Preselective robot VW DQ381
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The 7-speed robot VW DQ381 or DSG 7 0GC has been produced at a factory in China since 2017 and is installed on almost all modern models of the concern with a transverse engine. This gearbox with a pair of wet clutches is available in front-wheel drive versions 7A and full 7F.
The DSG-7 family also includes: DQ200, DQ500, DL382 and DL501.
Specifications VW DQ381
| A type | preselective robot |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| For drive | front / full |
| Engine capacity | up to 2.0 liters |
| Torque | up to 420 Nm |
| What kind of oil to pour | VAG G 055 529 A2 |
| Grease volume | 7.0 liters |
| Change of oil | every 60 km |
| Filter replacement | every 60 km |
| Approximate resource | 300 000 km |
The dry weight of the gearbox DQ381 according to the catalog is 85 kg
Gear ratios RKPP DQ 381
Using the 2021 Volkswagen Taos as an example with a 1.4 TSI engine:
| Home | 1-I | 2-I | 3-I | 4-I |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.813/3.667 | 3.190 | 2.750 | 1.897 | 1.040 |
| 5-I | 6-I | 7-I | Rear | |
| 0.793 | 0.860 | 0.661 | 2.900 |
Which models are equipped with the DQ381 box
| A3 3(8V) | 2017 – 2020 |
| A3 4(8Y) | 2020 - p.t. |
| Q2 1 (GA) | 2017 - p.t. |
| Q3 2 (F3) | 2018 - p.t. |
| Karoq 1 (NOW) | 2018 - p.t. |
| Kodiaq 1 (NS) | 2018 - p.t. |
| Octavia 3 (5E) | 2017 – 2020 |
| Octavia 4 (NX) | 2019 - p.t. |
| Superb 3 (3V) | 2018 - p.t. |
| Alhambra 2 (7N) | 2018 – 2020 |
| Ateca 1 (KH) | 2017 - p.t. |
| Leon 3 (5F) | 2017 – 2020 |
| Leon 4 (KL) | 2020 - p.t. |
| Arteon 1 (3H) | 2017 - p.t. |
| Caddy 5 (SB) | 2020 - p.t. |
| Golf 7 (5G) | 2017 – 2020 |
| Golf 8 (CD) | 2019 - p.t. |
| Golf Sportsvan 1 (AM) | 2017 – 2020 |
| Jetta 7 (BU) | 2019 - p.t. |
| Passat B8 (3G) | 2017 - p.t. |
| Sharan 2 (7N) | 2018 – 2020 |
| T-Roc 1 (A1) | 2017 - p.t. |
| Taos 1 (CP) | 2020 - p.t. |
| Touran 2 (5T) | 2018 - p.t. |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the gearbox DQ381
This robot is released not so long ago and the problems described below are still isolated
For some owners, the car does not respond to the gas pedal until it warms up
Some complain about very hard shifting of the box from first to second
The firmware usually does not help and everything is solved only after replacing the mechatronics
The remaining problems of the gearbox are associated with start-stop glitches and leaks in the seals