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Old Sep 15, 2000 | 10:04 PM
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Default anyone using the preluber?

any possible drawbacks?
worth the $ ?<ul><li><a href="http://www.preluber.com/TypesFrameSet.htm">http://www.preluber.com/TypesFrameSet.htm</a</li></ul>
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Old Sep 16, 2000 | 04:15 AM
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Default I used this very same unit on my '89 TTA...

Since the car was kind of a garage queen it often went a week or two between startups... a lot of my fellow turbo guys made fun of it but I'll tell you what... I think they do make a difference... especially on cold start ups. Downsides... can be $$$ and I had to tap into my oil pan for the pump's pick up hose...<p>J.R.S.
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Old Sep 16, 2000 | 05:01 AM
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Default Re: anyone using the preluber?

Charlie:

I am interested in what you find out regarding information on the success / experience with the preluber. Please let me know.

Thanks,
Dave
Dave.Richardson@xpedx.com
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Old Sep 16, 2000 | 07:58 AM
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Default As far as prolonging engine life...

Audi engines properly maintained will last for 250,000 miles and over easily. So, for making engine life last longer it's not worth it at all. The stock Audi filter has an anti-drain back valve in it as well that keeps more oil in the engine for startup and prevents some of what this company is stating. I wouldn't bother. Money spent elsewhere would be more beneficial, ie a chip, suspension, etc.
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Old Sep 16, 2000 | 06:00 PM
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Default I wouldn't see as a benefit at startup, but as a cooldown device

The preluber can be set up to run AFTER the engine has been turned off. Like a turbo timer but better, because have the engine running.
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