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At 80k km in Dubai heat – am I overdue for transmission service?

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I'm the kind of owner who religiously follows the service schedule for oil changes and brake pads, but when it comes to the gearbox I've always been a bit confused because some people tell me "lifetime fluid" means you never touch it, while others say that's complete nonsense and you're asking for trouble if you don't change it regularly, especially driving in this region where temperatures are brutal all year round. My 2019 A6 has just crossed 80,000 kilometers and honestly it still shifts beautifully, no jerks or hesitations that I can notice, but I'm starting to get that nagging feeling that I'm pushing my luck. I recently read an article that explained recommended Audi transmission fluid change intervals explained in a way that actually made sense to me for once, and it really got me thinking about how the severe driving conditions here in the UAE mean we should probably be on a shorter schedule than what Audi publishes for Europe or North America. The dealership quoted me something pretty eye-watering for a full service and drain, but I'm weighing that against the cost of a mechatronics failure or worse, and I'm leaning toward just getting it done for peace of mind. What interval are the rest of you running on your DSG or ZF boxes? Are you sticking to the 60k mark or pushing it out further? I'd love to hear from someone who's actually put high mileage on one of these cars in the Gulf climate before I hand over my credit card.

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