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If the failure is similar to what we usually see, you won't notice much of anything, except maybe slightly higher revs when the clutch really wears out. The torque converter will operate normally as a viscous coupling, but it won't lock up when in the highest gear. We've never seen one really hurt anything. I'd make sure the shop you're using is replacing the fluid filter as well - Audi and VW don't have a service interval for the fluid and filter, and it's just crazy. Normally when we replace the fluid it's as black as used motor oil, and the new, clean fluid is the color of honey!
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