The Audi ML350 6-speed manual transmission was produced at Getrag from 2003 to 2005 and was installed only on the A4 B6 or A4 B7 models, paired with the 2.5-liter BDG diesel engine. This transmission only exists in a front-wheel drive version, codenamed 0A1.
Specifications
| Type | manual transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 350 |
| Recommended oil | G 052 911 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 3.8 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.5 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~350 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 71.7 |
Gear ratios Audi ML350
Using the 2004 Audi A4 Avant with a 2.5 TDi diesel as an example:
| Main | 3.875 |
| 1st | 3.556 |
| 2nd | 1.905 |
| 3rd | 1.241 |
| 4th | 0.882 |
| 5th | 0.659 |
| 6th | 0.558 |
| Reverse | 3.333 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi A4 B6 (8E) in 2003 – 2004;
- Audi A4 B7 (8E) in 2004 – 2005.
Disadvantages of the VW ML350 gearbox
- This is a fairly reliable, but very rare, transmission;
- Active owners quickly wear out the synchronizers in the first two gears;
- Additionally, with overly aggressive driving, the clutch will need to be replaced every 80,000 km;
- After 200,000 km, the rather expensive dual-mass flywheel may begin to knock;
- Also, regularly towing a trailer significantly reduces the lifespan of the shaft bearings.
