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Newbie here, just got a S4 and I was wondering if you guys can give me some advise on maintenance

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Old 04-04-2007, 01:56 PM
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Old 04-04-2007, 01:58 PM
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Default yeah, the timing belt I guess it needs to be changed, and also I have a maintance coming up,
I was thinking on having the maintenance done and maybe put a chip and other stuff, but thanks I aprreciate your help.
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Old 04-04-2007, 02:06 PM
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yep..TB kit , plugs,DV-s,oil , filters.. then check for boost leaks (those are deadly to the turbos)
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Old 04-04-2007, 02:12 PM
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Chip = Strain on Turbos = No good
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Re: you think the chip damages the turbos
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It makes them work harder and that can lead to damage. Mine are about to blow anytime now..
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Default oh rule #1 - don't listen to this guy ;p
yeah chip = more boost = more use of the turbos = higher chance for them to go .. but i can't think of driving an S4 w/o a chip .. i could not do it personally ..the mod is worth every penny.
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Default "can lead to damage" All K03 were not created equally IMO
I got 112K miles on my original snails, about 20K miles GIACx chipped, still running fine.
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rule # 2 - Def. chip it! Night and Day difference, I'm glad I did but wasn't so lucky...
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Default Re: If the turbos go out you can replace them with an upgrade turbos right? I was looking online
I think they call them K04 right
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