2018MY Arteon Discussion Thread

[Blackpaladin67]

105-107c 30c 100-114kph 40m run

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[DreamensioN]

105-107c 30c 100-114kph 40m run

Hmm ok - so about the same for me.

I get not having an oil cooler because it's not a "performance" car (like the Golf R or GTi) - but I would have thought being the same engine, they probably would have just included it in.

On another note - I'm thinking about getting the resonator removed for more exhaust noise. I can't tell the difference between having the engine noise on or off in that setting you can toggle. There's a place near me that can remove it, but put clamps on it. So if I want I can put it back on myself. I just need to get under the car to do it.

I'm thinking about it. The Golf R had a nice exhaust noise, and my car before that had a full 3" exhaust. I kind of miss the exhaust noise and I heard by removing the resonator I'll get more of the DSG fart noise and crackles/pops, but without being too loud.

Has anybody here removed the resonator from their Arteon?

[Blackpaladin67]

Hmm ok - so about the same for me.

I get not having an oil cooler because it's not a "performance" car (like the Golf R or GTi) - but I would have thought being the same engine, they probably would have just included it in.

On another note - I'm thinking about getting the resonator removed for more exhaust noise. I can't tell the difference between having the engine noise on or off in that setting you can toggle. There's a place near me that can remove it, but put clamps on it. So if I want I can put it back on myself. I just need to get under the car to do it.

I'm thinking about it. The Golf R had a nice exhaust noise, and my car before that had a full 3" exhaust. I kind of miss the exhaust noise and I heard by removing the resonator I'll get more of the DSG fart noise and crackles/pops, but without being too loud.

Has anybody here removed the resonator from their Arteon?

I can hear the fake canned noise quite clearly . Try the individual mode and tick the box. Alternatively sure i saw a post about increasing the canned volume with obd2

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[DreamensioN]

So the fuel economy of this thing is pretty damn impressive.

I've just used my first tank of fuel, and look how far I got with it.
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The KM on the right is the total KM the car has done. The one of the left is since leaving the dealership where it had a full tank.

I haven't been driving this in economy mode either. Just normally, and even playing around with sport mode a bit.

The manual says the tank is 66 litres, and when I filled up this morning I put in 61 litres. There are 2 red markers for the fuel when it gets to empty, and one of them is covered up with the white marker in the pic. So basically...in this pic I've just touched on the first red marker (which means I'd be expecting the fuel warning light to come up on any second.

Still - this is above and beyond what the Golf R would do. In the Golf I was getting 550-580km out of a tank which I thought was pretty good. This is almost like a diesel in terms of distance vs volume of fuel used.

[Blackpaladin67]

Mate I've got 4500km and getting circa 950km going up and down to GC to Bris and around the neighborhood..fantastic economy for such a large car. Get the mod which tells you how many litres are in the tank..

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[Blackpaladin67]

Good review if somewhat inaccurate. They comment negatively on features which can be simply turned off like the roof ambient night light and then state its got a 230v power socket in the rear console . Well mine does not have one.
Volkswagen Arteon 2018 Review
Successor to the CC embraces sportier driving characteristics without conceding comfort or touring ability
To read the full article please visit:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/reviews/2018/Family/Volkswagen/Arteon/volkswagen-arteon-2018-review-110606

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[dArK5HaD0w]

The manual says the tank is 66 litres, and when I filled up this morning I put in 61 litres.

the Superb also has a 66L tank, according to the books, however many many times I've filled close to 70L when I've got approx. 20km left!!

[Blackpaladin67]

the Superb also has a 66L tank, according to the books, however many many times I've filled close to 70L when I've got approx. 20km left!!

Depends on the temperature of the fuel can vary the amount quite a surprising amount

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[Blackpaladin67]

Depends on the temperature of the fuel can vary the amount quite a surprising amount

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Use the app Petrol Spy to get the best fuel price like 5km drive and save 20c a litre on 98. Even though its novated and i have the choice of Shell,BP,Caltex hate getting ripped off on fuel.

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[Blackpaladin67]

Todays mod can ya spot it ?

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[DreamensioN]

and then state its got a 230v power socket in the rear console . Well mine does not have one.

OMG check it! You do have one!!


Mine had a plastic plate over it - I pulled it off (it was like double sided taped down), and there is a European 230v socket there. And it works!! You need the engine running to get power.

Just grab a European to AU adapter like this.

[DreamensioN]

Todays mod can ya spot it ?

oh what!?! So it can do multiple colours! Is that a VCDS change?

[Blackpaladin67]

OMG check it! You do have one!!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]32553[/ATTACH]

Mine had a plastic plate over it - I pulled it off (it was like double sided taped down), and there is a European 230v socket there. And it works!! You need the engine running to get power.

Just grab a European to AU adapter like this.
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Nice pickup I'm off to buy a euro adaptor on ebay.


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[Blackpaladin67]

oh what!?! So it can do multiple colours! Is that a VCDS change?

Nup the 10 light colours can be done via your system check my post on led lights. The change is in fact stainless trims around the clock and aircon vents controls left and right

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[Blackpaladin67]

Nup the 10 light colours can be done via your system check my post on led lights. The change is in fact stainless trims around the clock and aircon vents controls left and right

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Why they would hide it and not advertise such features is mind boggling ?

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