New Tig out the front

[ChrisJ]

Can I have some confirmation that I am running in the engine right?

I've read all the threads about running in the diesel but I feel like I'm caning it. While warming up revving it to max 2800 and when warm reving to max 3800. Not holding it there but in fairly sharp bursts. Also going down the gears when stopping using engine braking and letting the revs go up.

I'm usually a fairly sedate driver and feel like I'm quickly going to lose my licence driving like that! I reckon I could quite happily toddle around with this engine going under 2000rpm.

[Arctra]

I'm usually a fairly sedate driver and feel like I'm quickly going to lose my licence driving like that! I reckon I could quite happily toddle around with this engine going under 2000rpm.

This topic can get heated, and I think there are some older threads discussing it.

Yes, you possibly could toddle around at under 2000rpm, but your DPF (Deisel Particulate Filter) would then clog up quicktime. There's a thread in the Deisel section of a Skoda TDI owner that's been having DPF clogging issues for this very reason. You need to get the turbo kicking in (approx 2000rpm and above) to get the DPF up to temp to burn off the soot.

If you aren't entirely comfortable getting the revs that high at first, then the engine breaking down hills is your best way of loading the engine and preventing bore glazing.

While the car is cold, if you don't want to take it to 2800 then that probably isn't a problem, but once it is warm, you really shouldn't be too concerned about it. I have taken the needle to the red line (momentarily) a couple of times and she's been fine. I still haven't used any oil (not noticeable on the dipstick anyway) so I haven't done any serious damage.

Oil burners like to work, so don't be afraid to make it work. Baby it at your own peril IMO.

[team_v]

Me thinks a DPF deleted Tiguan would be an awesome idea.
Allows you to idle around but also gives you 160kw or so on tap if you need it.

Arctra is spot on though from what i have read.
Let it over 2kRPM to allow enough heat to burn off the soot and stop the DPF clogging up.

[Jarred]

..Oil burners like to work, so don't be afraid to make it work. Baby it at your own peril IMO.

I agree. They wouldn't put the red line where they did, if they only wanted you to rev it to 2,500rpm!

It was design to work properly and safely all throughout the rev range!

Enjoy your country drive!

[GoLfMan]

I take my Polo TDI to the red line every single day of its life (obviously dont drive everywhere at 4500rpm though!)

they need to be revved out, so don't be afraid.

for the record, I havent had any engine probs in 75,000kms and the engine is chipped too. I drive it sedately until its warm and then give it a work out in the first couple of gears every now and again.

Don't baby a new engine, drive it like you stole it!

[ChrisJ]

Thanks guys, good to know I'm doing it right.

Don't get me wrong, I'm quite happy to be driving fast everywhere, I'm just not used to it - I'd be using about 20L/100km if I drove like that in my old car.

Got to watch it though, already lost some points on my first day in the Tig, using my mobile phone... damn that bluetooth option doesn't seem os expensive now

[Transporter]

I don't recommend revving cold engine pass 2000rpm, and especially these with DPF since when the engine is warming up the combustion process is not complete and you get more sooth particles when you rev it more than needed. Once warmed up you can rev it higher.

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I reckon I could quite happily toddle around with this engine going under 2000rpm.

manual or auto Chris?

[ChrisJ]

its the auto

[dogbowl]

Congrats on the new machine. Sorry about the sunroof though, it creates a lovely ambience in the car. No worries with everything you have, especially the leather.
Enjoy!