2004 AUDI CVT Transmission service! What a pain!

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Fixing a Subscriber's car! Audi + CVT, what a weird transmission service.
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@BroadwayLTDProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Well at least that guy is getting fluid changed. Most people NEVER change their trans fluid!

@happydoggs 3 жыл бұрын

The manual on my subaru claims the cvt fluid is a life long fluid and to not change it. Obviously I'm going to change it but most people would just listen to the manual

@weldingjunkie 3 жыл бұрын

@@happydoggs cvt should be done every 70k lifetime means no dipstick really LOL I would never not change “lifetime”

@BroadwayLTDProductions 3 жыл бұрын

@@weldingjunkie I change mine every 30k-40k because those Nissan CVT’s are sensitive to old/dirty fluid which is why they fail so often (especially in ones manufactured before 2017).

@weldingjunkie 3 жыл бұрын

@@BroadwayLTDProductions you’re spot on my friend it’ll last forever that way. I’ve seen peope so it after 125k and 3 weeks later it’s shot because all the crap, shavings, band glue (oil) holding it in peice gets changed abs washes it all out. Seen it so many times I pass on those jobs

@hairpunut 3 жыл бұрын

Most vehicles say they are lifetime. But no fluids are lifetime. Like my mom's jeep Patriot. Says lifetime, but I ended up changing it because it became noise for the CVT transmission. And it's a common issue. They have two filters on them. One in the pan that's more of a screen and one in the tranny sump above that has a small cartridge filter. Surpringly small. But without the fluid replacement they will burn up and grenade. If you get luckily it will fix the issue. Luckily I knew what the issue was and caught it in time. And they haven't had an issue since.

@stich1960 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow, hope you had a spill plan lol.

@speez81 3 жыл бұрын

I love it! I once changed a head gasket on a 6th gen Honda at a convenience store gas station parking area (big flat area for deiseal trucks to fill up) , because it was so level compared to where I was living. I told the store "that's where I broke down, but I can have it done in two days." I had a head that was already resurfaced on the shelf and got it done in two, 5 hour days. Kudos to you on this one 👏👏 Doesn't look like a project I'd want to do Happy Father's day Ernest

@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын

thats crazy! haha. You as well!

@melsmobileservices 3 жыл бұрын

Get the Mityvac transmission service kit. It comes with a pump, fittings, check valve & hoses needed to do flawlessly without a mess or wasting excess expensive fluid. I believe it's the best kit for heavy DIY/Mobile professionals on the market.

@JohnnyFTD 3 жыл бұрын

Works with the 20% off father's day coupon at HF too. I picked one up last week. It's a little sluggish on some thick gear oil but no mess is the better trade off.

@gillgetter3004 3 жыл бұрын

Going tomorrow to get some one thanks

@valleytractorservices9310 2 жыл бұрын

Are you looking at model MV6410 ?

@melsmobileservices 2 жыл бұрын

@@valleytractorservices9310 i already own it!

@jamesu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Ernest. Have a great Father’s Day

@pauldionne1665 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I had know idea of how to change CVT Transmission fluid in an owey pardon me Audi WOW!! You made it look easier than it is. Job well done!!!

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video, Ernest!

@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@SawmillerSmith 3 жыл бұрын

Another job well done! 👏

@robertforget6369 3 жыл бұрын

holy that is a job well done great video keep safe

@8power0 3 жыл бұрын

Your job is very upbeat,,, thanks for the video.

@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bryanfugate2272 3 жыл бұрын

Ernest: Great video.

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 3 жыл бұрын

Must be nice having an on call mechanic nearby!

@ThadrinC 3 жыл бұрын

Ok go on Amazon or kimball Midwest, there are fluid extractors and pumps, thin hose works great for these. Unscrew the back, fill with 4 quarts and put the back on.. press handle and that’s it. The 1L model is only $60

@pulsiui4003 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely recommend those special vw/Audi (or any car in general) pressurized fill tools with the adopter that threads into the fill plug. Makes it a little less of a hassle.

@stich1960 3 жыл бұрын

Anything's better than the bottles, especially if its heavyweight. I dont really mind the hand pumps personally (like the soap dispenser style) but I got the might vac filler and hook it up tho the compressor, game changer.

@pulsiui4003 3 жыл бұрын

@@stich1960 game changer indeed!

@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын

i didnt realize they had plug adaptors! That's awesome tahnks for the tip!

@pulsiui4003 3 жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRescue sure thing! God bless you and yours!

@sergiocruz3061 3 жыл бұрын

I see why mechanics hate Audi. 👍

@captain8960 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Idaho

@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Idaho

@peterphilipse8792 3 жыл бұрын

Get yourself a VAG gearbox fill tool set with a long hose. Get hose up and out the engine bay onto the bottles meaning none of that mess.

@bethgregory9388 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Fathers Day

@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын

You TOO! Thank you!

@cbar30 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea to make sure your fill plug comes out before you pull your drain plug. Ask me how I know.

