[drbass]

Still totally impressed after the first month. Fantastic car.

Anyway, on topic.

Upon perusal of the owner's manual Section 3.3 - Technical Data I noticed that there seem to be two different spec TDI engines.
#1 carries engine code BMM and has the more "Diesel"-typical characteristics of 320 Nm from 1,800 - 2,500 rpm with 103 kW at 4,000.
#2 carries engine code CBAB, and slightly different specs: 320 Nm from 2,500 - 3,000, 103 kW at 4,200 - closer to petrol characteristics (note: "closer", but note "close").

Incidentally the performance figures are identical but fuel economy is slightly better with the CBAB engine.

Our Eos (candy white, I might emphasise for the benefit of our British friends ;-)!!) has the second spec. It seems to revv quite freely (even after only 1500 kms), and it only occasionally sounds like a Diesel but most of the time does not sound like a petrol (and not like a Diesel either).

Has anyone with a Diesel checked their engine codes? Is this the difference between a PD (BMM) and common rail (CBAB)?

Comments welcome.

Wish I could drive more often. Yesterday was a perfect day here in Melbourne, and I managed to get the Eos over the Passat. Drove home with the roof down - so much fun. Enjoy this time of year, northern hemisperians!

Regards,
Michael

 

[drbass]

No takers on this one?

I know it should have been posted in the engine forum ... .

Seeya,
Michael

 

[geoffa1]

Hi Doc,

I tend to think you are right about PD vs Common Rail.

Mine is a PD, and the numbers you quote equate with the numbers quoted for it.

I know all the reports say that the common rail motor is quieter, but I am happy with the fact that at idle, she sounds like a contented pussy cat, and with some urge - sound like a somewhat cranky pussy.

 

[drbass]

Morning, Geofff,

Interesting comments regarding the sound.

I would have characterised our PD (the Passat has the 125 kW "screamer") as a growl, changing to an enthusiastic snarl when pushed. The Eos with the CR in comparison does purr at idle, then growsl when pushed.

Anyway, we Melbourne Eos Owners (now there's a MEOw without trying!), and of course anyone else if so inclined, have to have a get-together, I suppose to make sure we deepen our understanding of the Godess. Might be construed as ambiguous but solely refers to the Eos.

Seeya,
Michael

 

[geoffa1]

Hi Michael,

I have mapped out a drive along the Great Ocean Road, locating a dozen or so spots which are large enough to assemble 15-20 Eos' with an interesting view in the background.

I need to extract a digit, have a good look through the diary and suggest some dates - need to wait until the weather is a bit better for topless driving - but still soon enough to get to Warnambool for Whale watching - season finishes early to mid October, while not missing the footy finals.

 

[drbass]

Sounds good, Geoff,

As long as it doesn't rain we should be OK, right? Seat heater on, climate control up, and we're good to go !

Seeya,
Michael

 

[silvershadow]

Hi Michael,

I have mapped out a drive along the Great Ocean Road, locating a dozen or so spots which are large enough to assemble 15-20 Eos' with an interesting view in the background.

I need to extract a digit, have a good look through the diary and suggest some dates - need to wait until the weather is a bit better for topless driving - but still soon enough to get to Warnambool for Whale watching - season finishes early to mid October, while not missing the footy finals.

We are still interested in coming down for this but currently have commitments for 23rd/28th October inclusive & 28th/29th November. Would prefer late September/early October - don't worry about rain, you only get wet when the car is stationary: faster = drier in rain although "she who must be obeyed" usually has other ideas .

 

[geoffa1]

We are still interested in coming down for this but currently have commitments for 23rd/28th October inclusive & 28th/29th November. Would prefer late September/early October - don't worry about rain, you only get wet when the car is stationary: faster = drier in rain although "she who must be obeyed" usually has other ideas .

I understand the sentiment David, but to take photos of ourselves in front of "steeds" with interesting Vistas in the background will require stopping and disembarking.

I left the list of photo opportunities at work, but will post them tomorrow with a poll for possible dates.