Fresh VW gate news.

The approved VW fix results in increased fuel consumption and corresponding carbon footprint, negligible NOx reduction.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/5788903/new-dieselgate-claims-as-volkswagens-use-14-more-fuel-after-emissions-cheat-fix/
https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/3434697/the-vw-customers-terrified-to-drive-after-software-update-caused-their-cars-to-lose-power-on-the-motorway-doing-60mph/

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For what it is or is not worth The Sun is a UK tabloid "newspaper" with at best an interesting history when it comes to factual reporting.

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This. The Sun should not be taken as in any way a reputable or accurate source of news. Page 3 (Google it; NSFW) is about the only thing it does with any sort of trustworthiness.

Also, speaking as the owner of a Dieselgate Jetta that went under the knife for the fix... We've seen negligible differences in performance or economy since it was performed nearly six months ago. Perhaps the EU-approved modifications were different and had a greater impact, but in our usage on a US-model vehicle it's barely perceptible.

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2005 KJ CRD Limited 4x4:
245/75R16 BFG TA KO2s
OME / Clevis 2.5" Lift
JBA Lifted A-Arms
IRO WJ Short Rear UCA/WWDiesel mount
Skid Row Skidplates
HDS Model 001 Thermostat (190°F)
Suncoast TC
Full Weeks Kit
Bosch 5V glow plugs
Hayden 2986 fan clutch / GM 11-blade fan
Samco / Sasquatch Intake Hoses
Carter in-tank pump
Provent 200
V6 Airbox

Hey now... Lets not all pick on The Sun too terribly. Page 3 is a fine institution, supported by only the UK's finest daily-delivered fishwrap.

It was also something of a given that anything that VW did would be picked apart by regulators and hungry shar...Lawyers. Announcing that the fixes reduce fuel economy plays into that narrative which could be a basis for further legal fees and long-running lawsuits, reality be dammed.

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Ok I'll rephrase. The Sun is a shining (pun intended) example of quality UK journalism.

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Sold to LOST member my 05 Ltd, GDE Stg II turbo + TCM tune, SunCoast TC w. Transgo kit, Steiger window regulators, Samcos, Fumoto valve, 2nd gen filter head with Lub. Spec. bleeder, Hayden clutch & 11 blade fan, inverted spare, P-1 battery, BF Goodrich Long Trail TAs, Etecno1 glow plugs, timing belt at 50K miles/8 yrs

_________________
'06 Lbrty Sprt CRD 150K

Sasquatch
DSS Turbo
CAT-elimntr
Weeks Stg1&2 EGRfix
PV-200
BLING
vent gauges

IDParts
head
cams
rockers
Timing set
ARP studs
eTn1 GX2123 5v GPs

YETI Custom Tune
Flowmaster 8325508
Carter P76611M
GM 12611872
Hayden 2986
GM 15976889
PATC Custom Billet
2010 Ram Hemi Trans
Sonnax 44957
Transgo kit
Cooper 51770