DQ200 Automatic Gearbox Oil Change Step by Step

Step by step how to change the oil in your DQ200 automatic gearbox as fitted to Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDCi and all VAG cars of 1.6 engine capacity, including VW, Audi and Seat. This gearbox is marked as 0AM which indicates that you have a DQ200 autobox.

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Tools you will need:
Mechanics gloves (textile): https://geni.us/0TKu
Hose Clip Removal set: https://geni.us/sAmP
Torx Bit Set 1/4" and 3/8" drive: https://geni.us/Gpcstss
1/4" socket set: https://geni.us/GSRN0q7
3/8" Socket Set: https://geni.us/7mwQE
3/8" torque wrench: https://geni.us/AzTsgnT
3/8" Wobble Bar Set: https://geni.us/a2j2B
18mm Ratchet spanner: https://geni.us/EqSYRR
Splined Bit Set: https://geni.us/w3u1iV
Hex bit set: https://geni.us/yfpk
Funnel: https://geni.us/oXsus
Hose for mechatronic filling, 9mm OD PVC tubing: https://geni.us/d2lE
Hose for gear oil refilling, 10mm ID PVC tubing: https://geni.us/N7xgSM
Tool for expanding hose: https://geni.us/vRMx
1/2" torque wrench: https://geni.us/AZNbmG
1/2" wobble bar set: https://geni.us/AJK8xLu
3/8” Ratchet: https://geni.us/beuH3oM
Drain bowl: https://geni.us/LnyqW
(optional) DeWalt ratchet driver: https://geni.us/1dMRxm
(optional) ratchet driver adapters for 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sockets: https://geni.us/ZsGCRlq

Supplies you will need:
Blu roll: https://geni.us/NVA2AY
(VW) Gear oil: G 055 512 A2
(generic alternative) Gear oil = 75W80: https://geni.us/3pud7VR
(VW) Mechatronic oil: G 004 000 M2
(generic alternative) Mechatronic oil = CHF11S hydraulic fluid: https://geni.us/BUf1d

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00:00 Introduction to DQ200 VAG Automatic gearboxes
00:53 Remove Airbox
01:07 Remove Battery Tray
01:32 Remove Starter Motor
02:09 Location of Filler Plug for DQ200 Mechatronic Unit
02:17 Drain Gear Oil from DQ200
02:52 Drain Mechatronic Oil from DQ200
03:10 How to Identify your VAG Automatic Gearbox Type - DQ200 shown
03:29 Oil Capacity in the DQ200 Gearbox - before and after comparison
04:47 Refilling the Gear Oil in DQ200 autobox
06:20 Refilling the Hydraulic Fluid in the Mechatronic Unit - DQ200 autobox
07:43 Refitting the Starter Motor
08:29 Refitting Battery Tray
09:12 Refit Airbox
09:51 How to Clear Dashboard Warning Lights After Refitting Battery - Skoda Octavia Shown