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A little late: never had the problem again after to s/w update.

Thanks Denis I tried the advises from your links but without success. In the a part of the locking mechanism in the lid broke and I could open the lid. The damage is minor and doesn't need a repair right now.. B.R. Bjarne

I had my Superb washed in the washing machine at the local service center an hour ago. The car was locked during the wash as I folded the mirrors. After the wash the fuel cap cover won't unlock. I have locked and unlocked several times without success. Any suggestions on how to resolve the problem? I need to refuel tomorrow and all garages are closed for the week-end. I don't think my Superb has let me down this way before.

Unfortunately the 3.6 doesn't have a turbo - it could be fun though - so there is not much torque at 1100-13300 RPM which my car often chooses in town. I have learned myself two simple tricks to compensate: Switch to "S"-mode whenever you think you may need torque. I do it often and I never think about it any longer. "S"-mode will keep revs above 2500 RPM and you have plenty of torque. Give it the right amount of kick-down to hit the gear you want. I enjoy my V6 and its power and torque with these two tricks. I don't have the paddles and I don't miss them. I indeed agree on the need for a bigger fuel tank.

My Superb V6 is my first car with an automatic box. And I never miss the manual boxes as you can't shift as fast and smooth youself as the DSG. I have learned myself one trick though. You will drive in "D" mode most of the time, which is silent and smooth but the revs will be below optimal torque for a quick accelleration as the V6 has no turbo. A kick-down will do the job but not very smooth as you will go from too little torque to more than enough torque and power. The trick is to switch from "D" to "S" mode whenever you anticipate that you may need some torque. In "S"-mode the revs will stay above 2500 RPM and you have all the torque you need. Switch back to "D" when you no longer need the torque. This is the last reminiscense of manual shifting for me and it may work for you as well. My wife never uses the "S"-mode. She is so happy for the DSG as she has always hated manual boxes. (Regarding "fun" factor: Take care of your family. Too often I get complaints from my family for having a little V6-fun, e.g. grown-up daughter at the front seat: "Wait - I have to pick up my brain from the back seat".) (I hope my English is understandable)

If you get 35 MPG you surely miss something important: FUN. After 2½ years I get about 22 MPG - and fun. If MPG is important I think you should look for another engine. If fun and comfort is important this is the engine.

Probably not a height issue as the highest mountains in Denmark are less then 600ft Had a check at the garage today: no error codes or other explanation. I got a s/w update so let's see if the probem reappears next year.

Yesterday afternoon I was driving normally without any problems until .... at one point I made a full kick-down but the car felt more like 160 HP than 260 HP :S And at 6000 RPM it wouldn't rev higher. As the DSG shifts up at 6500 RPM at full kick-down the car just kept the speed without further acceleration I lifted my foot slightly so the DSG would shift up at lower rev and it did. I tried a couple of time more with the same result - 160 HP'ish and no more than 6000 RPM. I didn't notice any anormalities driving "normally" - without full kick-down. I tried again in the evening and today without problems - I've got my 260 HP and 6500 RPM back. I experienced the same two times last summer but didn't complain about it as I never saw the problem again - until yesterday. Yesterday the weather was rather warm - 32 degrees Celcius - and VERY humid. Is that the explanation? Will the engine select an "emergency" program when the weather is too humid?

Might be usefull as a sweet cure for kidney stones

Quick! Sometimes too quick if you don't think about it. I think the DSG performance nicely and sufficient most of the time though it tend to change up very early and keeping revs as lov as 1200 RPM, which is quite low for a non-turbo petrol car. This strategy gives a very silent and comfortable ride though the immediate torque is a little low at low revs - but not really low. In the beginning I tried to use the manual position but it never felt natural so I always use the automatic positions now. I have got the habit to use the sport position temporarily when I predict I might need immediate power and then change back. It works really well. I have also become quite good at changing to the gear I want with the right amount of kick-down - sometime a lot of kick-down and sometimes just a little kick-down. No hassles at all at roundabouts. I've had the car for a little more than a year.

