VW VAQ DIFF OIL CHANGE - DRIVEWAY DIY - GOLF 7 7.5 GTI PERFORMANCE CLUBSPORT TCR MK3 SEAT LEON CUPRA

VAQ service kit from Deutscheparts here;


https://www.deutsche-parts.co.uk/vw-a...

In this video I share with you the knowledge, tools and parts required to perform a VAQ front differential oil change.
This component is crucial for the high power output front wheel drive MQB platform cars to be able to put the power down.
The VAQ differential is made by Borg Warner and is basically a Haldex coupling for the front axle, hence why it uses exactly the same fluid.
The factory 30k or 3 years service interval is way too long for the oil to remain in good condition and as a result many will not be working correctly. The oil degrades more quickly on cars that are used harder and deploy the diff more often with track cars needing an oil change every 2000 miles.

This video can be divided into the following sections;
0:00 Teaser
0:02 Into graphics by @haslerdesigns
0:06 Why changing your VAQ front differential is so important
0:49 How a normal differential works
1:35 How a locking/limited slip diff works
1:54 About Deutscheparts, our parts supplier partner
2:30 Tools and parts required
4:20 Why oil temperature is very important
5:46 How to support the channel
6:36 Draining the oil
10:26 Preparation for refilling with oil
11:09 Recommended oil change intervals
11:59 Refitting filler plug
13:29 Filling with oil
17:21 Sign off with graphics by @haslerdesigns