires fluid with G055162A2 certification, while the dual-clutch DL382 needs G055532A2. There was a label on my car's oil pan marked G055005, which I later found out was an outdated standard. At the auto repair shop, I specifically checked the fluid color: reddish-brown means it's probably time for a change, while pitch black is definitely overdue. If you're buying online yourself, make sure the bottle has the Volkswagen Group TL52146 certification mark. I've seen people cheap out and buy off-brand fluid, only to end up with a transmission that jerks like riding a horse.