Transmission technology doesn't seem to be a VW speciality based on my
experience with their efforts !
...Wayne
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> 'Way back in the days of yore, Volkswagen had an "automatic stick
shift",
> which was basically a manual transmission without a clutch. It was not
> popular and only survived a year or so in production.
>
> >
> >When you reach my age, automatic transmissions can be helpful in some
> >cases, and cause problems in others. Most of my driving is within the
> >city limits, seldom above 45mph. Much of it on streets marked 30mph.
> >When I had problems with sensor fouling on my 2007 Volvo V70, I talked
> >with an old-time Volvo specialist, who is no longer with us. I learned
> >about fouling from low rpm cruise speeds. My friend showed me how to
> >take advantage of the manual shifting side of the transmission
> >selector. If I'm feeling sharp, I cruise around town in 3rd gear
> >rather than 4th as selected by the automatic shift. This raises the
> >rpm to just above 2000, and the sensors stay clean. If I'm not at the
> >top of my game, I leave it in automatic.
> >
>
>
> Chris
>
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