From the linked articles: Superb: 14,7 km/l Avensis: 15,4 km/l Insignia: no numbers I think it is average mileage but the articles are not very precise on this. I think you should rely more on official numbers than on these articles.

I've borrowed a 1.4TSI Superb one day I had my 3.6 Superb for a check. Of cause you can't compare the experiences as the 1.4 is not a quick car. It behaved nicely however and I didn't have a feeling it was having a too hard time. I did not have full load or run at very high speeds so I can't tell where its limits are. I've seen two Danish tests where the 1.4 TSI destroyed the competitors because the 1.4 TSI is a efficient engine - even though the competitors had bigger engine but without turbo. Here is an example of a test where the Superb 1.4TSI beats Avensis III 1.8 and Insignia 1.8 - mostly because of the engine. Its Google translated so its hard to understand.

Not exactly unmarked http://www.bt.dk/nyheder/den-koerer-skoda-godt But nice anyway - and hard to escape :no:

Some numbers here for 2009.

The Danish police has chosen the Superb 3.6 as their fastest car - both marked and unmarked. I haven't seen any yet. Superbs are not that rare around here.

Sorry I didn't explain myself direct enough. The Superb Combi 3.6 FSI has the 4x4 and DSG. Link here.

I've got both 4x4 and DSG on my Superb with some power left for fun . Mileage may however be a problem for some. Notice you have to use 17" winter tyres with the 4x4 + DSG combination :S .

You should give the cornering light a chance. I have often found that it is very valuable to get the light where you need it and I can't member situations where it was annoying for me. A couple of times people have asked me why only one fog light is turned on, but when you give the explanation and tell that Mercedes has the same function they agree the cornering light is very useful.

Just a little warning. Most Superbs can use 16" but at least the 3.6 can't. My dealer told me that 16" was OK but he sent me back home with an excuse and two bottles of read wine. I've got 17" winter tyres now with a perfect grip due to the winter tyres and 4x4.

Got both DSG and 4x4 - still doesn't feel slow . No problem getting forward in the snow - only problem: can't stop again using summer tyres (Will get winther tyres monday).

Congratulations. You won't regret the 3.6 + DSG + 4x4. I haven't after 8 months.

You can't get it without 4x4 and DSG so it's a nice package. Yes, it's the same 3.6 as used in the R36, just detuning at revs above 6000.

I've been invited by my dealer to a preview of a "exciting new Skoda model" on september 10th. Are we expecting other exciting new Skoda models?

Hi Chipmonster We have in fact a couple of 3.6 V6s in the forum as Puppan and I both are driving the V6. You can find further information in other threads. I really enjoy the 4x4 V6 as it delivers very fast accelerations yet is very silent and comfortable during normal cruise. And the 4x4 is very effective so I never had slip like I had with my previous, less powerful cars. I also tried the 1.8 TSI and the 2.0 TDI 170 before deciding for the V6. Both of these are very nice engines with lots of torque and power. They both makes more sense than the V6 in economical terms. But they are not fast like the V6! The torque of the 3.6 is the same as the TDI 170 but at slightly higher rev. But torque alone will not give you acceleration - power will. Power = torque * RPM. At lower revs the TDI 170 is as powerful as the 3.6. In reality the DSG will ensure high revs at full kick-down and thus much more power. In "D" position the DSG tends to select very low revs (1200-1400) for a petrol engine. At such low rev. the 3.6 is not very powerful. To get more power you have to make a light "kick-down" telling the DSG to select a lower gear. If you make too much "kick-down" it's like firing a rocket. If you are not careful you will go from too little power to too much power. You will soon learn how to control it. You can also prepare yourself for extra power by selecting "S" or use the "tiptronic". The petrol capacity is too low, so the range is limited. If I had to buy the car with my current experience, I would go for the 3.6 V6 again. If you are looking for good economy or care for global heating, go for a 1.8TSI or a TDI 170. If you want a powerful engine go for the 3.6 V6.

Try the Suberb I forum: Superb Skoda Model Discussion Area - Superb at BRISKODA.net - BRISKODA - The Skoda Forums Thereare several threads about the 2.8.