VW caught by the Yanks for breaking emission laws

I think in that is also the difference between manufacturers who have improved their engines through efficient design of the engine - I think VW are one of those and it can be seen by how incredibly easy they are to do performance upgrades to and how little fuel they use. I would say there is not a lot between these motors now and one that has been prepared. Others on the other hand I think are not designed as well and they rely on various settings to achieve their targets and in the process make less power, more pollution and use more fuel - these will be the ones who are worried about new standards as they will need to redesign their motors and upgrade their manufacturing processes to comply.

An example. Compare a Subaru WRX motor to one from a GolfR/AudiS3.

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:lol2: Then I saw the Claret :eek:

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Coolant.


(I hope.....)

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Coolant.


(I hope.....)

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Or auto transmission fluid

body fluids

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:lol2: Then I saw the Claret :eek:

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The Claret!

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For those of you interested, I just received this email from VW:

Dear XXX,
Your: Tiguan

In December 2015 we wrote to you in relation to diesel engine emission software issues. I am pleased to confirm that the recall campaign is nearing commencement in Australia, which will see the implementation of a software upgrade to the diesel vehicles in Australia that are impacted.

Due to the number of variants of engine management software there will be a phased release of the technical solution. The first vehicle to have the technical solution installed is the Volkswagen Amarok. We will be contacting Amarok customers soon with more information.

It is anticipated the recall date for other affected 2.0 litre diesel engines to commence in March 2016 and for affected 1.6 litre diesel engines it will be in the second half of 2016.

This work will be carried out at no cost to customers.

The time to complete the work is expected to be under an hour, although the vehicles may be required for a little longer. When booking in your vehicle your Dealer will be able to advise the anticipated time required and discuss your transport needs during the service work being completed.

When the recall commences for your vehicle we will contact you, and invite you to make an appointment with your chosen Volkswagen Dealer.

For further information please visit our dedicated information website Volkswagen Australia Diesel Emissions News & Information.

Regards

Jason Bradshaw ? Director of Customer Experience
Volkswagen Australia

Interestingly - I didn't think that the Amarok had an issue, although I stopped reading about this issue a while back because I sold my VW... :angel:

Cheers,
GG.

Funny, It has been known for Oh 20 years that MAFS need at least 30CM of straight tube and or a flow diffuser to ensure that the sampled air has an accurate homogeneity with the total air flow through the MAF. Even a 1991 RRC has a grid to homogenise the airflow.

Maybe they were trying so cut the cost a bit.
Regards Philip A

Reuters (amongst others) reports that:

Volkswagen ... would drop diesel vehicles in the United States and refocus on sport utility and electric vehicles, as the automaker looks to reboot strategy for its core brand in the Americas in the wake of a damaging diesel emissions cheating scandal.
The move, announced by VW brand chief Herbert Diess, breaks with earlier suggestions it could return to the once-popular technology after the emissions scandal fades from memory.

Reuters link

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Reuters (amongst others) reports that:

Volkswagen ... would drop diesel vehicles in the United States and refocus on sport utility and electric vehicles, as the automaker looks to reboot strategy for its core brand in the Americas in the wake of a damaging diesel emissions cheating scandal.
The move, announced by VW brand chief Herbert Diess, breaks with earlier suggestions it could return to the once-popular technology after the emissions scandal fades from memory.

Reuters link

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US's loss.

Meanwhile, the V6 diesel Amarok has just become available in Australia. I'm waiting for the local dealership to get one in so that I can test drive it. Reports I've read so far are very promising. ;)