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Oil Change for the Gearbox and Additive Treatment

Model: Volkswagen Touareg 7L, MK 1 - Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Transmission fluid

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To resolve issues of gearbox sticking when hot, it is advisable to change the oil and treat the transmission with specific cleaning additives. Having lifted the vehicle, open the drain plug and connect the machinery for filtering, followed by the gradual replacement of the oil and the addition of the additive, which improves the flow of the solenoids, excluding the radiator.

Don't forget to replace the oil filter as well. This way, you can restore the functionality of the gearbox, which may have been compromised by the degradation of the oil that had lost its proper viscosity, causing dragging issues.


Updated on 3 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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