MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: _Dejan_ on October 28, 2014, 09:25:55 am

Title: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: _Dejan_ on October 28, 2014, 09:25:55 am

I will change oil in my DSG/S-Tronic and Im see that on market we have avalible a lot of manufacturers which make oils for DSG...
Options:
-OEM G052182A2
-Castrol Transmax Dual (LINK (http://www.castrol.com/en_au/australia/products/cars/automatic-transmission-fluids/transmax-dual.html), PDF (http://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/80FDE3D1C78ACAB880257B8700508761/$File/BPXE-98LUJW.pdf))
-Motul Multi DCTF (LINK (https://www.motul.com/en/en/products/oils-lubricants/multi-dctf), PDF (https://www.motul.com/system/product_descriptions/technical_data_sheets/56703/original/Multi_DCTF_%28GB%29.pdf?1410792396))
-Ravenol DCT (LINK (http://www.ravenol.de/en/products/usage/d/Product/show/p/ravenol-dctdsg-getriebe-fluid.html))
-Fuchs Titan DCTF (LINK (http://www.fuchsoil.co.za/dual-clutch-transmission-fluid-fuchs-titan-dctf/), PDF (http://www.generaloils.net/PI_TITAN-DCTF_e.pdf))
-Rowe HIGHTEC ATF DCG II (LINK (http://rowe-mineraloel.com/produkte/hightec-atf-dcg-ii/), PDF (http://rowe-mineraloel.com/produktdownloads/pi-mix/EN-25067-HIGHTEC-ATF-DCG-II-09-01-2013.pdf), PDF2 (http://rowe-mineraloel.com/produktdownloads/sdb-en/25067_MSDS.pdf))
-Febi 39071 (PDF (http://www.febi-parts.com/download/sdb39070_GB.PDF))

Which oil chose and why?

I have Stage 3 tuned engine with custom DSG remap...

Also what other parts are needed?
I know that I need:
-VAS6262
-1x 02E305051C (DSG filter + O-Ring)
-1x 02E321363B (DSG Oil Level Pipe)
-2x N0438092 (Drain/Fill Plug Seal)
-6L DSG Oil

Title: Re: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: dazza on October 28, 2014, 09:51:41 am

I would say OEM thats what i used. But mine is stock.
I did not replace the Oil Level Pipe.

Title: Re: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: _Dejan_ on October 28, 2014, 10:06:48 am

Im hear that oil level pipe can be easily broken, so is better that I have it on stock :)
I don't see reason using other oil if is same or better quality than OEM one and for same/less price... OEM is most expensive, Castrol is half price of OEM ...

Title: Re: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: dazza on October 28, 2014, 10:25:30 am

I remember looking into this when i did mine. And i'm sure a couple of people said only use oem. I'm no expert i'm sure someone else will jump in and correct me.

Title: Re: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on October 28, 2014, 03:18:24 pm

The Castrol oil looks suitable, however for 100% peace of mind it might be worth going for the VW oil

Title: Re: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: doylebros on October 28, 2014, 04:16:23 pm

I find it good practice to measure the quantity of oil you remove and record the amount you recharge it with -  its surprise me how some have been over filled!

The oil level pipe will only break if you tighten it more than hand tight.

Title: Re: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: dazza on October 28, 2014, 05:09:36 pm

I only used 5 litres of oil.

Drained 4.8 litres. Added 5 litres got to temp then drained 200ml.

Title: Re: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: Ramigojag on September 26, 2016, 04:55:48 pm

Bit of a revive, but it saves opening up a new thread.

I'm looking at getting the right oil, I can se it says spec G 052 182

I've found some Comma oil which states VW DSG but states spec VW TL 52182.

Anyone know if these specs are different? Or will the Comma oil be suitable

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262029553823 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262029553823)

That's the link, ignore the price I can get it at a fraction of the cost.

Title: Re: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: _Dejan_ on September 26, 2016, 05:19:33 pm

I would recommend you to stay with OEM DSG oil ...

Title: Re: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: Ramigojag on September 26, 2016, 05:23:13 pm

I appreciate what your saying but OEM doesn't mean all that much. It's not like VW make the oil, it's someone else's oil rebranded. As long as it matches there standard it's fine to use.

Does anyone know if they are different VW standards or just a revised name?

Title: Re: DSG Service - Which Oil?
Post by: Scottr60 on January 28, 2017, 09:14:16 pm

Dealer only