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VW Four Motion

Tomorrow's Technician

LUBRICATING HYDRAULIC FLUID Instead of a linkage connected to a shifter, the shift forks are actuated by hydraulic solenoids. The fluid also acts as a hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic solenoids engage the DSG clutch and gears on the shafts. Some of these improvements go back as far as 2008 models.

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How to Diagnose Anti-Lock Brake System Issues

Tire Review Magazine

The first mass-produced anti-lock braking systems, or ABS, was introduced in 1985, and by 2008, almost every passenger vehicle came standard with this system. Another problem can be mechanical issues with the Hydraulic Control Unit – they’re rare, but they can happen.

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What is a Porsche PDK Transmission?

Alex's Autohaus

Managing two clutches would be next to impossible manually, however, these transmissions utilize a computerized system to hydraulically manage the shifts and clutch for you. In 2008, Porsche would first offer the PDK as an option in their flagship 911 sportscar.