The enhancements made in the 0AW transmission model significantly increase the life of the unit in comparison with the older 01J counterpart. However, this isn't flawless. The problems that arise, unfortunately, are still very similar:

• Failures of the TCU (transmission electronic control unit)
• Mechatronics in general, chains, and pulleys.
• Any rebuild 0AW (VL381) involves the mandatory replacement of all consumables: gaskets, solenoids, filters, seals, ejection pump.

The good news is at Melbourne Euro, we are capable of fixing this, should you ever encounter a problem with your Audi transmission.

Learn about the main features of CVT 0AW transmission (VL381) for Audi.

• Stepless variator with a pull chain.
• Designed for vehicles with longitudinally positioned gasoline engines with a volume of 1.8 to 3.2 liters.
• Creates a torque of up to 400 Nm. Corresponds to an 8-speed gearbox.
• This number of gears provides the so-called «sports mode» of driving. In this case, the load is not the entire surface of the pulleys, but only the central part of them. The transmission of torque becomes intermittent. «Sports» riding significantly reduces the resource of the mechanism. During the normal driving mode, the surfaces of the pulleys are fully engaged.

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