Youtube comments of (@torquecars).

  1. Yes, few engines suffer from doing low rpm for extended periods with little to no load on them, (with the exception of the badly designed oil pumps out there). Keeping low RPM and pressing hard on the throttle will add wear and tear, although the degree with which this happens will vary from engine to engine.
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  2. Also you can often do things on older cars that would require a dealer & special tools on a newer one.
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  3. There will always be "that person" when it comes to car care. Let's put them in a museum and make them last forever. lol
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  4. Mufflers deaden or quieten ALL sound frequencies, resonators just cancel out certain frequencies usually a high end buzz and or a low end rumble. - Wow I could have done this entire video in 3 seconds! lol. We didn't get into hybrids that do both but they are out there, and due to naming differences around the world there is much confusion.
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  5. 5 inches is crazy my friend - some dipsticks aren't much longer than that! Please don't drive it, get the oil drained off as soon as you can or you could end up with engine damage.
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  6. Wow 600km of driving does the same damage as a single cold start, that is a scary statistic I'd love to read that study if you know where it can be found.
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  7. You could be officially the best commenter of the year with these comments, thanks for your input and thanks for the support my friend. You inspired the eco car mods video I dropped last week.
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  8. LOL that must be really economical if a tank lasts you that long.
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  9. Good point my friend.
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  10. When it comes to cars I guess our languages evolved separately, it is a minefield I walk every day. Brake rotor/Brake disk Trunk/Boot Fender/Wing Sidewalk/Pavement Tire/Tyre Gas/Petrol Tunes/Remaps LOL - divided by a common language.
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  11. It is a really annoying "new YouTube Feature" they are doing it automatically and people have to manually select the audio language option. Is it a random female voice again on this one? I'll see if I can turn it off at my end, there must be a way for me to opt out.
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  12. Love that!
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  13. I guess that would make cars too reliable and push up the new car price, both things a manufacturer doesn't really want.
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  14. That is one of the best arguments for an EV I have seen so far.
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  15. Thanks my friend, I really appreciate the kind words of support, I had no idea this video would be so popular especially as there are fewer drivers with a manual than ever, but it does seem that there are lots of drivers with bad habits out there. And let's face it we could all do with developing mechanical sympathy for our engine. I didn't explain a few points as well as I'd have liked in this video so I will revisit this topic in future to clarify those.
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  16. He's my brother from another mother! lol
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  17. It's crazy isn't it. People often seem to think warming the engine up means ragging it from cold or just letting it idle for 10-15 minutes on the drive. The older generation also have the habit of revving up as they switched off the engine, another bad habit on modern engines. I still can't work out why they do this.
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  18. Perhaps these timestamps will help you find the Pros & Cons more easily .... (Most Are Before the Half Way Point) 01:36 Pros Of Removal 02:05 Cons Of Removal 02:27 Problems Of Removal 04:57 Benefits Of Having An EGR I will do a shorter summary video in the near future on this which just discusses the Pros & Cons.
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  19. Good advice there. Most modern engines do tend to run the exhaust through the DPF before the EGR, but some older ones didn't and just dumped sooty exhaust into the intake - VW particularly were guilty of that.
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  20. If it passes the MOT test then it is usually this test that picks up on these mods and many cars still meet the emissions regs even without DPF's putting them into a "legal grey area" in some regions. Please note that if I encourage people to break the law wherever they live I AM LIABLE, and that is not a risk I am willing to take, so check your local regs, and if you want to take a chance then feel free to do so.
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  21. This is what I love about our viewers, they will always find an exception to the rule and flag it up. Like the Prius owner who told me it's actually Ok to drive around with the engine off!
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  22. No I don't sell catch cans, this is an unbiased recommendation, based on my experiences and that of our 30,000 plus members. The only problems that could possibly happen is if the filter inside the catch can gets TOTALLY clogged up, there is no other way this could lead to pressure build up inside the crankcase. Other than that it is an open system, allowing oil and moisture to collect in the can and air flowing free past. If you don't empty it and clean the filter that is not the fault of a catch can but down to the owner. I will concede that there may be cheap catch cans out there of poor design which may clog up more often. But if you buy cheap this is what you should expect. Many of my respected colleagues in the industry strongly recommend catch cans. If my research indicated a problem with this upgrade I would have mentioned it in this video.
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  23. That's a good tip. Do you give the cat a key to the car in case it needs "to go!"?
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  24. You'll get a million answers and opinions to this. But I did do a video which goes into the pros and cons of EGR delete and hopefully gives you a rounded out answer to this question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yevPs6NNq8k
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  25. Yes you are right - My Bad. I have 2 excuses though..... Now I either made a mistake on this thinking the heat in summer made them softer overall compared to the winter tire which will be harder in the cold. OR I just threw this in deliberately to provoke comments!
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  26. The problem is that when you undo and remove these items, they tend to break and need replacing. Gone are the good old days eh?
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  27. That is not many miles at all so this seems very sensible to me. As said though it depends on how a person drives and the type of car it is. What sort of engine is this in?
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  28. Cheers buddy, I try to use terms that Most of the general public will interpret correctly, but totally dropped the ball there trying to simplify. I think though I can probably get away with more technical concepts if I explain them fully.
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  29. Why recycle when you don't need to throw it away in the first place. I didn't really dwell on the "green angle" in this video but that is an interesting debate, I must crunch some numbers.
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  30. Very true, I remember the days you could get an alternator fixed, now most stuff comes as a single unit and bolts on. There is too much flimsy plastic in our cars now.
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  31. Especially when you live near the coast. The worst bits are usually hidden behind plastic trims and covers.
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  32. A few seconds of lugging on a warm engine at 1600rpm is unlikely to do anything harmful whatever the car. Also a 2009 Porsche engine is quite heavily managed, so your throttle input would have been cut accordingly and timing adjusted, so the only real symptom is a loss of power rather than lots of wasted effort. Damage tends to build up due to bad driver habits. People often do this every day and the engine still lasts quite a long while.
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  33. I have a friend who changes his oil in an RS Audi at 6000 and then puts his used oil in the family car where it runs for another 6000 miles until it's due for a swap again. Thankfully they do take similar grades of oil.
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  34. I do share your concerns and the frustration is that most of these stats and tables only look at 5 year old cars so don't tell the long term story. Based on these stats EV's seem reliable - they don't have the frequency of problems but I doubt the long term viability of these and will do a video to express these concerns in the near future as this is a topic that deserves exploration. For me battery range and lifespan and availability and ease of charge are major factors that will affect the long term viability. I just don't think we have the infrastructure here in the UK especially considering how few can park outside their own home and run a cable to the car. Spending 10-15k on a used EV and throwing it away after 5-10 years seems crazy to me. Perhaps the aftermarket in batteries will mature and make it cost effective.
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  35. I know a local guy who only uses 1st and 2nd gear around town in his Jazz, and then rides the clutch most of the way! It's painful to hear! He is partially deaf though.
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  36. Oh no that sounds like you have had a nightmare. Most VTEC and gasket issues can be caused by poor servicing and high RPM driving with the wrong oil grade which causes heat to build up, do you know if that car was looked after well before you had it? I suppose every car has it's potential problems, but comparing these Honda engines with many others out there they still statistically count as reliable units.
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  37. Hi buddy can you elaborate a little. Same theme, same footage or just not enough variety in topics. I'm eager to please and I have struggled to keep up with one video a day this month so apologize. Also sometimes I do a newer better video and the algorithm will just recommend the older video right after. If you've got some topic ideas I'd love to hear them.
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  38. It depends how hard it was driven with the overfilled oil in it. If nothing is bent and all the seals are good you should be fine. Do run a flush through it next oil change to clear out any gunk that got in places it shouldn't. Keep me posted and I hope it works out well for you.
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  39. They don't make it easy do they. You need to look out for the signs of the DPF burn and then you'll notice it stop. The main things are high idle speeds, higher fuel consumption, high exhaust (and engine bay) temperatures. So other than a scan tool, knowing where the idle speed should be is probably your best way of telling if it's finished or not. They really should have a light that comes on and goes off, it's not a big thing to do.
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  40. Now theres an idea for a future video if I ever saw one.
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  41. I will redo the video specifically on the differences between these two without going into explanations on how they work. This video is more of a "how resonators and silencers work" and I think it's time even to update this video. So thanks for your feedback and comments guys and gals, it does mean a lot to me that you care enough to provide this valuable feedback.
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  42. That is a good shout, or adding an oil catch can. I must drop a video on those very soon.
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  43. I appreciate that! I do this as a side project so I'm just pleased if people find this stuff useful or informative. Hopefully the video quality is improving with each upload I do. Thanks for the support, it's tough being a small guy out there with so many big channels around.
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  44. As an Audi Owner I am shocked at this totally unfair generalization - I can name ONE careful considerate Audi Driver. lol
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  45. I'm glad it's not just be that thinks this then.
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  46. I really should have added "of the 1.4 TFSI" you are spot on and I'll be more careful in my edits in future. That is a really interesting approach to these engines. 200hp on a 1.2 is pretty impressive going, what are you hoping for with more cc to play with? Please fire up any tips or comments on my videos, it will help me improve for future videos. I will be doing some specifics on the EA111 and EA211 in the very near future, they are quite different in many respects when it comes to tuning and design.
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  47. lol That film has a lot to answer for!
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  48. Doh I should have mentioned that - thanks for the heads up, that is an important tip.
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  49. Don't say that out loud they might hear you!
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  50. LOL - What I do on YouTube vs when I drive are not always the same thing ;)
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  51. This Sundays Video will be a discussion about choosing a "retronomic car" and how to spot future classics. Thanks for the suggestion, I don't think I've ever been able to release a video this quickly.
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  52. The DSG is setup to use the torque and avoid lugging. Some prefer to use sport mode on longer runs and certain drives but you should be fine with the DSG selections. Light throttle is not really a problem it is when you add some load, in which case the DSG will shift down a gear (or two).
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  53. You should be fine with a modest remap. The clutch is the likely weakspot but at that mileage it is quite likely it has been recently replaced anyway. It is worth doing a check for fault codes and seeing if there are any boost leaks. Some do a compression test as well. I'll do a video on "things to do before you tune a car", and pass on some more tips in that because I think this is a great question that many people will need to know.
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  54. I know - but I can't please everyone but I try to keep the majority happy and at the moment the channel views from the UK are only 24% of the total with the other 72% of English speakers using Tire. I'll never bring myself to say gassing a car, or gas station - there are some compromises you can't make.
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  55. Ah smiles per gallon rather than miles per gallon eh?
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  56. What do you think about stop start technology? Do you disable it all of the time, some of the time, or just leave it on to do it's think. How clever is the stop start setup on your car?
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  57. Interesting, I read about oil dilution on the early 1.5T models which I'm assuming is now fixed (from about 2021). If anyone can enlighten me further I'd be grateful.
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  58. lol, Just sprayed my coffee over my screen. Thanks for sharing that tip.
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  59. Yes not really, most autos are pretty good at avoiding any situation where lugging will happen.
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  60. oh interesting I always understood it to be a range of -25 to +25 hence the 50 total degree - is that not correct then?
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  61. Yes I certainly will do in future videos, as I get parts myself and try them out I'll be recording my experiences. Thanks for the suggestion and your support my friend.
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  62. Yes we shouldn't ever confuse premium with performance. There are big name brands out there and a lot of small unknowns, selling remoulds or cheap imports. I've found that the big brands tend to last longer and the cheap tyres are a false economy but there are exceptions. Michelin Pirelli Goodyear Continental Uniroyal are known for performance tyres but they also make regular non performance tyres. ALSO You are right, I slipped up in the summer tyre compound in what I said there. My Bad - totally going to put my hand up to that one.
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  63. I would definitely upgrade the injectors on the 101ps, some people get away with stock ones at 170 but they are in my opinion reaching the upper limits and starting to flag.
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  64. That's a good tip my friend.
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  65. lol I had to chuckle when I read your comment.
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  66. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard. Nice to see you are enjoying your time with this great engine.
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  67. Wow thanks for the recommendation. I appreciate the support my friend.
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  68. I'd be very curious to see those facts because when I researched this very thoroughly I found none. The EGR is closed (shut/not working) when you put your foot down so where is the performance loss? Fuel economy is better at light throttle when the EGR is open, but you are not after performance at light throttle are you? When you compare a car with EGR and no EGR on a dyno run the results are the same. (With all other things being equal, primarily because the EGR is simply not open) Now there may be a poorly designed EGR and exhaust out there that will benefit from removal and I'm eager to learn which ones these are but I've not come across any of these in my day to day life. Now I wont say you are wrong, although I disagree with you, because I feel there is always a grain of truth in every claim and suggest digging deeper to get a rounded out answer. In cases where the EGR has caused carbon build up in the intake then you have a possible reason for power loss, and if you do a carbon clean and EGR delete you are going to restore your lost power. But deleting the EGR did not increase power the carbon clean did. Is this an issue now? Well it depends on the design of the engine and exhaust system. Many modern engines send the exhaust through a particulate trap to before they go into the intake and then by adding an oil catch can you have removed most of the chances of getting carbon build up in the intake.
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  69. Start stop can be manually turned off. I rarely find I go from spirited drive to a dead stop in most areas I've driven traffic tends to slow up, hence allowing the turbo to cool a little. Many stop start systems only cut in when the engine temp is right and prevent a continual stop start in traffic, some however do not it depends how clever they are and how well setup they are. Being aware of the potential issue at least gives us a chance as a driver to make an informed decision with regards to using stop start. Personally I switch off stop start unless I'm driving in urban areas with heavy traffic because I feel it is an annoying pain.
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  70. Two turbos, ouch! What was that in? I found out that a local mechanic was using mineral oil instead of synthetic, the viscosity was correct and he didn't understand why people were getting so upset.
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  71. What fantastic insights you've shared here, a truly valuable and thought provoking comment. Glad to have you along my friend.
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  72. There is plenty more to come on this great engine and thanks for the support.
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  73. No don't worry, a little over seems fairly routine for garages and dealers, I guess they assume people wont top up or check.
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  74. Every engine and car is different, it is something we have to play with to find the best zone. If only cars all came with an Econometer.
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  75. I don't think the speed matters, it is the RPM and LOAD, my aim on a cold engine on my car is to keep the RPM below 2000 and use a light load which gives me a top speed of around 45 in 6th gear. I do agree that it is better to drive it than idle it, and if you live in an area that is too cold to drive it, then hold the revs to 1200 or 1300 to add some load whilst it warms up.
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  76. I didn't really take good care of my first cars, but over the years I have learned much about the importance of oil so probably sound like a worn record now. I have a video on oil dilution coming up soon so keep an eye out for that one.
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  77. Without putting it on a rolling road it is quite hard to diagnose faults like this. If the exhaust flow is too slow it can affect scavenging, and this happens when you have a large bore size. Also dropping the resonator will also mess up the pulses coming out of the engine and again can have a hit on power. See our video on exhausts for more on this, https://youtu.be/9uzgCMO3Wwo Also try it with the standard airbox fitted, there might be some air metering issue cropping up causing the engine to run too lean with the induction kit.
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  78. It's almost rude not to on the N55. Done any mods to it? Always interested in peoples projects.
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  79. lol - I really think you need to clarify yourself here because you've called BS and then pretty much restated exactly what I said in the video - unless I'm missing something? I specifically say that home charging is cheaper (this will depend on your tariff and the country you live in to a small degree) and I say that if you rely on the public charge network the cost can prove to be more than convention fuels. I know many drivers who cover in excess of 200 miles, not every day but at least once a week. I personally don't think EV's are suitable for high mileage drivers but each must do their research and run the numbers to come up with an answer.
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  80. Glad you liked it! Thanks for the support and kind words of encouragement.
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  81. I am planning a separate video on that as there are quite a few out there and it needs some explanation.
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  82. You could simulate owning an EV. Only fill the tank to 80% on the first fillup, then gradually reduce this on subsequent fill ups. Hold the fuel pump really gently so the fuel takes ages to get into the tank. Then make the tank smaller every 6 months. It would also help to scratch up the bodywork so you don't miss out on the depreciation as well.
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  83. They are pretty good engines, and if you look after them they will look after you. Bear in mind these are a list of the most common faults, they are not common faults thankfully unlike some of the other engines out there. What mileage have you covered now? A friend of mine had over 250,000 miles on original parts.
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  84. I do feel for people who live right next to the freeways, their cars never really get a proper chance to warm up before they are stoked for the drive.
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  85. How did it go my friend? Did you get away with it?
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  86. Thankyou for your kind words, I hate waffle and gimmicks, so I try very hard to stay on topic and cover as much as possible in each video.
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  87. That is so true unfortunately but there are still many decent garages out there happy to do the work on any car that passes their basic reliability checks. It just means you have to look harder.
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  88. Does this happen at all RPM ranges, or just at low or high or mid rpm ranges? Is it worse the same or better when the engine is warm? Have you check the OBDii diagnostics port for error codes. A totally obvious thing which you've probably already checked, is if the car has an economy mode this will often produce more lag and less power, ensure this is set to dynamic if you have the option to get the full power. Running some BG fuel cleaner through a tankful of diesel will help clean off the injectors and hopefully help if that was the issue, it is a relatively cheap thing to try. Things to check include carbon build up in the intake, a dpf filter clogging up (if it has one so this depends on the year), bad sensors including exhaust o2 sensor, faulty or leaking injectors, blocked fuel filter. It is really hard to remotely diagnose faults like this so all I can do really is hopefully point you in the right direction.
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  89. Even YouTubers are poor!
