For example, dsg is infamous for its lowspeed shifting jerks. Jan 23, 2017 s tronic oil change posted in general chat. I drove 7 rtronic r8s and 4 stronic r8s before purchasing my 2014 r8 v10 with the stronic transmission. Dsg tuning s tronic remap gearbox remap vag performance. The stronic however is a newer type of gearbox the has two primary shafts, one carrying the odd gears 1,3,5,7 the other the even ones 2,4,6 etc. Direkt, commonly abbreviated to dsg, is an electronically. The dual clutch allows gears to change instantaneously without losing boost. Despite this, the dsg has a lot of issues, especially those. My uncle has an s4 with the stronic box in it and its leagues ahead of the tiptronic. Improved engine performance from revo ecu software means that the stock shift points do not give you the maximum potential that your car has to offer.
Stronic gearbox oil capacity general chat official audi. It has had the mechatronics replaced for loss of drive, the dual clutch assembly replaced for shuddering and loss of drive as well as countless adjustments, resets and softawre. S tronic gearbox problems vag bolton, volkswagen, audi. Direkt, commonly abbreviated to dsg, is an electronically controlled dualclutch multipleshaft gearbox in a transaxle design, with automatic clutch operation and with fully automatic or semimanual gear selection. Jr tuning uk gearbox tuning, gearbox remap, gearbox. Picked it up at 67k and had the gearbox serviced as part. Audi s tronic a4 a5 a6 a7 s4 s5 s6 s7 q5 auto gearbox. I put 7 in both, got them up to temp, ran them through the gears and checked the level. It combines the convenience of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission, while. Mar 19, 2008 twinclutch pioneer audi is now the proud manufacturer of a new 7speed twinclutch gearbox called s tronic. Stronic gearbox repair were amongst the few that have the expertise to service and repair the latest audi gearboxses. From automatics to semiautomatics, mechatronic, multitronic and stronic to dsg direct shift gearbox and cvt continuously variable transmission vehicles all are known to be affected. Jul 29, 2016 s tronic gearbox oil capacity posted in general chat.
Were amongst the few that offer repair services for this highend gearbox. Shift points raised to 7,200 rpm in sport mode and 7,100 rpm in manual mode optimized. It combines the convenience of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission, while adding its own dynamic touch. Joining audis other offerings like 6speed dsg, multitronic, manual, tiptronic and r. Throughout much of the model lineup, the s tronic is available in four different versions, with six or seven gears. Ccwacdud that were available for sale from 2009 to 2016 have software in the electronic control module ecm that can sense via sensors measuring the position of the steering wheel, vehicle speed, the duration of the engines operation and barometric pressure when. That sounds like a contradiction, but in essence, the r tronic operates like an automatic for the driver while it works like a manual for the car.
The item audi s tronic a4 a5 a6 a7 s4 s5 s6 s7 q5 auto gearbox mechatronic repair 0b5. As part of the recall, a software update was to be applied to the airbag control unit pra 201414402. The rtronic taste good and will satisfy your desire but the stronic just melts in your mouth and makes you want a second helping. Replacing the audi q5 transmission fluid may seem intimidating, but it s much more doable than you may think. Hi guys, i have got my audi q5 with 0b5 transmission problems, i finally decide to swap with a used one,but on doing so,i use the new gearbox with the old control unit, after replacing the engine start fine but no movement, using vcds i am getting the followings. Stronic gearbox oil capacity official audi rs3 owners. The revo performance stage 1 dl501 stronic gearbox software has been carefully calibrated to work with our revo performance engine software. We are experts in multitronic gearbox repair, exchange, or conversion to a manual gearbox. What to look for when buying a audi q5 2008 2017, covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability. Done a full service on a friends rs3 while doing mine and both dropped around 33. A little ambiguous but does their schpeel indicate they change the s tronic filter as well. Vag group gearbox tuning and software updates including porsche, lamborghini, bentley, volkswagen, audi, seat, skoda. Gearbox tcu remapping if youre looking for even more from your vehicle fitted with an automatic transmission a gearbox tcu remap perfectly compliments our engine ecu remapping. The first actual dualclutch transmissions were derived from porsche inhouse development for their model 962 racing.
