DL501 Transmission parts, repair guidelines, problems, manuals
Transmission general data
The rear-driven model of 7-speed DSG7 with "wet" clutch - DL501 has been installed on Audi Q5-Q7, A4 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A6-A7 since 2008. This gearbox is also named as OB5. It operates with engines up to V8 4.0l (diesel) and transmits the torque up to 550 Nm at maximum speed.
| Number of gears | Transmission Type | Drive | Torque (Nm) | ATF (full capacity) L | ATF (change) L | ATF type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | DCT | FWD/AWD | 550 | 7,5 | 6,7 | G 052 529 A2 |
Technical issues and repair guidelines
VAG DL501 (0B5) gearbox is structurally divided into two compartments - "mechanical" where the hypoid oil is used for mechanical gearboxes, and an "automatic" part with double clutch frictions and the valve body, where "intelligent" oil is used specially for DL501 - G 052 529 A2.
Typical problems
Chips from the drum harm both the filter and components of the gearbox, and the electrics. All gearboxes including 7-speed DL501 have issues with Mechatronics.The gearbox operation with metal chips in oil leads to rapid wear-out of solenoids. As far as the hardware of this gearbox is concerned, the main component to be replaced is the whole clutch drum.
Which cars run with this gearbox?
| Brand | Model | Year | Type | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | A4 | 07-16 | 7 SP 4WD | L4 2.0L V6 3.0L V8 4.2L |
| Audi | A5 | 08-16 | 7 SP 4WD | L4 2.0L V6 3.0L 3.2L V8 4.2L |
| Audi | A5 SPORTBACK | 09-16 | 7 SP 4WD | L4 2.0L V6 3.0L 3.2L |
| Audi | A6 | 11-16 | 7 SP F/4WD | L4 2.0L V6 2.8L 3.0L V8 4.0L |
| Audi | A7 | 10-16 | 7 SP F/4WD | L4 2.0L V6 2.5L 2.8L 3.0L V8 4.0L |
| Audi | Q5 | 08-16 | 7 SP 4WD | L4 2.0L V6 3.0L 3.2L |
| Porsche | MACAN | 14-16 | 7 SP 4WD | L4 2.0L V6 3.0L 3.6L |