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  90. Thank you so much for the clarification to my understanding, I think I got the wrong end of the stick here, unless there is a car maker out there that does something different to most, so I have snipped out the mention of warm up and idle. I'll use your comments to further improve the knowledge I can share and really appreciate your taking the time to share your wisdom. What a great community we have on here!
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  91. Thanks for sharing that is very much my aim to help people avoid common problems in the first place, a little knowledge goes a long way when it comes to looking after a car.
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  92. If I really was AI generated do you think I would have chosen THIS FACE? I think not! The Editing is really choppy on this one, but it was one of my early attempts with new software, so sorry for the quality and hopefully you've already noticed an improvement in quality. Now perhaps I can change my face after all which button do I press? LOL.
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  93. The important question then is do you choose music according to your mood or does your mood get set by the music? It's classic Rock for me when i'm enjoying a drive.
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  94. I think we've all held onto a car for too long and it has turned into a money pit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6KiCHnc1qc
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  95. What a challenge this can be. The thing is to lower his risk, so choosing an OLD Group 1 or 2 class car will certainly help. So very small engines and small cars, and something around 10 years old or older will help as cars get cheaper to insure as they age. After his first year he'll pick up a 30% discount which will really help. Try a local broker with access to Lloyds insurance schemes (if you are in the UK that is.) They may be able to run some scenarios for you and advise which cars would be possible to insure in your area. Fitting an alarm and immobilizer may also help, as will keeping the car off the road over night if possible.
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  96. The symptoms are similar as they both affect air metering and air to fuel ratios, so rough running, poor starting, wrong fuel mixture (lean or rich, usually running lean), acceleration problems and power loss in certain parts of the RPM range. Map sensors are less likely to fail than a hot wire MAF but they can still go bad.
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  97. The EGR is closed off at high rpms and most driving conditions, it is there during start up/warm up and at low throttle mid to low RPM ranges so most of the time it is not on anyway. I have learnt never to be dogmatic about cars, there are always exceptions to the rule. The picture I have built up over the years is that EGR doesn't make much difference either way to performance or economy whether it is on or off. If anything cars burn a little more fuel without it as it can utilize more oxygen. My personal opinion is that it is not worth the hassle to remove it unless you are getting a bad carbon build up problem in the head. But I know on some cars it is viewed as a more important and significant upgrade.
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  98. LOL, I missed a trick there. This video has me saying it quite a lot... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uot7DHY_C1c But you've probably already seen that one!
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  99. I'm going to sound like a total nerd here. Golf balls have dimples because they rotate as they travel through the air and the dimples creates a cushion of air around them reducing drag. This was tried on car intakes but didn't improve things. It will be interesting to try it on the bodywork. I guess the vortex generators are reducing drag to a certain extent which is a similar principle.
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  100. it's a team effort in my opinion, the oil from the PCV helps the soot from the EGR stick to the intake valves. If I was going to remove just one to help with carbon build up it would probably be with an oil catch can on the PCV.
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  101. Aw you guys make me blush. Thanks for the kind words, the support is really helping keep me going. We don't have a big budget, and to be frank what we earn from this doesn't cover the cost of making the videos, but if I can help people out along the way it's worth the effort. You never know we might go viral one day
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  102. I've not played with the biturbo so can only go on what I've read and heard. The fuel supply is upraded on these engines so you have more headroom than on single turbo setups. A simple remap should see you hit your power target. Intercooler upgrades would be worth it, the stock ones really are quite small and only just cope with standard power. You can swap out the twin turbos for twin bigger or hybrid units, you can switch them to a large single turbo (which will have terrible lag on these engines but give great top end power). If there is a single bigger Twinscroll turbo released for these it will be worth considering, but I'm not aware of any around yet.
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  103. Damage from overfilled oil is generally apparent right away. If the cause of the problem is fixed with a correct grade or oil level then the problems caused will not in my experience get any worse over time. It sounds like you picked it up quite quickly. The Cats and lambda o2 sensor may need checking but it does sound like you resolved this one as soon as you noticed.
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  104. That reminds me of the depreciation research I did a while back, it is one of the biggest hidden motoring cost. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRAd9kzX80o
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  105. So true, the Mk2 Escort engine bay is super empty, a modern turbo is packed with EGR Pipes, wires and aircon etc... Even changing an alternator can be a 3 act drama on some models - and that is a simple bolt on the side of the engine job.
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  106. I'm also a Shell fan and always try to fill up there. Technically all fuels sold around the UK contain detergents, but shell V Power does seem to be particularly good, I noticed my spark plugs stay really clean but on other fuels they start to coke up a little after a few months.
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  107. lol Nah, that's my twin brother. Hogwarts express was never fast enough for me!
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  108. Ok the very short quick explanation video is up https://youtu.be/R4BO9qIllyY thanks again for the feedback and sorry it took me so long to address this one for you.
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  109. They are just solid metal discs that spin, they connect around the center and there is very little movement or friction so yes you never need to replace a single mass flywheel, I have known them to split or crack which is down to metal quality rather than wear and tear. The starter motor can wear the teeth on it slightly but this only happens for a matter of seconds each time the car is started.
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  110. Wow nice, great results there and thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences with us.
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  111. LOL - If your intention was to "hurt me" you're totally wasting your time, the filters on here automatically block those types of comments so they never even get seen and I have pretty thick skin and I simply don't care what people think of me/my hair/my race etc... The only posts that get deleted are those that use foul language or abuse one of the other commenters on here. If people don't have anything nice or constructive to say they shouldn't bother as no one is listening to them. I only delete 1 comment every couple of days, most people are quite respectful. However I don't recall ever seeing let alone removing a comment from you, even the one than likened me to a "popular cartoon character" - I thought that was amusing - there is a resemblance there!
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  112. In a manual there are some interesting things happening in ECO mode. The EGR runs a little more, fuel and timing are adjusted and on most modern drive by wire engines the throttle will be limited to slower responses. Sorry I didn't make this more clear, the video was aimed at automatic drivers mainly but I had mentioned the ECO mode on regular transmissions.
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  113. Yes indeed, those wet belts seem to be a joke when it comes to reliability.
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  114. You've done what I would have tried. Here are the usual tricks you can try to get it out: Penetrating Oil: Apply a generous amount of penetrating oil, such as PB Blaster or Aero Kroil, to the bolt and surrounding area. Let it soak for at least 24 hours, or longer if possible, to penetrate the rust and corrosion. Heat and Tap: Heat the bolt with a propane torch or MAP gas torch, focusing on the area around the threads where it enters the knuckle. As the bolt heats up, it will expand, and the rust will loosen its grip. While the bolt is hot, tap it gently with a hammer to shock it loose. Also try cooling it with ICE after the heat is applied. The expansion and contraction will help. Impact Wrench: Use an impact wrench to try to loosen the bolt. The impact force can sometimes break the corrosion and free the bolt. However, be careful not to overtighten the impact wrench, as this could damage the bolt or the knuckle. Chisel and Hammer: If the bolt is still stuck, you may need to resort to using a chisel and hammer to break it out. This is a last resort, as it will damage the bolt and may also damage the knuckle. Use a chisel to split the bolt head, then use the hammer to drive the bolt out. Drilling: If all else fails, you may need to drill out the bolt which will probably mean removal of the whole assembly. This is a very time-consuming and difficult process, but it is the only way to remove the bolt if it is completely seized. Use a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the bolt, and drill slowly and carefully to avoid damaging the knuckle. Here are some additional tips for removing a seized pinch bolt: Make sure you are using the correct socket or wrench for the bolt head. A slightly worn or loose socket can slip and damage the bolt head. Use a breaker bar to get more leverage on the bolt. If you are using a torch, be careful not to overheat the knuckle. Overheating can damage the bearing and seals. If you are drilling out the bolt, use a cutting fluid to prevent the drill bit from overheating.
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  115. It can be expensive but there are online suppliers out there, one I use is www.opieoils.co.uk and I tend to buy in bulk so it lasts me around 4 changes and in the long run I save some money. Buying oil is always cheaper than repairing an engine though, unless you change oil every month! lol
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  116. That's a good point my friend. I've heard some say cars are now designed to fail after 10 years, and when you look at the problems it does make you think, but i still feel that even modern cars should last for many years and really high mileages but proper servicing is more important than ever.
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  117. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and I'm glad you are finding these videos useful. You have good taste in cars. There are so many mods and upgrades for those 2.0 Tdi engines.
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  118. It is impossible to diagnose these issues remotely as there are many possible causes, I would guess the fuel pump is struggling to meet demand (somewhere just over 300hp is nearing the limit on the CP4), it could be a fuel rail or injector leak problem, clogged filters and split fuel lines can also throw this error and it can also crop up if the fuel pressure sensor is starting to fail.
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  119. lol I like that expression, Granny mode, it fits really well. People who get a remap done wonder why they didn't do it sooner, it really is a night and day difference isn't it.
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  120. If people have a little mechanical understanding they tend to do the right things automatically. Well done. Which car is this with the oil temp, they are getting more common now?
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  121. It was based on a couple of cars that regularly used the same long stretch of speed cushions, they both had perfect alignment and the only common cause we could think of was the road they used. There could be another cause, and as I haven't fully investigated (and won't have the time or inclination to) I put this out there as anecdotal and to encourage people to check the inner edge. I see quite a few tyres with inner edge wear where the outside looks perfectly fine and the drivers were all shocked when I pointed it out to them.
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  122. I shudder to think - that poor engine and what it's been through!
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  123. That's pretty much all they do now for the sake of emissions thankfully though many are adding back in port injection as a secondary fuel system which really does help.
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  124. I am planning to do one in the near future, the thing is that the 1.9's are amazingly reliable. One of the best VW diesel engines ever made in most peoples minds.
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  125. Great advice, thanks for the input my friend it is much appreciated. I feel a part 2 coming on.
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  126. Cheers buddy. I never consider myself to be an authority and I've learned so much from peoples comments and suggestions (and when they point out my mistakes). I'm still learning every day and find something new.
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  127. Have you ever suffered from this vibration? What did it turn out to be? In my case I had a severe wheel wobble at 85mph *(on a track I must add), this turned out to be an alloy rim that had struck a pothole and lost it's shape, the balance after fitting tyres helped but didn't solve it completely.
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  128. That's interesting to know. Thanks for sharing.
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  129. Cheers buddy and thanks for the support and encouragement, for a small one man channel like this it means the world.
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  130. CHEERS MY FRIEND, you've been here from the early days and your encouragement is greatly appreciated. I'm not sure if I'll ever truly see "dividends", my current hourly rate for making these videos works out at just a few pence, so I certainly won't be giving up my day job anytime soon, but you never know. lol I am getting more efficient at making them though so that help, but as long as I'm helping a few people along the way I consider that reward in itself.
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  131. That is what I recommended in the last video but in some very cold areas you need to clear ice off the windscreen and get some heat into the car or the screen mists up, so for those people I'm recommending a slight load on the idle, but I still feel the start driving gently approach is far better, for both the engine and transmission.
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  132. You're welcome, I have to find something to do when I'm not planning to take over the world.
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  133. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your kind words and that is a great buying tip. Remolds or generic no brand tyres are a red flag. I also hate to see unmatching tyres on every corner! Per axle I can sort of understand but not on each corner.
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  134. We are clearly synchronized then. Do you want to know what your next upgrade will be after this?
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  135. But high maintenance often provides a lot more fun!
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  136. Have you found a good mechanic you can trust? Please share your experiences with mechanics good and bad. ( Or do you work on your car yourself?)
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  137. Have a look at the Toyota C-HR GR Sport edition, that would be a good and logical next move for you. The VW group car parts can cost quite a bit as you need to fix major things. 200,000 miles is a good run but probably getting to the end of its cheap reliable lifespan.
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  138. Good Idea, I'm still new to this YouTube stuff, hopefully I've worked out how to add timestamps and these are now showing on the video.
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  139. Thank you so much my friend. Your support means so much to me.
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  140. If people want more technical information, rate shaping, exhaust gas temps & sync angles then I can certainly put together some info. I did feel that people wanted the mainly know the basics, but whatever you guys need I'll try to provide.
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  141. You have the EA111 engine, so the PCV is dumping oil vapour into the inlet which builds up on the valves. What an annoying problem. An oil catch can can reduce this problem fairly significantly. I had a local garage carry out a BG intake clean on a carbon clogged engine and it returned to as new condition. They removed part of the intake hose and inserted an injector which delivered precise amounts of cleaner over a long period of cycled RPM's. Removing the intake and doing a walnut blast is another option which many people try I've not had much success with intake cleaners and the DIY approach so can't recommend you waste time an money on these. I will do a video on this problem though as it affects so many modern engines.
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  142. In my experience Diesels are made to be driven hard, they have a very narrow power band so using it is quite easy. Most diesels I've owned still give good fuel economy even when driven reasonably hard.
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  143. The VB compresses slightly more air than the V version but the difference is so small you can regard them as the same thing. It's something like 4ccm extra. I would recommend the smaller compressor wheels for low end torque and faster spool up (generally speaking) so the 1749 over a 1752 for example. Mapping makes more of a difference to the torque than the turbo really and most mappers will put that power where you need it most. The Hybrid VNT17 is a very good unit indeed, but you need to look at the RPM range for the boost and compare these, you want the boost to start quite early on.
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  144. The two numbers are totally different scales effectively - the W is measured at low temps and provides a low operating range (with each W number suitable for a narrow cold temp operating range) it's just a number chosen to indicate which range and could just as well be A B C D E F G. The second number is consistently measured at the same higher temp and this number is more of a sliding scale rather than a range but it is simplified into gaps of 10. So there are only 6 low-temperature grades (0W, 5W, 10W, 15W, 20W, and 25W) and 5 high-temperature grades (SAE 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60)
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  145. I uploaded the wrong version of this video! This is the edited version that should have gone up Thursday! What wax and polish products do you use on your car?
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  146. I don't think we are far off from our cars snitching on us automatically should we ever drift above the posted limit.
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  147. I must do videos that go into knock and pre-ignition and detonation and look at the more technical sides of these problems and the many ways to avoid/prevent it. Thanks for your feedback on this video, it is greatly appreciated.
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  148. I do because I am only one guy, and not doing this for the money but to share the knowledge so any feedback is very important, and often I do a video but people who watch it have different expectations so I can address these in future videos like in this case.
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  149. It is totally crazy, I guess the manufacturers want us to have a psychic link to the engine. In most cars I've driven it's proved subtle but there are signs that a regen is going on, the extra heat, strange RPM fluctuations, throttle response, engine noise, exhaust etc... But I totally agree with you on this point, a simple dash light would make life so much easier for us all.
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  150. I was talking to a DPF driving diesel owner the other day and because his filter keeps having to drive it at high RPMs, this means his mpg dropped to around 30mpg from the estimated 46mpg. So I really don't think DPF has been a solution to pollution unless the engine is brand new and regen cycles are not taken into account.
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  151. Sorry buddy, I must have missed that one. We had a family death recently so I've left things on autopilot. What was the problem you found? That sounds like a really annoying fault.
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  152. With premium fuels it depends on the car really. If you get more power and see better MPG then in my book it is worth it. Both my diesel and A3 1.4T petrol show better economy and feel more lively with premium fuels. Over the long term injectors and DPF's etc stay cleaner for longer and this helps prolong the life of the car. Run a few tanks of either and compare your MPG to decide and if you notice the car makes better power then it is a plus. From experience you should see an improvement all round on the 335d. Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. I just do this for fun and it's great to know it helps out a few people along the way.
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  153. They do have the type R, anyway how do you know I'm not a Pirate RRRR me matey! My local accent bites once again! lol
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  154. Yes you are right, the GEN 3 is quite a different beast so there will be a separate video addressing these to follow. The Gen 3 (10 years on) is still without any patterns of problems, but looking at the revisions they have addressed most if not all of the areas in this video in the Gen 3 version.
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  155. Interesting, thanks for sharing, more food for thought here.
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  156. You make a very good point there, thanks for that.
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  157. Hi buddy, neutral will still need to dump fuel to keep the engine spinning, so weight this up against the engine braking you get, which should be minimal in a high gear. In most cases you'll save fuel in the higher gear than you will when coasting. Of course there are exceptions, but I should also point out that in many areas coasting is illegal as it reduces control of your vehicle.
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  158. So when was your cambelt or timing chain last changed?
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  159. I suspect that when the bulk of EV's hit the 10-15 year mark things will be drastically worse as the batteries start failing and effectively writing off the car. I'm planning a deep dive into EV's as this is a hot debate at the moment. I will try to stay objective though but I'm always interested to hear your thoughts and opinions on them. I purely based that statement I made from the reliability stats I was able to review (What Car etc..) with Tesla sitting at 10th most reliable. Chinese Ev's didn;t make it into the survey based on up to 5 year old cars.
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  160. Great tip, so many people forget this one. Interestingly the silicate is provided as a solid block or in a bag in the coolant system on many newer models, which does negate the need to have this in the coolant. This is also why many VAG cars have a 5 year coolant change schedule, but it will degrade with time and as you point out silicate is an important part of the coolant so as the car gets older you MUST pay attention to this.
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  161. Wow, thanks! I'm just blown away we've got so many nice followers and regulars on here. I only do this for fun and to share my knowledge so am pleased to hear people appreciate the videos.
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  162. On this reference chart it shows G12+ can be used with G12evo but there is a deterioration of corrosion protection. In the real world though a minor top up of G12+ should be fine. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10170208-0001.pdf#:~:text=G12%2B%2C%20G12%20%2B%2B%2C%20G13%20and%20G12evo%20coolants%20are,to%20reduced%20corrosion%20protection%20when%20coolants%20are%20mixed..
