And the diesel hits just keep on coming..

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Nov 2, 2015 | 11:41 AM

snagitseven

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And the diesel hits just keep on coming..

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-...lgate-2891334/

Nov 2, 2015 | 04:10 PM

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Consistency was always a German virtue, ugh.
Got to thank that little bird in the back of my head that always questioned clean diesel, clean coal, clean toilet, usw.

Nov 3, 2015 | 02:24 AM

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Has this claim been substantiated or is it just an accusation at this point? If it's true it shows a pattern that will really create problems for them.

Nov 3, 2015 | 03:38 AM

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Has this claim been substantiated or is it just an accusation at this point? If it's true it shows a pattern that will really create problems for them.

It is according to the EPA letter. (Read the letter in post #13 in the linked thread). Audi has denied tampering with the software on the 3.0 but the test results appear to reveal otherwise.

Apparently the EPA is also continuing to test more models and so the MY2016 A6/A7 3.0 diesel may not be the only years affected before this is over.

I would guess VAG already has created plenty of problems for itself.

Nov 4, 2015 | 10:17 AM

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Apparently the EPA is also continuing to test more models and so the MY2016 A6/A7 3.0 diesel may not be the only years affected before this is over.

VAG my not be the only manufacturer that is playing fast and loose with the EPA. I would guess that they all do it in some way and everyone is going to be closely checked.

Nov 5, 2015 | 03:20 PM

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I believe they did check a few other brands and models but so far all met the emissions spec. I seem to recall some BMW's were one of the brands checked.

Nov 8, 2015 | 01:17 PM

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Wouldn't be a bit surprised if...

next up are the gasoline engines. Do any of us actually believe that a nearly 4400 lb car can do a 5.4 to 60, with a 315hp rated engine?

More to the point, do I care? All manufacturers of just about any product "fudge" on something.

SnagIt. what do you think?