Audi 0B5 S-Tronic DL501 7-Speed Dual-Clutch (Longitudinal) · VW / Audi / Porsche · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
2008–2016 Audi A4/A5 quattro 2.0T, 2009–2016 Audi A6/A7 3.0T, 2013–2018 Audi Allroad quattro, 2009–2016 Audi Q5 2.0T quattro
| Configuration | 7-speed dual-clutch S-Tronic AWD transaxle (longitudinal layout) |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 4.04:1 · 2nd 2.35:1 · 3rd 1.59:1 · 4th 1.19:1 · 5th 0.94:1 · 6th 0.75:1 · 7th 0.60:1 · Rev 3.63:1 |
| Fluid Type | VW/Audi G 060 162 A1 (0B5-specific ATF) |
| Fluid Capacity | 7.5 qts total (dual sump) |
0B5 mechatronic failure is widely reported — it is the most common S-Tronic failure across all VW/Audi vehicles. The mechatronic harness fails from heat, causing stutter and limp mode.
Symptoms: DTC P0562, clutch engagement stutter, limp mode, MIL on — very common on 2008–2012 A4/A5 quattro
The oil separator between the two clutch sumps fails, allowing fluid cross-contamination that damages both clutch packs and the mechatronic.
Symptoms: Mixed fluid symptoms, accelerated clutch wear, mechatronic DTC codes
Shift forks for odd and even gear sets wear from high-mileage use, causing missed shifts or gear engagement failures.
Symptoms: Gear engagement hesitation, missed shifts, DTC codes for specific gear engagement failures
0B5 rebuild replaces mechatronic unit, both clutch packs, oil separator, and shift forks if worn. All seals replaced. G 060 162 A1 fluid used in both sumps.
VW/Audi G 060 162 A1 every 40,000 miles — dual sump, both sides. The 0B5 has a known mechatronic weakness; Audi extended warranty coverage on some vehicles. Check for open recalls or extended warranty before authorizing non-warranty repair.
It has a known mechatronic failure issue — very common on 2008–2012 A4 and A5 quattro. Audi extended warranty coverage on many vehicles. Check for open coverage before paying out of pocket.
Audi A4/A5 quattro 2.0T, A6/A7 3.0T, Allroad quattro, and Q5 2.0T from 2008–2016.
A full rebuild ranges $2,800–$3,600 at Chicago Transmission.
VW/Audi G 060 162 A1 — a specific 0B5 fluid, not standard ATF or even the 0AW DSG fluid.
Audi issued extended warranty coverage on many 0B5 units. Verify your VIN at an Audi dealer before authorizing independent repairs.
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