[Tommy_ltb]

Hey guys!
Wondering if anyone ever used genuine Aisin transmission oil in their Treg. And if this is any good for my transmission...
Thanks for any input! (2013 3.0 TDI CRCA)

 

[Black Grouse]

Seems very perverse to choose fluid branded by a transmission producer that's "Multi Purpose" and allegedly suitable for most modern transmissions (from any manufacturer)

 

[Tommy_ltb]

Yeah but pretty much any oil thats not OEM is multi purpose.

 

[NoobyT]

Perverse to use Aisin ATF in an Aisin box?

 

[Black Grouse]

Perverse to use Aisin ATF in an Aisin box?

Perverse for Aisin to brand a multi-purpose ATF - it really confirms that any multi-purpose ATF is suitable for any autobox.

 

[rgh0]

ATF 6 is the current standard for modern automatic transmissions using soleniod valves such as the Aisins and ZF in the Tregs.

 

[Black Grouse]

ATF 6 is the current standard for modern automatic transmissions using soleniod valves such as the Aisins and ZF in the Tregs.

So every transmission manufacturer simply follows GM specifications do they ?

 

[rgh0]

I think the general automatic transmission manufacturing community moves in the same direction as the technology evolves. i doubt that GM is the leader

 

[Black Grouse]

I think the general automatic transmission manufacturing community moves in the same direction as the technology evolves. i doubt that GM is the leader

Isn't Dexron a GM proprietry specification?

 

[Cass]

There are several VW specification references on the back of the bottle.

I checked my old VW invoice for the OEM
fluid which went into my 2013 245 R-Line last summer and it was VW G 055 540 A2.

Different specifications of oil went into the diffs and transfer case.

There appear to be many oils from different manufacturers which meet VW specifications but your best bet would be to check with your VW dealer or oil supplier to be 100% sure.

 

[emailpeter]

Yes, there were many threads in forums debating over these replacement fluids.
Go google the keywords and might uncover some who successfully used them.
I have the same Audi Q7 TDI 2013 with CRCA 245hp engine and Aisin TR-80SD.

TR-60SD - 6 speed up to 2012 (approx)
TR-80SD - 8 speed 2013 onwards

The OE VW oil is getting very expensive, I replaced it years ago with Ravenol
ATF T-WS LIFETIME. This was clearly a certified oil, I felt no difference in perfomance over OE. (which is a good thing).
My 20L drum is almost used up and I am also tempted to save some dollars by testing Aisin type WS. Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS (ATF-WS) for Aisin-Warner Transmissions for Volvo - ATF0WS - 31256774 - 123941 (ipdusa.com)

Your OP shows fluid for 6 spd, perhaps that is suitable for TR-60SD. For our TR-80SD, I would recommend testing the above WS one. I am quite certain this made in japan fluid will work without issues for our autobox, and saves us quite a bit too. Cheers and keep the feedback coming.

 

[rgh0]

ATF 6 is an alternate "specification" to WS which is the equivalent Toyota specification for modern low viscosity auto transmission oils