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Always remove the fill plug first. If you drain it and then for some reason can't remove the fill plug then you're fucked. And the oil will come out the bottom smoother. You're not likely to run into any problems removing the fill plug yet as the mk7 is still new but it's a good practice. The procedure is the exact same for mk5 and I assume mk6 as well.

This is great! Something to add, a few transmissions don’t have a fill hole (not clowning you). You have to fill from the selector bolt under the air box

The best part of these instructional videos is how clearly you can see what he’s doing. Great work, thanks!

better to open the fill plug first before the drain. if the fill plug does not open your tran would have no fluid.

Great tutorial! Made it so much easier for me to do this myself. That being said, I tried the Motul Gear 300 and can say that I don't recommend it if you mostly daily drive this car with the occasional spirited run. It's VERY NOTCHY (especially if you have race gear bushings vs stock) and takes a long time before it warms up and smooths out for gear shifts. Sometimes I have to really put some effort into simply getting it in second gear. I'm planning on going back to the OEM oil.

Great video as always. I work at a lube shop and use Liqui Moly GL-4 75-90w gear lube in my MK5 Jetta and have had great success.

For my car many service manuals say that you fill the fluid until it starts dripping... close the filler plug... run the car in gear for 5 minutes... let it sit for a couple of minutes and re-check the fluid level from the filler plug... if it starts dripping the level is OK.. if not add some fluid until it starts dripping again !!! And in my opinion this is the best way to be 100% sure that the fluid quantity is correct. (although usually it doesnt need much... hardly any) Another method is to very slightly overfill it (close the plug before the fluid starts dripping all out)... run the procedure again... and let the extra fluid come out the 2nd time you pull out the filler plug. (I am from Europe so my car isnt available in the US but its a VW Group car)

thanks for the great instructional video!

I can't believe how simple it is. Here in Germany they charge 600+ for a transmission fluid change. Thank you!

Great video! Can you also do one for the dsg please 🙄(golf R) Thanks

Hi Paul, I was wondering whether you are going to be doing a clutch bleeder block mod for the mk7 gti. Ty

Great video. Thanks for your help

Great video, could you please make the same video for your Alltrack. I hear the fill plug is trickier to reach.

Oil cand make a huge difference in performance. Motul engine oils are great as well. In my opinion they're even greater than Castrol. I'm currently using 10W60 in my Audi, but I'm planning to switch to 5W50 from Motul.

I just did mine last week at 109k 2006 and it looked practically new. Not sure if it had been done before or if it just stays that clean.

thanks for the video. Do I have to bleed the system after filling?

I think I'm going to do this at the big 60k service (spark plugs, air filter, brake flush?). How much oil does the 5-spd in the MK7 sportwagen take?

I recently purchased a 2015 TDI (88k)with the 6 - speed manual. Would you guys recommend the Motul 300 as well? I'm also considering the kerma tune but use this car as a daily because it's the most fuel efficient vehicle in my fleet.

Is there any kind of break in period for new fluid? Like a point where the fluid smooths out? I changed the fluid in my Mk7 gti at 100k to redline MT-LV 70W/75W GL-4 gear oil. I'm just wondering if it will take some amount of time to be buttery smooth because right know it's better but still what I would call very notchy.

I know this is old, can you like the special tool/socket you need if you have that special refill bolt?

If you get the gear mech to the home psition you can extract more oil, in the maual postion.

Very useful video Is it also suitable for Audi A3 8v 1,8 gen 3 (cjsa)? Thank you

is this process similar for a 2018 passat gt? Thanks for the video!

I have a question for you guys. I have a 2006 soda octavia vrs hear in the uk. it has a 2.0tfsi bwa engine, same as some mk5 gti golf's, it currently has 86,000 miles on the clock and the gear box is a bit clunky, and crunches from 1st to second occationaly. my question is, at what milages interval should you replace the transition oil, and what fluid would you use?( it is a 6 speed manual.) I'm struggeling to find info on the subject and the dealer I went to was useless. as always love the channel. thanks, kieran

Hi Shop DAP, I just have one quick question about my 17 mk7 GTI. I recently found out that there is a (rattling noise?) which sounds like (woah woah woah), not very loud that comes straight from the dash panel (the center screen in between the speedometer and the rpm) when my car is going on a certain speed (about 110km/h). The frequency and the loudness will increase as the speed goes higher. What kindda problem could it possibly be? I took it to the dealership and they test drove my car and they said they couldn't hear anything. I will be going on a long road trip across Canada days later so I just wanna make sure that my car is fine. PLZ help. Appreciated!!!! ( im 100% sure its not the soundaktor.)

