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2011 VW Tiguan - 'Tinny' rattling sound on acceleration

8 messages,  Last post on Jul 13, 2011 at 5:58 AM

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#7 of 8 Re: 2011 VW Tiguan - 'Tinny' rattling sound on acceleration [bobtob] by stixt6

Dec 06, 2010 (7:24 pm)

Replying to: bobtob (Nov 21, 2010 9:24 pm)
Thanks everyone for your responses. I've spoken with the VW service again, "off the record" the service consultant agrees that there an undefined problem with the turbo. I believe that, and I know I'm not an expert, that the torque needed to accelerate the Tiguan is higher than what the turbo was designed for. Something to do with "gearing/ final drive ratio" is what the service guy told me. This causes a boost fluctuation at the 2500 to 3000RPM range, where the torque starts to peak. The wastegate assembly is probably rattling. This may never pose a serious engine problem, but it doesn't make it acceptable. A new, $27,000+ vehicle shouldn't sound like you put water mixed with gas in your tank and drove your car. Thanks again, hope all fellow Tiguan owners have more luck.

#8 of 8 Premium vs. Regular Fuel by danfg

Jul 13, 2011 (5:58 am)

I just got my 2011 Tiguan and have been putting regular gas in for the 1800 miles so far. I just realized that VW says to use premium gas...
 
I have had several conversations with folks who say it will not make a difference. I was wondering what the Tiguan owners that replied to this forum post are doing?
 
Thanks

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