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  163. Glad it helped! Thanks for the support and feedback. Keep me posted, I love hearing what mods people have done and how things are going in their car projects.
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  164. Thank you so much for the support it really does help us small YouTubers, both in Moral, Motivation and financially.
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  165. Thanks! Will do! They are great engines, I totally overlooked them until they came onto my radar and it blew me away.
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  166. Whilst I try to please everyone I'm afraid you'll just have to put up with regional accents as YouTube is international and I am from Southern UK so if you can't follow my voice or don't like the accent (or even if people take exception to my face or hair style) then just move along. I certainly won't be trying to adopt another regional accent such as I assume your local southern Australian (Geelong Melbourne) dialect.
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  167. Ah yes the smoothing and drilling the air box mod, I did this to a fair few cars over the years. Perhaps I should do a video on it.
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  168. Thats the key, come up with a plan and get it all sorted at once. It's cheaper in the long run and ensures reliability.
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  169. But military vehicle are designed to play an active role in killing the enemy? lol Note I do not like DPF and will not personally buy a car that has one. I'm due to get a newer car but this will probably have the petrol/gas equivalent particulate filter.
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  170. Thanks for the support my friend. I think there is too much focus on the supercars and popular high performance models and I know so many people who don't realize the tuning potential of their everyday runaround. If I find something interesting I'll share it on here, we're all learning aren't we?
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  171. I can see some merits in this advice but even "cheap" oil needs to be of the correct grade, so I guess as long as you accept there are cheap quality options and cheap rubbish which is to be avoided then this makes sense. Swapping a 0:30 Synthetic for a 20:40 mineral would be catastrophic for example. After all if the only difference is the lifespan of the oil and you are changing it more frequently it doesn't matter. The analysis will tell you so much about your own engine and it is almost impossible to come up with an oil change tip that works for everyone as both cars and drivers use of them differs so much. On most modern VW Turbo engines you will get sludge building up and all sorts of issues if you don't use a VW 50x spec fully synthetic oil, regular changes will help but only to a point.
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  172. It depends very much on the efficiency of the original mechanical pump and the newer electronic one. In most cases the electric ones are more efficient but the real gain is that they are not on all the time, and they run at lower speeds most of the time, so even if it was like for like the electric one will be doing less work most of the time as it is more accurately governed. Some early mechanical pumps were entirely metal and quite heavy.
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  173. Interesting, I think that is a key point to actually test this for yourself in the real world, I've seen very different results depending on the engine. Higher compression direct injection engines do tend to respond well. Stick to the manufacturers recommendation, going high octane when an engine is not optimized or setup for it is a waste. Using standard fuel on an engine that needs high octane can cause serious problems and issues, as well as poor running. Bear in mind that in the UK our high octane fuel has only 5% Ethanol whereas standard fuel is 10% and this also has an impact in the fuel economy results. I'd be interested to know which vehicles or engines types your experience is based on. FYI my experience is based on an Audi 2.0 TFSi a 1.4 TFSi and a 20V 1.8 Turbo and I have done several tests over a period of time to arrive at my conclusions. I really do value feedback like this, there are so many perspectives and points of view and I have been known to revise my thinking when presented with facts or an opportunity to challenge my own perceptions. I have even done re-shoots on videos to present my current understanding.
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  174. Thanks for your tips, I must have a play with the MHD, not had a chance yet.
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  175. Mostly, yes, they are very similar in design and construction. The block and many components are shared between these models. The turbo specs may well be different for a lower CC engine. I will focus a video on the 1.2 TSi in the future and have added this to my production list. What year do you have?
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  176. I'd be curious to know why you prefer one over the other. Personally I'd go TSi as I only do short journeys and local miles. But if I had a long commute everyday then I'd go diesel without hesitation.
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  177. Sports cat/dpf, turbo upgrades and fuel injectors will all be my list of upgrades to go beyond a stage 1 map.
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  178. You do get some interesting weather there. Thanks for the comment my friend.
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  179. DSG tuning is worth doing, but work out what you want and get a tuner that can set it up for you. If you can tweak the sport mode and leave the stock drive alone it will give you a two trick pony. Going too extreme on the DSG change points can cause excessive wear though. The stock tunes certainly leave a lot to work with, but I think if these all had 200hp they would never sell a petrol engine again so cynically I think they dialed them back.
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  180. I'll do a video on this for you, there are a few tells - high rpm tickover, hotter engine temps, sudden drop in mpg, it's a matter of getting used to the cars baseline so you can tell when things change.
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  181. I would always change the filter with the oil, I kind of assumed this was normal practice. The oil filter can contain 10% of the old oil in some cases, and as the filter does it job it makes flowing oil through it harder. Draining oil on warm engine is best, but we need to bear in mind that modern cars with stop start are designed to flow oil very slowly back to the sump, probably why so many garages overfill the oil. I think I'll need to do a video on oil changes, there seems to be a need for a "best practice" guide.
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  182. You'll find the car lasts much longer, and the oil will stay in grade for longer periods of time with this approach. Which engine do you have? @artblackwood7936
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  183. Good tip, I totally missed that one. Even in limited tint restricted areas you'd still be looking at lower heat gain.
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  184. Sorry my friend I didn't mean to imply that anyone was ignorant, just that many people simply don't know or just assume they know best. That said I cannot be dogmatic either as there are so many different engines out there I'm sure there will be exceptions but in my experience based on many cars driven and oil analysis I came to these conclusions. The key point of this video is that idling is not the best way to warm up your engine, primarily because it takes much longer than either just driving it or adding a small load to the engine whilst stationary to heat it up. (In my case around 7 mins warm up time against 15 minutes of idling.) Idling itself on a warm engine does very little damage, but idling a cold engine causes accelerated oil degradation and consequential increased wear and tear. I'm always curious to hear others opinions and experiences even if contrary to my own.
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  185. I appreciate you sharing your experiences which matches with my own. It's always interesting to hear from people and share a wider perspective.
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  186. Not at all, every single point raised and feedback is taken on board to help me improve things. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  187. I would use something like the UNITRONIC DV Relocation Kit. NB: atmospheric blow offs are best avoided on most VAG Engines.
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  188. I am seeing the prices of these "simple" older cars shooting up at the moment.
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  189. I think you could be right there. I'm already seeing a marked slow up in depreciation on older cars.
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  190. I guess it would level out after 20 years as the cars reach the end of their lifespan, and theoretically our cars will be even less polluting then. Good point there, we currently have around 3 billion trees covering 13% of the Uk landmass. Fun Fact = This number has actually grown over the last century. Now if only we could run our cars on CO2 instead and convert this back into something more friendly.
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  191. My wife does, and she's wondering where it's all going (it's not the cheap stuff!)
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  192. I believed a lot of these myths for much of my driving life. So I just hope I can pass on a few new tips to our subscribers. Let me know if you enjoy it.
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  193. I'm interested to hear your thoughts but for me the plus points of DSG are... 1) More gears typically 7 or 8 - which aid fuel economy/acceleration 2) Substantially faster changes of gear - no manual can match a DSG change time 3) Intelligent gear selection - no more wrong gears lugging or missing the power band 4) Better acceleration and fuel economy in most situations (sort of mentioned in 1 above already) Downsides Cost/Complexity - reliability is not an issue if correctly maintained and you avoid those naughty driving habits that kill gearboxes.
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  194. Lol; I really hope you're joking, there are a few out there that seem to do this and don't wipe off the dipstick to get the level, and I've seen people literally filling up the engine with oil.
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  195. This sort of thing can be quite hard to diagnose, common things to check, is the air flow sensor in the intake working correctly or is it soiled/dirty. The N75 and or Diverter valves could be sticking. Did the car get remapped as you've removed the cat and this will change a few things around how the engine burns fuel and what readings it gets from sensors. I'm also guessing there is not an atmospheric dump valve and the exhaust and intake are stock factory options apart from the cat. I'd be curious to know if it is running rich or lean as this can shed a little light on the subject. The 20V 1.8T engines are great units, and not much goes wrong with them.
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  196. That one is still on my to do list, I'm still gathering info on it for you, there are so many differing and varying opinions I'm struggling but I'll bump it up for you.
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  197. I'll be doing a video on this very topic. The service history and use of the car is important, 15,000 2 mile trips on a cold engine can cause more wear than 100,000 miles of mainly warm engine motorway driving. If the car has had oil changes every year (schedules show time & mileage, it is whichever comes soonest) and the car has been looked after and driven gently and properly warmed up it could be a bargain. Check for blue smoke when you kick it when it's warm, this could indicate engine wear. Knowing this engine it is pretty unlikely to have any problems unless it has been very badly neglected but always get a car checked over, sometime mileages shown are not accurate or there may be problems there, mileage is no guarantee of a good car or bad car.
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  198. I'm always getting stuck behind these slow Kawasaki ZZR1441 riders.
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  199. Is not that because all Americans are Rich Oil Magnates? lol
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  200. We already have a forum https://www.torquecars.com/forums - please bear in mind I get 100's of emails and 1000 comments each day so don't have enough time to reply to many, and I really can't give one to one advice without seeing the car. Often the posts and questions will spark an idea for an article or video which I can cover in detail.
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  201. The community on there is pretty friendly and helpful and sometimes it takes a while to get a reply buy the replies are always on topic and helpful. I am due to spend some time going right through the forum. We do have some volunteer moderators on there which are a great team, but do bear in mind that running the site and forum costs me more than it makes so while I would like to invest in more people/staff it is not currently viable.
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  202. Maybe if I hold up a paper sign that would help. :) on a serious note I will try to improve the structure and flow of the videos when I can spend more time on them. I would really like to break these long videos up into shorter ones, not everyone wants to know about N55 Turbo upgrades or fuel upgrades, so they can just go to the bits they want.
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  203. That is a good suggestion it makes sense that music affects the driver, Dubstep certainly makes me a little heavier on the accelerator!
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  204. What do you mean out of the boost! I don't understand how this is possible! :lol: I guess I am not meant to be an eco driver. On a serious note though you are spot on, the more air your engine has the more fuel it will burn. There is a point where an engine is efficient and if you go beyond that point you are effectively wasting fuel (or enjoying the boost)!
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  205. They said the tricore locked ECU's couldn't be cracked but they were. Where there is a will someone will often find a way, but things are getting tougher and you'll often end up with a void warranty when you start doing mods.
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  206. Check the voltage when cranking, it could be a battery issue starting to show up. Is it only when cold? If so are the glow plugs good? You've done the obvious stuff though. so I'll ask around and see if I can help you get to the bottom of this.
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  207. It will be there soon, I'm just writing the script for it. There are so many subtle differences I want to get it right. Just sorting out a few odd points that don't make sense to me yet.
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  208. Fuelling, turbo and remap, stronger head bolts and an intercooler upgrade. Bear in mind you'll get major traction issues at 200hp in most cars with the 1.9Tdi fitted (FWD) so for more than this a diff upgrade will help but I'd recommend a slightly lower power is more reachable, usable and much more cost effective.
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  209. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  210. Me too, the Tyres don't get checked as often as I should when it's cold. With regard to warmup personally I would prefer to just get in and drive but use lower RPM ranges until it's up to temp. Tickover for a few seconds is a good idea to get the oil circulating, but you only need around 15-30 seconds for this.
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  211. One guys opinion BASED on oil analysis (shown here as well) and this indicated that the oil was out of viscosity spec and engine wear was occurring on a long change interval. I totally accept that on different engines and with different oils people have wildly differing experiences and it's always interesting to hear other views and experiences and I thank you for taking the time to share yours. I share your mistrust of mechanics too and totally agree that when you find a good reliable honest one who actually knows your car and the service requirements you should stick to him. Bear in mind I am unbiased, and not making money of oil changes so I have nothing to gain here.
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  212. The bag is generally best removed and switch to a Silicate based coolant for each fill. These bags have a tendency to split and cause coolant flow problems over time.
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  213. Well spotted, the script said in your exhaust, I swapped exhaust for engine and I didn't notice it. Hopefully I can snip out that oversight and thanks for taking the time to mention this, these corrections are important to me.
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  214. Where are you located? These are extremely rare here in the UK.
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  215. Really pleased it helped out there. Thanks for your comments and support of my channel.
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  216. Yes and No, it depends on quite a few factors. As this is quite a complex question I think I'll do a video to cover this when I get a chance.
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  217. About the same as me really. Which engine do you have?
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  218. Do you think EV battery death is a major problem? Does it put you off buying one? If your are an EV owner feel free to put my mind at rest, I am currently unwilling to get an EV but I do keep an open mind.
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  219. LOL, not that your are biased or anything my friend!
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  220. A long time ago I realised (realized) that different areas use different terms and language, whilst we try to cater for everyone but I am based in the UK and the majority of our viewers are from European regions where we generally use the phrase "Tune" to mean an analogue adjustment such as with carbs etc or adding bolt on parts to an engine, and we use map/remapping to explain the modern process of adjusting the ECU parameters. The "Remapping" term is gaining wider acceptance even in parts of the US. I will try to use both terms if this is causing confusion though and have tried to reflect this on our website. I do feel your pain though as someone from England who speaks English it is challenging to see others using different words for the same thing but different is not necessarily wrong, just a localised (sorry localized ) dialect. Vive La Difference.
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  221. We are both clones from the same batch, he got the brains & looks though!
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  222. What an interesting question. The last car I saw with a leaf spring was a Pontiac Trans am from the1980's. Do they even sell upgraded springs with different metal grades? A drop is all I imagine you could achieve with a leaf spring setup. I recall old tuners heating them and beating them to a different profile, not the sort of thing that goes on nowadays. Which car is this on and I'll ask around for you and see if I can turn p anything.
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  223. It is so hard to do a general video like this when there are so many subtle differences between engines out there. I have to agree with you, the small percentage gain you see is so minimal it is not worth considering and this is only usually at the top end. You make a good point about the MAF sensor which I wish I'd included in this video. However I think in most engines the lambda readings will generally cause the ECU to make a trim adjustment and dump more fuel as it would run lean if there was more airflow and the intake reading was lower. I tend to avoid recommending induction kits, but I get a lot of stick about this as so many people add them, and so many CLAIM it makes good power gains, I have to at least mention it, even though the power gains if any are minimal. MAP sensor based turbo engines do seem to spool up faster and respond better, but as i stated in the video the key is removing the restrictions, and if you were going to upgrade properly you'd need to focus on the sensor and throttle itself otherwise you'll be wasting your time and effort.
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  224. That is an interesting angle, I appreciate your thoughts on that, it gives me something to investigate further.
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  225. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support. I do put a lot of hard work into them so I'm glad someone is finding them useful.
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  226. What things do you check.do to get ready for winter? Have you done these yet or are some still on your todo list?
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  227. This is a very real risk, with cameras and parking/speeding/using a phone/not wearing a seatbelt penalties we already have automatic tickets issued every day. It will probably only be a matter of time before our cars snitch on us.
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  228. I'm not awesome, just surrounded by a great community and a fantastic team.
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  229. It is unlikely to be the octane, if anything this should help avoid problems thanks to it's better knock resistance. But it could I suppose be a bad batch of fuel. If the O2 sensors gets soiled it can throw error codes. I recall a bad batch of supermarket fuel was causing problems. Your best bet is to check for error codes and diagnose from there.
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  230. Thank you so much for your feedback, yes I was recording this on my phone. I have since invested in a half decent microphone, so hopefully you'll find our more recent videos have better sound, please let us know if we can improve anything else. I will re-shoot these early videos when I get a chance and improve the sound.
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  231. It's always dangerous to assume you are knowledgable, I just pass on the things I learn (often from mistakes and others more knowledgable than myself) but I am acutely aware that there is so much more out there to learn.
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  232. LOL that was a subtle one, nicely done!
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  233. @Rimkus7 A few of my very early videos touched on tires... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wk8zgJija4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV2OIEGcif8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpfFCnWZLls These are all due a remake though so I'll add this to my production list.
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  234. Ah the sound of those twin 40's on the boxer engines, pure delight. That is an interesting piece of history, it's funny how it's found it's way into common language.
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  235. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I am still a fairly new channel, so we are still building subscribers, but to be honest if I just help one person I consider that a win. Please share and like the video with your friends, it will help this channel to get out there.
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  236. Of course the manufacturer always knows best, they tend to be quite conservative usually but I'm not 100% sold on this. That mileage is quite stressed if done on short journeys or with lots of speed changes however if most is fairly constant there is much less stress. So I'd think about the stress the belt/chain has had to cope with. With belts I stick with a very conservative 7 years 70,000 miles, with a chain I feel there is more scope to go longer and will wait 10 years 90,000 but that is just me. Audi Uk are still AFAIK recommending a change at 5 years although the rest of the world have dropped the time limit. I'd be curious to know how people have got on before I commit to a longer change schedule.
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  237. Engine oil is subject to the combustion process (indirectly) and extremes of heat. So it will collect acids and crud from the engine, as well as burning off the lighter parts. Transmission oil doens't have such a hard time, other than friction there is not a lot going to happen to it and it stays at a fairly constant temperature. So transmission fluid doens't need changing as often but it is still good to use a brand with qualities suitable for the manufacturer.
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  238. Here is the video on oil catch cans, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlOV9Wym6X0 and another one for PCV's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek3rBbXdHbI
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  239. It is confusing isn't it. I'll be focussing a video on the GEN3 2.0 TDi as these were quite different to previous versions and I'll cover this in that video. The more power you start with the greater the tuning potential, often the lower spec engines have smaller injectors, weaker internal components (head bolts etc....) and different turbo units. But it is usually easy to bump these all up by about 30-40hp with a simple remap.
