My son has a 2015 Skoda Octavia - although all VW Group engineering documents specify intervals in km regardless of brand or model, his Skoda converts 30,000km to 18,000 miles while my VW converts 30,000km to 20,000 miles - the arithmetc conversion is 18,641....
I rarely use anything other than Normal for the trasmission on my Touareg - I do use manual on steep hills and I do use Sport if I'm having a hooligan few minutes.
I can control the air suspension separately - usually on Comfort but switched to Sport when towing as it stiffens and lowers the suspension - on some site access roads I have to raise it to off-road level!
I think on most cars with air suspension it can be controlled using a selector. In addition, when parking up the Jeep automatically lowers itself making exiting the Jeep easy. The driver's seat also moves back.
If driving in the normal mode and you exceed 60mph, the Jeep automatically lowers into the Sport mode, but engine functions as normal unless you select the sport mode.
The last CVT I drove was a Daf 33 van. Weird. The engine revved up, stayed at that RPM and the van kept accelerating.
Are the modern ones the same experience
Are the modern ones the same experience
Some that are called CVT aren’t totally based on the pulley system like DAF. My Subarus had a pulley system but instead of rubber “ bands” they use sophisticated metal chains. The 150 bhp petrol non turbo did tend to rev up until speed had gone up then the revs back off. Solo it was fine but towing too reactive. The 238 bhp turbo forester drove similarly to a diesel with good low down torque giving very good acceleration where revs built up in line with speed. A very nice drive solo or towing.
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No - almost all modern CVTs have electronically-controlled "fixed" ratios so acts like a conventional automatic.
I think all modern CVTs use metal chains enclosed in oil rather than the exposed belt system used by DAF.
You sure? Wikipedia gives 2000 as the first year Toyota used a CVT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_K_CVT_transmission
With the introduction of hybrid power trains there are E-CVT that don’t use belt, pulleys or chains, but planetary gears instead.
Does it use a fluid flywheel. DSG or something electronic? The Aisin 8 speed in the Touareg is one of the best I’ve had. Very smooth on take off and once warmed up snd moving I think the torque converter fully locks. Very clever. I hear some DSG can be jerky?
Locking torque converter autos have been around for many years now. The two double clutch autos I’ve had (Skoda Suoerb and Kia) both exhibited less smooth response at slow manoeuvres than did my CVTs or right foot/left foot/handbrake on a manual. Although the advent of EPB makes the manual approach a bit less controlled.
E-CVT….. The clues is in the “E”. Here’s a link explaining the Toyota approach. If you search CVT wikedia it’s surprising how many different types and applications there are. I once worked on a Hunt class MCMV. The Slow Speed Drive used when minehunting was a CVT. it comprised Dowty hydraulic swashplate pumps driven by a diesel and hydraulic motors on the driveline. By varying the engine speed or swashplate angle the drive could be very accurately controlled. I wouldn’t recommend it for cars though.
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E-CVT….. The clues is in the “E”. Here’s a link explaining the Toyota approach. If you search CVT wikedia it’s surprising how many different types and applications there are. I once worked on a Hunt class MCMV. The Slow Speed Drive used when minehunting was a CVT. it comprised Dowty hydraulic swashplate pumps driven by a diesel and hydraulic motors on the driveline. By varying the engine speed or swashplate angle the drive could be very accurately controlled. I wouldn’t recommend it for cars though.
Hybrid Synergy Drive - Wikipedia
eCVT Explained with easy to understand model
Swashplates were experimented with as transmissions for buses but never went into serious production - they're fundamental in helicopter rotor design.Locking torque converter autos have been around for many years now. The two double clutch autos I’ve had (Skoda Suoerb and Kia) both exhibited less smooth response at slow manoeuvres than did my CVTs or right foot/left foot/handbrake on a manual. Although the advent of EPB makes the manual approach a bit less controlled.
E-CVT….. The clues is in the “E”. Here’s a link explaining the Toyota approach. If you search CVT wikedia it’s surprising how many different types and applications there are. I once worked on a Hunt class MCMV. The Slow Speed Drive used when minehunting was a CVT. it comprised Dowty hydraulic swashplate pumps driven by a diesel and hydraulic motors on the driveline. By varying the engine speed or swashplate angle the drive could be very accurately controlled. I wouldn’t recommend it for cars though.
Hybrid Synergy Drive - Wikipedia
eCVT Explained with easy to understand model
All it says on my car yesterday oil change due now and also a orange sign came up on dash does anyone know what that is?
Your owners manual should give details of every icon that comes up on the cars dash or monitor. Orange normally requires action to be taken but doesn’t require immediate attention.
it booked in at the dealer tomorrow they give it a diagnostic check, and thanks for your input about this icon .
And just to think you only needed to look at the dipstick and service manual on your last car. 😃Hope they sort it out for you tomorrow
Is it true you have your own tea mug with them🤪There are few extras to add just hoping they can sort it in the time allowed
Looking at the Vehicle heath check everything passed on green and no further work needed also while waiting i offered hot drink this dealer goes above and beyond
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Let us know what was wrong👍No prefer a Latte
Did they tell you what the warning lights were for? You’ll be getting your breakfast there soon😉
BB has a fairly new Ford Touneau. Didn’t your Jeep have an event recently?More than likely as he is driving a Ford!
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