Posted on 1/30/2026
DSG transmissions can be a joy when they’re maintained. The car feels sharp, shifts happen quickly, and it’s easy to forget how much is going on inside the transmission every time you roll away from a stop. The catch is that a DSG depends on its fluid in a very real way, not just for lubrication, but for how smoothly and consistently it applies clutches and controls pressure. When the fluid is overdue, the transmission may still drive “okay” for a while, but it usually starts leaving little hints. What A DSG Service Really Does A DSG service is not just swapping fluid because a schedule says so. That fluid is doing multiple jobs at once: cooling, lubricating, and supporting the hydraulic control that makes the shifts clean. As it ages, it picks up fine material from normal wear and can lose some of its ability to behave consistently when hot. Most DSG services also include a filter, and that matters. A clogged or loaded filter can affect flo ... read more