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  240. So which model do you have? What mods have you done or are you planning? What do you think the best upgrades are on the N55 engine?
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  241. How long do you expect your engine to last? What is your current mileage?
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  242. @richardsmith8938 You mean it makes a ticking noise? lol - only joking around. Glad to hear it my friend!
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  243. Thats good advice my friend, too many people never build that affinity with their cars and they are all different.
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  244. Are you getting any error codes? It might just be having fuelling issues and will turn down the boost to avoid running too lean. Turbo actuator is known to play up so get this checked as well.
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  245. LOL - that was actually me demonstrating how hard it is to do heel and toe (toe and heel) in some modern cars, but it found it's way into this video. View it as an outtake!
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  246. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. I'm just pleased to help at least one person out there. People have generously taught me so much over the years it's my turn to pass this on to others.
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  247. The top of the engine is where most wear occurs on cold starts from what I've seen and experienced.
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  248. You certainly can, the principle of making more power are very similar across car models. Check details with forums and people who know when you find specific parts to make sure you don't open a can of worms.
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  249. I'll do a video on this topic for you as a few have asked similar questions. During regeneration, some car manufacturers use a process called post injection. In this process, extra fuel is injected into the cylinders late in the combustion cycle. This unburned fuel helps raise the exhaust temperature and burn off the soot in the DPF. The problem is, some of this unburned fuel can seep past the piston rings and contaminate the engine oil. This thins the oil, leading to oil dilution. Interestingly some manufactures inject fuel into the exhaust stream which avoids the problem of oil dilution specific to the regeneration. So should you change your oil? It depends very much on the oil quality, how many regenerations you've had and your driving style. Oil analysis is really the only foolproof way to know what your oil is doing, and the report will specifically test for water and fuel contamination in the oil. You can't really tell about oil dilution by looking at it. There are some test strips available which can test for coolant hydrocarbons and even wear metals, NLS products currently offer a range of test strips and you get around 50 to 70 strips depending on what you want to test for. If your oil is looking black and dirty it may well indicate it is time to drain and refill, if you've had a few forced regeneration on the same batch of oil then I'd feel happier recommending an oil change, but for just one or two FORCED regenerations per oil cycle the manufacturers have built this into the recommended oil schedule and oil standards they recommend.
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  250. lol. But what if I only use 1st gear to get to 60! You are right though, it does all add up.
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  251. No you shouldn't use neutral whilst the car is moving on a hill, the brakes will not work as the servo assist will be less effective in most cars, and the engine braking will not be there at all. You would use neutral when being towed, or pushing the car, or sometimes when rolling to a stop (but rarely), also never engage park whilst the car is moving.
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  252. Is that before or after my mastermind plan to take over the world! lol
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  253. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. I am working on adding more animations and open engines to my future videos, they take a lot of time though.
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  254. Sorry about that. All these videos are shot in just one take and my editing skills were rather limited, hopefully they have improved in this last year, but I'm not a big channel with massive budget so will be limited in what I can do. I continually try to improve both content and output quality and appreciate the feedback. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  255. Thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. I'm still quite new to all of this, you never know though we might get out there at some point - tell your mates about us - it all helps.
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  256. It is something worth checking for, I did a video on this a short while back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDD816Xki3M
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  257. I would love to but at the moment the cost of extra cameras, car insurance and research and outreach is far too much - we are only making pennies at the moment on each video. But as we grow we can invest in this type of content, it is something I would love to do at some point though. I'd also like to feature peoples project cars, there are some amazing project cars around which are totally inspirational.
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  258. Good idea, I'll drop this on the list. I did one a long while back on checking over a car before purchase and touched on some of the basics for spotting accident repairs that weren't up to standard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkAO2-CQHzg
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  259. Yes I'm sure you would be very happy with the results of a remap on it's own. It'll give you a very decent power boost for the money and is in my opinion one of the best mods you can do on these.
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  260. The only way to know is to check the engine code, it'll be 3 or 4 digits on the engine number. There were some regional variations on years, so engine codes are much more reliable. My guess on 06 plate would be the K03.
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  261. So true, if you are forced to do lots of short journeys I would encourage people to change the oil more often to mitigate. Most have the option of a taking it on a good long run once a week which again will mitigate problems.
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  262. All smoke is tiny particles of unburned matter, so yes blue smoke from burning oil will be reduced when passed through a DPF (particulate filter), but there are usually some tell tale signs, like oil smell, slight blue tinge on the exhaust (smaller particles will pass through the DPF) and oil level dropping without a clear reason.
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  263. I think it is a very good unit. But I would avoid 2008-2010 engines as these were at the start of the switch to CR from PD so had a few teething problems. The 140 does not have a DPF which caused many problems and it can be easily mapped to around 170. I would not hesitate to buy one myself.
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  264. I may be old but I do check all figures before a video goes out, for example there are loads of runners for under £600 currently on autotrader https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?advertising-location=at_cars&make&price-to=1000&sort=price-asc As with anything your perspective may differ from mine, so you might just be interested in Volvos or Japanese cars which will limit your choice.
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  265. The last of the PD's especially the BKD up to around 2007, from 2008 there was a dip in quality along with the conversion to CR but by 2011 most of these issues have been ironed out. I would be happy with ANY of these engines with a Bosch ECU (except for 2008-2010), AS LONG AS IT HAD A FULL SERVICE HISTORY. The key is maintaining them properly really.
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  266. The 90hp will map to around 120hp and the 110 should see around 135 on a map, you shouldn't have any issues as long as the car is well maintained and looked after.
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  267. Sorry buddy I am sure I have never deleted a comment from you. The comments are the lifeblood here, I really wouldn't remove or delete them. I don't have any other moderators either at the moment to blame. A deletion is so rare I can usually remember the user concerned. Things to check, if the comment is flagged by the system as spam or abusive it will just vanish. If they contain links they will also often be removed by YouTube (I had a comment automatically deleted because I included a couple of links in it.) By the way if you ever disagree with me, if I'm wrong or I get something wrong I do want to know about it - this is how we all learn and improve so these comments are welcomed.
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  268. Ah you've just sent me on a nostalgia trip, the SAAB 900 Turbo was a bedroom poster car of mine back in the 80s 90s. Great cars, it sounds like you made some good decisions and have a stockpile of parts to use. Didn't Saab just take a GM car and fit it with the highest quality parts and accessories they could perhaps GM were jealous and it was making them look bad?
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  269. lol. I did say I think its cheating if its not the original parts but the "official record mileage" don't take this into account. Modern diesels are a world apart from early ones. I frequently see them averaging 250000 miles but its rare for me to come across a similar petrol mileage one, there are of course exceptions.
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  270. Thanks! Will do! Appreciate all the support my friend.
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  271. Good tip and thanks for the support my friend.
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  272. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. I am working on a coolant related video, it is in the research and scripting stage, so in a few weeks time it should be live.
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  273. Thanks a lot 😊Let's hope 24 brings us everything we hope for!
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  274. My A3 is a 1.4 TFSi and it definitely runs with COD. The VW golf 1.4 TFSi also came with Active cylinder technology ACT the vw equivalent of COD. Not all 1.4 had COD and not all 1.5's came with it either but it was definitely an option.
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  275. Yes I can I'll add that to the production list. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  276. Totally agree with you this point was covered in this video where I looked at the harmful effects and problems of DPF's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBc8UbDvcj4
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  277. What mods have you done to your 1.6 TDi? Which do you recommend and which were a waste of money? How much power have you managed to extract from your engine?
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  278. LOL this could double my watch time. At least now I know someone gets to the end of my videos.
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  279. Thanks for your kind words my friend. I'm only one guy passing on the tips I've picked up and I'm still learning along the way.
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  280. Perhaps I'm using a British English phrase here. Lumpy - undulating, irregular or erratic. It doesn't idle smoothly and revs will rise and fall instead of maintaining a constant rpm. I do try to avoid these localization's in language and tend towards US terms so this feedback is useful.
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  281. I'm working on one so stay tuned. In the meantime I did an article on the BKD, it was the engine I had in my A3 so got to play with it over 5 years. https://www.torquecars.com/audi/2-0-tdi-bkd-mods.php
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  282. A turbo is pretty expensive and won't give you much extra at the sub 190hp region other than more lag, so the 140 should reach your ballpark aim fairly easily, then if the turbo ages and wears out it makes sense to invest in an upgrade and take it to the next level. My 140 2.0TDi sat happily around the 170hp for the 5 years I owned it without any problems at all.
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  283. Yes in most cases a software removal of the EGR will prevent the EGR from ever opening. It is a cheap option, but the valve itself and all associated pipe work is still attached to the engine with the only downside being the extra weight and the possibility this could leak exhaust gases (depending on the EGR design) with a VAG engine you should be fine though.
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  284. It went EA189 - a very good PD version, the EA288 CR had the early emission scandal but reliability improved toward the end of it's lifespan, then they did the EA288 EVO (Gen 3) from around 2012/15 which in my view is much improved.
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  285. I did another video on the 12V Hybrid batteries, there is a big potential battery "issue" which catches people out if they don't realise how it all works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBq74DIjjx8 after that video I was asked about stop start hence this video.
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  286. You have him well trained, a future mechanic and car enthusiast I'm sure.
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  287. Always follow the manual, I think I've misrepresented the "allow to cool a little and oil settle" as cold which as you say doesn't apply to all cars and some apparently need checking when the engine is running, having checked this - the markings on the dipstick are set in accordance with the measured temperature, hot oil expands and tends to read higher than cold. The key is if you've just run the engine to warm it up, you need to allow time for the oil to run down into the sump to get a true level, this can take a while even when the oil is hot.
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  288. The wear does build up, but I guess a power loss depends very much on the engine concerned and how hard it is driven and how often you run on a cold engine. I'll do a video on how damage happens on cold starts and what to look out for. If I find any definitive "car loses xhp per year" I'll include that but I really doubt that will be the case. Abusing a car during a cold start will generally just reduce engine lifespan and can cause problems with various exhaust filters/the battery etc... You might lose some compression also, which is probably what the "rumor" you've heard was based on but they might have been thinking of accelerated carbon build up on the intake of some engines.
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  289. They are both the same essentially, one thing to note is that the 150hp versions have variable valve timing on intake and exhaust and it makes a big difference when tuning. Just a simple remap will bring these engines alive.
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  290. It is indeed very unlikely but some of the products I've used contained the warning so I'm just covering myself by flagging this up - you might get that guy who decides to use multiple spray cans. Also bear in mind that some drivers have 3 cylinder small capacity engines and the delivery systems of these sprays (especially the pro formulations) are not just aerosol based.
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  291. Keep it simple my friend, a simple remap/tune will make a massive difference and cost relatively little.
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  292. The more dirty the engine burn the more likely it is to have carbon issues, so yes a clogged intake can accelerate the carbon deposit slightly.
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  293. Thanks for sharing, I wish I still had mine to be honest. These were the last of the decent engines before emissions regs and fuel economy concerns became the driving force behind engine design.
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  294. You never can tell, but if it's the original weak one and has lasted this long its a good one, if it was weak and broke it was replaced many moons ago. Is there evidence of a service history? If the owner has cared for it then you should have little to worry about.
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  295. That's all most drivers can do and you need to build up a pattern over time a one off test only tells you the current voltage and this will vary depending on what you are doing. Are there any easy DIY things you can think of to recommend?
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  296. Thank you for your support my friend, it makes it worth all the effort that goes into these videos.
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  297. I appreciate that! Thanks for your kind words of support, it makes the hard work worth it.
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  298. It is not just me then. So expensive, but air con is an essential in summer.
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  299. You'll probably need a bigger turbo and ECU tune to break free from earths gravity!
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  300. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  301. Those good old flowmasters are pretty impressive. I recall that one of those gave the same power as an engine with open headers but managed to keep the noise within legal limits.
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  302. Great comment, nice analogy and good explanation. Thanks for taking the time, I really appreciate your feedback. It struck me after I did this video that my intention of encouraging people to find the most efficient point in their RPM range when needing power (under load) came across wrongly as my implying this is what you need for no load cruising. My car is a little strange, direct injection and cylinder on demand, so as you pointed out cars are different, and you need to take this into account. I have redone this video recently with hopefully a clearer explanation. https://youtu.be/AI8bF3F9-_M let me know what you think.
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  303. It can take ages to get that ice off, any tips? I've been using tap water but it has frozen up my doors in the past.
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  304. Yes you are right, I slipped up there. Why these things can't be standardised I'll never know.
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  305. Don't fall into the trap of confusing engine load with RPM, an engine under load (gently pulling the car at low rpms in this case) will warm up more quickly, avoid the acids and moisture build up associated with idling and the rich running cold engine and generally be better for the car and catalyst. A 3 times slower rotation will mean a longer warm up time and more wear rotations over this longer period. It would be wrong to assume a car is up to temperature after a set amount of rotations, load is very much a factor with warm ups.
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  306. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaQztyq3lNU contains the basic tips for long lasting engine - watch the cold starts too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ye-daZ2JtM
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  307. They are great cars to own, I see we have quite a few TT owners on here, so I must put together a guide for this great car.
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  308. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the support and encouragement once again. This one took far to long to edit but hopefully it will help a few people out there.
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  309. A lot of people say the 1.8T changed tuning forever, it was remappable and solid with a good turbo on it. It does certainly require a different skill set. Something like ABS have made a phenomenal difference. Going back to drum brakes with no ABS anyone?
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  310. Thank you so much for your support, it really does help out us small channels.
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  311. Thank you so much for your generous support, enthusiasts like yourself make the hard work and effort worth it.
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  312. Sorry I missed that off this video, I like to be quite sure of the facts and struggled with supercharges. I still want to feature supercharger upgrades separately, I found so much confusing information on the VR6 I need to sort through it and come up with a definitive strategy. It seems that a low boost setup works well on stock blocks and higher boost levels require a lower compression ratio and fuel upgrades. Do you have any tips or opinions on superchargers for this engine?
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  313. I think you'll have lots of fun, but do research your mods and have a plan, it makes a lot of difference and saves a lot of wasted time and money.
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  314. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard. They are great little engines, with so much potential.
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  315. What an evil genius idea. love your out of the box thinking. :D
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  316. Cheers buddy, your kind words make all the hard work seem worth the effort. Thanks for sharing your experiences also, it helps me build out a more rounded picture.
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  317. There are too many variables to calculate a power figure for example "a remap" can vary wildly in what it does and if it takes into account the other mods you've done plus every engine is unique, so you really need to get it put on the dyno to find out. I do find most estimates from tuners are optimistic and a Dyno graph will show where the power is rather than just a peak power figure.
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  318. I will certainly do something like this focused on petrol engines. I'm debating to have just one or a NA and Turbo version as the approaches are slightly different. I'm doing one on mods for a daily driver, those practical easy mods that make a difference and are easy to live with right now. Should be out soon.
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  319. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-thvt3ISo9Q Video On EGR removal pros & cons and on your suggestion I have a video explaining how to tell if a DPF regen is running https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54GrVq8_KqE
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  320. Do you have a Sachs supplier near you, they do a decent flywheel upgrade for these engines.
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  321. F1 cars won't run until the oil temps are raised and the engine has been warmed, they are so well engineered they need the heat before they can run properly. I have seen people use oil pan warmers in cold climates to do just that.
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  322. I do try to help people in general but in reality I get around 100-200 inquiries per day and really don't have time to respond, also I can't give specific advice without seeing the car and inspecting it, there are just too many exceptions out there and pitfalls and I would hate to give the wrong information. If you drop a question on our forums or on a topic here I will usually get to read it, and often I'll create a video or article to expand the question so others can also benefit. It's just the frustration of being one guy looking after his family and I don't profit from any of this car stuff I do so have to focus on my regular work.
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  323. I feel your pain buddy, but the maximum no claims bonus (with MOST insurers) is 5 years. So even if you have more claim free years you are already at the top of their scale which drops back 2 years. So this is why you ended up on 3 years with a 9 year claim free history - they stop counting at 5 years. I do know some insurers have a 7 year scale which would have meant you dropped back to 5 years, but in real terms 3 years NCB is around 50% discount and 5 or more years is around 65%.
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  324. That too is my experience buddy. I tried a 100 mile trip at 70 and then again at 60 on another day the MPG dropped from 57.3 to 49 at the faster speed - that's nearly 15% which adds up over a full tank!
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  325. So which of these do you view as essential, and which in your opinion do not really matter? Have you tuned your car and had problems afterwards? Please share your experiences.
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  326. Sorry, This was one of my early videos, I'm trying to redo these older videos so this doesn't happen because I can't edit the sound on here. Thanks for taking the time to point this out and i'll cut the intro section on this one for you.
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  327. Noted! So many people around here use RPM as a verb - which is not an excuse really.
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  328. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support, there is plenty more to come.
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  329. Cost. Rubber is pretty cheap and generally speaking will outlast poly due to poly cracking as it ages, rubber still degrades over time though but is generally considered cheapest for people to upgrade. As a "natural product" rubber will degrade in a more environmentally friendly way over time. So I think the answer is probably cost. Honda used a liquid filled bushing on some of it's performance models for a smoother ride quality.
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  330. Sorry to hear your problems, many dealers take for granted what they think they know and don't keep up with the changes and reading the manual is probably the last thing they would do. You are not the first and I'm sure not the last either.
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  331. I will do a feature on this engine, its on my production list. That is pretty good results, 4mpg adds up over a tank full. Thanks for sharing your findings with us.
