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Originally Posted by Chitta Pradhan Need some advice. I was in look out for a used Vento TDI DGS and 3 days before got one. 2017 Feb High line, genuine 58 k run. Exchanged my 10.5 yr old Verna Fluidic 1.6 CRDI SX which had done 142k. Wallet lighter by 3.5 lacs. ( 6.5 lacs- 3 lacs) Not sure if the deal is ok, but does not matter much if the used car is in good condition.
I took it in spite of being aware of the DSG issues through this forum. No first hand experience though. Now I find your car & few others are near/crossed 1 lac km, which gives me confidence. |
Absolutely, this Vento 1.5 TDi DSG is a gem of a car. Congrats on the purchase
Please check if the extended/add-on warranty can be transferred to your name. Else, please buy it. VW is running some discount campaign for warranties these days.
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I have done 200 km so far in Vento, mix of city & highway. When wife took rear seat in the morning, she could not believe her ears. Reaction- what kind of sound is this inside the cabin. She remarked instantly that I have been cheated by the used car dealer with a faulty car. Such was the difference in noise between Verna & Vento. I am driving AT for the 1st time.
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What kind of noise was that inside the cabin? Do you mean engine clatter or any other vibration etc.? Were the windows open or shut?
AT or the DSG in this case, will spoil you greatly! In the positive sense, I meant
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However, please do get the transmission oil checked & replaced since the car has done 58k km already.
And please do peruse the 'DSG de-mystified' thread on the forum. Have collated few pointers over there.
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1. For starting the car, twisting force I need to apply is much more than Verna. Is it normal?
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By twisting force, if you mean engine cranking by the key, I don't think there is anything normal/abnormal between the Vento & the Verna.
However, if the engine doesn't crank in the first go, then you should maybe pay attention.
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2. The dealer change the engine oil with Wurth 5w-30. Is it ok?
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VW recommends 5w-40. It is known to be better than the 30 grade oil at higher operating temperatures.
I have been using 40 grade throughout.
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3. What's the engine oil capacity. I could not find the data in the manual.
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Not very sure, but I think it is approx 4.5 liters.
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4. In AC, when I switch on recirculation mode, the fan speed is increasing slightly and then I am getting a kit-kit kind of sound somewhere from the glove box. What could be the problem? It's irritating sound and therefore I am not using recirculation mode.
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When you switch on the recirculation mode, the outside air flow is cut off into the car, and the fan speed may increase/decrease for initial duration to adapt to the set temperature. But please check whether the fan speed settles or not.
The sound coming coming from the conditioner could be that of the compressor switching on/off. Please get that checked if it sounds intrusive.
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5. AC cooling is not as good as Verna. Is it possible for low gas pressure ? I never had topped up AC gas in my 10.5 yr old Verna. Have you ever need to top of gas in our car?
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AC cooling is not that great in the Vento. I got the a/c overhaul done once for my Vento couple of years ago.
And I use some tried-tested methods like not parking under the sun, using sun-blinds (NSV laser shades are very good), opening windows for few mins before starting off..etc - nothing dramatic as such but these small things help alleviate the lack of strong air-conditioning setup in the Vento.
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6. In the manual, it has been mentioned that engine oil consumption is approx 1 lit per 2000 km or so, which is astonishing . What's your experience?
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Not sure about the exact volume of consumption, but I think this is more or less, just about what I have experienced.
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7. Ride quality is way better than Verna.
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The 10 yrd old Verna (essentially prev gen) can never hold a candle to the Vento, when it comes to ride quality + suspension + handling.
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8. Out side sound insulation is almost same as Verna, but engine clatter is way more, which dies down after some time, but not a match against Verna.
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The Verna's NVH insulation, is generally, better than the diesel Vento's.
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9. I am a fan of silent cabin. Which engine oil & other things can help me?
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Silent cabin = combination of VW recommended engine oil + proper/cleaned rubber beading on the doors + proper tires (I use Continentals) + liberal application of Colinite at relevant joints/hinges etc.
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10. The ex-owner has done 60 k service. In voice is available in the car.
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Didn't get the Q?
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11. Current tyres are 185/60/R15- Alnacs. Should I upgrade to 195/60/R15 which will provide additional grip & GC of 6 mm. Are you on stock size?
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Stock size is good enough, have been using from day 1. No complaints.
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12. Do you face GC related issues?
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Not at all. I have done multiple road trips with the car fully loaded (4 adults + luggage). Very rare underbody scraping.