Some awesome information Shop DAP could share with you but do not, is that some 2017+ GTI's for some god forsaking reason don't come with a fill plug. So before you drain the gear oil from the bottom, make sure you have a fill plug on the side. I almost shit my pants when I discovered this the hard way. There is however a solution and that involves removing the air filter box and battery tray to expose a black 21mm plastic selector bolt that's above the reverse sensor switch on the top of the transmission. Very carefully remove that bolt and add exactly the same amount of oil you removed back in through that hole where you removed the plastic bolt. You will need a clear hose 3/4 in diameter about 18-20 inches long and a funnel. Shove the hose in the hole and slowly start filling. You will need some patience for this part, it's a slow process but it beats the alternative flatbed tow truck trip to the stealership. That WILL cost you over $1000.00

Hello, do you happen to know what black plug/cap is right under the fillplug? Mine is leaking.

Do you have a video on clutch adjustment for 2012 VW? I want to do this and short shifter very soon and just feel like my clutch pedal feels a little loose.

Hello would this be the same process as the 1.8t 5pd Manual service beside the fluid amount?

@DeutscheAutoParts what size is this tubing you used? Want to get it for MT flush thats gonna happen

I had to refill this after a clutch replacement. Anyway to check that Temps or something? Mostly looking for confirmation that everything is OK.

is the fill spec 2.3 Liters the same on MK7 Golf R Manual trans?

is it the same procedure for MK6 TDI manual 6 speed

Can you guys make a video on how to change oil in a Manual Trans that doesn't have the fill plug in the original location?

Good morning, first of all I want to congratulate you and thank you for your contributions because they have been of great help to me. I currently have a seat ateca 4drive. I service the haldex 5 every 40000kms but I still haven't done anything about the gears and I think it's time with just over 100000kms. I intend to do transfer case gear oil change service together with rear group. What type of oil do you recommend for this service? a greeting

hats off to you brother

Can you use this for a stock 2019 Gti rabbit or what is the best manual trans oil?

what diameter is that tube? I can't believe they didn't specify

Thank you Very Much !

I've just watched this great tutorial in preparation for changing the gearbox oil on my manual 2018 MK7.5 Golf R - However, there is no fill plug on my car in the position it's supposed to be! It looks like a slightly different version of gearbox - the casing has no hole for filling, but the drain plug is as show in this tutorial It's an SRD gearbox with CJXG engine. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I'm supposed to put the new oil in and get the correct level? Many thanks.

Gents, what's is the tool and size of the lug nut in order to remove the bolt?

Great videos love em Paul, no job on a car would be worth it without at least a few curse words you didn't curse but I usually do haha

I'm assuming this is basically the same for a mk7 tdi 6sp?

Whats your take on Redline MT90 as a performance / daily gear oil.

Hello all! I have a 2013 VW CC that has a trans leak coming from the trans housing and I'm being told that is cant be resealed because "VW doesn't do that". I am just checking to see how true that is.

Loving the snap on hand tools! But time for a new impact :)

is there a link to the hose you are using ?

Possible vid on dsg service??

I own golf 7 variant 2014 1.6 tdi with manual gearbox. It got more that 180000 km so far. Do You think it is worth to chane oil, as I am goint to keep the car for next 6 years? Is fresh fuchs oil better that old but original vw oil?In other word, do You recommend change oil or not?

does anyone know what size the drain plug gaskets are?

I have a 2017 VW alltrack and cannot find the fill plug?

is it the same for cupra 5f?

Too funny, I just did mine trans fluid. I'm at 40k. Question. Engine oil leak? Only ask because of the oil on the engine side of the bell-housing. Love the videos keep them up.

Hi ,if not for performance wich manual transmission recommended for 02Q?

So I just had an incident today the cv axle screws gave up dislocated and fell onto the transmission causing a hole… all of the fluid came out , can anyone help where I can get another side piece for the transmission rather than buying the whole thing ?

Notchy shifting in cold weather with the performance oil? For the first 10-15 minutes of warm up the GTI is already pretty notchy.

Hello Paul, first of all I want to congratulate you on your channel, your videos are very helpful with the maintenance of my gti mk7, now a request, can you make a video of the service to the DSG gearbox? greetings and thanks

Paul, I followed this method for a fluid change on my wife’s 06 2.5l Beetle, but it only took less than 1 liter before dripping and I can’t find the spec for this transaxle anywhere. Is the Beetle really that small of a capacity?

If one wanted to use performance-based gearbox oil and still comfortably daily their car, could they use a 50-50 blend of OEM and that Motul 300?

Planning on doing this to my MK4 GLI, would it be similar in process and amount of fluid?

do you sell the plastic piece that goes under the front bumper? I snagged a cobblestone while driving off a parking lot and tore part of mine off.

I have a GTI MK6 with 110k miles you guys think that is safe to change the oil Trasmision? A lot of people say no because has a lot of miles right know

What is the oil for Passat 1.6 tdi 6soeed manual ?