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  332. Cheers buddy it is hard work and when you look at what I earn from the hours I put in it works out at less that $1.30 per hour!!!! I do it for the community not for profit so I'm pleased that people find these videos useful and interesting. it is also a way for me to answer the 100's of emails I get each week as i wouldn't be able to respond individually to them all.
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  333. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  334. Good advice, being able to see out is important - I should have mentioned that important fact. I guess I'm lucky as my demister is fantastically effective taking seconds to clear the screen in the worst conditions. I would encourage people to avoid idle and instead use light throttle and add around 200-300rpm to the idle speed so the warm up happens faster and safely. Idle was never designed to warm up, just to use minimal fuel and prevent stalling.
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  335. How about if I claimed that It's a very special prototype engine with 6 turbo chargers fitted?
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  336. Keep me posted please, I'm looking at all the options for mine and the more info I get the better the outcome will be.
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  337. I've learnt something new, thanks for sharing this with me. I don't know very much about the nuances of Automatics, i've tended to own manual cars.
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  338. Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words, it took quite a bit of research but I'm thinking about a car change, and like you I feel reliability and long term running costs are a major consideration. The Civic is a good option, which engine did you go for?
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  339. Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. If I can help out just one person I think that is a reason to keep going and putting out more videos. The 1.8T tuning video is nearly finished, there are a few things I need to check but watch this space my friend.
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  340. The K03 K04 etc... were AFAIK petrol engine turbos and not used on the diesels. Have a chat with the guys @darksidedevelopments they have some really impressive turbo upgrades for these engines.
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  341. Thanks for sharing that really reinforces my own experiences, but I'm glad you got it sorted in the end my friend.
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  342. Or an Egg with a face!
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  343. So glad to hear that. I noticed the same when I adopted this recommended style and I was sure it was going to guzzle a bit more fuel but was pleasantly surprised.
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  344. I'm frankly more interested in prolonging the life of a car if truth be told. Patronising? perhaps to those who do have the common sense to properly warm up a car (which hopefully is most of our regular subscribers) but it seems many uninformed drivers out there are needlessly ruining their cars engine through sheer ignorance. People should enjoy their cars and enjoy driving them in my humble opinion and I really don't feel that EV's are the "Green" solution they are made out to be. There are many so called "Green policies" that do nothing other than frustrate the motorist or increase the cost of car ownership.
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  345. You do like to live dangerously! lol
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  346. It shocked me to find the rev limiter was not just there to improve my fuel economy! lol You do get a decent power band on those 1.8T's but outside the power band things really do seem to dip.
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  347. Is it FWD? I've seen it done a few times (fairly easily) but there were major traction issues. Also it was a manual you will find some of the auto boxes struggle at the higher power levels.
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  348. Those upgrades all sound like a very good idea. I doub't you'll need a diff though, this is required around the 200hp and up levels. Check the head bolts are the stronger ones, @darksidedevelopments offer some decent head bolt upgrades.
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  349. Without going into to much technical detail here this is a peculiarity of the VAG ECU's and air pressure/flow sensor design, when this pressure is lost it throws an error. The DV is in this case pumping an expected amount of pressurised air into the intake, and if that is not what was expected the engine will throw a "hissy fit". Keeping the pressurized air in the intake also (in this setup) improves throttle response as you are not waiting for the turbo to spool up again and have some pressurized air to use. Partially atmospheric DV's have been used on some engines to some degree of success or using an aftermarket ECU is another option.
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  350. Thanks for sharing and for your support. They are surprisingly agile, it is almost like having two cars, a sporty one and an economical one. Are you planning to do any upgrades on it like remapping?
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  351. I do try to provide the videos people want, sometimes it takes a while, but I get there.
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  352. Got to agree with you, it was bulletproof. I loved mine and it never missed a beat. I only sold the car because it has some accident damage and was gutted to lose it. It was the last fantastic Audi VW engine IMO before the world went eco friendly and everything is run by computers and gadgets.
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  353. Interesting to read about the loom problem, this could help a friend who's having strange issues at the moment, I'll ask him to check this. Thanks always for your support and encouragement my friend.
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  354. I don't know much about the 1.2 as I've never had one to play with but on paper they share much with the 1.4 though but with less cylinder capacity they don't tune up as nicely. If you only do short journeys I would avoid a diesel with a DPF. I am very happy with my 1.4 - avoid the EA111 early versions. Anything after 2012 is generally very well made and will serve you well. Common problems do not mean unreliable engines, when you compare the number of these engines with these issues to some other European car brands they are extremely reliable. Keep on top of servicing with any modern engine and it will last for many years to come.
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  355. Your experience really does show the importance of not assuming and getting a proper oil analysis carried out. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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  356. Is the light just telling you it needs a regen or is it more serious than that? Don't worry about a regen light, these are quite common, but if it doesn't go out or keeps popping up you might have problems. Darkside in the UK offered a higher performance DPF so I would start with them.
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  357. Some great points there, and thanks for the support my friend.
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  358. This was something we used to do in the past but things are so much more precise now with modern ECU's coilpacks and engine tech and pre gapped iridium plugs. In reality, although there is a thin margin here, although you get a longer spark, it is usually shorter in duration, this is the eternal tradeoff. And when gaps are too wide you increase the risk of a misfire.
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  359. Glad you enjoyed it.Judging by the feedback and watches I need to do more on this great little engine video wise. Thanks for your encouragement.
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  360. Yes this was on the EA211 not the EA888, sorry I got my facts crossed here, I've amended this video now to correct that. A very good spot on your part. My script mentioned that "The Cast Block was lighter on these and only around 3.5mm thick." So my script was correct but I totally messed up this portion and went off script as I was working on multiple videos at the time and in a bit of a rush! Once again thanks for taking the time to spot this error.
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  361. Thank you for taking the time to comment my friend. When I investigated this I found the lack of increased efficiency is only true of older engines which are not designed to utilize higher octanes and things have really moved on. There are still quite a few YouTubers still perpetuating this myth or presenting it as a conspiracy theory. If an engine is resisting knock more it will usually adjust to get more power from the fuel which does increase efficiency. With the advent of increased Ethanol in non premium fuels this is making a bigger difference to fuel economy than ever before as these high ethanol fuels provide less energy so you need to burn more. So it's something I fully investigated for myself and produced a video with my unbiased findings https://youtu.be/QyX0LUL9bGc it wasn't the result I was expecting at the time.
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  362. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your support and encouragement and pass on any tips for cheaper insurance you've found.
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  363. Good point, I'm planning to redo this video and update it so I'll be sure to mention that. Thanks for the heads up.
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  364. It depends very much on the car. If you can select a gear manually and there are no safeguards or fall backs then probably but most autos will just take over when you try to do something silly. Yes a good quality synthetic is a must on those, oil sludge build up can happen with the wrong oil.
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  365. Thanks again!
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  366. The age of this synthetic oil will not be a problem at 12 to 20 months, I don't see why you can't go to 5000 mile intervals. I'm guessing you do a lot of short drives? Try to make sure the engine gets properly warm on every journey, it will dissipate the moisture and reduce the wear next time you start it. Oil samples can be obtained via a thin tube and syringe through the dipstick on most cars. I've even seen people use fish tank air tubing and suck the oil through it via their mouth but don't fancy doing that myself or recommend that.
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  367. Sadly this is very true. I did do a video hoping to correct this habit when I switched to a "Rain" tyre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dFLCzzyffU
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  368. Exactly the same experience as myself, a fellow former 2.0 TDi owner. I'm finding better economy on motorway runs, and about the same around town, plus the thing handles so much better as it's a lighter engine.
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  369. That's interesting I have never heard that one before.
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  370. That's the key. LOL
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  371. I'll be dropping a video on the TT very soon and I'll make sure I cover the 225. The Mk1 was a lovely car, probably one of the last fantastic Audi sports cars before they went emissions compliant crazy.
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  372. Sorry my fault - I didn't click the send notification button on this one, I'm saving the notification for Sundays video, I didn't want to spam our subscribers too often.
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  373. I've done this myself in some high power high torque diesel engines, it was the only way to pull away on some surfaces. When you get early torque you have little risk of lugging compared to smaller capacity engine which produces power from 2000rpm upwards.
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  374. Yes I guess I do say it like that, which I never noticed before, it is the good old regional Southern British accent striking again. I will try harder in the next Honder Video sorry - Honda Video.
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  375. Good tip! I'l try an remember that for my upcoming video on induction kits.
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  376. That gives me an idea for another video, avoiding scams when buying a car. There are a few typical tells a seller gives away with the ad and what they say about the car. I'll put this together and shoot it very soon.
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  377. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the Support my friend. These are great engines, and it's no surprise that they end up in so many projects.
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  378. No I struggle to keep up with our forum, the website and YouTube. I get around 100 inquiries per day and don't have the physical time to answer them all so i try to throw thing open to the knowledgeable community out there and write an article or do a video if I see things cropping up I've not covered.
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  379. it does make a difference to a spirited drive if you can. My feet are ridiculously wide and with so many compact cars over here it is quite rare to have the opportunity. Don't get me started on cars where the pedals are offset to the steering wheel, I like the brake to be in line with the steering column, perhaps it's a RHD thing we have over here?
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  380. Could be a bad cable between the MAF and ECU check the wire connection for continuity and resistance. Is this a DBW engine? I've also known new MAF sensors to play up. Is the MAF the correct one for the amount of boost you are running? Switching to a 4 bar MAF will also require a tweak in the ECU software, but will allow more leeway in higher boost applications.
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  381. Underboost codes are hard to track down, it could be a simple boost leak, or clogged exhaust, actuator or diverter valve problems, intake problems or even a dirty air filter. These seem quite sensitive, I know some guys have tweaked the threshold for lower RPM's to avoid this. BG do a nice range of additives that will help clear up soot from inside the engine and can help improve the EGR flow too. What is the mileage it might just need a walnut blast on the intake.
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  382. Last time I tried to post links here the post got deleted, when I did a search on Bing I found quite a few "uk oil analysis labs" millers, the oil lab, oilsamplingcouk and my personal fave is Ravenol which is pretty low priced but didn't include oil fuel dilution tests IIRC.
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  383. We don't get anywhere near this in the UK, I guess that is probably a good thing, I doubt we would cope! lol
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  384. It is crazy that we have to trash our fuel economy and pollute more to clean a filter that is designed to remove emissions. I did a video on that earlier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBc8UbDvcj4
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  385. I totally agree, a clamp type arrangement should be easy to implement allowing for easy removal and refitting, and this could easily be part of the regular service schedule just as with an oil filter/air filter and they do a deep DPF clean once every few years.
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  386. I would say a short trip is anything that doesn't allow the engine to reach operating temperature, but I guess highway and town driving are also factors here.
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  387. It always amazes me how quick these can be and still return fantastic MPG. Did you just do the remap or were there other mods done?
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  388. You should ask for commission or a discount. They are really nicely made exhausts. Let me know how it goes on the 2.0T and what benefits you see on the drive.
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  389. The EA111 was the original twin charged version. These were very rapid but they do struggle to be reliable. Most of the issues were sorted out with the EA211 revision. Here is a video about the typical problems to look out for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-o-XWut0SY I would personally only buy one if it had a full service history and evidence of a careful owner. When neglected, especially oil changes they can get quite expensive.
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  390. I'm guessing we are from similar eras then. I always used heel and toe with braking thrown into the mix, sadly my car doesn't allow left foot braking and accelerator it's one or the other, but I can still do a throttle blip as I come off the brake. I also do clutchless gear changes (in higher gears) it impresses new drivers but I'm not sure it counts as a skill does it.
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  391. Interesting, is that how you guys refer to it in your area? I've also heard EA eight hundred and eighty eight used on this. Out of interest is the EA288 known as an EA 2 double 8 there?
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  392. Great idea, I'll add this to the production list.
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  393. Not just Wales now, many areas are adopting this fantastic pollution raising, traffic congesting safety limit.
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  394. You still got the NSX? What a car. Worth a fortune now aren't they.
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  395. The remap just releases the full potential, the stock ECU map will hold things back thinking it's only got a really efficient K03. The K03s will generally bolt on and work ok, there are a few revisions and differences between the brands so I can't be 100% specific here but if you do your research it should be an easy upgrade. Check photos and just make sure the pipes and turbo components are the same as yours. Worst case is usually swapping a few things around like if you fitted a K04 and this is typically a few hours work but certainly achievable.
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  396. Sundays video will go into VW coolant specs in a little more detail as this seemed pretty confusing when researching. Yes the G13 is not the best despite having the higher number! I counted at least 3 G12 options, a G11 and a G13, it's nice how they keep things simple for us. The silicate bags they added to go with G13 were prone to split and cause blockages and damage the water pump.
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  397. I'm guessing most people over there can charge at home easily?
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  398. That's what I feel works best for most people. I have a stage 3 tuning video coming out soon for those wanting a purely track focused project car.
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  399. This is one of the most polarizing subjects I have covered, with passionate debates on both sides. These new technologies certainly hammer the oil and is probably the reason why many have really short change intervals.
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  400. That is actually a very good tip. The additives they put in really do help keep things clean inside the engine so it makes sense that this will also help the DPF. I will mention this to a friend having some trouble and see how he gets on.
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  401. A plug in hybrid might be the half way answer you need. I'll drop a video on HEV vs PHEV as they don't always work as we might have expected. A small EV is ideal for those short town trips though, but they will depreciate so you'll need to plan to keep it a long time and make sure you get a good discount on it. Any combustion engine doesn't like sitting around for long periods of time, and hybrid 12v batteries typically need trickle charging if they are not used regularly. We went for the A3 1.4 TFSi which gives us good fuel economy and warms up quite fast it has lasted well with few problems or issues and we've put about 50k miles on it in 8 years. Keep it simple is my mantra, running two cars is not simple and we couldn't park both easily.
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  402. That is really interesting, yes I was discussing the K04 (Particularly the early one I have experience with) but after I released this video it has become clear to me that the K04 is far more capable than I had been let to believe and my power limit suggestions are rather pessimistic. This is how we all learn isn't it? I must do a video that drills down into the differences between the K04 turbos. Sorry to hear about your problems with the Venom 450, was it the turbo or did something else fail on you?
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  403. Good idea, I never realised I could pin a comment until now - still new to all this stuff. Great insights there once again @gregroles5638
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  404. They just got better and better with each revision IMHO. I am currently working on videos specific to the EA211 onwards. I find that most people search for "1.4 TFSi" which is annoying when there are so many revisions and versions, so the first videos I have put up (this Mods one & the Problems one) were primarily aimed at the early ones, but still 80% relevant to later ones. The early models included the EA111 twincharger which was groundbraking but had a fair few issues. I personally have a 2015 1.4 TFSi and have had no problems at all with it. It is fair to say upgrades are somewhat limited on the newer revisions as camshafts were pressed into the head and I don't think the aftermarket turbos have caught up with it yet.
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  405. I'm not surprised it has considering the price of fuel has almost doubled it's levels from 2016 levels. I have friends who have always hypermiled, you know the sort - they quote their MPG to 4 decimal places and go to extremes to save a few extra coins! What sort of fuel economy are you getting when driving carefully compared to normal driving?
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  406. I get what you are saying but to clarify a little for the uniformed out there a warm engine is more efficient and better than a hot engine, I wouldn't use the word cold here it makes people think of an engine just starting up. With the risk of blowby happening and piston slap I would wait until an engine is warm but when they get too hot you have a host of other problems, hence oil coolers, water pumps and secondary cooling circuits/rads. I did a video on the cold morning power increase a short while back... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F53EhfJbPtM
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  407. It is a real shame but I do think this is the price of innovation, VW were one of the first to twincharge and also add direct injection before many other car makers started using it. It would help if their R&D was a little more rigorous but they do seem to learn from their mistakes and later engine revisions on each generation are generally better than previous ones. The financial crisis didn't help either, most manufacturers had a dip in quality and it was often down to cheaper electronic components letting down the whole car.
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  408. It was an interesting one for me to research and has taken almost a year in the planning as you'll see when you watch it.
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  409. That is the key my friend, the "rate at which the metal particle accumulation" is happening. For me wear accelerated after 8000 miles but it depends on the car and your driving style. Being able to interpret the analysis results is important. Particles of metal in oil will act as an abrasive so it will build up and get worse the longer you leave it.
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  410. Two companies I've heard good things about in that area are Awesome GTi and Darkside developments. You'll be wanting a map oriented towards economy overall, it will give a nice mid range power boost without going to silly.
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  411. Ironically my car battery died yesterday, it has lasted in the car aound 10 years so I can't complain really. The batteries for stop start engines are really expensive.
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  412. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support my friend.
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  413. Thanks for the support my friend and welcome to the channel.
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  414. No. Definately not. Don't worry about this because diesel engines don't use spark plugs or coilpacks. I must do a video on how diesel engines work, they are quite different to petrol engines.
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  415. They said if you show a lot of skin your YouTube channel will grow fast, so I though with my hairstyle I'd be on to a winner!!!! I don't have a big budget to advertise, I'm just here to share some of the stuff I've learnt and I'm not here for the fame or money anyway.
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  416. Even really low power cars suspension struts tend to deform over time, so I would still recommend a front strut bar even on low power cars, if handling is important to you and those struts have started to move slightly.
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  417. Glad we agree on induction kits. It will fully release the power from your other mods and upgrades my friend.
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  418. At a guess I would say the smell is coming from the catalyst as it runs too hot trying to burn off stuff that shouldn't be in there, fuel is typical but it could be oil particles. Did you change the o2 sensors? Are the injectors in good condition? Does it happen if you run it on VPower or similar? It could also be the oil used which is leaving deposits in the catalyst? It is burning oil so have you done a compression test?
