Manual transmission problems of the 2008 volkswagen gti. Volkswagen gti bessler auto parts 90 day 100 % money back guarantee. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your volkswagen gti can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Kelly blue book calls it slickshifting, while consumer guide says it shifts with.
Although i noticed a very small amount of jerkiness i thought it was less than i have noticed on a clutchmanual transmission. Great car, ive enjoyed 8 years with it quick, refined, fun to drive, a baby audi. Volkswagen golf gti standard transmission mk5 2008, manual shift boot by black forest industries. Get detailed information on the 2008 volkswagen gti including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. It has yet to disappoint in my 2 years of ownership and has proven to be equally pleasant on the highway comfortable. The gti gets a sixspeed manual or a sixspeed, sequentialshifting automated manual called dsg. Volkswagen gti high mileage automatic transmissions may have shifting problems 65 reports.
The 2008 volkswagen gti comes in one trim level with a choice of two body styles. While the frequency of repairs is high, the severity of those issues is lower than most cars, so you. Volkswagen golf gti standard transmission 2008, manual transmission output shaft seal by national. Standard equipment includes xenon hid headlights, 17inch alloy wheels, heated. Manual transmission fluid change aeproberts21 1105 2008 05. Refilled with mobil 1 75w90 and it was very hard to shift when cold. It just happened that my phone which i was using to film this diy video decided to run out of battery and therefore corrupting one of the video files. For one hundred years, beckarnley has been providing premium oe quality parts for vehicles. Volkswagen gti transmission problems car forums at. Shop 2008 volkswagen gti gear shift knob gti mk6 6 speed. Drained it a week later and filled with redline mtl.
For 2008, the gti suspension has been lowered a halfinch for a sportier. The automated manual transmission can be used as an automatic or a clutchless manual. This is the factory fill transmission fluid from my gti. The reasons for manual transmission wont go into gear when running. The 2008 volkswagen gti is a performanceoriented hatchback. Oem 4x4 guys may not need them socket wrench 10mm allen socket. I own a 2008 vw mkv gti with dsg transmission, and i have encountered the following problems. Dont just repair a leak, prevent future problems with a national oil seal. To see how frequently 2008 volkswagen golf rabbit gti problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
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Its amazingly comfortable for long road trips, at 65 i still have plenty of room and a child seat can still fit behind me. First arriving in 1974, the golf was designed as a frontwheeldrive, frontengine mounted replacement. Oh, did i mention my non manual transmission driving wife had to be able to drive it too. Get a first look at the 2008 volkswagen gti brought to you. Free online service and repair manuals for all models.
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