Expert Audi R8 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.
42 R8 (2008 - 2015): 6-speed R-Tronic sequential manual gearbox (SMG) or 6-speed manual (Graz). 42 R8 (2012 - 2015): 7-speed S-Tronic (0B6 dual clutch) - R8 4.2 and 5.2 V10. 4S R8 (2016+): 7-speed S-Tronic (DQ400E) on 5.2L V10 and V10 Plus. Mid-engine Quattro AWD on all R8.
R8 is Audi's supercar - transmission work requires specialized knowledge and tooling. R-Tronic SMG is a hydraulically-actuated sequential manual - pump and actuator replacement are the primary repairs. DQ400E S-Tronic work requires Audi-specific programming. We have experience with R8 SMG diagnostics and rebuild.
R-Tronic: specific Audi SMG fluid. S-Tronic DQ400E: G 060 162 A2. Change every 20,000 miles for track use.
R-Tronic pump: 2 - 3 days. S-Tronic 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.
R-Tronic actuator or hydraulic pump failure - the most common R8 drivetrain failure. Pump replacement: $2,000 - 3,500.
Less so than the manual - R-Tronic is a maintenance-intensive system. Daily drivers should expect pump service around 60 - 80k miles.
Yes - our S-Tronic capability extends to the DQ400E in R8. It requires specialized Audi programming equipment.
Dealer quotes for R8 SMG work run $6,000 - 14,000. Our pricing: $2,000 - 6,500 depending on the specific repair.
DQ400E clutch pack wear from repeated high-RPM launches. Rebuilding the clutch pack: $2,800 - 4,200.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
