skoda superb 2010 dsg

TDan
TDan Forum Participant Posts: 7
edited January 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

recently changed to 2010 skoda superb  read some where that dsg can be a problem who has experience of towing with dsg geagbox

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  • commeyras
    commeyras Club Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2016 #2

    I have had 2 DSG cars (Passat and Tiguan) and never had any problems.  You will find towing with an 'auto' (Yes I know MM!!) to be very relaxing especially if you also have Cruise Control.

  • TDan
    TDan Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited January 2016 #3

    thanks i have always towed with auto,s but not dsg so that puts mine mind at rest..happy new year

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited January 2016 #4

     ..... towing with an 'auto' (Yes I know MM!!) ...

    Never said a word ..... Wink

  • Woody19
    Woody19 Forum Participant Posts: 43
    edited January 2016 #5

    There was an issue a few years ago with the DSG box software which could result in it lurching forward suddenly (or alternatively killing the engine) when rolling up to such as a traffic island. Don't know if this has been cured.

  • TDan
    TDan Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited January 2016 #6

    thanks i hope it has been fixed

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited January 2016 #7

    The DSG 'box does need a fluid change/service every 40k miles, many of the problems with the DSG are because owners (especially fleets) neglect that service (it ain't cheap).

  • commeyras
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    edited January 2016 #8

    Re Woody's comment, never experienced this - my Passat was a 2009 model.  And Flatcoat; yes, but that is 'normal' maintenance which any careful owner should do!  TD, did you get a service/maintenance history when you got the car?  If you don't know, any dealer should be able to check if it was done by a Skoda workshop..

  • commeyras
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    edited January 2016 #9

    Re Woody's comment, never experienced this - my Passat was a 2009 model.  And Flatcoat; yes, but that is 'normal' maintenance which any careful owner should do!  TD, did you get a service/maintenance history when you got the car?  If you don't know, any dealer should be able to check if it was done by a Skoda workshop..

  • Tigi
    Tigi Forum Participant Posts: 1,038
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    edited January 2016 #10

    Towed 11000` with a DSG never had any issues with it the last price which might be out of date was £140 for an oil change, as flatcoats post it is important it is done.

  • commeyras
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    edited January 2016 #11

    Sorry about double post - must have been pressing keys same time as TIGI!

  • TDan
    TDan Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited January 2016 #12

    thank you all for the valuble info

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