Adam,
I changed my 93 EV to Amsoil ATF at about 80K miles, which made the
transmission operate much more smoothly. I plan to change my 2002
EVMV at the next change.
Amsoil ATF is the right fluid for the VW application and I think is
better than OEM. See the Amsoil Technical Support response below.
It is hard to flush and if done as 3 successive changes should get
most of it, 85% as you stated. The Amsoil is compatible with the
remainder of the original fluid.
Jonathan
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Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 10:48 AM
To: ROHRER\, JONATHAN P
Subject: RE: Technical Service Contact Form
Jonathan;
AMSOIL Universal ATF is the correct fluid to use where Esso Type LT
71141 is called for by the manufacturer. It is compatible with this
fluid, so a mixture is OK. You might also want to look at
for
methods of changing the fluid.
Thank you for this opportunity to respond to your question(s). As
always, please feel free to contact us again if we can be of further
assistance.
Sincerely,
Byron Selbrede
Technical Services
The accuracy of this e-mail response is dependent upon the
information provided. AMSOIL INC. is not responsible for wrong
recommendations that were based on inaccurate or incomplete
information.
From: Jonathan Rohrer
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 9:44 PM
To: Mail TechService
Subject: Technical Service Contact Form
Below are the results of your feedback form.
Date: Friday, September 28, 2007 at 21:43:40
Comments
2002 VW Eurovan - application guide says use ATF but transmission
fluid recommendation page does not list VW. VW fluid G 052 162 A2 has
been identifed as Esso LT71141 which is on the list as replaceable by
ATF or ATD. Is Amsoil ATF a superior replacement for the VW fluid and
is it compatible for mixing, as the trans can't be fully drained?
--- In ev_update@..., "adammentzell" <adam@...> wrote:
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
