hindlpet Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 I bought my 2002 S8 in December and have been reading all of the historic posts about ATF changes. I've had a few "funnies" with the gearbox (failure to pick up in 2nd after breaking and a very occasional feeling that the box has disengaged when ending hard acceleration). Based on all of the advice and having covered 58k miles I persuaded the (reluctant) stealer to replace the ATF and filter etc. When I picked it up it seemed to run fine but after 24 hours I notice an occasional "chirruping" noise when the box changes up from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. It's not very loud (a bit like a turbo wastegate warble). So my questions is, am I paranoid or should I have it checked out again? They billed me for 10 litre of fluid and a gasket. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickGUK Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 [ QUOTE ] They billed me for 10 litre of fluid and a gasket. [/ QUOTE ] Did they not replace the filter aswell then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindlpet Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Yes, they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickGUK Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 ok, if the box is making any noises at all, then something isn't right. Maybe get the fluid level checked again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindlpet Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 OK, I think you're right. Too expensive to take any chances. I've already had the engine/gearbox out once this year! Thanks for your help Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenamesross Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 If its doing something that it didnt before changing the oil then def take it back at get them to check it out. and dont leave till your happy.... btw - I'd be impressed if they managed to get all 10 litres into it. Mine was left to drain all night and took 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 The S8 has a 10litre capacity? Isn't the norm 4.2's around 8. something? Or is that a charge for what they ended up spilling on the floor as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphire1616 Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 I have a 2002 S8 that is coming up for it's 80,000 service - cam belt and all that stuff. I would like to get the oil changed in the box as well. All is ok with the box at the moment but I want to do it as a wise precaution. However, it would appear that it is a bit of 'hit and miss' as to who does it, and if they do it correctly. I am getting quite twitchy about asking for it to be done in case they feck the box up! What is my best option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindlpet Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 I'd take it to an independent. The dealer I took mine to had never changed the ATF in an S8 before. That said they only charged me £199. But there again it's not right yet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenamesross Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 I would say take it to an independant you know and trust. Give them the procedure from audipages.com and go through it with them. Theres nothing too technical about doing it - they just need to know exactly how to do it. If they follow that procedure they cant go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphire1616 Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Thanks for the advice. It will be an independent as I have little faith in dealers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickGUK Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Do it yourself if you want to be 100% sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphire1616 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I would if I could but it is a bit beyond me now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacake Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 [ QUOTE ] They billed me for 10 litre of fluid and a gasket. [/ QUOTE ] Which gasket? Was it 01L-325-443 Filter to Transmission Gasket/O-Ring, 01L-321-371 Pan Gasket or 01V-321-379 Fill Plug Sealing Washer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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