CVT service interval confusion – should I do it now or wait?

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I've got a 2015 A4 with the Multitronic CVT and I'm trying to figure out if I should get the transmission fluid changed now or if I can hold off a bit longer. The car has about 70,000 kilometers on it and as far as I know, the transmission has never been serviced. I've been reading a lot about these CVTs and I'm seeing mixed information about when the fluid should actually be changed. Some sources say Audi recommends 60,000 kilometers for the CVT service, while others say it's 40,000 miles or even longer. I've also read that these Multitronic transmissions are particularly sensitive to fluid condition because they use a chain and variators instead of gears, and dirty or old fluid can cause serious damage. What's got me worried is that I've noticed the car feels slightly hesitant when pulling away from a stop, nothing major, just a subtle delay that I'm pretty sure wasn't there before. Some forum posts suggest that if you're past the service interval, you're better off not changing the fluid because it can dislodge debris and cause problems, but others say that's a myth and you should absolutely change it. I'm leaning towards getting it done because I've seen that a quality Audi CVT fluid change in Khalifa City is available from specialists who deal with these exact transmissions, and I'd rather pay for a service now than risk a much bigger repair later. But I'm also worried about messing with it if there's nothing seriously wrong. Has anyone here with a CVT Audi waited too long to change the fluid and regretted it, or did you get it done and notice a big improvement? I really need some honest advice because I'm going back and forth and I don't want to make a costly mistake. Thanks for reading.