The VW AL550 8-speed automatic transmission has been assembled at a plant in Germany since 2016 and is installed on 3.0-liter versions of the Volkswagen Amarok pickup under its 0DR index. This automatic transmission is essentially just one of the varieties of the popular ZF 8HP70 automatic transmission.
AL-8 family: AL450, AL550, AL551, AL552, AL951, AL952, AL1000.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2016 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Type of drive | all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 600 |
| Recommended oil | G 060 162 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.8 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 88 |
Gear ratios Volkswagen AL550
Using the example of a VW Amarok 2018 with a 3.0 TDI engine:
| Main | 3.700 |
| 1st | 4.714 |
| 2nd | 3.143 |
| 3rd | 2.106 |
| 4th | 1.667 |
| 5th | 1.285 |
| 6th | 1.000 |
| 7th | 0.839 |
| 8th | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.317 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Volkswagen Amarok 1 (2H) since 2016.
Disadvantages of the VW AL550 gearbox
- This is a strong and resourceful automatic transmission, and breakdowns only occur at high mileage.
- The problems here begin with wear on the torque converter lock-up clutch.
- This dirt clogs the valve body solenoids and then the gearbox starts to push.
- As the clutch wears out, the shaft begins to vibrate, breaking the oil pump bearing.
- This automatic transmission is also known for leaks in the pan or in the electrical connector gasket.
