As I understand it, cheater mode only reduces emissions at full throttle,
and most emission controls are off in normal driving.
The big deal is that they don't conform to the regulations, not that they
are polluting, etc. regardless of what they are, or what they do or do not
accomplish, you have t
The official site:
https://www.vwcourtsettlement.com/en/
On Tue, Jun 28, 2016 at 12:07 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Kevin - here's an article on the emissions recall:
>
>
> http://www.autonews.com/article/20160627/OEM11/160629867/vws-u-s-settlement-to-grow-to-1
eade Dillon
> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 1:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT My VW Beetle TDI Convertible
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> Kevin - here's an article on the emissions recall:
>
>
> http://www.autonews.com/article/20160627/OEM11/160629867/vws-u-s-settlement-to-grow-to-15-billion-in-emis
ist
Cc: Meade Dillon
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT My VW Beetle TDI Convertible
Kevin - here's an article on the emissions recall:
http://www.autonews.com/article/20160627/OEM11/160629867/vws-u-s-settlement-to-grow-to-15-billion-in-emissions-scandal-report
Kevin - here's an article on the emissions recall:
http://www.autonews.com/article/20160627/OEM11/160629867/vws-u-s-settlement-to-grow-to-15-billion-in-emissions-scandal-report
Looks like you may get some fraction of the buyback amount, or you can sell
the car back?
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Max
Charleston
ll
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT My VW Beetle TDI Convertible
On 27/06/2016 9:03 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote:
Yes, it is a very fun car. I can’t wait to enjoy it some more, particularly
with the top down! It does have some sort of rollover protec
Don't get your knickers in a knot.
I just asked if there is an issue with Beetles.
I did not suggest there is.
RB
On 28/06/2016 11:03 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Cars do catch fire, its a stretch to say "Beetles have a problem catching fire"
having seen one on fire.Also gas cars catch
From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes
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Cc: Randy Bennell
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT My VW Beetle TDI Convertible
On 27/06/2016 9:03 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote:
> Yes, it is a very fun car. I can’t wait to enjo
On 27/06/2016 9:03 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote:
Yes, it is a very fun car. I can’t wait to enjoy it some more, particularly
with the top down! It does have some sort of rollover protection system that
deploys (sure don’t want to find out how it works first hand!)
Kevin in Hillsboro, O
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Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 10:24 PM
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Hi, Curt. I didn’t know that the DSG is actually a computer-controlled manual
transmission. with the radio on and the AC pumping, it’s hard to hear the
engine even at highway speeds.
Hi, Curt. I didn’t know that the DSG is actually a computer-controlled manual
transmission. with the radio on and the AC pumping, it’s hard to hear the
engine even at highway speeds. I’m amazed how QUIET it is! Regarding
maintenance, it is ready for an oil change,. Also, it appears that the
Yes, it is a very fun car. I can’t wait to enjoy it some more, particularly
with the top down! It does have some sort of rollover protection system that
deploys (sure don’t want to find out how it works first hand!)
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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Sounds like a fun car, let us know how it holds up. Is there any kind of
roll bar?
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Max
Charleston SC
On Mon, Jun 27, 2016 at 1:46 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The beetle TDI is finally parked out in the driveway! We had to take a
> much quicker t
yourself. If you do it yourself you'll absolutely need to buy the proper tools
but buy them once and they'll treat you well.
-Curt
From: Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: Kevin Kraly
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 1:46 AM
Subject: [MBZ] OT My VW Beetle TDI
VW are supposed to announce today what they are going to do to placate
the gods of the diesel emissions oversightings. Maybe you'll get a nice
check from them?
--JC
On 6/27/16 1:46 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote:
The beetle TDI is finally parked out in the driveway! We had to take a mu
The beetle TDI is finally parked out in the driveway! We had to take a much
quicker two day drive to Oregon instead of the original plan of nearly 4 days.
It is a great little car! The DSG transmission is kind of interesting. The way
it launches from a stop is much like the feel of a manual tra
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