TDI Driving Experience

[Ricardo]

Thanks dieseltig on the info about remapping. Sounds interesting. I know someone who had a chip put in their mazda 6 and claimed better performance and fuel economy. They reckon I should do it to the tig when we get it, The local mechanic did it. Would it void the warranty? Better performance and fuel economy sounds pretty good.

[DieselTig]

Thanks dieseltig on the info about remapping. Sounds interesting. I know someone who had a chip put in their mazda 6 and claimed better performance and fuel economy. They reckon I should do it to the tig when we get it, The local mechanic did it. Would it void the warranty? Better performance and fuel economy sounds pretty good.

From what I can understand if you choose a reputable provider like oettinger you will have a better chance of getting a remap that it is within the manufacturers design parameters. As far as warranty, well it is an area which has been debated before but there is not definitive answer. My guess, any work you do on the vehicle may void the warranty. I guess there are a lot of people out there that do remapping on their vehicles and it is a risk you are taking. I guess in my case I will take the risk and remap when I get some free time from work. Just started on a new job and things are very busy at the moment.

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My guess, any work you do on the vehicle may void the warranty.

hmmm, if the problem or damage can be blamed on the remap then yes, it could void your warranty. But if your headlights or your windscreen wiper motor stops, then arguably no. As Sharkie mentioned only a few posts ago, Oettinger guarantee your vehicle against any damage caused by their remapping anyway. If their remapping was in any way likely to cause damage, do you think they would offer this? So stick with the reputable ones (Oettinger, APR) that spend millions on design, working with VAG vehicles, and you probably won't go wrong.

Just out of interest to prove the level of development that organisations such as APR go to in order to provide the right product, they actually flew out a team from the US to Australia for a couple of weeks and worked alongside their Aust partners to specifically develop the maps for our Tigs and the other new VAG vehicles. That's a lot of $$$ and I'm sure they're not going to supply anything that's going to cause issues for them and jeopardize that sort of investment.

[PassatB6]

3. You will find it in all hollow spots under the car. It is most likely anti-corrosion protecting wax, just leave it there.

Its almost definitely anti-corrosion wax compound. Its good to see it oozing out means there lots of protective stuff in there!. Leave it alone.

[DieselTig]

hmmm, if the problem or damage can be blamed on the remap then yes, it could void your warranty. But if your headlights or your windscreen wiper motor stops, then arguably no. As Sharkie mentioned only a few posts ago, Oettinger guarantee your vehicle against any damage caused by their remapping anyway. If their remapping was in any way likely to cause damage, do you think they would offer this? So stick with the reputable ones (Oettinger, APR) that spend millions on design, working with VAG vehicles, and you probably won't go wrong.

Just out of interest to prove the level of development that organisations such as APR go to in order to provide the right product, they actually flew out a team from the US to Australia for a couple of weeks and worked alongside their Aust partners to specifically develop the maps for our Tigs and the other new VAG vehicles. That's a lot of $$$ and I'm sure they're not going to supply anything that's going to cause issues for them and jeopardize that sort of investment.

I guess I generalised the warranty issue. Never doubted APR and Oettinger spend a lot of development money for these remaps.

For me is matter of finding time to get around to it.

[surubalak]

Hi

I am almost there with running in the 147. From 1000 kms to 1300 kms (now) I have been gradually increasing the speeds and revs. Once I get to 1500kms, is there anything I need to do specifically?

Does hitting 1500 kms means the engine is run in? Is it business as usual? I note the first service is only at 7500kms.

I am about to take it across the Nullarbor, driving from Albany, WA to Adelaide and possi ly to Melbourne on a 15 day trek? Anything I need to worry about or look into (in terms of having run in the engine) before I start the trek?

Would like to hear life after running in the engine.

Cheers

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Without starting another "running in" thread that will involve loads of different opinions (all backed by expert proof and will result in a flame war etc etc), just drive it normally and don't worry about the running in periiod now. You'll be fine! Enjoy your trip, sounds great!

[surubalak]

Without starting another "running in" thread that will involve loads of different opinions (all backed by expert proof and will result in a flame war etc etc), just drive it normally and don't worry about the running in periiod now. You'll be fine! Enjoy your trip, sounds great!

Great, Thanks.