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  419. Glad it was helpful my friend, thanks again for the comment!
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  420. You make some exceptional points there my friend. On point 3 I would like to add it depends on the car. I've driven some that start as soon as the car in front starts moving (2023 Audi A3 with adaptive cruise control), and my own older A3's engine is back on before I've lifted the clutch to pull away it really is almost instant. But I guess the key here is almost. There are two many green solutions out there that when you dissect it are actually worse in terms of emissions. If only we could keep our cars for 25 years and not have to keep replacing them, they may guzzle the gas but I bet that still outweighs the cost of production and shipping on a new car.
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  421. ECO helps a bad driver get more economy, it makes crude adjustments for them so the car is going to be more efficient. Most good drivers who understand power bands will beat ECO mode fairly easily.
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  422. Usually if you catch this early enough and haven't done hard driving you'd get away with it. However sometimes once leaks have started they will not clear up so it might be it burns a little oil. Give it time after the oil is drained to settle and see, in the meantime drive it very gently if you have to drive it at all and get that oil level down as soon as you can.
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  423. Are these readily available or is it a custom project you've put together yourself?
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  424. Replies and responses are clearly visible on this site, if you cannot see them perhaps you are viewing YouTube in "restricted mode" which will hide some comments if they contain certain words. Also if a response attacks or is rude to another commenter or contains language deemed inappropriate then it is filtered and auto deleted. I do try to read all responses and reply where I can but I am only one guy with a family and limited time.
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  425. It's worth discussing this as it also has performance benefits, look out for the next video my friend....
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  426. So waiting whilst you put your seatbelt on is not a long time, 20-30 seconds or so. I am advocating driving at lower RPM UNLESS you live in extremes where you are forced to go through a warm up cycle before you can realistically and safely drive as many viewers of my last video took great pains to point out. Manufacturers don't like long idle periods as I have clearly stated and agree with in this video, it is far better to add some load by driving or using light throttle whilst stationary. The key is taking it easy until you get warmth into the block itself and the oil flows better. Manufacturers do not recommend using high load/high rpm on a cold engine and many now actually come with restrictions to force you to follow this. My Audi is always telling me to be in 6th gear when 5th or even 4th is far more appropriate for the speed/load/conditions - I prefer to try to understand the engine than just go with what a manufacturer is telling me.
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  427. This is the debate, a first version of the EA211 or the EA111 latest incarnation. I have the EA211 from 2015 and have had no problems at all with it and I am really happy. I feel unable to recommend the EA111 if you are able to find an EA211 in your price range, even if it has a few more miles on it. The twincharged version seemed to have a fair few more problems than the standard EA111 Turbo. They changed quite a bit of stuff for the newer engine and most of this is for the better, so whilst I liked the EA111 (but would avoid the twincharged version) I have to recommend the EA211.
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  428. But if everyone else drove Prius's fuel would be much cheaper @NeverMetTheGuy ! I love and admire the passion that every owner has for their car so I try not to get drawn into the which car is better debates which are subjective at best. I just love the fact we have petrol heads on here from all walks of life with so many different backgrounds.
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  429. I'm going to be discussing repair costs very soon after your comment - there is a big issue here with lots of the "new tech"...
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  430. A larger chamber size will typically lower the tone and is what you should focus on. Resonators don't add silence, just cancel out higher frequencies, mufflers will quieten everything down. I would argue that most cars need both resonator and muffler, but a larger resonator should help lower the tone, but this will depend on the design of it. What region are you in? Flowmaster have a pretty good range of exhausts, they are sure to have something suitable for your application.
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  431. Yes as a driver, sorry I thought I'd made that clear, so removal and cleaning becomes the only real option when it gets to a point.
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  432. Hi buddy, the following videos cover the topics of exhausts if you want to deep dive into the complexities. You've already addressed the performance restriction so there is not much to be gained with mufflers, and resonator mods. You end up killing the engines scavenging if the flow is too free and it allows the exhaust to pulse instead of flow properly. There are nicer sounding exhausts around, the flowmasters are a good mix of sound and performance gains and fit most cars around. Silencers & Mufflers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bynTIZ_jpFM Which Exhaust Parts Make a difference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKVUEZr8RJ0 When Exhausts Lose You Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uzgCMO3Wwo
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  433. The fuel acts as a lubricant as it is closer to being an oil and they are built to withstand much higher pressures and greater torque. The way they deliver the power through a narrow RPM range also helps keep them reliable. I did a videos that went into some of these points if you are interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5f2YRb0uik But yes those older pre DPF diesels seem to last forever
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  434. Awesome, you need something reliable and Honda would certainly tick that box. The Honda Jazz and Fit models are quite popular first time cars here in the UK. Insurance is always the killer thing though.
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  435. Synthetic is loads better, mineral oils tend to break down when they take a beating inside an engine. I guess this is why most turbos require fully synthetic. I have known some mineral oils to be labelled as synthetic in some regions which doesn't make a lot of sense to me.
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  436. Thanks for sharing and for your kind words. Do they come with the CVT transmission? I've heard that is good for economy.
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  437. Cheer buddy and thanks for your support and encouragement, I couldn't do this without you my friend.
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  438. Any fuel with cleaning additives that keep the injectors clean and improve the burn efficiency of the engine will reduce soot output. On my 2.0 TDi engine I noticed less carbon build up, less oily soot over the rear bumper, more power and improved fuel economy after a tank of VPower.
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  439. I get around 50-60 MPG on my 1.4 TFSi on a run, my best is around 70mpg, but around town and general driving it gives about 45mpg. Obviously these drop a lot if i drive it hard, but these figures are based on general driving with a few overtakes and faster sections. Bear in mind I also only use shell V Power, which does make a difference to me for economy.
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  440. Yes don't worry this is one engine on my production list and it's not going to be far off.
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  441. Wish I had investigated more fully, I got totally sucked into this one. Glad its working now and the missus is happy which is a plus, just got to pay off the credit card now. I don't know about you but I use the aircon more in winter than in summer, it really helps demist the screen quickly.
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  442. That is a really good idea for a video, it will in most boxes still cause cavitation and lubrication issues. There are so many transmissions out there I'll have to do my research carefully to cover as many bases as possible. How do you feel about filled for life transmissions that do not require changes or top ups?
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  443. That makes me sad, these cars are future classics and I'm hoping that they will bow to pressure and release a mk4. Look at the Sirocco - it took years but finally they released a new version of it.
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  444. Yes the water is quite a normal part of the AC but it should be obvious if it is not water. The exhaust soot will tell you about the engine burn efficiency. Black oily soot is usually a problem (unless you have a diesel) and light grey soot can indicate the engine is running lean. Ideally there should be very little soot in the exhaust on a modern engine. Mine has nearly 70,000 miles on it and the exhaust is still like new on the inside.
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  445. They are great, I see we have quite a few TT owners on here, so I must put together a guide for this great car.
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  446. It's not just fashion tips us middle aged men need then. I'll review the camera setup, higher would actually make my life easier.
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  447. Thanks for your support my friend and reach out if you need any more info. Me or one of our viewers is sure to point you in the right direction.
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  448. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. Yes they are very good blocks, with the Quattro you can really get some decent power out of those and actually use it. Turbo upgrade and remap are the big power adders on those.
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  449. Thanks for this I will look out for this in future edits. I am caring for a relative at the moment so to speed up the edit I used a tool to help me and as my voice is quite quiet it cut me off a few times and I didn't spot this until you just pointed it out.
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  450. I do love the way language evolves around the world and I've discovered some great expressions and idioms that we just don't use over here over the years.
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  451. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support my friend. I felt a few things needed clarifying and wanted to answer the questions that cropped up on the last video on DPF's.
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  452. Ooh Harsh!!! We don't get much snow or ice in this part of the UK. I kind of assumed that the name "winter tyre" led to the assumption they were good in cold winter conditions. The fact that a winter tyre excels in the snow is more of an assumption as they are not called snow tyres (these are typically studded) so I felt it was worth mentioning they were great in the snow. What I specifically said was " in some areas you may want to switch switch to winter tires or you may be forced by legislation to switch to winter tires so you are ready. The winter tires do give a lot more grip in the snow but they tend to wear out more quickly in the summertime". I really don't get why you felt I was saying they were only good in the snow? Bear in mind I am just one guy, don't expect perfection - if I had a department of script writers and editors you are welcome to hold me to a higher standard. I never claim to be a know it all expert or guru, rather just sharing knowledge I've picked up in over 30 years of owning and working on cars.
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  453. If you click the cog wheel icon you can set a playback speed which is slower, the automatically translated subtitles should also help. Your vehicle registration documents should show a 4 letter engine code something like CFHA (early engines had 3 letters BKD for example), this code will also be stamped on the engine but it can be hard to locate in some engine bays. This engine code will then help you confirm the engine generation. In terms of engine generation I would assume that you have the CR 1st Generation (also known as a Gen 2 2.0 TDI) EA288 engine. You may also be able to pull the engine code from your local main dealership if you give them your chassis or VIN number (the long one in the front window)
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  454. You are quite right, that was a mistake on my part based on bad information on my research. I still feel that 350 is too much for a daily driver based on feedback I've had. The consensus I've found based on conversations I've had with tuners on this engine is that around 280-300 is a good safe limit, but I'm always interested to hear your thoughts. I think I've managed to cut out that bit, as it is quite misleading in the video. I will redo this video in the near future and update a few other things I've found out. Thanks once again for your feedback and suggestions, it really does help me improve the information we share.
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  455. I was hoping to give people the impression that no two engines, oil blends, or driving circumstances are the same and that oil analysis is really the only way to tell if you are experiencing engine wear. This only really needs to be done to establish a baseline for each engine and driver, then change the oil according to your findings. The aim is to reduce engine wear and minimize cost. Although frequent changes will not harm the engine, the cost will dent the pockets and the end results are not really worth the extra investment.
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  456. That's not an engine I am familiar with but I'll do some research and see what I can come up with for you. (Thanks for the support)
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  457. Are you getting any symptoms? That is not in my humble opinion a major overfill, but I would drain off a little oil especially if you are getting problems like smoke or loss of power.
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  458. It is unlikely, but if the excess oil entered the cylinder, you can end up with Hydrolock where the piston tries to compress the oil but cannot so you bend or break a rod/crank/piston and cause major problems inside the engine. This is typically the sort of thing that happens when you drive through water and suck this into the intake, you would have to have a lot of oil in your engine to reach the cylinders.
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  459. I would personally run a flush through with each oil change I do. The sludge and gunk that builds up can cause all sorts of issues. I believe some OEM service schedules drop a flush in the oil just before it is drained as a matter of routine, at least my local Audi dealership does this.
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  460. One calculation I did was of a 50mpg diesel car vs EV using public charging on a 600 miles trip which put the diesel at half the cost and also bear in mind that refilling/charging times significantly differed.
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  461. Miltek, Cobrasport, cherry bomb or flowmaster all sound great, but I'm sure there a lot more decent brands out there, I'm just not that familiar with who does fitments suitable for the C200k. Catless will probably render the car illegal to drive, but if you are ok to do this in your area removal is the cheapest performance option. I feel on this one you need a more conventional silencer, a straight through performance pipe will probably put you back to where you were before with a lack of power. The design of the flowmaster are really good as these improve scavenging but still offer a sportier sound but I know these can be quite hard to buy in some regions, but I've heard only good things from people who have fitted them.
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  462. If you just ease off the throttle you are putting less load on the transmission than you would be when accelerating. However if you crash down a gear or two and cause the RPM to spike as it engages you will be causing quite a bit of extra wear and tear.
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  463. How do you warm your car up? Do you think that is important? Got any tips to pass on that I've missed in this video?
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  464. My BKD lasted me nicely too, they are great little engines. Are you going to do a turbo upgrade when it needs replacing? Don't let the turbo die, it can cause all sorts of problems, if you start getting smoke or oil leaks get the turbo replaced.
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  465. That is probably a little longer than I would but it doesn't do any harm but it does depend on the car really, some with small turbos and an oil cooler will cool down quite fast. 120 seconds is generally enough time for the turbo to spool down and cool off, at least that avoids the hottest duration.
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  466. Well spotted, this is what happens when you get artists and animators creating images and videos of how engines work. It is a sort of 2 stroke setup I suppose, so let's just pretend it is a two stroke for now and hope no one else notices!
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  467. You'll find even VW and Audi tend to overfill these engines a bit at service time, the real danger in these engines is dropping too low, it really does kill the turbo.
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  468. Amen to that. In fact most Italian foods do it for me. Lasagna & Pizza Anyone?
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  469. I will try to record it next time I find one. But it will sound a bit like a siren whine, a high pitch whine or even a whistle. The pitch will raise and fall with RPM's You may also get a shudder sound when you lift off the throttle but this can sometimes be the wastegate or divertor valve.
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  470. Sadly that is very true. Keep an eye out for cars sold by estates of recently deceased, they often have a good history and aren't being sold because they are going to be expensive to run.
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  471. I'll be doing a specific video for the EA211, there are a few interesting things I've been told that should help people with upgrades on them. Those 1.2 are surprisingly quick aren't they?
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  472. Thanks for the tip on the 550i clutch, that's worth me saving.
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  473. These were built to be driven hard, so as long as they are serviced you should have little to worry about. DPFs will actuallyl start to clog up if they are driven gently and grannied along. This video went into this topic in more detail and gives the pros and cons and options you have. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic-eQhUY83o
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  474. I will put something together for you. I did one on coolants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4FEm1T_bD0 and there are quite a few on engine oil in this playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgnMVRYM7qk&list=PLNH4Cm67c3-Gp-Q6ruXGI152dIrNphZ24&index=18 But I will add transmission fluid/gearbox oil etc...
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  475. From my experience this is caused with incorrect oil selection or not changing it at the correct intervals. The sludge formed in the turbo eventually blocks the filter and causes a pressure drop. I've not heard much about this issue, so perhaps it is quite rare on these newer engines. A regular oil flush and change are the most sensible precautions to take.
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  476. Cheers buddy, you've made my day with that comment, I'll be sure to drop some more diesel content for you.
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  477. Check for a full service history. Cambelt will probably just have had it's second change, the clutch can sometimes be a little sticky at higher mileages on these. This video highlights most of the common 1.4 TFSi problems but a lot of these were on the Twincharge version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-o-XWut0SY
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  478. Fair enough then, I did discuss idling and a better faster way to warm up the engine in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCGsZp-OG4c
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  479. Sorry I have been snowed under with comments, and some pretty time consuming family health problems of late. In a nutshell, if you're experiencing a rattle during startup, it's not normal. Check these potential culprits: engine mounts, cam timing mechanism, timing chain tensioner, and injector rail bolts. However, for a comprehensive diagnosis, it's best to consult a professional. For more details, please refer to my previous response in the other thread.
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  480. I'll keep you posted, I'm taking notes as I go so I can compare them.
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  481. 510hp is the most I've seen on these v10 TDi which incidentally was not road legal. Stock injectors seem to cope to around 450hp, uprating the turbo and injectors (if you can find some) will see more power but heat build up in the engine is the issue here, and the transmission struggles at these power levels. I'm sure anything is possible if you throw enough money at it but probably not practical.
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  482. 15 minutes is usually long enough to warm up an engine from my experience. Short runs are unavoidable sometimes but try to make a point of doing an extended rum at the weekend to restore oil quality and give the car a good blow through.
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  483. Get a compression test done and determine the most likely location of the problem. I hope you get it sorted and fixed cheaply and quickly. I'm sure these will start to climb in value as they become a modern classic so it's well worth keeping them in good order.
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  484. That is a good question, one that I shall explore in a future video. When you say modern what years are you referring to? Should I include diesels in this?
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  485. It is really hard to diagnose this sort of thing, I am a little baffled by this one and haven't come up with anything conclusive for you yet. Check for error codes. Measure the cars voltage before during and after cranking, I suspect it's not getting enough juice to run the plugs and the starter and as a result the glow plugs are unable to fire up properly. Fully charge the battery and try it then, this will rule out power drain/draw issues. Is the relay cutting in correctly?
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  486. Usually works ok, but the fitments do vary slightly, beware that transverse and longitudinal mounted engines have quite different arrangements for the turbo in some cases. It is my understanding that most if not all of the 170 turbos can be modified to be bolt on replacements if they are not, there are a few tutorials around on how to do this. There were also some revisions over the years so choosing a donor turbo from the same year range improves the chances of an easy swap.
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  487. When you look at the fires and explosions from wars, the planes, drones and military vehicles used, then look at the emissions from forest fires which seem to be happening more and more frequently it makes you think we are such a small part of the problem. We should still do what we can and every little helps. Fossil fuel use is not a long term sustainable option, but I don't think we have a proper solution or answer yet either.
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  488. That is low, so before you start getting issues I would slow charge it up. The cars 12V should sit somewhere in between 12 & 13v ideally. I guess you do shorter journeys?
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  489. I'll try to explain more clearly in the next one, I didn't mean to imply the knock sound was pre-ignition just it was a result of what this does inside the engine.
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  490. Park locks up the transmission, neutral allows the car to roll forward and many cars will creep forward in neutral. Improper use of either can damage the transmission, engaging park when rolling instead of neutral for example. High RPM does still affect the engine although most automatics will try to protect the engine and choose a higher gear even if you manually selected a gear that was too low. So you can probably do less damage in an auto because it is intelligent but it is still something to bear in mind.
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  491. That would be the EA211, and it is confusing with all these VW engine codes and even revisions to them.
