The S-Tronic transmission fails in the valve body (mechatronic). Symptoms include hard downshifts or a "Gearbox malfunction: You may continue driving" warning.
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The 7-speed S-Tronic transmission requires specific fluid changes at specific intervals. The manual dictates the exact fluid temperature (using VCDS/OBD11) required to set the fluid level. This is a temperature-dependent procedure that, if done wrong, can destroy the transmission. The manual holds the formula.