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Old 04-20-2024, 02:43 AM
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I’d appreciate some opinions on my recent transmission oil change.

My RS has 14.3k miles and as far as I can tell on the original transmission oil. I noticed when cold ish it doesn’t like to shift quickly into 3rd gear and doesn’t grind but also tells you that it’s not happy.

I changed the oil today and was surprised at how much sludge was in there. The car was tracked before so I suspect has been driven hard. Anyone have similar experience?




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Looks pretty normal to what another member had. See video from @ngng at 2:45 here.

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Most of that sludge remains from the break in period. It should be okay.
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Thanks all. Appreciate the sanity check.
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Original transmission oil on a 997.2 RS?!
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Originally Posted by homesauce
I’d appreciate some opinions on my recent transmission oil change.

My RS has 14.3k miles and as far as I can tell on the original transmission oil. I noticed when cold ish it doesn’t like to shift quickly into 3rd gear and doesn’t grind but also tells you that it’s not happy.

I changed the oil today and was surprised at how much sludge was in there. The car was tracked before so I suspect has been driven hard. Anyone have similar experience?



I wouldn't worry too much about it. All super fine? Do yourself a favor and swap the plug for an easier service next time.
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