VW/Audi 0CL DQ500 7-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch Transaxle (High Torque) · VW / Audi / Porsche · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
2010–present VW Golf GTD/GTE, 2013–present Audi S3 (performance), 2013–present VW Passat 2.0 TDI (high torque), 2014–present Audi Q3 RS, 2013–2017 VW Amarok
| Configuration | 7-speed wet dual-clutch AWD transaxle (high-torque DQ500 variant) |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 3.46:1 · 2nd 2.05:1 · 3rd 1.40:1 · 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 | 7.2 qts total (dual sump) |
The DQ500 handles high-torque TDI diesel applications. Clutch pack wear under diesel torque loads causes shudder and engagement issues.
Symptoms: Clutch shudder, DTC P0810, slipping under high-torque diesel acceleration
Mechatronic unit failure occurs in high-mileage and performance-use DQ500 units.
Symptoms: Limp mode, DTC P0562, clutch engagement stutter
High torque loads wear selector forks in TDI and performance applications, causing gear engagement failures.
Symptoms: Missed gear engagement, DTC codes for specific gear selection failures
0CL rebuild replaces both clutch packs (high-torque rated), mechatronic if failed, and selector forks if worn. G 060 162 A2 fluid used.
VW G 060 162 A2 every 40,000 miles. TDI diesel applications generate high torque — use 30,000-mile intervals for DQ500 in diesel performance applications.
The DQ500 is VW/Audi's heavy-duty 7-speed wet dual-clutch transaxle, rated for higher torque than the standard DQ381. Used in TDI and performance gasoline applications.
VW Golf GTD/GTE, Audi S3, VW Passat TDI high-output, VW Amarok, and Audi Q3 RS.
A full rebuild ranges $2,500–$3,200 at Chicago Transmission.
VW G 060 162 A2 DSG-specific fluid.
With G 060 162 A2 fluid every 40,000 miles (or 30,000 in diesel applications), the DQ500 is a durable unit that can reach 200,000+ miles.
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