DSG transmission lugging the engine

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kdarch

Discussion Starter · Sep 1, 2009

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone has noticed this problem (that I think it is) or if it's a normal part of the D mode on the DSG transmission for fuel economy.

Having driven standard transmissions for most of my adult life I am familiar with when the gears should be shifted to the next higher one and at slower speeds down to a lower one to avoid under revving and lugging the engine.

My EOS is a 2009 that I have had for a month now with 2300 KM (1430 miles) and I have noticed lately that while cursing along at road speed no problem but when I want to speed up, the transmission is not shifting quickly as I can feel the engine lugging so I have to either press the gas pedal more or "kick it" to get the transmission to downshift so I can accelerate.

I have only noticed this in D mode, Sport mode is fine.

Any one have any suggestions?

Thanks all

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Patti&George

· #2 · Sep 2, 2009

DSG lugging

I have has mine for 24,000 miles and yes the engine will pull at low rpms...I think its designed to do so to take advantage of the 207 lb/ft of torque and offer great fuel economy...if you dont like it....slap it in to "S" mode.
Since this is a new car...remember it has an adaptive program that adjusts the characteristics based on your driving...I noticed this when I purchased mine and it gradually improved over time.

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GR8 JOY

· #3 · May 6, 2013

I recently bought an 07 sport and noticed the same thing. mainly in lower gears. Seems to "lug" instead of downshifting. Doesn't feel right. Sorry I don't have an answer, just confirming the concern. I look forward to hearing from the genuinely knowledgeable on this. Thanks for your post.

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Rybky

· #4 · May 6, 2013

I would say that is why it has an S mode.

Adam

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GR8 JOY

· #5 · May 19, 2013

I just replaced the plugs with NGK iridium & it helped some. Pretty easy to change too. Just bought our 07 EOS. It has 67k miles & the old plugs were pretty bad.

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silvershadow

· #6 · May 19, 2013

GR8 JOY said:
I just replaced the plugs with NGK iridium & it helped some. Pretty easy to change too. Just bought our 07 EOS. It has 67k miles & the old plugs were pretty bad.

Just a thought from "left-field"; what condition are the fuel filters in and when were they last changed [confirmed by visual inspection after the service and not a line item on the invoice as it is not uncommon for the actual replacement to be overlooked]?

A filter nearly full of crud will sometimes result in a variable fuel flow that reduces the pressure at the injectors causing occasional rough running/hesitation.

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