Volkswagen under investigation over illegal software that masks pollution

[Sunny43.5]

I drove a near new Skoda hire car a few years back in Mackay while doing a work related job , my 16 year old son was with me and he commented if I was having trouble driving the thing . As it was my first exposure to the DSG it was a nightmare to keep it smooth seemed to jerk and all sorts of weird things .

[Ryeman]

Sure can, but mess with the EGR too much, such as blanking it off, and your DPF regens will default to km based burns rather than actually measuring it. EGR is an integrated part of modern DPF's sadly, but the relationship varies between models. Reduction is the key, not turning off.

And now GPFs sadly -
Volkswagen - VW to clean petrol particulates by 90 per cent | GoAuto

[Ryeman]

News on the Australian work -
Volkswagen - Volkswagen dieselgate fix is in | GoAuto

[woofy]

I drove a near new Skoda hire car a few years back in Mackay while doing a work related job , my 16 year old son was with me and he commented if I was having trouble driving the thing . As it was my first exposure to the DSG it was a nightmare to keep it smooth seemed to jerk and all sorts of weird things .

I used to get Octavias as a hire car from Europcar all the time as I had one and knew what I could fit in it for work. Was great but yes the DSG drove me nuts. Parallel parking up a steep hill was the deciding point as the car kept rolling forward towards the car I was trying to park behind so had to use two pedals and couldn't trust it was going to engage the clutch correctly. Its fun with a manual but at least I can control the clutch picking up. Roundabouts they always seem to be in too high a gear...

[Amalgam]

Here's Exactly How Much Volkswagen Will Pay You For Your Diesel Car

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/doc...tion_table.pdf

[Ryeman]

I used to get Octavias as a hire car from Europcar all the time as I had one and knew what I could fit in it for work. Was great but yes the DSG drove me nuts. Parallel parking up a steep hill was the deciding point as the car kept rolling forward towards the car I was trying to park behind so had to use two pedals and couldn't trust it was going to engage the clutch correctly. Its fun with a manual but at least I can control the clutch picking up. Roundabouts they always seem to be in too high a gear...

The engine and transmission parameters are set for minimal emissions during certification and certainly not for driving enjoyment.

[ian]

Fords in trouble with their power shift gear box

Ford PowerShift class action: Women say company blamed car problems on their driving skills

[Ryeman]

More Ford U.S. Recalls
EGR - Ford EGR Is Not Cool - Automotive Service Professional
And
Ford F-150, Explorer, Focus Electric, Transit Connect recalled for brake, transmission, other issues

at least they're not kept a secret and called a 'service campaign'

[Ozsko]

News on the Australian work -
Volkswagen - Volkswagen dieselgate fix is in | GoAuto

You go first and let me know what happens.

[Amalgam]

Here's What Will Happen To The Thousands Of Diesels Volkswagen Buys Back

All Eligible Vehicles returned to Settling Defendants through the Recall Program shall be rendered inoperable by removing the vehicle’s Engine Control Unit (“ECU”) and may be, to the extent possible, recycled to the extent permitted by law.