Seeking Advice on 2023 Seat Tarraco Engine Troubles and Poor Fuel Economy

Hey, I get what you're going through! My 2020 Seat Ibiza had a similar problem with sluggish acceleration and poor fuel economy. It turned out to be caused by heavy contamination in the intake channels. The garage had to do a complete clean out of the intake manifold to get rid of the gunk clogging up the works. They also had to replace the intake manifold gasket, which involves quite a bit of labour on their part. But trust me, after the work... the poor start, the jerky riding, the whole shebang, everything was sorted out. It was a serious issue, to say the least, preventing the engine to breathe properly and couldn't burn fuel efficiently. But don't stress yourself too much, it's a relief that it's a fixable issue. I'd recommend getting a thorough clean as soon so that you don't mess up the engine any further. Good luck!

Cheers for sharing! I've been grappling with pretty much the same issue with my 2023 Tarraco. It's been acting like a right sulk, giving me issues at every turn. I've been eyeballing the smooth running control as the culprit, though. Can't say I'm ecstatic about the potential gunk choking up my intake channel on top of that - it seems like you had quite the adventure fixing yours! Do you recall what you had to cough up for the repairs? And did anything else pop up afterward that was peculiar? Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate the help!

Hey there! Yeah, smoothing out the running control can be quite the hassle. I can relate, had the same issue a while back! Had my Seat Tarraco in the garage as the check engine light lit up and the power loss was noticeable. It seemed like something was blocking the poor beast. Turned out, the guys at the garage pin-pointed the intake channels to be at the heart of the problem. They were chockablock with filth, impeding performance. It wasn't a cheap fix, set me back by around 425 bucks, but well worth it! Post-repairs, I've noticed a striking improvement. It starts like a dream, smoothly takes off without any jerks, and has revived its original spirit! So no more weird stuff cropping up, touch wood! Though, it can be a rough ride, knowing the steep expenses might keep you up at night. But the good news is, it looks like it's definitely a fixable scenario. So keep calm and drive on! Let me know if you need anything else!

Cheers for popping back in with the details! Seriously, you've no idea how relieved I'm to hear that it's a fixable issue. Though, I can't say I'm thrilled about the idea of shelling out 425 bucks. But that's just the price we've to pay for smooth rides, eh? Honestly, these experiences are a mighty reminder to remind us about giving the old girl a good check-up now and then. Your guidance has given me a hefty bucket of courage to face the music now. Gonna ring up a trusty mechanic first thing in the morning! Keep your fingers crossed for me! Will keep you updated on the progress. Thanks again, really appreciate the camaraderie here!