The Audi 0AN or Multitronic VL-380 CVT was produced from 2004 to 2009 and was installed on Audi models equipped with V6 engines and turbodiesels with a torque of up to 380 Nm. This continuously variable transmission is the rarest in its model family.
Specifications
| Production years | 2004 – 2009 |
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.2 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 380 |
| Recommended oil | G 052 516 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.3 |
| Replacing the oil | every 55,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 55,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
Gear ratios Audi 0AN
Using the example of a Audi A4 2007 with a 3.2 liter engine:
| Forward | 2.378 – 0.381 |
| Reverse | 2.378 |
| Final Drive | 4.877 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi A3 2 (8P) in 2004 – 2008;
- Audi A4 B7 (8E) in 2004 – 2008;
- Audi A6 C6 (4F) in 2004 – 2008;
- Audi A8 D3 (4E) in 2005 – 2009.
Disadvantages of the Audi 0AN gearbox
- It is forbidden to tow cars with such a transmission, the CVT may break down.
- The delicate transmission control unit is afraid of severe overheating and dirty oil.
- After 150,000 kilometers, there is a high probability of the drive chain stretching.
- Wear products gradually clog the solenoids and this reduces the lubricant pressure.
- Minor problems include the breakdown of the injection pump and leaks from the seals.
