The VW AL600 6-speed automatic transmission was produced in Germany from 2002 to 2011 and was installed on all-wheel drive versions of the Audi A6, A8 or Volkswagen Phaeton under the symbol 09E. This automatic transmission is a clone of the ZF 6HP26 and exists in a version for gasoline engines and diesel engines.
AL-6 family: AL420, AL600, AL651, AL750, AL950.
Specifications
| Production years | 2002 – 2011 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 4.2 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 650 |
| Recommended oil | G 055 005 A2 G 055 162 A2 for diesel engines |
| Oil capacity, liter | 10.4 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 140 |
Gear ratios Volkswagen AL600
Using the example of a Audi A8 2005 with a 3.7 engine:
| Main | 3.539 |
| 1st | 4.171 |
| 2nd | 2.340 |
| 3rd | 1.521 |
| 4th | 1.143 |
| 5th | 0.867 |
| 6th | 0.691 |
| Reverse | 3.403 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi A6 C6 (4F) in 2004 – 2011;
- Audi A8 D3 (4E) in 2002 – 2010;
- Volkswagen Phaeton 1 (3D) in 2003 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the VW AL600 gearbox
- This is a reliable automatic transmission if you change the oil regularly and keep it cool.
- The mechatronics unit really does not like overheating and can fail up to 150,000 km.
- When driving too actively, the torque converter locking clutches wear out very quickly.
- Then wear products clog the solenoids in the valve body and the gearbox begins to push.
- The weak points of the gearbox include the modest life of the bushings and regular oil leaks.
