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Rattles
If your car has a metallic rattle from the engine on a cold start. Don't panic.
This is normal and a characteristic of this engine. It should last 2 seconds or less. If you get it every start even when the engine is very warm then you should call your friendly local VW mechanic. It doesn't always happen.
Ticks
If your engine ticks it is probably normal. Don't panic.
This is normal and a characteristic of this engine. You should not hear it in side the cabin with the windows closed and it might not always be present.
YouTube different engine but good example.
Thuds
If you launch hard enough you might get a slight thud on gear change. Don't panic.
This is your DSG/DCT gear box and traction kicking in.
Clunks
When coming to a stop and you hear a slight clunk. Don't panic.
This is your DSG/DCT gear box gearing down into 1st. If it is accompanied by a physical jolt then you should call your friendly local VW mechanic.
Farts
If you change gear and your ear drums burst. Don't panic.
This is your DSG/DCT gear box making happy noises. This is a feature.
Bings
If you get an binging error telling you the coolant is low and to pull over. Pull over but don't panic.
Your car has complex cooling system including an intercooler, oil cooler and gearbox cooler. Within the first year or so there may still be air pockets that make their way to out of the system which causes the sensor to tell you the coolant is below the minimum. A mechanic will probably tell you to top it up with distilled water (which is fine) but it is recommended that you get a premix top up from the VW dealership.
Shwooosh or flap
If you get a swoosh or flappy noise from your mirrors check for a piece of paper stuck in them.
Below is an image of a bit of paper that came out of my drivers side mirror. I only found it because it came half out and started flapping around.
If your car has a metallic rattle from the engine on a cold start. Don't panic.
This is normal and a characteristic of this engine. It should last 2 seconds or less. If you get it every start even when the engine is very warm then you should call your friendly local VW mechanic. It doesn't always happen.
Ticks
If your engine ticks it is probably normal. Don't panic.
This is normal and a characteristic of this engine. You should not hear it in side the cabin with the windows closed and it might not always be present.
YouTube different engine but good example.
Thuds
If you launch hard enough you might get a slight thud on gear change. Don't panic.
This is your DSG/DCT gear box and traction kicking in.
Clunks
When coming to a stop and you hear a slight clunk. Don't panic.
This is your DSG/DCT gear box gearing down into 1st. If it is accompanied by a physical jolt then you should call your friendly local VW mechanic.
Farts
If you change gear and your ear drums burst. Don't panic.
This is your DSG/DCT gear box making happy noises. This is a feature.
Bings
If you get an binging error telling you the coolant is low and to pull over. Pull over but don't panic.
Your car has complex cooling system including an intercooler, oil cooler and gearbox cooler. Within the first year or so there may still be air pockets that make their way to out of the system which causes the sensor to tell you the coolant is below the minimum. A mechanic will probably tell you to top it up with distilled water (which is fine) but it is recommended that you get a premix top up from the VW dealership.
Shwooosh or flap
If you get a swoosh or flappy noise from your mirrors check for a piece of paper stuck in them.
Below is an image of a bit of paper that came out of my drivers side mirror. I only found it because it came half out and started flapping around.
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