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Automatic gearbox fluid change in Bordeaux
In Mérignac, right next to the airport and the A630 ring road, your Shiftech Bordeaux centre is equipped with the MotulEvo machine, the leading solution for a complete automatic gearbox oil change. Whether you drive a BMW, Renault, Mercedes, Volkswagen or Peugeot, our team will service your automatic gearbox in 1½ to 2 hours, by appointment.
Why should you change the fluid in your automatic gearbox?
Contrary to a belief that is still very widespread, an automatic gearbox is not ‘lubricated for life’. This is one of the most costly myths for motorists in Bordeaux. Manufacturers themselves now recommend an oil change every 60,000 km on average, and as early as 40,000 km for heavily used gearboxes: the 7-speed DSG in the Golf R and Audi S/RS models, the ZF 8HP in BMW M and Range Rover models, the PDK in the Porsche 911 and Cayenne, and Japanese CVTs.
A poorly maintained automatic gearbox first manifests itself through unpleasant symptoms: jerks when pulling away, abrupt gear changes, hesitation when downshifting, vibrations, or even slippage in the torque converter. On a journey from Bordeaux to Arcachon in the midst of a summer heatwave, these signs point to accelerated wear and tear on the transmission.
In the long run, the cost can be very high. Replacing an automatic gearbox costs between €2,000 and €5,000, and considerably more for premium brands: expect to pay between €6,000 and €12,000 for a PDK, DKG or ZF 8HP gearbox on a top-of-the-range German car. A simple preventive oil change costs a fraction of that amount and significantly extends the life of your gearbox.
Automatic gearboxes accepted at the Bordeaux centre
Our team in Mérignac services all automatic transmissions compatible with the MotulEvo station, which covers over 80 per cent of the European vehicle fleet. Whether your vehicle is fitted with a torque converter, dual-clutch or continuously variable transmission, we have the right fluid for your transmission.
Dual-clutch gearboxes
- DSG — Volkswagen, Škoda, Seat, Cupra (DQ200, DQ250, DQ381, DQ500)
- S tronic — Audi (DL382, DL501, DL382 quattro)
- PDK — Porsche 911, Cayman, Boxster, Cayenne, Panamera, Macan
- DKG — BMW M, M2, M3, M4, M5 (Getrag M DKG gearbox)
- 7G-DCT — Mercedes-Benz (A-Class, B-Class, CLA, GLA AMG)
- EDC — Renault, Dacia, Alpine A110
- PowerShift — Ford Focus, Fiesta, Mondeo, Kuga, Galaxy
- TCT — Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Giulia, Stelvio, MiTo
Torque converter gearboxes
- Tiptronic — Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen Touareg
- EAT (EAT6, EAT8) — Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel (Stellantis Group)
Continuously variable transmissions
- Xtronic — Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail, Juke, Micra, Note
- e-CVT — Toyota and Lexus hybrids (Yaris, Corolla, RAV4, Prius, CH-R, UX, NX)
The MotulEvo solution at Shiftech Bordeaux
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Most manufacturers recommend an oil change every 60,000 km. For gearboxes under heavy use (dry 7-speed DSG, ZF 8HP on vehicles with over 250 ch, CVT), we recommend a shorter interval, around 40,000 to 50,000 km.
Yes, the MotulEvo machine is suitable for all transmission types: torque converter, dual-clutch (DSG, DCT, EDC, PDK) and continuously variable (CVT) gearboxes. The fluid used is selected in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Prices start from €499 at Shiftech Bordeaux, including the oil, all filters and the various new parts. The final price depends on your vehicle’s model, the type of gearbox (DSG, S tronic, PDK, EDC, EAT, CVT… ) and the amount of oil required. A personalised quote is provided free of charge before any work is carried out.
The whole process takes between 1½ and 2 hours. You can wait in our reception area, which has Wi-Fi and refreshments, or drop off your vehicle in the morning and collect it at the end of the day.
All makes fitted with an automatic gearbox: Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Porsche, Peugeot, Citroën, Renault, DS, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mini, Ford, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Subaru, Cupra, Seat, Škoda, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and many more.
Your Shiftech centre in Bordeaux (Mérignac)
- Address: 4 Avenue Jacqueline Auriol, 33700 Mérignac
- Telephone: 05 54 54 40 01
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday · 9.00 am–12.30 pm and 2.00 pm–6.00 pm · Closed on Sundays and Mondays
We welcome motorists from Bordeaux, Mérignac, Pessac, Talence, Bègles, Le Bouscat, Bruges, Eysines, Villenave-d’Ornon, Cenon, Floirac, Lormont, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, Le Haillan, Gradignan, Arcachon, Libourne, Langon and, more broadly, from across the whole of Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Gironde, Landes, Dordogne, Lot-et-Garonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques).
Our additional services in Bordeaux
Servicing your automatic gearbox is often an opportunity to optimise your vehicle more broadly. Discover our other services at our Mérignac centre:
→ Optimising your automatic gearbox: Beyond routine servicing, we remap your gearbox for faster gear changes, a higher torque capacity and a mapping profile tailored to your driving style. Particularly suited to sports tuning on DSG, S tronic, PDK and DKG systems. → Optimisation of your automatic gearbox
→ Stage 1, 2 and 3 engine remapping: Increased power and torque, optimised fuel economy, E85 Flex-Fuel conversion on our Rotronics 1,200 ch four-wheel-drive dynamometer. → Shiftech Bordeaux workshop
→ Car diagnostics and servicing: Multi-make electronic diagnostics, pre-service checks, automatic gearbox fault codes. → Technical servicing of your vehicle
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