Hi everyone,
I own a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI with the six speed LSD transmission. My car has 4,300 miles on it as of today. I purchased the car new in May, and I didn't notice any shifting issues over the course of the spring/summer/fall. Now that the winter is upon us, I have noticed some "notchy" shifting, most especially going into second gear. The second gear issue is most noticeable when attempting to accelerate briskly. I posted about this issue on the GLI Facebook page, and I am not alone in dealing with this issue.
I assume that it has something to do with the syncros in second gear, but I also assume that the transmission oil also plays a roll in the shift quality. In looking at the Amsoil product recommendation page, they do not have a suitable oil for my transmission. What kind of oil does my trans require? Is the OEM VW oil of good quality? In other cars I have had amazing success with Redline MT-90, but I assume that will not work in my car?
Redline does make: MT-LV 70W/75W GL-4 Gear Oil, it seems to mention VW , would that be appropriate? Any warranty concerns by switching the trans oil?
Thank you!
I own a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI with the six speed LSD transmission. My car has 4,300 miles on it as of today. I purchased the car new in May, and I didn't notice any shifting issues over the course of the spring/summer/fall. Now that the winter is upon us, I have noticed some "notchy" shifting, most especially going into second gear. The second gear issue is most noticeable when attempting to accelerate briskly. I posted about this issue on the GLI Facebook page, and I am not alone in dealing with this issue.
I assume that it has something to do with the syncros in second gear, but I also assume that the transmission oil also plays a roll in the shift quality. In looking at the Amsoil product recommendation page, they do not have a suitable oil for my transmission. What kind of oil does my trans require? Is the OEM VW oil of good quality? In other cars I have had amazing success with Redline MT-90, but I assume that will not work in my car?
Redline does make: MT-LV 70W/75W GL-4 Gear Oil, it seems to mention VW , would that be appropriate? Any warranty concerns by switching the trans oil?
Thank you!