Yes, Audi says "lifetime fluid" .... but, there version of lifetime is
"as long as the transmission lasts".

I did a drain/fill on my tiptronic with Pentosin at 72,000 miles ....
currently at 90,000 and running great.

I agree......have that quick oil change place pay!!!

Read here about the changing of the ATF and look at the dirty picture (of
the fluid) <g>
http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/atfchange/
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later,
dave
(One out of many daves)


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Thanks for all your help! Especially Dave (VWDoc)for the ZF transmission
manual link. I now know that the fluid is supposed to be GREEN! The
dealer that replaced the fluid used RED fluid - stating that was the
only kind VW used (and the only kind they had)! I'll show them the
manual and end the argument right there.

Also, about who pays for the mistake.... that would be me! I was showing
my 17 year old son how to change the oil (whoops). I had always worked
on rear wheel drive autos in the past and I should have been more
attentive to what I was doing. Well.... the fluid was black and probably
needed changing anyway.

The last time the oil was changed by a "mechanic" it was drained.

Oh, did I forget something?

No... it was just drained!

The engine was a little low on oil..... about 3 1/2 quarts low!!!! Only
the oil pressure light saved the engine. Do you blame me for wanting to
make sure the job was done right this time?

Again, thank you for all your help.

Demon Slayer wrote:
The mistake is easy to make given the location of the trans drain plug being so
close to the front, especially the first time you DIY.

Given that green and red were mixed you might be lucky by several complete
flushes and replacing with the green. Seems it would be worth a try before
anything more major.