The VW AL651 6-speed automatic transmission was produced by the concern from 2007 to 2012 and was installed on all-wheel drive versions of the Audi A5, A6 and Q5 crossover under the symbol 0B6. This automatic transmission is one of the varieties of the popular ZF 6HP28A automatic transmission.
AL-6 family: AL420, AL600, AL651, AL750, AL950.
Specifications
| Production years | 2007 – 2012 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 4.2 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 700 |
| Recommended oil | G 060 162 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 9.2 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 136 |
Gear ratios Volkswagen AL651
Using the example of a Audi Q5 2010 with a 3.2 engine:
| Main | 4.216 |
| 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 A4 B8 (8K) in 2007 – 2011;
- Audi A5 1 (8T) in 2007 – 2011;
- Audi Q5 1 (8R) in 2008 – 2012.
Disadvantages of the VW AL651 gearbox
- This is a completely reliable automatic transmission if you update the lubricant and prevent it from overheating.
- High temperatures reduce the service life of the mechatronics board by up to 100 thousand km.
- When driving aggressively, the torque converter clutches wear out and this dirt clogs the valve body.
- Also, frequent and sharp acceleration can simply crack the 4-5-6 gear drum.
- The remaining gearbox problems are associated with wear of the bushings and frequent oil leaks.
