It's arrived

[Oddboff]

My 190 TDI Dsg L&K combi, in jungle green turned up yesterday and I am very happy only done 100 miles so early days, but no rattles or scratches.  But I have a couple of questions firstly can anyone tell me what the thing that looks like a tank in the rear left cubby hole actually is?   Secondly I filled up yesterday and the gauge got to 7/8 full. This doesn't particularly worry me but I had an Octavia about 15 years ago and it did exactly the same.  I assumed it was simply that the sender until I ran out of fuel one night.  It is the only time I ever done this.  Also I had this car from New until 115k and twice in that time the tank actually filled, i.e. It took more than I expected and the gauge showed full.  The Skoda, replaced a Passat and that started to do the same in the last 12 months. Added to this a friend had a Caravelle which did the same, he put this down to modifications due to a wheelchair lift being fitted.  So the question is has anyone else experienced this with a Skoda or for that matter any other VAG vechicle?

[FelisBengalensis]

The 'tank' is the subwoofer for the Columbus system.

 

My fuel gauge goes full scale every time.

[RickTT]

Fuel gauge should go all the way round to max when filled.

[tigermad]

12 hours ago, Oddboff said:

My 190 TDI Dsg L&K combi, in jungle green turned up yesterday and I am very happy only done 100 miles so early days, but no rattles or scratches.  But I have a couple of questions firstly can anyone tell me what the thing that looks like a tank in the rear left cubby hole actually is?   Secondly I filled up yesterday and the gauge got to 7/8 full. This doesn't particularly worry me but I had an Octavia about 15 years ago and it did exactly the same.  I assumed it was simply that the sender until I ran out of fuel one night.  It is the only time I ever done this.  Also I had this car from New until 115k and twice in that time the tank actually filled, i.e. It took more than I expected and the gauge showed full.  The Skoda, replaced a Passat and that started to do the same in the last 12 months. Added to this a friend had a Caravelle which did the same, he put this down to modifications due to a wheelchair lift being fitted.  So the question is has anyone else experienced this with a Skoda or for that matter any other VAG vechicle?

My Octavia had this tank problem. Had to have a whole new tank and sender put in. 

[Oddboff]

Thanks for the information. I will keep an eye on the fuel gauge.  But as put in my original post.  With the Octavia, the fuel gauge was accurately indicating how full the tank is.  

[penguin17]

Pics?  I think Jungle green looks really suits the Superb.

 

Are you just visiting a broken diesel pump? 

 

Reminds me of...

 

"Doctor doctor, I've got multiple problems and I'm in agony"

"Ok, what are your symptoms?" 

"If I press on my knee it really hurts. If I press on my elbow it really hurts.  If I press on ankle it really hurts.  It's not just my limbs, it even hurts when I press on my nose"

"You've broken your finger"

 

I'll get my coat [tumbleweed]

[Oddboff]

While it is pretty difficult to underestiminate my technical abilities.  On a good day I can just about deal with a fuel pump. I raised it because I had seen similar on my Octavia and as I did 100k plus and it was petrol, I wasn't unacquainted with giving it a drink, latterly I had seen the same with my Passat on about 70% the times I refuelled in the last year.  First 3 years it never happened. It migh never happen again with the Superb and it's not a big issue for me if it does. 

 

Anyway a photo.  Less jungle green, more rain Forrest green. 

[Coops]

How many litres did you put in the tank? And what did the gauge read prior to filling up?

 

 

[penguin17]

28 minutes ago, Oddboff said:

While it is pretty difficult to underestiminate my technical abilities.  On a good day I can just about deal with a fuel pump. I raised it because I had seen similar on my Octavia and as I did 100k plus and it was petrol, I wasn't unacquainted with giving it a drink, latterly I had seen the same with my Passat on about 70% the times I refuelled in the last year.  First 3 years it never happened. It migh never happen again with the Superb and it's not a big issue for me if it does. 

 

Anyway a photo.  Less jungle green, more rain Forrest green. 

Like that a lot.  Very classy 

[Oddboff]

I did warn you all about overestimating my technical abilities

 

Coops.  In order to answer you question I would require the following information. How much fuel was in there to start with the delivery driver said. 1/4 tank I think, I was much too excited to remember.  I then toddled off to my local Morrisons to fill up.  I would tell you how much fuel I put in but I paid at the pump and it didn't spit out a receipt but I think around £52 @ 115.7p.  It's not a big deal it won't spoil my enjoyment or raise my blood pressure, just wondered if it was a common fault based on my past experienced. 