Is this the same process for a mk6 gti? I mean just fill it back up till it overflows?

75w 90? Motul gear 300 oil.??? Thanks

Do you recommend I still do an oil swap even though it’s never been done on my mk6 GLI? 182k miles

When I went to put the fluid in, it started overflowing after 1L, why would this happen? I have a Golf not a GTI if that makes a difference.

Can you also use Eneos 75w-90 in a 2012 Golf?

I'm interested in buying a manual or Dsg golf 7 gti 2013 or 2014 Golf gti km 60000 to 80000km. Wich is the better transmission and wich is more durable? I heard there is a lot of problems with the dsg gearbox because of guys launching it too much and then getting dsg problems. I also will be going stage 1 software upgrade later, but I heard on the manual gearbox you need to upgrade the clutch plate going on stage 2 and dsg tune stage 2? So wich gearbox would be the better option for performance and durability in the long run?

Is this procedure going to be any different on a 2018 Alltrack? Aside from the belly pan being different.

I only got out about 1.25 quarts. Not sure why. Filled it and started overflowing emptying the second oil bottle. Weird

Hey paul can i ask u question f u dont mind.did our stock flywheel is dual mass?2015 gti 2.0T manual teansmission.great video.thank you..

'21 does not have the fill plug in the same location

Guys, this is the WRONG fluid for these cars. You want to use a GL4 oil not GL4/GL5 combo. Also, straight 75w is the correct weight, NOT 75w-90. You are not doing any favors using this particular oil in your car.

Any high performance DSG oil recommendation ?

Always loosen the fill plug first.

Trying to tell Bryce something, Paul? Hehe

Do you use the 300LS with the performance pack or just 300?

Here's an idea; How about since you know its 2.3L fill, do two 2 bottles as you suggest, then cut the bottom off the second bottle while still in position and pour .3 litters in it to complete the fill. Another idea, if you don't have a lift, use a hand oil pump from underneath.

Does changing the manual transmission oil on a FWD car also change out the diff oil? Or the diff has a different fill and drain plug? 😅

Royal Purple is the best gearbox oil you can get. You can also find it cheaper than what he's using here.

@DeutscheAutoParts would you recommend the Gear 300 for a 2015 Mk 7 Golf 1.8 TSI?

Any chance on doing this for a non DSG trans?

Why does the coolant look so dark? My 2013 GLI coolant also looks very dark.

Is this the same for mk7 golf r ?

You mentioned that Motul Gear 300 was not good for a daily driver. I have never heard that before. It only gets positive reviews. I have been running it in my WRX which is my daily driver for the past 5000 miles and I have not noticed it to be a problem. It is the preferred gear oil in the Subaru community. I would think it would also be safe to run in the GTI as a daily driver.

Is this nearly same as the mk6?

I've got a MK6 GTI manual transmission. How many liters is required? the Dealer told me 1.5L. is that correct?

School boy error draining oil and not checking if filler plug will come undone. Also when you remove filler plug in the same time as drain plug ,the oil will drain quicker

This video is basically a template for how to F up your manual trans fluid fill. VW oem MTF is super thin, as thin as ATF. DON'T use 75w-90 that's TWICE as thick. Dipshit tuner shops have no clue about what they sell their customers, they use it because of the name brand. You want a midweight GL-4 like (Pennzoil) Synchromesh or Redline MTL around 10cSt visc. Also, don't use GL-5 GEAR OIL or a combo GL-4/5, it's too slick for synchros to engage properly. Usually I use PZ Synchromesh, but Valvoline MTF is dirt cheap on Amazon. I'm about to do the refill on my wife's tuned Sportswagen. Remember, the best fluid is SLIGHTLY thicker than oem VW to take the extra HP of an engine mod and quiet the trans down. Double the visc at 75w-90 means hard shifting in the cold, and GL-5 gear oil means crunching synchros. I seriously can't believe these tuner shop clowns haven't figured this out yet. Just look up the VW fill, it's the same 6cSt as ATF (or even thinner). Synchromesh has a long development history and excellent track record. www.amazon.com/Valvoline-Synchromesh-Manual-Transmission-Fluid/dp/B071YBH8P1/ref=sr_1_5

OK cool don't have to worry about this for awhile...I'm only at 7,000

WHAT? CLEAN oil ? It does not look clean to me at all, for 30.000 miles it looks quite dark which indicates oxidation

Stick to the oem vw/audi branded stuff guys. It outperforms the competition at low temperatures/start-up

Don't pay attention to him, he is using the wrong oil, the correct thing is a 75W GL4 monograde oil. ⚠️

oh my that looks not very clean to me....

What is all this i here about the locking of a selector mech on the top of the gear box ?