VW/Audi 0CK DQ381 7-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch Transaxle · VW / Audi / Porsche · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
2016–present Audi A3/Q3 quattro (2.0T), 2017–present VW Golf R (mk7.5+), 2019–present VW Tiguan (2.0T AWD), 2016–present Audi TT 2.0T quattro
| Configuration | 7-speed wet dual-clutch AWD transaxle (updated generation) |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 3.46:1 · 2nd 2.05:1 · 3rd 1.36:1 · 4th 1.03:1 · 5th 0.82:1 · 6th 0.65:1 · 7th 0.52:1 · Rev 2.76:1 |
| Fluid Type | VW/Audi G 060 162 A2 DSG fluid |
| Fluid Capacity | 6.5 qts total (dual sump) |
Low-speed clutch shudder is the primary 0CK complaint. VW issued TSBs addressing clutch adaptation and fluid updates for some model years.
Symptoms: Shudder at 5–15 mph in city traffic, DTC P0810, judder when pulling away from stop
Early 0CK units had mechatronic calibration issues. Software updates are mandatory before any mechanical diagnosis.
Symptoms: Harsh shifts, gear hunting, hesitation — check for applicable VW/Audi TSBs first
Clutch shudder from degraded fluid allows the clutch disc surfaces to glaze, requiring disc replacement to eliminate shudder.
Symptoms: Persistent shudder after fluid change, DTC P0810 recurring
0CK rebuild replaces both clutch packs, mechatronic unit if faulty, and all seals. TCM calibration updated to latest VW specification. G 060 162 A2 fluid used.
VW G 060 162 A2 every 40,000 miles. Check for applicable VW TSBs before any diagnosis — shudder on newer 0CK units is often resolved with a software update and fluid change.
Audi A3/Q3 quattro 2.0T, VW Golf R (mk7.5+), VW Tiguan 2.0T AWD, and Audi TT 2.0T quattro from 2016+.
Low-speed clutch shudder from the 0CK DSG is a known issue. Check for VW TSBs first — a software update and fluid change resolve many cases.
A full rebuild ranges $2,400–$3,100 at Chicago Transmission.
VW G 060 162 A2 DSG-specific fluid — not standard ATF.
Every 40,000 miles at minimum. Performance driving and track use should prompt more frequent changes.
Free diagnostic, written estimate, lifetime warranty. Chicago's 0CK (DQ381) rebuild specialists since 1987.