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  492. I think it is silly not to, you get so much more power and response from them. I would always recommend people use a specialist, a bad tune can wreck reliability.
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  493. I am not a fan of the bio fuels they are forcing upon us now. Which car is that in my friend? I'd be interested to know if you think diesel engines are better or worse than they used to be when it comes to living with them?
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  494. Pretty much the same, probably just an index linked uplift after April. A couple of bands were move around, and the zero band was abolished IIRC.
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  495. 869 is generally the code for too much as it is a "high pressure warning" the 868 is low pressure, this can be down to a number of things including wrong grade of oil, low oil level, faulty electrical sensor/relay, faulty solenoid valve etc... (NB: too much oil can raise the pressure, pop the seals and cause leaks leading to low pressure.)
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  496. Thanks again! Appreciate the support my friend.
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  497. I think the way the car is used or driven has more impact than whether it has a turbo or not. Long motorway miles vs lots of short stop start trips on cold engines will have very different impacts on oil quality. This is why I recommend people get an analysis done, it takes all the guesswork away and only needs to be done a couple of times to determine the best for your car.
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  498. There are only about 4 places with pumps that sell this in the UK last time I looked. You can get drums delivered though but this proves pretty costly. It is Premium in that it has good knock protection allowing you to burn more of it and if you have the right fuel system supply and proper mapping it should make decent power gains.
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  499. I do, I even upgraded one to an automatic choke - 1296cc Vauxhall Astra from the 80's.
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  500. Yes you are right, I totally slipped up there!
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  501. People do like to slag off these engines, but they are so much better now and have so much to offer. Enjoy buying them at discounted prices. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  502. Which engine did that have in it? They are pretty well built, I'm also sure you took good care of servicing. Did the clutch last you well - I know these take a real beating from learners.
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  503. I bet you wrap a blanket over it as well and read it a night time story. I have a garage but sadly it's too small to fit the car in!
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  504. Thanks for your kind words and encouraging support, I actually recently redid this video with more details as I felt I could improve it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrQYtYjTslI The 1.2 is a good solid engine and my recommendation would be to get it tuned, a simple eco map will give both more economy and a little more performance. You'll see gains of around 10-20hp if you are in the UK Celtic Tuning are worth chatting to. The video I did on the 1.6 CRDi is the closest thing I have to your engine, so might be worth a watch for a few other tips on upgrades although the specifics will vary on your 1.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVzD6qNjTuE
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  505. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. Thanks for you tips and input it is appreciated.
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  506. Removing the dip stick with the engine provides an outlet for the crankcase pressure to escape so splashing of oil in this instance is quite normal for most engines. Oil smells are often down to spills whilst filling and they fade over time, do check around the engine for leaks and make sure there is an appropriate amount of oil in the engine.
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  507. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your encouragement and support.
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  508. I must discuss these road tax changes they really are shocking - new car tax had generally doubled in this latest update for most registrations. There are also a lot of drivers that don't expect the £400 premium car tax fees on top of the regular £200 tax costs.
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  509. Yes I can, I will add that to my production list right now for you. In the meantime we have an article on this engine.... https://www.torquecars.com/ford/zetec-tuning.php
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  510. It is possible but 4 inches is probably too wide, and the exhaust flow will slow up. I'll be curious to hear others thoughts on this or indeed how you have got on with this project. Hybrid turbos will generally just bolt on, so injectors are the only other thing you are likely to need to do on these but it depends on your power targets.
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  511. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  512. Cheers buddy, it was a lot of work and took me ages, but I felt it was important to get this right.
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  513. I've only ever driven a rotary for a day and it was a real blast when I got over the need to rev it hard to get any torque. I think you'll have great fun with the TTRS they are pretty good platforms to work on and upgrade.
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  514. A sway bar is an excellent idea. Consider a cat back system. The vr6 lumps can handle more power but need much more money to get there. Extraction of power from naturally aspirated vehicles is far more difficult than with forced induction or superchargers. Additionally, an oil cooler kit is a smart choice, since high temperatures are your adversary. If you persist with NA, you'll probably obtain a maximum of 223BHP, but this will be costly. A GTX2576R turbo upgrade has been performed on them a few times. However, the majority of customers are satisfied with the GTX3071R, which boosts power to roughly 326hp. Headers, exhaust system, air filter (debatable benefits stick with a panel filter), headwork, adjustable cam gears, and a more aggressive camshaft would be the best course of action. The Jenvey throttle body or something similar is a decent mod option, and since we're on the subject of the intake, it could be worth looking at boring out your inlet to improve flow. We have a tuning guide on the EA390 engine https://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/ea390-tuning.php
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  515. Thanks for the support, I feel an update to this video is due so I'll put something together.
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  516. I had the BKD too in my A3, they are one of the best engines from this era. Let me know how you get on your plan looks pretty solid to me and should see decent power gains.
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  517. Good advice, I always assumed that the CP4 was better than the CP3 so I've amended the article to reflect your tip. The "R90" 0.9cc per rotation pumps seems to be the way to go? Do you have a recommended fuel pump upgrade for these?
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  518. That is the mark of a good driver with good anticipation skills.
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  519. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. You will get more vibration, but these engines are fairly smooth and the transmissions are fairly strong. Ask around and see what feedback you get from the many forums, personally I would go for it but not too light on a road car.
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  520. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the encouragement my friend.
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  521. Lugging is nearly impossible on a Tiptronic gearbox, I should really do another version of this video for those with auto transmissions. Here in the UK 80-90% of cars are stick shifters, I know in some areas this percentage is inverted. If someone had a manual shift mode in their automatic and they chose the wrong gear it can potentially cause issues, but a modern car will generally work this out and step in to sort it.
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  522. Pretty much - one significant difference is that the later 1.5 TSi used the Atkinson Cycle and the earlier 1.4 was very much just an Otto Cycle engine. (FYI there is a video on the Otto vs Atkinson cycle video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6u5aw9uxwE ) But as far as upgrades and bolt on mods, and reliability and reputation they are so similar.
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  523. Lol I never thought about it like that. Is this an English expression that doesn't travel well. Good point about drilled and grooved discs although most fit larger discs when they do this upgrade which mitigates that problem.
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  524. There are certainly some differences out there with regards RPM, so I try to be as generic as possible and this suited most diesel models out there.
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  525. You do need to warm the engine up, idling is not ideal but i know you guys just can't drive it around at those temps straight away, so there is an idle method I recommend.... I have actually just uploaded an updated version of this video which should be clearer on this topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_WtD0N6_Fk Add a little load whilst idling, just 200-500rpm and it will warm up much more quickly and safely.
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  526. Yes definately remap, if that is your only mod, it will give the best gains. The suspension and brakes on these are quite nicely setup. Have you managed to get one yet my friend?
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  527. You can focus on low to mid range torque, and not push the gearbox to cope with a large peak increase which is typically where any problems lie. A good remap company who understands the car can set the output to give you a bit more power, better economy and not stress the turbo or gearbox.
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  528. That is so kind of you to say, thank you my friend, it means the world to me that someone out there is finding this useful.
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  529. Does start stop matter that much? It depends on your journey and traffic levels really. I rarely find I go from spirited drive to a dead stop in most areas I've driven traffic tends to slow up, hence allowing the turbo to cool a little. The other factor is that your engine will start again shortly after so the oil circulation and cooling can continue so this is not the same as switching off the engine for good. Start stop can be manually turned off in most cars and if you regularly go from spirited drive to stop often I would recommend doing this. Being aware of the potential issue at least gives us a chance as a driver to make an informed decision with regards to using stop start. Personally I switch off stop start unless I'm driving in urban areas with heavy traffic because I feel it is an annoying pain.
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  530. I will redo this video and focus on your specific question, I had assumed that the implication of this only working on high compression engines would suffice so didn't address the specific area you mention directly. So to specifically answer your question "there are not usually any benefits power or performance wise in MOST engines that run a low compression and those that were not optimized to run on higher octane fuels assuming both fuels have the same Ethanol content in them." There are of course exceptions to this in many cases and I'd love to hear peoples experiences with them. But to reiterate the point in the video, you only see benefits if your car was designed to use higher octane fuels, if it wasn't you will generally see no benefit at all. However in some countries like here in the UK, lower octane fuels have higher ethanol content which further muddies the waters as you tend to need to burn more of this to make the same power. E10 vs E5.
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  531. Sorry I would love to but I simply don't have the time to give one on one advice, I get around 70-100 emails per day. I do try to spot trends and cover these in articles and videos to help as many people as possible. I do this as a hobby, not as a main job and I'm caring for an elderly relative so my time is very very limited. Drop a question on here and I'll read it and hopefully can address that question in a future video or article update if I can't reply directly to it.
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  532. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  533. In some cases the K04 will work on a standard ECU without a tune, but you'll typically get overboost errors at higher rpms. It depends on the mapping in the ECU, the stock maps are fairly generic and it is more likely you can just slap it on and drive it to the tuner for a tweak, any aftermarket map is a little more touchy if it doesn't match up fuel and air delivery with what it's expecting. The air metering may also need an upgrade and corresponding tweak in the ECU. I have heard others having problems with a swap and needing a map due to the limp home mode being engaged all the time.
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  534. Thanks buddy, I'm always learning.
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  535. Cheers buddy, and thanks for sharing your car and knowledge with us all. These inspiration projects like yours do so much to fire peoples imaginations.
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  536. Great suggestion! I'll see what I can devise for you.
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  537. And a warm welcome to a new subscriber, it's great to have you along.
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  538. Ok buddy, I'll put together a really short video on this, a few have said they don't want all the technicalities, just a guide. We lost a close family member last week so I'll get to this as soon as I can for you.
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  539. Could be the water pump then this is quite common, try to determine the location of the leak, it could just be a simple gasket that has gone or split water pump housing. Are temps shooting up when you drive it?
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  540. Some people clean them when they change the air filter. I have to note that damage is often caused by improper cleaning, primarily by residue remaining which attracts a faster dirt build up. Personally I only do mine 30,000 miles or so and they don't typically pick up much dirt unless I'm using an "oiled performance air filter".
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  541. The manifolds and some plumbing (pipework) are different. As the same block handles each variant of turbo if you get a full turbo complete with manifold and pipes it will just bolt on. Mapping should ideally be adjusted at the same time, but lots of people report the K04 running on the stock k03 map (with a few minor issues).
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  542. The EA888 engine blocks are identical between the 1.8 and 2.0, it's the pistons and crank that make the difference in HP. SO the manifolds are the same, the heads are the same (generally speaking but were some variations between VAG brands, with port sizes and pcv system design). There were also transverse and longitudinal engines which have different down pipe angles coming from them. Your best option is to check part numbers match on the parts you want to swap in these are usually listed on sites selling these parts. One part is often identified with a few different codes, but if codes match, then you have a "bolt on replacement".
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  543. It is usually the clutch on cars with this engine in my experience which can cause troublesome gear changes sometimes. Please note that I did just focus on the engine in this video as this is available in so many different makes and models. I will get around to discussing more car specific issues. Crunching on second and third gear are the only thing I've heard, and this is usually down to high mileage and driver abuse. What have you heard? I'll investigate further for you and see what I can turn up.
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  544. I set it to go live on the wrong day, so I fixed that when I spotted it. It was a great little car and fun to drive around for a day in it.
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  545. Ah the curse of my regional accent. I should have been a pirate really!
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  546. I've been sold so much junk over the years I shudder to think how much it would all add up to.
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  547. The remap and turbo upgrades are your best bet on these IMO. I am working on a Passat video right now so watch this space, it'll cover handling as well as power mods. Have you done anything to the intercooler yet? What power are you running now with your current mods?
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  548. I really like it the M57 D30 is one of the best diesel engines ever made In my humble opinion. I will be dropping a video on this engine so keep an eye on the channel, in the meantime I wrote this guide to the engine https://www.torquecars.com/bmw/m57-tuning.php
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  549. Great tip!
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  550. Thank you so much, that is really kind of you and will help the channel.
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  551. Glad it was helpful! I really enjoyed researching this one, I feel there is more to cover on the Atkinson & Miller engines.
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  552. Generally speaking the Oil and the additives in them will not degrade over a couple of years significantly depending on what the engine has dumped into it over time (the acids collected by running through the engine can cause them to deteriorate a little) but I'd try to change it at the 2 year mark and not go over that. It will depend on the oil chosen and the type of engine and I know many will say to wait . The stock answer to your question is to change it sooner than than the kilometers stated but longer than the time. During lockdown my mileage shot down from 15k to 3k so instead of the usual oil changes I do I just did one change at 6k or 2 years.
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  553. Sending the oil off for analysis is the only way to know for sure as you say, we can only generalize and there are so many different oils out there and a whole range of additives. I didn't explain very well last time, sorry about that hopefully this will make things a little clearer. I too have heard about oxidation but the surface of oil in the sump is not exposed to a great deal of air and personally I haven't found that oxidation is a big risk. It may collect air sitting there but by the time it's run through an oil filter the air "bubbles" will have been extracted reducing any panic about cavitation happening. I have seen little degradation of oil upto 2 years old where cars cover limited miles. Oil contains detergents, dispersants, metal rust inhibitors binding agents etc... When oil runs through an engine it collects acids, a by product of combustion and from what I've read over the years it is these that degrade the additives in the oil over time. Indeed leaving oil alone on a shelf it will generally be as good as it was when it left the factory. Turbo engines and diesels with DPFs tend to be harder on oil life than NA engines.
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  554. I walk a thin line here - I have to provide information that is both "Legal" and "Safe"! In my experience most DPF problems can be avoided in most cases. They are simply not suitable for people who only do short journeys and totally not fit for that purpose. Over the years the placement and design has improved so there should be fewer issues.
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  555. There is not much around for the Terracan. I did find a few plug in chip solutions online but as I haven't tried or tested them I can't vouch for them the one I found was Racechip (UK) - they are claiming power gains between 29 and 43 hp which seems realistic to me (I would go with the 36hp option personally). Please do your due diligence first and let me know how you get on and what you find. It's a shame people aren't offering remaps on these (yet) but it will likely change.
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  556. I would recommend using a local broker, they have pretty good contacts. We found (about 25 years ago) there was a rule that drivers can't be penalized for the same offence multiple times, so putting all the car insurances with the same company, reminding them of this rule meant that only one policy was loaded for the DD. Not sure if this rule still applies and only specialist underwriters and brokers will know about it, it's not something they teach the telesales teams in larger companies.
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  557. Hi buddy, it is probably the ECU as you suspect it does seem to be the most common cause of these symptoms: 1. ECU Software Glitch: Many vehicles with a similar VW 1.8 TFSI engine, have Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) addressing these errors. These typically suggest an ECU update to resolve inaccurate or overly sensitive diagnostics for cylinder deactivation and pressure monitoring. Although your specific vehicle lacks a TSB, it's likely the same issue applies. 2. Faulty Cylinder Deactivation System: Cylinder deactivation errors can arise if the system responsible for deactivating and reactivating cylinders malfunctions. This includes solenoids, actuators, or control modules tied to this function. 3. Pressure Sensor Faults or Calibration Issues: High cylinder pressure readings could result from: A faulty cylinder pressure sensor in cylinder 2. Carbon buildup on valves causing combustion irregularities. Issues with the fuel injector for cylinder 2 delivering excessive fuel. 4. Mechanical Problems: While less common, problems like a damaged piston, stuck valve, or restricted exhaust flow in cylinder 2 could elevate cylinder pressure. Suggested Steps: 1. Check for Software Updates: Visit a VW dealership or qualified shop and request verification of the ECU software version. If an update is available, apply it and retest. 2. Inspect Cylinder Deactivation System: Ensure the deactivation solenoids and related actuators are functioning properly. Check wiring and connections for any loose or damaged components. 3. Investigate Cylinder 2: Inspect the pressure sensor and its wiring for faults. Check for carbon buildup on intake valves (a known issue with direct-injection engines like the 1.8 TFSI). Test the fuel injector for cylinder 2 for leaks or over-fueling. 4. Conduct a Compression or Leak-Down Test: Rule out any mechanical issues like a damaged valve, piston, or head gasket. 5. Clear Codes and Monitor: After performing repairs or updates, clear the codes and monitor engine performance with a scan tool. If the issues persist, further diagnostic work may be needed.
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  558. I guess the same problems apply. The charging controls in modern EV's is very complex and the charge rate is adjusted to help the battery cope, so it's better than those early mobile phones we used to use, but I'm still hearing horror stories, so they probably haven't solved the problem completely. I like the idea of slot in battery packs so your refuel is essentially a battery change.
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  559. It depends on the car, but generally yes it will resume as soon as it can, but the engine needs to be up to operating temperature, so if you shut off for a few hours and the engine cools right down it'll need to go through a warm up cycle again, so short commutes to work can result in a dpf that never regens, bear in mind that during the warm up lots more soot is being dumped into an already clogged dpf. I guess you could think of it like trying to cook sausages but only putting the heat on for 5 minutes at a time and leaving an hour between each try. You'll never quite get there.
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  560. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  561. The early EA111 had many problems which has put people off. When they switched to belts and added other tweaks in the more recent EA211designs things really did improve. I've had no problems at all with mine in around 5 years of ownership now, and it still pulls like a train, gives good fuel economy and is fun to drive.
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  562. If you are starting an engine again, it will be fairly warm already and will typically still have some oil. I wait just 10-20 seconds or so whilst I put my belt on before I pull away if it's not the first trip of the day. When you stop if you've been doing high rpms then you should let it cool IMHO, but in reality whilst you are parking up and doing the last bit of your journey you'll probably find things have cooled down again and the risk is much lower. The problem comes when you have a big change in heat on the engine, starting from cold and revving hard, or driving hard then shutting off.
