I Sask here as well. Install a winter front that will help. plug it in overnight, the circulating block heater on these cars do a pretty good job. After work today engine temp was +37C and +25C after a minute of running and temp stabilizing.
I run a ScanGauge2 to monitor engine temp, exhaust...
with manuals the system doesn't turn off the engine unit the engine is at temp, the clutch is released and the transmission is in neutral, And then starts the engine when the clutch get depressed so before even you have it in gear, thus there should not be a delay.
Now is it actually viable...
Has anyone added start/stop functionality to their MK6. I believe there is a feature in VCDS and you should upgrade the starter to something that can handle the increased cycles, but does it actually work properly if you just turn it on?
Bosch does sell a starter built for start/stop...
7 months in California I wouldn't be to worried, nice stable temps. I'd just leave the fuel level as low as possible, it'll still be fine when you come back but just reduce any possible bacteria build up and unhook the battery. Some like to leave the suspension unloaded i.e. on jack stands but I...
Well after 2 year 10 months I've Returned to the TDI world. End of 2015 my 2015 Golf TDI was totalled see thread for pics (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=454435)
I ended up buying a 2016 Rav4 Hybrid limited and it was good I enjoyed it, but i missed my diesel and rowing my own...
Update:
Well I left the VW world for now. My RAV4 Hybrid arrived last week, and so far so good. It's not gonna match the golf, but with awd and more room at 6.9l/100 I think it'll be ok.
I enjoyed my time while I was here and maybe someday I'll return, but for now so long.
Update:
Got paid out by insurance last month and after test driving many of vehicles, I ordered a 2016 RAV4 Hybrid. It's not gonna match the golf for fuel eco, but it should do well.
Now that everything with insurance is done, I have a few items that guys in this group might be interested in...
Every thing is from my MK7
I have both keys, unsure if they can be reprogrammed to another car
Block heater Cord - $50
TDI Circulating Engine Heater - $40
TDI all-weather mats - $50
Keys - $50ea - maybe they can be reprogrammed
4 x Fast Hayaku Wheels with Continental ProContact TX tires - used...
So i have a 500 card from VW that can only be spend at vw. If anyone in saskatoon or near by wants to buy it a below the 500 value let me know as I no longer have a vw.
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