The Volkswagen 010 3-speed automatic transmission was first introduced in 1974 and was used for a long time in the vast majority of VAG’s mid-size models. In 1982, Audi switched to the new 087 and 089 transmissions, but Golfs continued to be equipped with it until 1992.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.2 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 200 |
| Recommended oil | Dexron III |
| Oil capacity, liter | 6.3 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.5 |
| Maintenance | every 50 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
Gear ratios VAG 010
Using the example of a 1980 Audi 80 with a 1.6 liter engine:
| Main | 3.909 |
| 1st | 2.552 |
| 2nd | 1.448 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| Reverse | 2.462 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi 80 B1 (80) in 1976 – 1978
- Audi 80 B2 (81) in 1978 – 1982
- Audi 100 C1 (40) in 1974 – 1976
- Audi 100 C2 (43) in 1976 – 1982
- Audi 200 C2 (43) in 1979 – 1982
- Volkswagen Golf 1 (17) in 1974 – 1983
- Volkswagen Golf 2 (1G) in 1983 – 1992
- Volkswagen Jetta 1 (16) in 1979 – 1984
- Volkswagen Jetta 2 (1G) in 1984 – 1992
- Volkswagen Scirocco 1 (531) in 1978 – 1981
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2 (533) in 1981 – 1992
Disadvantages of the Volkswagen 010 gearbox
- The transmission is very durable and can go hundreds of thousands of kilometers without repairs;
- At high mileage, the brake band and seal kit are most often replaced;
- Watch out for oil leaks, otherwise it’s very easy to end up with a gearbox replacement;
- Diesel versions with automatic transmissions also have a very expensive and short-lived starter.
