The VW AL552 8-speed automatic transmission has been produced at the German plant since 2015 and is installed on many popular Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen models under the 0D5 symbol. This automatic transmission is a variation of the ZF 8HP65A automatic transmission and exists in the 0D7 hybrid version.
AL-8 family: AL450, AL550, AL551, AL552, AL951, AL952, AL1000.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Type of drive | all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 700 |
| Recommended oil | G 060 162 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 9.2 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 5.5 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 141 |
Gear ratios Volkswagen AL552
Using the example of a VW Touareg 2020 with a 3.0 TDI engine:
| Main | 3.076 |
| 1st | 5.000 |
| 2nd | 3.200 |
| 3rd | 2.143 |
| 4th | 1.720 |
| 5th | 1.314 |
| 6th | 1.000 |
| 7th | 0.822 |
| 8th | 0.640 |
| Reverse | 3.456 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi A4 B9 (8W) in 2015 – …;
- Audi A4 B9 Allroad (8WH) in 2016 – …;
- Audi S4 B9 (8W) in 2015 – …;
- Audi RS4 B9 (8W) in 2017 – …;
- Audi A5 2 (F5) in 2016 – …;
- Audi A6 C8 (4K) in 2018 – …;
- Audi S6 C8 (4K) in 2019 – …;
- Audi A6 C8 Allroad (4KH) in 2019 – …;
- Audi A7 C8 (4K) in 2018 – …;
- Audi A8 D5 (4N) in 2017 – …;
- Audi Q5 2 (FY) in 2017 – 2024;
- Audi Q5 2 Sportback (FYT) in 2020 – 2024;
- Audi SQ5 2 (FY) in 2017 – 2024;
- Audi SQ5 2 Sportback (FYT) in 2020 – 2024;
- Audi Q7 2 (4M) in 2015 – …;
- Audi Q8 1 (4M) in 2018 – …;
- Porsche (как A30.01) Cayenne 3 (9YA) in 2017 – …;
- Porsche (как A30.01) Cayenne 3 Coupe (9YB) in 2019 – …;
- Volkswagen Touareg 3 (CR) in 2018 – …
Disadvantages of the VW AL552 gearbox
- This is a completely reliable automatic transmission, and breakdowns occur only at high mileage.
- When the lubricant is changed infrequently, the valve body becomes clogged with products from wear of the clutches.
- Then shocks or jerks appear, and when the torque converter clutch wears out, vibrations also appear.
- Then, due to strong vibrations of the shaft, the oil pump bearing simply breaks.
- This automatic transmission is also known for leaks, most often along the sump or cooling pipes.
