[jeffnhiscars]

Seems that wherever you are the dealers don't know sh@t from shinola. I had mine in for a fob reprogram and they said "oh you need a trans service". I said it's lifetime according to VW but they insisted and quoted me USD250 which is not much more than id pay for the fluid. Booked an appt, took their loaner then an hour later they called to say they can't do it. I said there's a jug of VW TC fluid in the car so how about swapping that for my inconvenience. Of course they said no.

 

[jeffnhiscars]

Everyone should just be sure to use OEM VW fluid for the transfer case. It has been mentioned a few times where using anything other will create a binding when turning at slow speeds. Not sure why this happens but I can confirm that swapping out to OEM VW fluids gets rid of the binding feel.

that's the only fluid I can think of that I just can't figure out a substitute so use the genuine stuff. Stupid expensive at $35 for .85L but then it doesn't need to be changed often...and then you get it for free form fcp

 

[jeffnhiscars]

The orignal OEM oil is Shell TF-0870 as I understand it. This oil is used by many German 4WD SUV's. I personally use Redline MT-LV 75W which is the equivalent

the operative phrase being "as I understand it".

 

[jeffnhiscars]

You can certainly go through the machinations to rationize buying Shell fluid or to deduce an equivalent oil..or..you can pay the $35 once every X years as I did and invest your energy elsewhere. Each to his own.

 

[jeffnhiscars]

I just hate buying an unidentifiable fluid from a car manufacturer who did not make it in the first place at an inflated price. So yes each to their own

I cant disagree with you on that.