How fast is a MK7 GTI with a DSG transmission?
Depending on the exact trim level, the DSG equipped Mk7 GTI is about two-tenths of a second faster to 60 miles per hour at 5.8 seconds on average, compared to 6.0 seconds for the manual. Similarly, it is about two-tenths of a second faster in the quarter-mile, averaging 14.3 seconds over 14.5 for the manual transmission Mk7 GTI.
What does DSG mean on a VW?
DSG stands for "Direkt-Schalt-Getriebe," or direct-shift gearbox. The VW DSG transmission is similar to all other common DCT designs in that it is effectively two separate electronically controlled manual transmissions built into one. A problem occurred, please try again later. A problem occurred, please try again later.
How does the DSG know when to accelerate?
The DSG uses the throttle position to determine if you are thinking of accelerating (queues up a lower gear for performance) or not accelerating / decelerating (Queues up a higher gear for economy) -Seems pretty "Duh" right? If you are wanting to accelerate, you put the pedal down.
Are there any VW DSG transmissions that have been recalled?
There have been recalls on a few DSG and S Tronic transmissions. Select examples of DSG-equipped VW models built between September of 2008 and August of 2009 were manufactured with a bad batch of Mechatronic units. The fault is specifically with the transmission temperature sensor, which was prone to failure.
How do you check DSG temp?
1:172:032013 VW GTI: Episode 113 Vlog: How To Check DSG Fluid TemperatureYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd watch it go up to 35 C on the way to warm up and as soon as it hits 35. You have about a 10MoreAnd watch it go up to 35 C on the way to warm up and as soon as it hits 35. You have about a 10 degree window to check it up to 45 C and that is when you remove your outer drain plug.
What temperature should Golf R Be?
Re: Oil Temperature Correct oil temp in the engine should be over 100C and up to 120C you want the oil to be above the boiling point of water so as to keep the oil free of the water generated in the engine due to the combustion process. Mine tends to sit around 110.
How do you know if DSG oil is low?
What Are The Symptoms Of Low Transmission Fluid?Slow Gear Engagement. With a low level of transmission fluid comes low levels of pressure. ... Problems Shifting Gears. ... Slipping Gears. ... Funny Noises. ... Transmission Fluid Where It's Not Supposed to Be.
Does 7 speed DSG need oil change?
Your DSG gearbox clutch oil should be replaced every 40,000 miles. Depending on your vehicle, the filter may need to be changed as well. All the gearbox automatic transmission fluid oil needs to be replaced.
What is the normal oil temperature in golf?
between 230 and 260 degreesCold engine oil causes excessive frictional drag on the bearings and cylinder walls. A quality conventional motor oil will tolerate oil sump temperatures of up to 250 degrees, but starts breaking down over 275 degrees. The traditional approach is to try to hold oil temperatures between 230 and 260 degrees.
How long does it take for oil to warm up?
Thirty seconds is usually long enough for most cars to get their oil flowing properly before take-off. Your car will continue to heat up and do so faster after you've begun driving.
Can you top up DSG oil?
You can fill from the top but as they say it takes a long time and you still need to be sure that the level is correct and that this is completed at the proper temperature, so an OBD11 or similar tool is necessary to read the temperature.
How do you know if your transmission fluid is low without a dipstick?
0:184:39How To Check Transmissions With No Dipstick - Easy! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNumber one check it on a level surface. Number two check it in park. Number. Three check it whileMoreNumber one check it on a level surface. Number two check it in park. Number. Three check it while it's running number four check out an operating temperature to get the most accurate.
Is there a warning light for low transmission fluid?
When the level of transmission fluid goes down, you will get a warning light on the dashboard. The warning light indicates hotter temperatures than normal of the fluid, and there is a need to get the fluid checked.
Is 7 speed DSG wet or dry?
The 6 speed DSG units are usually wet clutch and the 7 speed are dry.
Is the 7 speed DSG reliable?
DSG gearboxes have proven themselves to be very reliable both in six, and seven-speed variants. Failures occur rarely, but when they do they are likely to be expensive. These relatively uncommon faults are usually found in older higher-mileage vehicles.
How long does a VW DSG gearbox last?
Maintained properly, the DSG box should last well over 150,000 miles without needing clutch replacements as it is a wet clutch system and much gentler on the clutches than a human driver.
What does DSG mean in VW?
DSG stands for "Direkt-Schalt-Getriebe, " or direct-shift gearbox. The VW DSG transmission is similar to all other common DCT designs in that it is effectively two separate electronically controlled manual transmissions built into one. dsg-transmission-animation-4.
How fast does a DSG shift?
A DSG transmission can perform a complete shift in around 200 milliseconds and can shift more quickly than the best drivers in a similar manual transmission vehicle.
How many clutch packs does a DSG have?
As you would expect by the name "dual-clutch transmission," the DSG has two clutch packs, as well as two separate input shafts. Both are a concentric design, which means that one fits over the top of the other. The first clutch pack engages the odd gears of 1, 3, and 5, while the other engages the even gears of 2, 4, and 6. The two clutch packs are designated as K1 and K2.
When did the Mk5 come out?
In 2006, the full Mk5 line up launched in the USA and added the DSG transmission as an option on the sporty GTI 2.0t and GLI 2.0t versions of the Rabbit/Golf and Jetta.
What does sport mode do?
On many vehicles, Sport mode may also change the responsiveness or power of the engine, firmness of the suspension, or make other changes to enhance the driving experience. There is one side-effect of the fast-shifting on DSG-equipped vehicles, which people tend to either love or hate.
What is a wet clutch?
The clutches in most DSG transmissions are a 'wet clutch' design, which means that the plates and friction rings are lubricated and cooled with transmission fluid, actuated via hydraulic pressure generated by a mechanical oil pump, and applied by the Transmission Control Unit (TCU). VW calls this the Mechatronic unit, and it is the brain behind the brilliance of the DSG transmission.
Growmac
Agree on kickdown point. I use manual far more now I realise that I can be cruising in 6th and kickdown straight to 2nd or 3rd without having to work my way down over 3 or 4 seconds. Makes it much more practical to have the additional control the rest of the time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
RichC
Agree on kickdown point. I use manual far more now I realise that I can be cruising in 6th and kickdown straight to 2nd or 3rd without having to work my way down over 3 or 4 seconds. Makes it much more practical to have the additional control the rest of the time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Growmac
As you'll have read above, the DSG is actually two manual gearboxes, one with 1,3,5 (+7 in the new FL) and one with 2,4,6 (and R? Doesn't matter for the purpose of this discussion), and two clutches.
RichC
That's really helpful, thanks for explaining that, I was wondering how it worked in those circumstances.
Growmac
Yep, you're still in manual mode, you've just used kickdown to allow you to block shift like you would on a manual gearbox.
TeaJay
I've had no WTF moments in a FL DSG over 4000 miles of mixed driving so assume the new box is quicker.
RichC
Yep, you're still in manual mode, you've just used kickdown to allow you to block shift like you would on a manual gearbox.
When to tune DGS?
You need to tune DGS, Shuddering /hard shift comes when Torque limit in DSG vs ECU is pass.
Is there a fault in Burger Motorsport?
There are no faults present. I do tuning for Burger Motorsport and we have had a few 7 R's that shudder. Some can go to the dealer for reset but it would help if I knew the VCDS procedure.
Do IDE numbers need to be revised?
The IDE numbers in the above procedure may need to be revised due to the recent VCDS dataset revisions but the text descriptions should be identical. Based on my personal experience I would consider this Basic Setting procedure successful but there are a number of additional Basic Setting groups that need to be tested.
