Does anyone know of an aftermarket, preferrably synthetic, ATF that can be used in place of the VW/Audi ATF for the Tiptronic transmissions? VW basically says to use only their fluid and gives no specs/standards which a compatible fluid would have to meet.
There's quite a bit of info about the tranny and fluid here...
http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/atfchange.html
VW/Audi claims it's a lifetime fluid but the bottle says the ATF is a "Highly Refined Mineral Oil" and has a 3 year shelf life. I'm planning to change the ATF in my Passat at 50k miles and would put in another/better fluid if there is an aftermarket alternative.
Thanks,
Matt
There's quite a bit of info about the tranny and fluid here...
http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/atfchange.html
VW/Audi claims it's a lifetime fluid but the bottle says the ATF is a "Highly Refined Mineral Oil" and has a 3 year shelf life. I'm planning to change the ATF in my Passat at 50k miles and would put in another/better fluid if there is an aftermarket alternative.
Thanks,
Matt