After just 27K miles the viscosity of the VAG fluid has dropped below spec for a Type IV ATF. I have already done a drain and fill with Amsoil. Shifts great!
Just for giggles, I did a drain/fill with Amsoil ATF this morning, and on a 200 mile trip it shifted the same. Also, sent in a sample of what I drained out to Blackstone.
This is the current fluid in the 8 speed Aisin transmissions, (09P) for many VW passenger cars. The dealer price is about $23 per quart so getting alternate synthetic fluids can save when doing several drains/fills. The 80K transmission service recommendation for the Tiguan is not a good...
Drain and fill is not difficult, but definitely involved on these VW transmissions. You need the right tools which requires more investment than just wrenches.
1. Must have an oil pump and preferably one you can pressurize. This can be utilized for other tasks such as differentials and the...
Currently, I am using the HPL EC in a 2015 Honda CRV that started using oil at a rate of 1qt/3K miles. I know at 88K miles on the engine that may not be much to some, but I think it is due to gummed up rings and I want to give cleaning a try. These engines are prone to fuel dilution as I...
My Dad married 4 times in his life, and my Mom twice. It always ended up to be total crap for me, and I could not wait to grow up to be in charge of my own life. I moved thousands of miles to get away from that whole mess, and have done everything in my power not to repeat it for my children...
Using tax software for 15 years and never looked back. We all have different situations. If you have a small business and/or various investments doing it on paper is a waste of money. The software and filing is about $50 and makes it a couple of hours of work instead of days. One can make a lot...
Ravenol is good stuff. I started using VMO and RUP in my VW turbo, and even in my motorbike. Blauparts has 15% or 20% sales frequently plus free shipping over $100.
This is an excellent oil, and completely under appreciated due the much onanizing over VOAs. People are not seeing their favorite additives and pass on it. It is all I am using in my MK7 Golf and it loves it. Practically no oil consumption on 5K OCIs.