Expert Audi A5 transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
We will contact you as soon as a service member is available by call, text, or email.
8T A5 (2008 - 2016): 6-speed manual or 7-speed S-Tronic (0B5) on 2.0T; 8-speed ZF on V6. 8F A5 (2018+): 7-speed S-Tronic or 8-speed ZF 8HP on 2.0T and 3.0T. S5: 8-speed ZF 8HP on 3.0T supercharged/turbo V6. RS5: 8-speed ZF 8HP on 4.2L V8 (2011 - 2016) or 2.9T twin-turbo V6 (2018+).
A5 transmission service is identical to A4 - same drivetrains, same procedures, same programming requirements. Check for Audi's extended 0B5 warranty coverage before paying for repairs.
0B5: Pentosin FFL-2. ZF 8HP: ZF LGF8. Manual: 75W90 gear oil.
Verify exact spec on the dipstick label or owner's manual before fill. Recommended change interval: every 60,000 miles for normal driving, 30,000 miles under severe service (towing, stop-and-go, hot climates). Pan service typically takes 6 - 8 quarts; a full fluid exchange takes 10 - 14 quarts depending on cooler-line capacity.
0B5 mechatronic: 1 - 2 days. ZF 8HP rebuild: 3 - 4 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
Yes - same 0B5 S-Tronic or ZF 8HP depending on spec. Identical repairs.
ZF 8HP TCC shudder from high-torque V8 use. ZF LGF8 fluid exchange first.
Check your VIN with Audi - the extended warranty on 0B5 may apply.
1 - 2 days.
Synchro wear - common on enthusiast-driven A5 manuals. Rebuild: $1,400 - 2,200.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
