Cyclonus

1) Some Audi-owners told me that I don't need any run-in time because all Audi engines are pre-run-in during assembly. True or not?

2) Is a turbo timer neccessary for this car?

Thanks in advance.

Mike@Ikon Motorsport

1) Some Audi-owners told me that I don't need any run-in time because all Audi engines are pre-run-in during assembly. True or not?
<b>Absolutely not. You're engine needs 1,200 mile break-in.</b>

2) Is a turbo timer neccessary for this car?
<b>Not neccessary, but it's a convenience.</b>

Mike

Jimax

1) Wrong, you need to break the car in for at least 1,000 miles.

2) I'd say it's not necessary, bu then again, I have a 3.0, so I don't know for sure.

Gumbo

But if you don't get one, you should take the precautions of a cool down period. Either for the last few minutes of your commute, driving slowly, at low revs to cool down the engine-oil. Or by parking, and leaving the car on for a minute or two to let it cool that way.

Mike@Ikon Motorsport

If you either let the car cool down a minute or two before shutting down, or driving calmly the last couple miles.

They are really for people who don't want to worry about it.

Mike

Mike@Ikon Motorsport

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Gumbo

great minds think alike. ;-)

Mike@Ikon Motorsport

Heh, I guess so.

audibum

for what it's worth, how much will an aftermarket turbo timer cost?

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