DSG is all a bit confusing.

[wai]

thanks all for your replies, looks like i will get the DSG after all, but what is the best way to drive a DSG w/o wearing it out prematurely?

Don't stop with it in D, S, or manual mode and only have the handbrake on. You must have the foot brake on to disengage the clutches. The same goes for crawling in traffic.

In other words, treat it like you would a manual in similar circumstances. Generally, once in second gear, there should be no problems. Above all, NEVER try and hold the car on a slope using the accelerator. This will burn out clutches.

As forthe life-span, it all depends on how you use it.

[wb47]

Thanks again, however reading through the forums, the main complaints and problems that arise (on the DSG) is the jerky and uncertain take off with people claiming it can be potentially dangerous (if not fatal), really how bad is it? I mean after all millions of the units were sold globally, so it can't be that bad right?

Thanks

[BMan]

Hi all,
I've had a DSG gear box on the Jetta 2.0 FSi for the last 4 years and to me nothing is more pleasurable to drive. I have (as of last week) decided to move up to a Tig and placed an oder for the 155 TSI. Test driving the vehicle, I found the 7 Speed DSG a lot smoother than the older 6 Speed that I had in the Jetta. I also noticed that the 155 TSI Tig has an auto hold function which remembers the position of the foot brake when stationary at lights etc. I am assuming using this function would not be using the hand brake (which is also electronic in this vehicle) and therefore not causing premature wear on the DSG.

Can anyone confirm this?

BMan

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On order Tig with the lot.

[wai]

I also noticed that the 155 TSI Tig has an auto hold function which remembers the position of the foot brake when stationary at lights etc. I am assuming using this function would not be using the hand brake (which is also electronic in this vehicle) and therefore not causing premature wear on the DSG.

Can anyone confirm this?

That's right. As long as you have Hill Hold (Assist) activated, or your foot is on the brake, the control system wil disengage the clutches. The car is held on the brake and not by riding the clutch.

[BMan]

Thanks Wai. Appreciate the confirmation.

[kryten2001]

thanks all for your replies, looks like i will get the DSG after all, but what is the best way to drive a DSG w/o wearing it out prematurely?

Does this mean DSGs will have a shorter life-span than normal autos by the way they are used/designed?

Thanks again.

You're over thinking it mate... Just drive it and enjoy. I haven't heard any stories of them wearing out any quicker than a regular automatic (or manual for that matter).

They are built extremely tough. Some people (like myself) put very large torque through them without any issues whatsoever.

Put it in D, and go!

[Tigger]

Only problem you may find is the shortage of DSG boxes at the moment apparantly.

Some Aussie stock is only the basic normal automatic....as a stop gap measure till stocks arrive.

[shakespeare]

Just thought I'd add my DSG feedback, have had a Jetta TFSI (DSG) for 5 1/2 years (wife's car) and the R (DSG) for 15 months and prior to the R was in an MPS 6 manual. The Jetta has been trouble free and after the 60,000km DSG service it felt great again (was getting a little clunky as the oil got older) The R is great and the only negative I have for it is the automatic kick down switch under the accelerator pedal, ie when in 3rd (manual mode) and you floor it kicks down by it self to 2nd, frustrating but I've got used to it.

Overall DSG vs Manual, love it to bits and the occassional "I'd love a manual" thought has all but diminished! Compared to other Falcodore Auto's I've driven in the past, I prefer the DSG and enjoy it more, though a mate with a G6E Turbo and 6speed ZF Auto is a very nice drive (for a boat!)

My only suggestion is when you have picked up your Tig is to not drive hard until the car is sufficiently warmed up, as the DSG is clunky when the oil is cold and you shouldn't really put unnecessary strain on it until the oil is warm anyway, otherwise go ahead and get one and enjoy it

[wb47]

You mentioned that I shouldn't drive until the oil is "warm". But what do you exactly mean by warm? So I can't drive it hard every morning or do you mean don't drive it hard until the engine has some kms on it?

And also the lag at start people experienced (with the 6DSG) is this apparent on the new 7DSG?

Thanks .

Just thought I'd add my DSG feedback, have had a Jetta TFSI (DSG) for 5 1/2 years (wife's car) and the R (DSG) for 15 months and prior to the R was in an MPS 6 manual. The Jetta has been trouble free and after the 60,000km DSG service it felt great again (was getting a little clunky as the oil got older) The R is great and the only negative I have for it is the automatic kick down switch under the accelerator pedal, ie when in 3rd (manual mode) and you floor it kicks down by it self to 2nd, frustrating but I've got used to it.

Overall DSG vs Manual, love it to bits and the occassional "I'd love a manual" thought has all but diminished! Compared to other Falcodore Auto's I've driven in the past, I prefer the DSG and enjoy it more, though a mate with a G6E Turbo and 6speed ZF Auto is a very nice drive (for a boat!)

My only suggestion is when you have picked up your Tig is to not drive hard until the car is sufficiently warmed up, as the DSG is clunky when the oil is cold and you shouldn't really put unnecessary strain on it until the oil is warm anyway, otherwise go ahead and get one and enjoy it

[shakespeare]

When cold (first 10 mins normally) I find that moderate throttle inputs (not WOT) keep it nice and smooth, floor it when it's fully warmed up, I usually try and avoid those "pulling out into traffic acceleration moments" when I've just started in the mornings!

Not sure about the 7spd I've got a 6spd

You mentioned that I shouldn't drive until the oil is "warm". But what do you exactly mean by warm? So I can't drive it hard every morning or do you mean don't drive it hard until the engine has some kms on it?

And also the lag at start people experienced (with the 6DSG) is this apparent on the new 7DSG?

Thanks .