eagle
Veteran Member
I'm not sure what forum this should go in, but this area seems to be the most appropriate.
I have a 2013 Jetta TDI DSG w/ 17" rims and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires (same as I had on my 2003 Jetta 1.8T w/ 17" rims). Love them.
Anyway, my Jetta is delivering substandard fuel economy (25 mpg around town), and I have pretty much given up trying to increase that. So, I'm driving it more sportingly. The question is: how sporting can I drive it?
I frequently drive in manual mode, and I've started to drive it like I drove my 1.8T -- hard acceleration and occasional high RPMs, but the DSG makes it very easy to shift so there's no need to go so high on the RPMs like I did in my 1.8T.
What is the impact of frequent engine braking for the DSG? Can I drive it as sportingly as I'm describing, and do so long-term, without risking permanent damage? The 1.8T seemed to be made to drive this way. Is the TDI+DSG?
The combination of DSG, 140hp, and 236 lb-ft torque sure is fun to drive, and I'd like to exercise it, but I also want the car to last.
Thanks.
I have a 2013 Jetta TDI DSG w/ 17" rims and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires (same as I had on my 2003 Jetta 1.8T w/ 17" rims). Love them.
Anyway, my Jetta is delivering substandard fuel economy (25 mpg around town), and I have pretty much given up trying to increase that. So, I'm driving it more sportingly. The question is: how sporting can I drive it?
I frequently drive in manual mode, and I've started to drive it like I drove my 1.8T -- hard acceleration and occasional high RPMs, but the DSG makes it very easy to shift so there's no need to go so high on the RPMs like I did in my 1.8T.
What is the impact of frequent engine braking for the DSG? Can I drive it as sportingly as I'm describing, and do so long-term, without risking permanent damage? The 1.8T seemed to be made to drive this way. Is the TDI+DSG?
The combination of DSG, 140hp, and 236 lb-ft torque sure is fun to drive, and I'd like to exercise it, but I also want the car to last.
Thanks.