@mrfrankbosh Жыл бұрын

Removes head pressure so the drain is not under pressure and pushes the fluid out. Ha ha ha too true, great advice. Had he done that the pulse of fluid could have been avoided.

@craigjorgensen4637 3 жыл бұрын

That job really should be done on a hoist! Hope you charged a lot!

@living9377 11 ай бұрын

This also applied to Audi A6 c6 cvt. Filter is not serviceable as tranny needs to be dropped just like this car. Thanks for sharing!

@osbaldo8942 3 жыл бұрын

Forreal I’m not trying to make a mess😂😂😂

@rickyp.625 3 жыл бұрын

That's probably the oldest Audi I know still running since VW took over. How many miles on this one? Goes to show regular maintenance is a must.

@NeoAndersonReloaded 3 жыл бұрын

Honda accord, drain plug on bottom fill plug on top. Save 10's dollars. job well done.

@birdofafeatherflocktogethe295 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there.. I'm wondering when u refill it the second time I should do that when it's hot or should I wait till its cool down? I hope all the best for you 👍👍

@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын

the fluid has to be at operating temperature on this vehicle to top off. Check your specific vehicle instructions.

@marte1a256 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention that’s a job well done

@Boga217 3 жыл бұрын

Rewatch it. He said it while wiping it down.

@marte1a256 3 жыл бұрын

@@Boga217 im being sarcastic he said it like 10 times

@carsxarexhard4504 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a job well done . On that joke 🤣

@TitoDre 2 жыл бұрын

3:25 OH MY GOOD!!

@billybob6469 3 жыл бұрын

I see you used regular atf. I always thought cvts used cvt fluid.

@srivigneswaran1203 3 жыл бұрын

That's the correct fluid on the OEM Audi fluid it says always ATF for some reason and in very small underneath for CVT! I have used them in the past! Just look at the link I posted! images.app.goo.gl/KwXdWtdLYmsTg38T8

@pulsiui4003 3 жыл бұрын

Damn what a mess lol

@richardtregonning954 3 жыл бұрын

Must be a better way to do that so no mess or clean up afterwards

@bridgerolson3556 3 жыл бұрын

Put the drip pan on a brick so it doesn’t fall as far to the pan

@terrymoore9185 3 жыл бұрын

What about the filter? I think it'll be known you were there with all that spillage?

@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын

they are expensive and only recoemended at high mileage or excesively dirty fluid. Customer didnt want one. And thats why i had two drip pans. :)

@mickeyslim 3 жыл бұрын

Was looking to buy a 2011 Subaru legacy But I steered clear cause the trans and the motor known to burn oil

@timzauto 3 жыл бұрын

I can't stand doing those Audi's,it's like trying to take a drink while standing on your head,lol.

@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@oldskool1979 3 жыл бұрын

Audi ? CVT ? A match made in hell !

@robhughes8516 3 жыл бұрын

Well said, I can’t imagine this combo is anything but problems.

@oldskool1979 3 жыл бұрын

@@robhughes8516 Only lemmings buy Audi and BMW Mercedes these days..

@john7017 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't buy anything with a CVT transmission... Run from them.

@rav4l2003 3 жыл бұрын

I actually wasn’t aware any of these early CVT Audi’s were still moving. Pretty sure these were extremely high failure rates on these.

@tylerwightman2315 3 жыл бұрын

I must be a lemming then lol. I have a 2007 Audi.....same body style as in this video. Bought it 11 years ago with 30,000 mi. Now it has a little over 230,000 and still runs like a dream. I've put less than $2000 into repairs in all those hard driven miles. Biggest expense was the clutch at 200,000 mi. $800 parts and labor to have a tranny shop do it. Other than that I stay right on top of the maintenance and it's been one of the most dependable cars out of the many I've owned. Its fun as hell, I mash on it every day, and it just keeps going and going. ALL the bells and whistles still work perfect too! Cheers from Jackson Mississippi

@kayjay4060 Жыл бұрын

Did you need special licensing or hazmat to transport fluids?

@Jzzonem 3 жыл бұрын

ATF in a CVT? Uhhh are you sure that was the specified fluid for that? Just curious.

@Jzzonem 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh I see now, the ATF fluid he used is specifically formulated for the CVT most likely he is using OEM CVT fluid and they just choose to call it a certain version of ATF. Very strange of audi to do this.

@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын

i believe so! Bottom line i gave the dealer the vin and double cheched they were aware it was a CVT and thats what they supplied!:)

@srivigneswaran1203 3 жыл бұрын

That's the correct fluid I have used them in the past Audi it always says ATF and in small underneath CVT! images.app.goo.gl/KwXdWtdLYmsTg38T8

@project4bangers 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question: Why don’t you hire anyone to work for you? I run a mobile mech LLC and am going to be hiring soon. Why don’t you?

@joe1071 2 жыл бұрын

It seems like a tough position to fill. Gotta be someone he can trust is competent enough to handle themselves alone in unknown mechanical diagnosis situations, gotta have a driver's license, be able to communicate effectively with customers, and for a small business probably need to be okay without healthcare, retirement, and other benefits of working for a bigger business. Not an easy position to fill.

