The Audi ML351 6-speed manual transmission was produced by the company from 2007 to 2011 and was installed in popular models such as the A4 and A5, paired with a 2.7-liter diesel engine. This transmission is available in a single front-wheel drive version, the 0B3.
Specifications
| Type | manual transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.7 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 400 |
| Recommended oil | G 052 911 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.8 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~350 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 72 |
Gear ratios Audi ML351
Using the 2010 Audi A5 with a 2.7 TDi diesel as an example:
| Main | 3.444 |
| 1st | 3.667 |
| 2nd | 1.950 |
| 3rd | 1.207 |
| 4th | 0.848 |
| 5th | 0.651 |
| 6th | 0.549 |
| Reverse | 3.222 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi A4 B8 (8K) in 2007 – 2011;
- Audi A5 1 (8T) in 2007 – 2011.
Disadvantages of the VW ML351 gearbox
- This is a fairly reliable manual transmission, but under heavy use it can cause problems;
- Excessively vigorous driving significantly reduces the life of the first-gear synchronizers;
- And with frequent use with a trailer, the shaft bearings can start to hum by 150,000 km;
- The expensive dual-mass flywheel often requires replacement by 200,000 km;
- It’s also worth noting that this is a rare manual transmission.
