Adam,
If it were me, I would get the OEM AT fluid, filter, and gasket
(europarts-sd dot com has reasonable prices), plus a sample kit from Blackstone Lab (
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As the old fluid is being changed, I would get a sample of the old fluid and
submit it to Blackstone for analysis. A few weeks later, I will have the
sample test results and can see if another immediate ATF change is recommended.
While I am uncertain as to your AT's condition, I suspect you will be OK
and will have avoided ower-reacting.
Good luck.
Bob W.
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In a message dated 5/29/2008 10:28:51 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
adam@... writes:
I am new to this group and having read some recent posts on transmission
service I have a
few questions. I have a 97 EVC with 83K on it and to my knowledge it has not
had any trans
fluid changes. I should also say I am not a gearhead and trying to
understand the lingo as
best as I can..The local VW garage here is suggesting replacing the existing
fluid with Amsoil
ATF.
Is this acceptable or should I insist on the factory fluid?
My mechanic also is suggesting looking at the ring and pinion oil which he
states is often a
problem in the VR6. Is this so?
Lastly, it seems that a full flush of the system is a bit harder than other
systems. My guys
states that it is probable that 85% of the fluid can be flushed. Am I
missing something here?
Trying my best to make it out of the "danger zone".
Thanks for your help.
Adam Mentzell
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