[Coops]

7 minutes ago, Oddboff said:

I did warn you all about overestimating my technical abilities

 

Coops.  In order to answer you question I would require the following information. How much fuel was in there to start with the delivery driver said. 1/4 tank I think, I was much too excited to remember.  I then toddled off to my local Morrisons to fill up.  I would tell you how much fuel I put in but I paid at the pump and it didn't spit out a receipt but I think around £52 @ 115.7p.  It's not a big deal it won't spoil my enjoyment or raise my blood pressure, just wondered if it was a common fault based on my past experienced. 

 

Don't think it's filled it completely. 1/4 tank is a bit optimistic from a dealer I reckon. It's perhaps kicked thinking it's full but it's not. I would run that tank down to nearly empty then fill it up full again. You should get 60 litres plus in it.

 

I usually get over 60 litres in when the range drops, and the best is around 68 litres.

 

 

[Oddboff]

If I do the sums and make loads assumptions.  I get that I was 4.5 litres short.

Assumption 1 the tank holds 66litres

Assumption 2 it was supplied 1/4 full. (16.5l)

Assumption 3 I put in 45l

=61.5l

 

Ps really like the colour, my Wife chose it.  I got a bit worried because I remembered, she doesn't perceive green very well ( I am not making this up) and she once had a green maestro, which was a foul colour and in my head I had transferred it on to the superb.  I am glad we ordered it when we did because the current colours on offer look most uninspiring to my eyes. 

[Whaty]

Funny how certain cars suit certain colours don't you think? We went for the Quartz Grey (like you, the wife's choice) and like yours, I think it gives the car a classy look... Have to say, yours does look good with those wheels.!

[Oddboff]

I got a bit covered in tree parked overnight.

[MartiniB]

mine shows 8/8 when filled, and freeze there for about 80-110 first km

also Fuel tank indicator doesn't show linneary - when it shows 1/2 i can fill 40 liters

max result were 70l

 

On 11/3/2016 at 14:38, MartiniB said:

few screenshots of liters filled

69,11

 

67,79

 

65,31

 

61,19

 

50,16

 

45,77

 

On 11/3/2016 at 14:38, MartiniB said:

37,31

 

29,13

 

[Oddboff]

I thought I would update as it has now done about 5000 miles.  Love the car, fast and comfortable.  But what you will never hear coming from my lips is following phrase "to be honest I can't fault it". People who say that just need to try harder imho    So what are my comments

1 The fuel gauge going to 7/8 full is a thing. If I keep pressing the fuel pump about 5 times then it will show full.  If I do it twice then it won't.  As I said originally I have seen this on a previous Octavia and my Passat. 

 

2 The stitching on the leather on the passenger seat looks like it might be pulling, if it doesn't get any worse then no problem so I will keep an eye on it.  

 

3.  Not sure this is a fault or me misunderstanding. But I thought that the lane assist was deactivated by using the indicators?   Sometimes (not always) I can feel the steering fight back as I cross the white line. The light on instrument pod is orange not green so it thinks that the lane assist is inactive.  Anyone else seen this?

 

But the DSG gear box is great, and the Adaptive cruise control is just amazing.  

[tariq257]

On 19/06/2017 at 12:14, Oddboff said:

I thought I would update as it has now done about 5000 miles.  Love the car, fast and comfortable.  But what you will never hear coming from my lips is following phrase "to be honest I can't fault it". People who say that just need to try harder imho    So what are my comments

1 The fuel gauge going to 7/8 full is a thing. If I keep pressing the fuel pump about 5 times then it will show full.  If I do it twice then it won't.  As I said originally I have seen this on a previous Octavia and my Passat. 

 

2 The stitching on the leather on the passenger seat looks like it might be pulling, if it doesn't get any worse then no problem so I will keep an eye on it.  

 

3.  Not sure this is a fault or me misunderstanding. But I thought that the lane assist was deactivated by using the indicators?   Sometimes (not always) I can feel the steering fight back as I cross the white line. The light on instrument pod is orange not green so it thinks that the lane assist is inactive.  Anyone else seen this?

 

But the DSG gear box is great, and the Adaptive cruise control is just amazing.  

hi

item 3 is probably due to blind spot detection. ...

[simhub]

2 hours ago, tariq257 said:

hi

item 3 is probably due to blind spot detection. ...

 

Yes, mine will resist if I pull out tight behind someone who has just passed me.

[Jaytip]

Is it the angle of the photos or is the rear 3/4 light window lighter than the rear door window?