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Thread: DSG downhill gear changes

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    DSG downhill gear changes

    Hi, I have and new old mk7 golf and when you go downhill and take your foot off the accelerator it likes to stay in a lower gear and rev a bit high. is this a normal thing for this mark of golf?

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    Yep

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    Yes normal - it uses the transmission to help maintain your speed as you go downhill.
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    Engine braking (not breaking).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sydneykid View Post
    Engine braking (not breaking).

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    True that, engine breaking is highly undesirable!
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    Yes, it surprised me. I own a mk5 GTi and it doesn't do that. So I thought there was something wrong with the DSG.

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