The Audi DL382 7-speed robotic transmission with a pair of wet clutches has been produced by the concern since 2015 and is installed on models with front-wheel drive like 0CK, all-wheel drive like 0CL or Ultra Quattro like 0CJ. There is a reinforced version of the DL382+ gearbox with the index 0HL for engines up to 500 Nm of torque.
DSG-7 family: DQ200, DQ381, DQ500, DL382, DL501.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Type | robotic transmission |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 400 (500) |
| Recommended oil | G055 529 A2 + G055 549 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 3.5 + 4.0 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.2 + 3.8 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 110 |
In 2014, VAG engineers introduced a more compact version of the DL501 dual-clutch robotic transmission. This transmission, with two wet clutches for longitudinally mounted engines, is available in three versions: the front-wheel-drive 0CK, the all-wheel-drive 0CL, and the 0CJ for quattro ultra. The first versions were coupled with engines up to 400 Nm, followed by the 0HL with 500 Nm. As before, it has two oil circuits, and the mechanical part now has an electric oil pump.
Gear ratios Audi DL382
Using the example of a Audi A4 2017 with a 2.0 TSI engine:
| Main | 4.270 |
| 1st | 3.188 |
| 2nd | 2.190 |
| 3rd | 1.517 |
| 4th | 1.057 |
| 5th | 0.738 |
| 6th | 0.557 |
| 7th | 0.433 |
| Reverse | 2.750 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi A4 B9 (8W) in 2015 – 2024;
- Audi A4 B9 Allroad (8WH) in 2016 – 2024;
- Audi A5 2 (F5) in 2016 – 2024;
- Audi A5 2 Sportback (F5A) in 2016 – 2024;
- Audi A5 3 (FU) in 2024 – …;
- Audi A6 C7 (4G) in 2014 – 2018;
- Audi A6 C7 Allroad (4GH) in 2014 – 2018;
- Audi A6 C8 (4K) in 2018 – 2025;
- Audi A6 C8 Allroad (4KH) in 2019 – 2025;
- Audi A7 C8 (4K) in 2018 – 2025;
- Audi Q5 2 (FY) in 2017 – 2024;
- Audi Q5 3 (GU) in 2024 – …;
- Audi Q5 2 Sportback (FYT) in 2020 – 2025;
- Audi Q5 3 Sportback (GUT) in 2025 – …;
- Volkswagen Phideon 1 (3E) in 2016 – 2023.
Disadvantages of the Audi DL382 gearbox
- The mechatronics and dual clutch unit of this robotic transmission share a single oil circuit, so wear from the clutches significantly reduces the service life of the valve body solenoids. Renew the transmission lubricant every 60,000 km or even more often.
- The most notorious weak point of this transmission is the electric oil pump. It can fail due to wear and tear, as well as due to a faulty circuit board or sensors. Its service life varies greatly, and replacement intervals range from 50,000 km to 250,000 km.
- Compared to its predecessor, this robotic transmission has a weaker mechanical component, so it is crucial to monitor the wear of the clutch unit and dual mass flywheel. Vibrations quickly damage the input shaft bearing and further down the chain.
- Other weaknesses of this robotic transmission include short-lived differential bearings, a gear position sensor, and a weak cooling system in gasoline versions. And, understandably, the lifespan of the clutches and flywheel depends on your driving style.