I am getting an a3 saloon sline through work i have to pay a bit extra to have the audi and was wondering if any of you have any recommendations around s tronic or any negatives around it. Audi designed this gearbox to handle up to nm of torque at an engine speed of 10. Aprs user definable options allow the end user to configure how manual mode operates. The r tronic is a singleclutch automated manual gear box. Been browsing several gallardo forums to read peoples opinion of their egear now audis rtronic gearbox. We support all major automatic transmissions including traditional automatic, dsg, tiptronic, stronic, rtronic, 7gtronic, smg, mct etc.
Audi, a5, 8f 8t, 2000 tdi quattro stronic, cnha, diesel, 190, 2014, temic, dl382. Imo the stronic is the icing on the cake and its very sweet. The dl501 s tronic is an electronically controlled dualclutch gearbox that offers much faster gear changes. Welcome to vagbox service, best alternative to expensive automatic gearboxes repairs by audi and vw agents. Jan 22, 2014 tiptronic was first developed by porsche and now used by audi. Occasionally these faults can be rectified by a simple gearbox oil change or software update, however, most generally the fault is caused by the. Its the same 261bhp, fourwheel drive superhatch thats been around since 2006, but now its fitted with a twinclutch gearbox. The torque convertor is the bit that conventional auto use instead of a manuals clutch to match revs between engine and box and act as an automatic clutch from idle. Our audi r8 customers have been extremely happy with rtronic gearbox.
With either engine, a sixspeed gated manual transmission is standard, but audis r tronic transmission is an option. Dsg and stronic transmission forum discussion forum for the dsg s tronic transmission. Seems to have more disadvantages then i originally thought, makes me really want a thorough test drive before committing to one. I need to check my books to see if the gearbox has been serviced at 60 000km, shes on 69 000km now. Dsg gearbox software and modify the gear shift points, then sell you dsg tuning. I specialise in types dsg direct shift gearbox vw, stronic audi, tiptronic and cvt continuously variable transmission multitronic, all types 6,7,8 speeds. I have a 2015 7 speed dsg that has randomly lost drive since new. Computer diagnostic, software updating and fitting. We have the knowledge to repair both 7 and 6 speed audi, vw, skoda and seat gearboxes. The revo performance stage 1 dl501 s tronic gearbox software has been carefully calibrated to work with our revo performance engine software.
Audi s tronic vs multitronic gearbox rms motoring forum. Audi has taken the stronic principle and set about building an allnew tranny to do the same job behind the v6s and v8s of the bigger cars. The technical basis of the s tronic is a 6speedmanual gearbox which, as a special feature, has two. A little ambiguous but does their schpeel indicate they change the stronic filter as well. For 2008 to 2010 audi vehicles with sevenspeed s tronic dl501 part code prefix. Revo stronic transmission performance software allows you to use the full potential of the engine, optimising the launch control, shift and torque limiter functions, giving control back to the driver. Detail difference between audi s tronic and r tronic. R tronic is a sequential manual gearbox like that of bmw s smg. The kickdown switch, which is responsible for an automatic downshift in manual mode, is enabled by default but can be disabled at the time of install.
The revo performance stage 1 dl501 stronic gearbox software. Audi s tronic remapping, volkswagen dsg remapping and tuning. In car video of 2010 audi s4 equipped with giac stronic transmission software. The dl501 stronic is an electronically controlled dualclutch gearbox that offers much faster gear changes. If youre going for an stronic, used, at least make sure that its had its service at 35kish and 70kish. I have a question or more like advice on the stronic vs the manual gearbox. It s basically a semiauto transmission which allows the user manually up or downshift, with some limitations. The 7speed s tronic gives the driver the choice of changing gear manually or leaving this to the transmission. Giac stronic transmission software for dl501 transmission. We hope you will enjoy browsing through our website, and that you will find a lot of useful information abaut servicing and repairing of audi and vw automatic transmission here. Im totally up to date with all software or so im told by the audi.
Revo dl501 dsg gearbox software, stronic performance, b8b8. Weve often criticised the twin clutch gearbox for being hesitant and indecisive, but the changes have eliminated those problems, making this the smooth and quick shifting gearbox youd expect from audi. May 23, 20 in car video of 2010 audi s4 equipped with giac s tronic transmission software. After originally using the dsg moniker, audi subsequently renamed their directshift gearbox to s tronic. Includes model range, engines, transmissions, safety equipment, crash testing, features and updates. Follow along as we show you how to change the dsg fluid and keep things shifting smooth. The big news for the 2014 r8 is the debut of audis s tronic dualclutch automated manual transmission, which replaces the singleclutch, lurchprone r tronic gearbox. I did 30k in the first car and my current car has just over 9k on it, like someone else said they need serviced around 39k. If youre going for an s tronic, used, at least make sure that it s had it s service at 35kish and 70kish. The s tronic dualclutch transmission is a successful technology.
