DQ250 6-speed wet DSG
The DQ250 is the wet-clutch DSG that carried most of the VW Group's higher-torque transverse cars for close to two decades, and it is the one gearbox in the range with an unambiguous published service interval. Because the clutch packs run in the same fluid as the gear train, that fluid picks up friction material as it works — which is precisely why it has a schedule when the dry-clutch DQ200 does not. It is mileage-based with no calendar element, so a low-mileage car can go a very long time between services without being overdue.
Fluid and capacity
- Specification:
- VW G 052 182
- Approximate capacity:
- 5.5 litres
- Type:
- dct wet
- Fluid and filter are replaced together; the filter is an external cartridge on most installations.
- The fill level is set at a specified fluid temperature, so it cannot be done accurately without the right equipment.
Sold as
- Volkswagen — DSG
- Audi — S tronic
- SEAT — DSG
- Škoda — DSG
- Cupra — DSG
Engines paired with it
Known issues
- Mechatronic unit faults are the characteristic DQ250 failure, and neglected fluid is a contributing factor rather than the sole cause.
Questions people ask
Does the DQ250 6-speed wet DSG need an oil change?
Yes — 40,000 miles. The filter is replaced with the fluid.
Which cars use the DQ250 6-speed wet DSG?
It is fitted across Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Cupra — sold under different marketing names, but the same physical unit.
What fluid does the DQ250 6-speed wet DSG take?
VW G 052 182, roughly 5.5 litres for a service fill. Capacity varies between units that otherwise look similar, so it is worth checking a fixed-price quote covers the right volume.