My Tiguan has arrived and this is my experience so far

[colinmc400]

If you want to be cheap add E10 and don't rev it past 3000 rpm or only use part throttle.

Save heaps on petrol but that is not why you bought the Tiguan was it?

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Nope, would have stuck to the diesel if that was the big driver. Was a genuine does it make that much difference question, and as the answer is yes, then 98 it is. Not had a petrol car for many years and certainly not a modern generation turbo model.

[ebswift]

If a few planets align I'll have mine next week. Not much compared to the bigger options, but on paper streets ahead of the 2009 Corolla Ascent it's replacing I'd say:

• 110TSI Comfortline
• 6-Speed DSG
• Pure White
• Mirror Package
• DAP

I got this on lease for my wife so it won't be my daily driver. DAP was essential, looking at pricing options compared to other brands, that's what led me here. The Corolla has been a rock of reliability, but it isn't a great driving car in many ways (safe, reliable, reasonably comfortable, but lacking in a lot of mod cons). Her commute to work is 20mins in a 100K zone and another 15mins or so in builtup areas. The 100K zone is kind of okay depending on the time you leave, but often it's driving behind variable speed traffic which drives me (all of us) mad when using cruise all the time. I think my wife will really appreciate the ability to set ACC and just relax a bit rather than always being ready to hit the brakes and creep back up to speed only to rinse and repeat. The auto parking will make life easier for her along with auto braking and the 360 pano camera view (which I think we will get with this).

I won't get to drive it much at all, but I'll certainly be testing it out. Sadly I think other than power-wise and maybe handling it'll be streets ahead of my 2006 320D which I do like a lot. My only concern really is how accessible all the features are going to be, what kind of learning curve is involved in really getting the best out of the car. My wife likes things to 'just work' so I hope there are not too many poking around in ever-deepening menus involved. Other brands simply did not stack up to the quality, options and price that this vehicle offers, I was open to anything though the baseline was a mid size hatch. No brainer really

[Delewin]

Jokes aside. If you look at some of the power curves produced by stage 1 and 2 ECU remapping the difference in absolute power developed across the rev range is only a few Kw (~5). This would not be noticed in daily driving.

So in answer to your original question. There is a difference but you would be hard pressed to actually feel the difference.

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[Tigger162]

When it comes to fuel the 162 is tuned for 98 Ron, with high performance engines, a higher octane rating makes fuel less volatile. This makes it less prone to pre-ignition which is also known as knock or pinging. That's the rattling sound a engine makes when the fuel in the combustion chamber detonates spontaneously before the piston reaches the right position, on another note 98 has additional additives that lubes the engine and prevents build up of carbon etc..

[sharp]

Have any of those who have received their 162's, done any experiments with the fuel i.e. 95 vs 98 Ron and is there any difference?

When I first picked up the car it was pinging, I suspect the dealer filled it up with 95. I've been filling up with 98 and no ping.

[Delewin]

Hi Sharp

Pinging only occurs under heavy load. If it was pinging, one possibility is that the dealer accidentally put in 91 ron.

I would think that the ECU would be smart enough to retard the ignition timing to stop the pinging when the knock sensor registered the pinging.

The follow on question is under what conditions were you hearing the pinging?

I have heard pinging in my turboed Celica under full load and around 6000 rpm. It was very loud like loose nuts and bolts rattling around in a steel drum.

When my engine is cold it sounds very agricultural. This could be a bit of piston slap that goes away when the engine is at normal operating temperature.

As has been mentioned previously; unless you are competing in a car race or street light races the 162 TSI engine does not need 98 ron. The ECU has been programmed to use 95 ron. Using 98 is just wasting money. But it's your money and if you feel there is a benefit and you are willing to pay for it then go for it.

Regards
David

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[Delewin]

Hi Tigger73

I understand what you say in regard to VW trying to avoid warrantee claims and I agree with you regarding "peace of mind".

But pinging only occurs under load. So even if you get a "bad" batch of petrol, just driving less spiritedly or even "shudder to think" gently will use the petrol up safely and you can then fill it up from another supplier and restart putting your foot down.

Also the engine has a knock sensor that will retard the ignition to reduce / stop the knock. If you don't change your driving habits and still continue to push the engine to the point it continually pings to the point of damaging the car's engine then YOU are to blame not VW or the petrol supplier.

Engine damage from continuous pinging takes time to occur. It is not like a timing belt breakage where Bang you stop. Engine dead.

I wonder if our forum member "sharp" is confusing an engine clatter with pinging.

My engine "clatters" when cold, irrespective of what fuel is in it. I have used both 95 and 98 ron and I fill up only when the tank is effectively empty.

David

[Cobwebs]

Hi All,

My 140TDI will be arriving in Port Kembla soon. So until I get my hands on the car I keep thinking of questions, one of which is -

With the active info display can you display the current gear and the next pre-selected gear? This can help with driving a DCT.

Thanks.

[numnut]

I got my 132 tsi w/ DAP 2 days ago. And only really drove it for the first time today.

Only complaint so far is the car feels a bit heavy, but it quite nice in sports mode. I wished the car was like that in normal mode! Otherwise, no complaints about the car so far. (not sure if others have said this already, didn't bother to go through the thread)

Things i want to do:

I want to get a tint ( i think there was people talking about in the Tiguan forum somewhere?). Does anyone have any recommendations in Sydney for tinting?

And also i want to get bigger wheels and fatter tyres in the future. Is there any forums where people have modded their wheels/tyres? Just want to see what it actually looks like.

Thank you


Edit: I feel the dealer put 95 in my car. I am sure 98 would run better. I personally prefer BP. Anyone have their preference on fuel brand?

[Tigger162]

I got my 132 tsi w/ DAP 2 days ago. And only really drove it for the first time today.

Only complaint so far is the car feels a bit heavy, but it quite nice in sports mode. I wished the car was like that in normal mode! Otherwise, no complaints about the car so far. (not sure if others have said this already, didn't bother to go through the thread)

Things i want to do:

I want to get a tint ( i think there was people talking about in the Tiguan forum somewhere?). Does anyone have any recommendations in Sydney for tinting?

And also i want to get bigger wheels and fatter tyres in the future. Is there any forums where people have modded their wheels/tyres? Just want to see what it actually looks like.

Thank you


Edit: I feel the dealer put 95 in my car. I am sure 98 would run better. I personally prefer BP. Anyone have their preference on fuel brand?

There is a wheels thread but it's not very active so I guess no one has done it yet. I'm planning to upgrade mine. But I do have r line wheels currently which are 20's