Around 34 litres of fresh oil came out before the gush. Weve also had another a6 with had the s tronic gearbox the op mentioned and that was completely different again and dare i. Weve often criticised the twin clutch gearbox for being hesitant and indecisive, but the changes have eliminated those problems, making this the smooth and. Were amongst the few that have the expertise to service and repair the latest audi gearboxses. I need to check my books to see if the gearbox has been serviced at 60 000km, she s on 69 000km now. S tronic transmission oil and filter change your s tronic gearbox is a very sophisticated piece of engineering that needs to be looked after with regular oil changes. Dsg and stronic transmission forum discussion forum for the dsgs tronic transmission. Been browsing several gallardo forums to read people s opinion of their egear now audi s r tronic gearbox. The s tronic is an automatic sport gearbox with the emphasis on sport. Audi s5 tiptronic gearbox 2017 page 1 audi, vw, seat. Im on my second audi with an stronic gearbox, both cars have been mine from new and i have never had any issues. We support all major automatic transmissions including traditional automatic, dsg, tiptronic, s tronic, r tronic, 7g tronic, smg, mct etc. Mar 02, 2017 i have a 2015 7 speed dsg that has randomly lost drive since new.
Is the stronic transmission issue still a problem for the. The s tronic has been tweaked with revised gearshifts and the result is a big improvement. There are also some subtle styling tweaks, including new led headlights and taillights. Audi q5 0b5 gearbox,s tronic swapping mhh auto page 1. Stronic gearbox oil capacity posted in general chat. Increase the performance of your vag vehicle by tuning the dsg gearbox. Audi released a software update to their rtronic gearbox that had a great effect on how the car felt around town. Tvs engineering dsg tunes eurocode eurocode tuning. Dec 10, 2016 im on my second audi with an s tronic gearbox, both cars have been mine from new and i have never had any issues. Audi dsg stronic mechatronic unit mybroadband forum. Most will argue that the dsg gearbox is one of the finest auto gearboxes available on the market today. Just took a quick look at the audi fixed service page and noticed the following.
Stronic stage 1 software details for your audi, s5, 3. Revo s tronic transmission performance software allows you to use the full potential of the engine, optimising the launch control, shift and torque limiter functions, giving control back to the driver. With an indepth knowledge of the transmissions inner workings and control strategies, aprs engineers have improved many aspects of the transmission from accelerative performance to daily drivability, while also incorporating new features including several typically reserved for higherend audi quattro gmbh rs models. As well as the sporty s tronic, audi supplies cars with a classic manual transmission, the. Twinclutch pioneer audi is now the proud manufacturer of a new 7speed twinclutch gearbox called s tronic. It combines the sporty feeling and characteristics of the manual gearbox with ease of use of the automatic. I havent heard any stories from colleagues or friends about multitronicstronic gearbox failures lately, so perhaps the previous issues are resolved. Its ability to change gear in a fraction of a second and predict the drivers next move is a master piece of engineering. Mechatronic units that become faulty and require replacement. As well as the sporty s tronic, audi supplies cars with a classic manual transmission, the automated r tronic, the smooth, convenient tiptronic. Most gearbox tuning is done on automatic gearboxes and on two basic kinds in particular conventional automatics with torque. About us vw audi automatic transmission repairs dsg.
A software upgrade has since been offered for the affected vehicles in an attempt to repair the problem. Stronic transmission oil and filter change your s tronic gearbox is a very sophisticated piece of engineering that needs to be looked after with regular. Our tcu dynamic upgrades are simply the best modification you can make to your dsg or s tronic transmission. It s really lamborghini s egear just renamed for use it the r8. Stronic oil change general chat official audi rs3 owners. Is the s tronic a manual gearbox or an automatic gearbox. I havent heard any stories from colleagues or friends about multitronic s tronic gearbox failures lately, so perhaps the previous issues are resolved. The audi s tronic gearbox is one of the best performing gear changing mechanisms available today. Very reliable, requires fluid and filter change every 120k miles.