DSG Fault code

I'd like to check when my DSG oil filter was last changed (if ever), is there a date-code on the filter casing? If so, how do I de-code it, mine shows PA66-GF30. I suspect this is just a mold code rather than a date code, but if anyone knows, it will be you guys!

For info, this is came out of my 2007/57 Seat Altea 1.4TDI DSG with 90,000 miles. I am hoping it was changed at 40k and 80k but the servicing SEAT dealer reckons it has never been changed. But the same dealer said I needed new rear dampers (as one "is badly leaking"), but a Skoda dealer refused to change them even when pushed ("they are fine")...

Asked on 16 June 2011 by mguk

Answered by Honest John

We don't know. We do know that DSG boxes are failing because these filters were not changed at the same time as the fluid was changed. The condition of the filter should tell you a lot. If it's blocked, then it wasn't filtering.

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