@edwardogarcia5800 3 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge to do transmission flushes on 2006 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 ATF

@rickym8515 3 жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t do that

@imicybro 3 жыл бұрын

Sheesh

@Saladon89 3 жыл бұрын

hey ernest, im thinkin of a career change, becoming a pro mechanic, im 32yrs old, do u think its a good idea, or its too late at this point? do i need a certificate/schooling? how long would it take to be on a professional level like u and how is the pay for mechanics in shops? also i would rather like to work on all cars rather than a specific brand

@Saladon89 3 жыл бұрын

also i want to get my own shop after gaining experience

@pauldionne1665 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds to me that you have already made up your mind. Experience is all you seem to need. You might enjoy it more than you think. Good luck to you and Best wishes.

@Saladon89 3 жыл бұрын

@@pauldionne1665 actually, i did not make up my mind yet, i want to but im scared to, i make about a 100k a yr currently and it will be difficult to move to another job and take a loss

@Brandon57871 3 жыл бұрын

You don't need any certificate/schooling unless your specific location requires it. Now if you do not have the knowledge then of course get schooling. ASE certification is good to have although not required.

@rickym8515 3 жыл бұрын

@@Saladon89 if you make 100k a year absolutely do not become a mechanic, they’re all broke… however if you open your own shop then you can make big bucks and still be around it

@weldingjunkie 3 жыл бұрын

I would never ever change CVT fluid on anything neglected or over 120k what happens is people do that after it’s too later them the stepper motor dies in valve body then tranny is shot, no way no how they’ll be blaming you. No thanks

@Kevindavegan 4 ай бұрын

No filter change or detail instructions.

@mohabatkhanmalak1161 3 жыл бұрын

The design of cars these days...scary, and the technology keeps changing every season. Scares me to get something so gimmicky, sensitive and to have a whole bookload of 'Special Instructions' for just simple servicing. I can understand the material science and efficient use of resources, but some manufacturers have gone overboard and are just putting out products that are shinny but really are not upto the mark. I am all for computer engine management and transmission, but do we really need a computerized climate control? Or at least offer manual and computerized versions and make it so the modules can be interchangeable. They are trying to make the whole pakage as efficient as possible, but in the end it hits the owners pocket..real hard. What you save on gas, you pay out on parts and repairs. Henry Ford will definately turn in his grave if he saw cars of our times. Give me a 70's, 80's Mercedes Benz (my favorite), Audi anytime, but these new ones....scare me.

@billsmith4877 3 жыл бұрын

I learned my lesson the hard way. If the car has a CVT, don't walk away RUN as fast as you can. Bought one and one year later had to sell it to a junk yard for a $5,500 loss. Transmission cost more than the vehicle was worth to replace.

@Recedinghairline180 3 жыл бұрын

i have an 06 altima with 150k miles on the original cvt. I agree they are junk, but replace the fluid every 2 years and you should be good. The main reason they have such high failure rates is due to lack of maintenance.

@P00katube 2 жыл бұрын

CVT=POS

@P00katube 2 жыл бұрын

CVT=POS

@serdaroner8060 8 ай бұрын

Ohh woow. And you have customers. Unbelievable

@saabreplay7553 3 жыл бұрын

Audi/vw are a pain in more ways than one!!!!

@pauldionne1665 3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who calls them Owie because ALL PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE. ALL PARTS!!!

@dumbeezy5480 3 жыл бұрын

How so

@Dakstang 3 жыл бұрын

So many people say changing transmission fluid on a high mileage vehicle will be harmful to the transmission. I have seen a few real life examples myself. I am scared to have it done to be honest.

@reneantonio91 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah once the vehicle passes 100k I Am hesitant in recommending the service to the customer if they never got it before . The reasoning is cause the clutch packs in the transmission already wore out some and the friction material is mixed with the fluid now and actually helps it shift . so if you completely drain and fill it Sometimes it starts to slip since a lot of clutch material is gone . Some shops do have a machine that sucks some fluid out then puts some fluid in , sucks some fluid out , puts fresh fluid in. It’s probably the best option in my opinion since it’s mixing older fluid with the clutch Material with the new fluid

@glenjamindle 3 жыл бұрын

Fluid changing is different from fluid flushing. Flushing removes ALL fluid with pressure. This is where you start to have trouble on high mileage vehicles. Changing only drains some of the fluid and is the recommended way to go. You only drain about 40-50%, like Ernest did here. The trans holds a bunch that doesn't drain. Basically, you're just mixing new with old. I do that on every oil change on my Ford Escape with 160k on the clock.

@jackfisher3906 2 жыл бұрын

No FILTER??????????????????????????

@oldtimer6528 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like you only lifted the car in the front. The car has to be completely level to get an accurate reading. CVTs are finicky. Hope this doesn't cost you a new transmission for the customer.

@ericwasilko8377 3 жыл бұрын

You must’ve missed the obvious part where it showed the back on jack stands.

@rodolfoaguirre4103 3 жыл бұрын

The front where on ramps and if you look at the back it was on a floor jack and jack stands