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    Malone stage 1 with DPF and scr deleted in ECU but with stock exhaust system .... HELP!

    yes that is correct DPF and SCR are all there but I’m thinking they are not doing anything now. when I monitor my regens the ECU targets 600-650C for about 12 minutes, there was a chart on diesel.net that showed 600c is really required to oxidise the carbon and I don’t see that on a normal...
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    Malone stage 1 with DPF and scr deleted in ECU but with stock exhaust system .... HELP!

    crazyrunner, you have put my mind at ease, the guy that did my flash is very well respected, it just goes to show a little knowledge is dangerous. Thanks for your detailed response. Yes I don’t want to do a delete if I don’t have to, belching black smoke is a dead giveaway that I need to be...
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    Malone stage 1 with DPF and scr deleted in ECU but with stock exhaust system .... HELP!

    Ok everyone. My car JUST came back from a Malone dealer for a Malone stage 1 On my 2012 Passat with DSG. My TDI extended emissions warranty has just expired at now just over 240,000 km and I was getting a generic nox system performance CEL code and I did not want to get into replacing nox...
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    Advice needed - Nox sensor + DEF 20km left no start - Malone Stage 2 - Passat 250k kms

    I’ve got a 2012 passat that had the “emissions modification“ and my warranty is up. I tried extracting the nox sensor but it was really in there, and I was unable to extract it so I left it , I’d heard the coke up with carbon and cleanung them with carb cleaner works. Luckily both nox and adblue...
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    Start with a good fuel

    One key I have found to good fuel economy is the right fuel, all fuels are not created equally. I’ve had good luck with Esso or Mobil synergy diesel, it is supposed to take you further and I’m seeing that. Currently I’m getting up to 5.3 litres/100 km on synergy in winter which is about .6 or .7...
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    CETANE ratings in Canada Eh?

    Cetane rating I have sent both Esso and Shell Canada an email to ask what their Cetane rating is for their diesel fuels. I can say that I’m impressed with the mileage I'm getting currently with Mobil/Esso synergy diesel. Their claim is that it can take you up to 2% further and I’m am...
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    filling fuel

    I have found the same thing when I brim the car properly the needle stays pegged on full till I’ve driven 30 or maybe 40 km. Always keep thermal expansion in the back of your head when brimming the tank though. You could cause yourself some more problems.
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    filling fuel

    I noticed this too when I first got the car that it only would be up to 7/8 full. ***? Then I looked in the owners manual and found that the car has a 70 Litre tank (roughly 18.5 us gal) and I was only putting in say 56-57 litres at roughly 0 range. When you look in the owners manual it states...
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    Touareg or BMW X5 diesel in the 2010 year range????

    Correct me if I’m wrong but the X5 only has a tow capacity of 5000lbs vs the Toureg’s 7700lbs. The x5 also has runflats which are twice as expensive ..... BMW = Break My Wallet! Steve
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    Recommendation on Replacement Brakes/Rotors

    I’d go OEM premium rotors. They are “coated” which means they are zinc plated. My wife drives her car only about once a week if that and I love the coated rotors for the added corrosion protection especially if you do a lot of winter driving on salty roads. You willl pay more but they will last...
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    2016 Touareg Gas vs TDI questions

    Guiltyone is that a summer mileage combined on your Toureg? (10.2litres/100km?) and is it post dieselgate fix? My Passat fuel consumption increases about 1/2 litre per 100km in the winter. What do you figure you use Adblue wise between services? I’m thinking of buying a tdi Toureg. Steve
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    Should I buy the Touareg?

    HID headlights I would not get hung up on the HID headlights. I retrofitted the low beams on my Passat (h7’s) with a pair of LEDS and they are near HID in the amount of light and have a perfect beam pattern. I got them from DE auto they were the top rated bulb on Bulbfacts.com , well worth the...
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    Should I buy the Touareg?

    Great Info thanks Thanks everyone for your posts. I am looking at buying a 2015 Toureg/Q7/Cayenne TDI. I Have done extensive research and driven the Toureg and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel too. I did not like the Jeep as it handled like a truck while the Toureg was more car like. I’ve also...
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    How do you like your 3 litre TDI

    Well some people need to feel important.
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    How many Miles on your 3 litre engine?

    I’m sorry you have to take the buyback but thanks for your response. What kind of services are you doing not doing. That is impressive that you are on the original brakes.
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    How do you like your 3 litre TDI

    Re the tires just put new 20 inchers on the wife’s Venza and it was over 2000$ yikes! Not a fan. All the manufactures are jumping on the Chip Foose band wagon and putting on HUGE low profile tires on their cars but the result can be a choppy ride and expensive replacement when they wear out. Not...
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    How do you like your 3 litre TDI

    Thanks for taking the time to respond to my post, I appreciate it. The Touareg is my first choice as it is smaller and fits in the garage better, we don’t need a 7 passenger vehicle but do like the Audi for styling, we certainly don’t need all the bells and whistles but like that you can get...
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    How do you like your 3 litre TDI

    Thank-you for the detailed response. I gather the HPFP causes other cascading failures if not replaced? Re the emissions quirks, my Passat is the same and I’m glad I invested in an obd2 reader to clear transient codes. So am already up for that and expect that. My 2litre Passat is almost out...
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    How do you like your 3 litre TDI

    Ok I’m asking all the current Audi owners how they like their TDI. I am thinking of buying a Q7 tdi for my wife and having the vehicle double as our hauling truck to haul a 6000 lb travel trailer. I like how compact this pacakgae is yet more fun to drive than a massive pickup. To me the Q7 is...
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    How many Miles on your 3 litre engine?

    Ok I’m asking all the current Touareg owners how they like their TDI. I am thinking of buying a Touareg tdi for my wife and having the vehicle double as our hauling truck to haul a 6000 lb travel trailer. I like how compact this pacakgae is yet more fun to drive than a massive pickup. To me the...
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