Reply With QuoteNot the first to be caught doing this. Am surprised how long they have got away with it for though.
Admin
I wonder if this will prove to be the case here in Oz and in other country's with strict emission restrictions?
VW has been caught with its pants down in the USA for selling new vehicles since 2009 with emission defeat software that allows their diesel vehicles to not meet emission standards unless they are being checked.
VW facing massive US recall over emissions test cheating
Cheers,
Terry
D1 V8 (Gone)D2a HSE V8 (Gone)D3 HSE TDV6 (Unfortunately Gone)D4 V8
Wizard
Not the first to be caught doing this. Am surprised how long they have got away with it for though.
OldBushie
How does software like that work??? Does anybody know!!
TopicToaster
SubscriberIt's usually tested on a dyno with a sensor up its
Not sure how software can anticipate that, but I too would be interested to know.
On the other hand, brand new exotics wouldn't meet noise pollution standards, nor would I think that all the flames an unburnt fuel pouring out the exhaust meet emissions standards either...
-Mitch
'El Burro' 2012 Defender 90.
Swaggie
Once rectified, they may be down on power,that would be a headache for the manufacturer.
I recon the fuel usage on many new vehicles is also fudged.
Swaggie
That i Dont think is the fact in oz well not holden any wayOriginally Posted by Toxic_Avenger
It's usually tested on a dyno with a sensor up its
Not sure how software can anticipate that, but I too would be interested to know.
On the other hand, brand new exotics wouldn't meet noise pollution standards, nor would I think that all the flames an unburnt fuel pouring out the exhaust meet emissions standards either...
When we did emmission Testing it was all real life driving on test tracks that was simulated to open road and city drivingOh and the bonnets had a paddalocked bar that only the shift manager had the key for. This was the case even after the test the car sat parked for up to 10 years still locked and not moved for any reason except if the car was requested to be checked
by the Goverment
ForumSage
The emissions testing is done to strict parameters. Engine coolant temp just so, etc. They just put in an algorythm that made them very emission friendly if they were started under those conditions.
Wizard
SubscriberJust watching the F1 in Singapore and they commented on it. They are talking of an $18 billion dollar fine. Defies belief !!
D4 2.7litre
Swaggie
$18b, you'd just pull out of the country and say see ya!
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
Admin
I bet if they are doing in the US then they are also doing in in Europe which I think has stricter emission laws. Oh well, this could get real expensive for VW. The Yanks were happy to skin BP for billions for the pollution after that Well head ruptured in the Gulf of Mexico so why not VW?
Cheers,
Terry
D1 V8 (Gone)D2a HSE V8 (Gone)D3 HSE TDV6 (Unfortunately Gone)D4 V8
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