DSG Gearbox: Good or Bad? How to Take Care & Get It to Last?

I first used the DSG in the Golf GTi MK5 around 2005, and I was so impressed with its quick shifting, smoothness and precision. I said that this would be the future of transmissions, and I am not far off saying that as most of the majors, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda, Renault, and many others are increasingly using the DCT, the generic name for the Dual Clutch Transmission.

[gnoek]

very informative about DSG gearbox and this video will shut those who said never buy a DSG car (Volks, etc). Most of them failed to drive a DSG properly.

[aeroline]

Thank you Uncle YS sharing the DSG mechanism, characteristic and the right method of driving dual clutch gearbox.

[seechunchong]

Very good simple explanation on how gearbox works. Wish there was such Youtube video many many years ago when I was faced with AT gearbox issues (not a VW but a different European brand using the AL4 autogearbox). The AT gear oil getting too hot and going into "safe" mode, which will not change gear anymore, until it cool down. (Later, adding an external gear oil cooler solved that problem). So, just to add a little comment: 1) Always use the car manufacturer recommended AT gear oil. 2) As for the earlier VW gear issue, which was quite widespread, even in China (I search the Internet a long time to find that out). After some time, VW managed to find out and announced that in certain hot weather places, the synthetic gear oil used that time, somehow affected the sensor (sort of melting out some rubber/plastic stuff), resulting in unable to monitor the oil temp & causing the gear box getting too hot and jammed. Simple solution, they use a different gear oil (mineral) and recalled their cars to check/replace the gear oil and the sensor. After that, I had 2 VWs, for 10 & 7 yrs, without any gear issues. I sold the 10yr Cross Touran to go for the new Tiguan Allspace. Yes Sir, Uncle YS, we all love VW, don't we? Cheers.

[whatimdoing]

I like this video much on the explain, and especially the main point “ now is 2020”. There’s many Malaysian are still have a mind that at 10years way back to comment on something they actually dun experience with.
Maybe Mr Khong can share some talk about other unfavourites brand car like PSA Peugeot and Citroen that kind in future.

[cocacolife]

Despite the durability issue, I am still grateful that VW designed and built such gearbox for me to enjoy every driving experience

[kyenstravels]

Amazing, 8 years with DSG from Polo GTI to the Beetle. Wonderful memories

[senjutsuwarrior]

No one can explain about DSG better than this.. thanks once again.. highly appreciated

[tctham]

that's why people say, bad reputation is hard to remove, and it stays. Like Proton and its power window, still got people saying Proton power window not good. Perodua MyVi gotten ANCAP 5 stars, but people still feel riding with Perodua is like sitting in Milo tin. Takes a long time to restore confidence. Thanks for sharing.

[ACCL]

I have been hesitating to get a used mk6 gti for quite a while due to too many overseas users complaining about the DSG. Now after i hear from a local pro Malaysian driver review, I think i might not hesitate anymore to get one. TQ Mr Khong.

[pydoeswhatever]

Best explanation of DSG gearbox so far.

On a separate note, i do agree on the low speed of DSG. It is clunky and almost frustrating to use in traffic. However, when at speed, it just come to its own.

[davidletterboyz]

A few days ago I thought of requesting you to talk something about DSG lol. Now here it is.

[harvard_lee]

Great stuff, Malaysian engineering explained.

[adamzaref]

I'm VW fan here as well..since 2012 own polo, cross touran and passat b8 all tsi+dsg..Conventional transmission never excites me..especially those CVTs

[davidv]

Splendid video and provide good explanation and experience sharing about the myth of VW Malaysia DSG issues. Hopefully, there will be a follow up video telling viewers how to spot for a faulty unit if they are buying used VW cars with DSG.

[braedonkelly]

Such a perfect video with perfect explanations. Thank you so much for this!

[chianghong]

Hi uncle Khong I'm driving elentra also DCT & today I've learnd more abt DCT. Thank You

[laiklim]

Very good technology. But I also didn’t expect AT has breakthrough too... since the ZF gearbox from f30, you know the performance...

[imataquito]

Our home has 2 vw's... Another tip I would like to add on using dsg well is to ensure the handbrake takes the load of the car instead of the gearbox P mode regardless if you are on an incline or not. To accomplish this, as you come to a complete stop with legs on the brake change gear selection to N, pull handbrake, lift off brake pedal, press brake pedal again and put to P.

[nickloong]

I love the DSG coz it provides the seamless gear change experience that other gearboxes can't give. The feeling is that the car never seem to loose any of the build up power during the gear changes. Love it! 😎👍

[galaxymetta]

Summary, in jam let front car move off some distance before stepping lightly on accelerator. By not following too fast or close, we avoid frequent braking or frequent switch between accelerator/braking which involve constant gear engagement and disengagement.

Other sources said changing to manual or sports mode during jam also help to hold the gear longer to reduce wear. Cheers.