DSG gear oil mileage replacement.

[Outanbout]

Dear all.
Having taken my van into VW for its annual basic service, I was informed that its gear oil is up for replacement at 37000 miles at a price of £495 (VAT included).
Question: is the mileage and price correct and why does the dash not show the need to change the gear oil as it does the service.
Looking forward to your always informative replies.

Chris.

 

[B16 JOG]

The VW guidance, not requirement, is every 40,000 miles.

It’s for you to decide whether to have it done or wait. Considerations could be to maintain gearbox warranty etc.

Personally, I think every 50,000 miles is fine.

 

[pjm-84]

Its a dumb item, the oil level or quality is not measured. I'm a 40k miles sort of chap as its a heavy vehicle so working harder than a lighter vehicle running the same "architecture"

A lot of history on vehicles where the gearbox is sealed for life but you require a new gearbox at 80 to 100k miles at £5 to 7k. (the life of the car not being determined)

Just had a transfer oil change on our X545e at 32k.....not called for, but issues were brewing and it has transformed the drive and efficancy. If they reappear, then its off to BMW for a transfer box under goodwill - nearly a 1000miles in and still all good, so worth the £381 paid for a <1litre oil change