Toureg service schedule (2016)

[jonoB]

Does anyone have the service schedule for a 2016 touareg?
Also, when should the gearbox, transfer case and diff fluids be replaced?
Any recommendations for a service centre that is familiar with these vehicles?


Thanks in advance.

[Karol]

Does anyone have the service schedule for a 2016 touareg?
Also, when should the gearbox, transfer case and diff fluids be replaced?
Any recommendations for a service centre that is familiar with these vehicles?


Thanks in advance.

VW will tell you that the gearbox, transfer case and diff fluids are for life. They only change it if repairs are made on those items.

In other words, it does not fall under regular servicing schedule.

However, some VW places will do it on request for your own pocket.

The procedure to do it DIY or by an indy is simple and straight forward. You can do the gearbox fluid change through the cooler hoses in the front without stripping the gear box pan- this will mean that only the half the fluid get done at one time. You would need to repeat the process twice over a couple of weeks to replace most of the fluid. Diff and transfer case is a simple drain and fill. make sure you remove the fill plug first because if you remove the drain plug first and you find the fill pug is stuck- you have a problem.

here are instructions by a member

https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum...15#post4042815

Also, buy the fluids from VW or reputable suppliers like Ravenol. Liqud molly at Goldwagen have only the gearbox oil available but no the others.

[jonoB]

VW will tell you that the gearbox, transfer case and diff fluids are for life. They only change it if repairs are made on those items.

In other words, it does not fall under regular servicing schedule.

However, some VW places will do it on request for your own pocket.

The procedure to do it DIY or by an indy is simple and straight forward. You can do the gearbox fluid change through the cooler hoses in the front without stripping the gear box pan- this will mean that only the half the fluid get done at one time. You would need to repeat the process twice over a couple of weeks to replace most of the fluid. Diff and transfer case is a simple drain and fill. make sure you remove the fill plug first because if you remove the drain plug first and you find the fill pug is stuck- you have a problem.

here are instructions by a member

https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum...15#post4042815

Also, buy the fluids from VW or reputable suppliers like Ravenol. Liqud molly at Goldwagen have only the gearbox oil available but no the others.

Thanks!
Im now looking for a fundi in CT to perform the fluid changes as time is not on my side at the moment.
Appreciate the response.

[OettingerTDi]

Thanks!
Im now looking for a fundi in CT to perform the fluid changes as time is not on my side at the moment.
Appreciate the response.

I would suggest that you give the team at VagSpec Centre in Stikland a call. If I recall correctly, Chris would be the person to speak to.

Their details are:

Unit 3 Watershed Business Park
Viro Crescent Stikland Industrial.
Bellville Ext 20
Cape Town
7530
064 524 8814
079 250 8680
https://vagspecct.co.za/