"keeper" = a car that's intended to be kept for "ever" - in my case, a big SUV with luxury interior and all the options.“Keeper” ?????
We're already winding down caravanning very slowly with one or two trips a year in Premier Inns or local pubs.
"keeper" = a car that's intended to be kept for "ever" - in my case, a big SUV with luxury interior and all the options.“Keeper” ?????
But sadly fewer and fewer VW Group models get a torque converter automatic - increasingly it's a DSG/DCT - but no different to other brands.Auto without doubt. Modern VW auto torque converters lock up like a manual clutch once on the move. No fuel wasting slippage
I think my Mk 1 Mondeo estate 136 bhp petrol had a four speed torque converter box with lock up on fourth gear. Nice car well ahead of its counterparts at the time.Auto without doubt. Modern VW auto torque converters lock up like a manual clutch once on the move. No fuel wasting slippage
That’s why rightly or wrongly I decided against the Audi A6Avant All Road. Same engine but DSG.But sadly fewer and fewer VW Group models get a torque converter automatic - increasingly it's a DSG/DCT - but no different to other brands.
I have just watched You Tube how to change Haldex oil and filter. Fiddly job and very easy to mess up. Could speculate yours was not done properly causing failure.Don’t forget the 20000;mile Haldex oil change, which even after 43000 miles and two changes didn’t prevent the Haldex pump giving up the ghost too on my Superb 4x4 estate.
I have just watched You Tube how to change Haldex oil and filter. Fiddly job and very easy to mess up. Could speculate yours was not done properly causing failure.
Well for that you could blame a main dealer and an independent VAG specialist. If it’s that difficult then clearly VAG design is questionable. Any suggestions for why the ABS failed and being integrated doesn’t have individual reparable elements. Fuel pump, and failing DMF it had to go.I have just watched You Tube how to change Haldex oil and filter. Fiddly job and very easy to mess up. Could speculate yours was not done properly causing failure.
Is that what you really meant?I'm not sure any hybrid is worth it for people who caravan 2 or 3 times a year. They cost more to buy initially, probably best of with a diesel or petrol still.
As above-it really isn't that difficult-filter spanner is specially shaped to reach over the 'box' -replace filter, then drain from the box using an allen key and insert a sealant gun full of the exact right amount of fluid-fill and quickly place sump plug in before it pours out-if you get it wrong it is VERY obvious as you're covered in Haldex oil! Inexcusable that any mechanic should mess it up-you simply start again with another tube of oil which isn't too dear. BUT it is a terrible design-far simple to have the fill on top or on the side at a height above the level. Lazy or money saving -Haldex is/was a Swedish company-the Germans would not design something so illogical/impractical a s a rule imo though there are bound to be plenty of instances to prove me wrong. Italian-maybe!!!!(joke)Well for that you could blame a main dealer and an independent VAG specialist. If it’s that difficult then clearly VAG design is questionable. Any suggestions for why the ABS failed and being integrated doesn’t have individual reparable elements. Fuel pump, and failing DMF it had to go.
As above-it really isn't that difficult-filter spanner is specially shaped to reach over the 'box' -replace filter, then drain from the box using an allen key and insert a sealant gun full of the exact right amount of fluid-fill and quickly place sump plug in before it pours out-if you get it wrong it is VERY obvious as you're covered in Haldex oil! Inexcusable that any mechanic should mess it up-you simply start again with another tube of oil which isn't too dear. BUT it is a terrible design-far simple to have the fill on top or on the side at a height above the level. Lazy or money saving -Haldex is/was a Swedish company-the Germans would not design something so illogical/impractical a s a rule imo though there are bound to be plenty of instances to prove me wrong. Italian-maybe!!!!(joke)
Them or it?When it comes to the PHEV I suppose I'm biased as I drive them every day and I have to say I'm not overly impressed with it. I'm still not sold on hybrids for solo work and then even less so on caravaning, but each to their own.