S4 chip question- is there a point in the mileage where it is not recommended to chip an engine?...
06-18-2003, 09:44 AM
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S4 chip question- is there a point in the mileage where it is not recommended to chip an engine?...
Just turned 50K miles. I'm putting on about 30K miles a year. Just wondering if I decide to do it, do i need to do it now due to engine or turbo wear?
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06-18-2003, 09:46 AM
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Chipping FAQ
<ul><li><a href="http://www.isaacsrelocation.com/smokin_s4/S4%20Chipping%20info.pdf">http://www.isaacsrelocation.com/smokin_s4/S4%20Chipping%20info.pdf</a</li></ul>
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It's not the engine you are worried about, it's the turbos and tranny.
as for when is it too late? I don't think it matters as much as how you feel about the investment in new turbos.
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not really. There are tons of factors (more)
- driver habits (abuse)
- cool-down
- warm-up
- oil change frequency (filter too)
- stock/chipped (and which rev of software)
- type of oil (synth)
- oil filter (stick with OEM)
- do you have a 2000 or 2001.5+
- and I'm sure that we could list another 20 items.
some people have blow mutli[ple sets of turbos running stock. My original turbos blew at 54k....after lots of driving, 42k of chipped driving, track days, autoX, etc. On the other hand, I also changed my oil every 3-5k, new filter, cooled down before parking the car, and let it warm up on winter (freezing) days....and I don't "get on it" until it's fully warmed up.
I'm sure you'll find lots more theories and opinions.
- cool-down
- warm-up
- oil change frequency (filter too)
- stock/chipped (and which rev of software)
- type of oil (synth)
- oil filter (stick with OEM)
- do you have a 2000 or 2001.5+
- and I'm sure that we could list another 20 items.
some people have blow mutli[ple sets of turbos running stock. My original turbos blew at 54k....after lots of driving, 42k of chipped driving, track days, autoX, etc. On the other hand, I also changed my oil every 3-5k, new filter, cooled down before parking the car, and let it warm up on winter (freezing) days....and I don't "get on it" until it's fully warmed up.
I'm sure you'll find lots more theories and opinions.
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