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Skoda - https://cdn.skoda-storyboard.com/2017/07/TD-SUPERB-en.pdf.pdf 1st 3.77 2nd 1.96 3rd 1.26 4th 0.87 5th 0.86 6th 0.72 Rev 4.55 Final 2.917 Audi - https://gearboxlist.com/volkswagen/mq350/ 1st 3.769 2nd 2.087 3rd 1.324 4th 0.977 5th 0.975 6th 0.814 Rev 4.549 Final 3.450 Assuming both cars have the same rolling radius on the wheels the Audi would have to be at least 200-1000rpm (difference gets bigger as the speed increases) higher than the Skoda for the same speed. So yeah, it's totally normal for the Audi to be 500rpm higher than the Skoda @ 70mph

Thanks for all your help. I think I have located a gear box so going to have a look today. If no good, I’ll try Bolton on Monday. Cheers, Rory

2000 rpm at 70 mph does not strike me as abnormal. Bear in mind the two engines may be similar but the gearing can be very different.

Thanks for the reply and it's nice to hear a different opinion on the issue. Deep down I've always thought it may be the DPF but the readings were OK from what I've been told by garages etc. I will now be able to monitor the levels at least as I have a measurement to go by. I'm more disappointed in the fact that 5 garages which 1 of them was Audi and 2 specialists that they never even considered the DPF. I just hope other Audi owners will see this and it will help them to find a cure. I'm currently 1250 deep resolving this. The DPF was 270 and labour 355 with new sensor. Can be done on the drive but never had to option to drop the sub frame. I hope this helps people have the confidence to tackle jobs themselves. Alot of Garage's now im my eyes are "fitters" not mechanics or engineers. To get refused work due to rusty bolts on a DPF is a give away that your in the wrong place ! Will keep everyone updated but as of now running better than ever !