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  563. I appreciate that! Thanks for the comment and support, it really makes the hard work worthwhile.
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  564. This video discusses that very topic, and there are typically a few signs to watch for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54GrVq8_KqE
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  565. It could be something as simple as a worn rubber bushing. The trouble is when the car is hoisted the wheels and suspension fully rest, you need to find a pit or lift the car on it's wheels so you can get under the car and see what's worn and moving around. This is the trouble with trying to guess a problem, you can throw lots of time and money at a car and still not have it sorted. Does the car pull to the right more when accelerating or decelerating or just when on a flat or cambered road surface? These points can help your mechanic drill down to likely problem areas.
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  566. Lol, I remember you posting a thread on that in our forums. Maybe I should to a "Don't put oil in your coolant reservoir" video just in case. They say we learn from our mistakes, and I've certainly made a lot over the years.
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  567. This is so true and a great tip. My dash complains if it detects and open window above 50mph, so there must be something in it.
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  568. I'm dialling back and dropping the music in my videos now, thanks for your feedback it is appreciated and when I get a change I'll re-shoot this video without the music for you.
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  569. I will discuss this in a future video it will be an interesting topic. Thanks for suggesting it.
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  570. Interesting, which engine versions are you specifically referring to? I note that in this video I stressed the importance of economy when I said, "they wanted to create a fairly small diesel efficient engine that they could fit in the smaller bodied car." I certainly didn't mean to imply it was made just because it was smaller and could fit easily. The 2.0 TDi typically weighs around 55kg more than the 1.6 TDi in my experience, the newer 2.0TDi is a little better when it comes to weight. A mass of this size had a profound effect on a light or small cars performance. Did they officially make a 2.0 TDi Polo? I know of a few conversions but it was a challenge getting that to fit, and the 2.0 TDi pretty much filled my A3 engine bay but a 1.6 has space around it but with engine covers on they can look roughly the same size.
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  571. LOL you are so right, in my defense I recorded this video in October but didn't set it to release until January - I intended a November release for this one, so yes you can call me out on this. Australia are just going into their summer months though, so it must look even more strange to them.
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  572. Are you getting any error codes via the OBDII port? My guess would be a bad air flow sensor, bad lambda or carbon build up. Are the plugs clean or sooty? 02 sensors video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHzZfjvMLwc I'll be doing a video soon on bad MAF sensors so stay tuned for that one.
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  573. Interesting project. A straight pipe on a 1.9 TDi did that affect the power? Is it much louder now? Have you tuned the ECU on that yet?
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  574. The PD150 is a very good base to have, I think you'll be happy with just a remap on that. Turbo injectors and clutch are all pretty solid. Avoid too much low end power though, you want to peak around 2200-2400 rpm IMHO on those engines. Clutches may struggle but this is a service thing and if it struggles with a remap it was probably on it's last legs anyway. The other mod I would recommend is the suspension, this is not great on a stock Mk4, and there are some superb options around out there. Bear in mind the diesel is heavier than a lot of petrol versions so choose a good quality coilover kit.
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  575. Poly bushings can be quite hard and for most street cars you are usually better off with a set of new rubber ones. There are a few rubber bushing upgrades around if you look carefully, the rubber grade is slightly firmer than OEM but not as harsh as some of the polybushes.
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  576. Yes we don't really know what heat or sunlight is over here! lol. We seem to have quite a few bikers on this channel, nice to have you along by the way.
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  577. It's actually quite hard to flip a car. Even dealers (the small local ones) struggle to turn a profit, most auction cars come with hidden problems that need fixing before it can be sold. I know quite a few who have tried and got their fingers badly burned.
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  578. Welcome, good to have you along. All Petrol Heads are welcome.
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  579. A blocked closed PCV usually creates oil leaks due to the pressure build up in the crankcase. You might even get a hiss when you open the oil filler cap. Hope you can track down the source of your problems. Hoepfully the previous owner has just done short journeys and when you start driving it properly these issues will go away.
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  580. Maybe you should watch this video after all my friend, because according to the UK government they started C02 rates from 01/03/2001 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6603f64b13397a0011e419be/v149-rates-of-vehicle-tax-for-cars-motorcycles-light-goods-vehicles-and-private-light-goods-vehicles.pdf
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  581. Some of the tips in this video will help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeG5-oWehcY but few cars like short journeys, they really need to warm up. Sorry to hear about your bad experience though but glad you've got it sorted now.
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  582. You shouldn't have a problem, after making this video and chatting with a few people is seems the oil pump shaft problem was mainly a pre 2008 PD engine issue. There were a few borderline old stock engines around 2009 but the CFFB is the modern CR engine. If I find anything else out on this I'll let you know. Most of this video is aimed at the early PD engines, so I'll do another CR and a Gen3 TDi video when I've got all the facts together.
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  583. There do seem to be some merits to the narrow range pulse and glide method, I am still testing this one out to be sure.
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  584. Good idea! I just need to work out how to get game footage and download it, I'm sure I'll crack it soon.
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  585. Thanks for your kind words of support and encouragement, there is lots more coming for the EA211 soon.
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  586. Very interesting comment, and I'm really happy to have a viewer over in Corsica.
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  587. It's not a massive or noticeable difference, a 60 litre tank (25kg) is half full half of the time a half filled tank (12.5kg) is quarter full half of the time. I find the effort of making 2 trips to refuel rather than one outweighs any real world saving.
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  588. That is a good suggestion, thanks. I'll try and do this in future.
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  589. Is this when warm or only on cold startups? This video may help diagnose a rough idle problem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSfNHmmKaTE
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  590. And thanks for the kind words of support and encouragement my friend.
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  591. Swap the coilpacks over and see if the fault moves to another cylinder, if it does you've found the culprit, if it doesn't keep looking. It does sound like a coilpack/lead problem to me.
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  592. The early designs and implementations left a lot to be desired. I do feel they rushed this technology out before it had been properly road tested and miles had accumulated to show up the problems.
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  593. Yes generally speaking but it will depend on the manufacturer and design. VW group for example around 2012 moved the DPF to be closer to the engine so it warms up faster and has more of a chance to burn off the soot. Newer DPF designs are generally larger than those early ones so flow better and last longer between regen cycles. Also additives like Urea have been used to promote cleaner exhaust emissions and cleaner DPF's.
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  594. I should point out that some mappers will merely block the error codes a faulty or blocked EGR would throw up, in these cases you would still need to block off the EGR physically. Just check you have a proper EGR Delete rather than just a fault code workaround.
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  595. I can't provide a definitive answer to the question as some people WILL and some WONT. I know some youtubers are just pushing out their own experience for their car which is actually pretty misleading as people take this as absolute fact. You'll find I give people the knowledge to explore for themselves rather than tell them what to think especially in cases where there is no single true answer. I will try to include some more real world examples in future videos, would that be more helpful to you?
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  596. A few have asked so I've bumped this up my production list. From my research so far they are pretty good engines. A simple remap on that should give you around 45hp more power and 55lbft of torque for max economy a remap of around 30hp should be in the sweet spot for power vs economy and be better than the stock setup. It has the EDC17C64 ecu on it. Stock power at 103hp just seems to low when you consider what this can do.
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  597. I'll be sure to include this in the video. I know you have to choose a turbo with spooling characteristics to match the flow of the engine. Questions I need to answer is where are the limits of power on the stock block, at what point does the fueling need to be uprated, and how much power can the stock gearbox and drive train handle? My guesses are you should be able to get to around 200hp fairly easily but 300hp will need quite a few extra things to be done.
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  598. CVT is weird in that it keeps at a relatively steady RPM but it is not lugging as it tweaks the ratios to avoid strain on the engine.
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  599. I wouldn't say 2000 RPM is low on the 4G15, but using WOT at 800-1000 is certainly low and should be avoided. I did clarify what a "low RPM" was in another video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uot7DHY_C1c
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  600. Oh no - no offense at all. You made a good point and gave me an opportunity to clarify something. Yes lots of these hypermilers with manuals are driving around at near tickover thinking it is economical so this video is really aimed at them.
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  601. Thanks for your support and encouragement my friend.
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  602. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  603. As long as it's been well maintained and serviced you should have no problems, these videos will clarify this further for you... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic-eQhUY83o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h2IWnLplb4
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  604. Thanks for your support and kind words of support.
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  605. Thanks and welcome I really appreciate your support and encouragement.
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  606. I intend to explore the VED tax as this is pretty complex and a lot of drivers are going to get a shock in April 2025. The new car tax is indeed what I referred to, but when the premium vehicle tax is added many drivers will be paying around £600 per year just to tax the car. Some bands will also be double what they are now! On fuel prices I didn't go that thoroughly into it so apologize for that.
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  607. My stop start battery lasted from 2015 to 2024 it only died after lots of very short runs with aircon on full. The voltage read low for the last few years but it still started the car every morning.
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  608. It depends on the mapper, and most maps can be optimized for both. Most drivers even with performance maps will see better fuel economy, if you drive the same you hit the higher power figures at lower RPM's. A point to note is that remapping doesn't always add more fuel, often the duration and timing of the fuel injection will make the engine more efficient. The increased efficiency means more power from less fuel and less heat lost in frictional losses typical of higher RPM driving. If you car is now making 100hp at 3000rpm rather than at 4000rpm you need less throttle and hence will use less fuel to achieve the same rate of travel and acceleration.
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  609. Just leaving your house is dangerous! It is important to know where problem areas are and appreciate how things work, but we can never really take things to the extreme. Damaging an engine will usually mean you are taking 15,000 miles of the lifespan of the engine, when your engine does 150,000 this is a non event for many drivers. If you want to keep your car as long as possible and avoid breakdowns, then I think the key is to avoid the extremes, lots of high RPM or only using low RPM. I wish people would learn to drive properly - especially when it comes to gear selection on a manual box.
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  610. Plus we have smart cars tracking our every move so this is quite feasible.
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  611. It's that stupidly loud intro music isn't it? I will try and re-shoot my earlier videos which had this problem, for now i've snipped out most of the intro on this, and thank you for the heads up my friend it is much appreciated.
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  612. Error code P0069 typically indicates a discrepancy between the MAP sensor and the barometric pressure readings. This sensor measures the pressure inside the intake manifold, which helps the engine control unit (ECU) adjust the fuel injection rates. When the readings don't match up with what's expected from the barometric pressure sensor, this code is triggered. While the MAP sensor measures pressure, the MAF sensor measures the amount of air entering the engine. These two sensors work in tandem to provide accurate data for air-fuel mixture adjustments. If you've already replaced the MAP sensor and are still seeing problems, it's logical to suspect the MAF sensor might be at fault. Check the connections, remove and clean the sensors and see if that helps.
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  613. I'm sorry, but I get about 100 emails every day asking for one to one advice and I just don't have the time to reply to every single one of them. I'll try to find it though and see what answers I can provide.
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  614. Cheers for the tip, that one has not been on my radar here in the UK. I recently discovered them though when researching the VR5 they seem to be one of the few covering a 5 cylinder engine.
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  615. Some would argue that on these newer EVO engines where the DPF is typically placed before the EGR and the PCV has an oil vapor collector run fine and are not a problem when it comes to carbon deposit build up. The EGR is indeed a real pig to remove as they are so integrated now and I don't know of a blanking kit at the moment but I'll keep digging around for you. A software switch off will effectively shut the valve and stop it working, and I think that is what most people are doing on these newer engines. Let me know if you find anything out you are not the first person to be asking this.
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  616. Did they change the cambelt/chain? Has it been misaligned? Do you have anyone near you with a dyno who can read off the engine as it is revving - that is a quick way to work out what is going on there. Sorry I can't help remotely, even in person these things can be a nightmare to track down. I did a video on limp mode which might flag up some suggestions for you to investigate further. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lFzSQMU5sI and one on power loss whilst accelerating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwCgcOuvvu0
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  617. Thanks buddy, I've been trying to get this video out for a couple of months now, but finally got it together. I'll revisit this topic and focus on turbo engines in the near future.
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  618. Thanks for the heads up my friend. You are quite right, my intention was to explain why engines in general now have carbon build up issues, it does confuse things that I mentioned gasoline engines at this point in a video about diesels as they do work quite differently but this "historical diesel issue" of carbon build up is now affecting many gasoline engines now. So top marks for highlighting this and I'll correct this in a future video revision it was certainly not my intention to confuse or muddy the waters.
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  619. Some diesel engines top out at 4000rpm - generally speaking I'd say the upper third of the RPM range so if it goes to 6000 rpm anything between 4 and 6 I'd count as a higher RPM. A VTEC or Rotary engine will be much higher than 4000rpm as they have a higher redline.
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  620. These things can be a nightmare to track down. Things you can't rule out are faulty pressure sensors/broken wires giving false readings - unlikely though as the dpf clears for a bit. When you say clear I presume you actually mean it has been removed and physically cleaned - was the ECU reset when this happened? If you say clear and mean you've just run a DPF regeneration cycle then it might not be actually clear... Some soot (metallic ash from sulfur in particular) will not burn off and will just stay in the filter until it is removed and cleaned. It really needs someone to run a full diagnostic and check the pressure readings are within normal ranges with the warning off and on. I am not that familiar with these engines so can only offer general advice.
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  621. Go for it! Think about the differential upgrades though. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  622. I wish I could but engines are different and the designed operating temps and range will vary, most cars water temps seems to stay around 90c which is about 140F.. Oil temps are a whole different discussion and more accurate to go by, but few people can see oil temps.
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  623. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  624. I'm still working on it, I'm a bit of a perfectionist, especially as this is the engine I have. I have started script writing though for this so it shouldn't be too long. I've been pushing through my big backlog of videos, and after last month I have almost caught up.
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  625. That was one of the last versions and was very clean burning it met ULEV II BIN5 they are very similar to AWV AWP BKF and BNU if that helps. I can't turn up anything on port size, piston and crank strength or specifics. I recall the coilpacks were updated around this point. What have you found out? Is this fitted to a VW Beetle?
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  626. It is similar but rather than be stuck with a set duration, the duration can be adapted to suit load and speed, so the degree with which it opens and closes is variable but will always be shorter than in the Otto setup.
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  627. I will separate these engines out and do a more focused video for the later CR engines. I feel the Gen3 also deserves it's own video due to the sheer number of revisions. This video was based on an old article on my website so it's time to update that as well whilst I'm at it.
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  628. That sounds like a real beast of an engine. Do you have any traction issues from that setup? Sounds amazing.
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  629. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  630. Glad you like them! Thanks for the kind words of support, it makes all the hard work worthwhile.
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  631. A mate was talking about using the ones for the R32 on his 24v but I don't know if he pulled it off. The 3.0 throttle bodies will also probably fit, but for both of these you are probably looking at a manifold swap to house these. Search for the C2 SRI and Bakber adapter plates for more guidance.
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  632. Thanks buddy, I appreciate the support.
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  633. Thanks for the feedback, which engine was this on?
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  634. I could also summarize a whole movie in 60 seconds, but wouldn't you miss the details and the fun journey we take together! I take the point that you would prefer more concise video content and will bear this in mind for future scripts. I won't be aiming for 60 seconds though but will try to make the videos shorter. I do add chapters so people can easily skip to the relevant parts of each video.
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  635. This sounds like the rings could be starting to wear which is crazy on such a new car. On the next oil change run some engine flush through it, I've known this to improve oil consumption in some cases and it would be a fairly cheap thing to do. The other consideration is has the engine properly run in and bedded in? If the mileage is low and it only does short journeys this could be the issue. To run in these engines do lots of high load at low (middle) rpms, steep hills are best. This should help everything bed in properly, but avoid high rpms (upper third) and lugging the engine.
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  636. So nice of you and thanks for supporting my little channel.
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  637. That is very scary.
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  638. Good advice. Some timing belts can be a real pig to install, especially on the V6 TDi's and those which have a belt driven fuel pump. Not for the fainthearted, even those mechanically inclined.
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  639. I've not played with one yet, on paper they look really good, decent power & economy and I've not heard any reliability horror stories. I'll be featuring the Gen 2 & Gen 3 Evo engines specifically in an upcoming video.
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  640. Cheers buddy, I see you got in there first with your comment.
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  641. Thanks for your support and encouragement my friend.
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  642. I tried to cover the main reasons here it would be a very long video if I tried to cover everything. I'd be very happy to hear your comments on other things people should investigate or possible causes I've missed, you might have experience with some engines/manufacturers that I don't for example.
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  643. Welcome aboard and thanks for the words of support and encouragement.
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  644. So nice of you Thanks for the support my friend.
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  645. I've put lots of the British accent in there for you my friend. Hows the Honder doing?
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  646. The really annoying thing is that I never took video or photos of my car projects over the years, I really wish that I had now. I'm presently caring for a poorly family member but hope to get some interesting projects kicked off at some point in the future (wish I had a time machine).
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  647. I'm sure you are on to something there but the stats don't differentiate diesel/hybrid/petrol which often have varying service intervals. Do Japanese car makers GENERALLY stick to annual or 7500 mile services? Honda seem to recommend regular oil changes at 7500,15000,22500,37500,45000,52000 miles respectively?
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  648. That full diving suit with lead boots wasn't helping you.
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  649. Ah something for me to investigate. Any ideas of the causes here?
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  650. Time and money lost while charging is often not mentioned by people. I do personally feel that EV's only benefit motorists who do less than 90 miles a day and can charge at home.
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  651. I'd love to agree with you but then we'd both be wrong! Instead of Myths I found plenty of facts.... Oil viscosity improves as it warms up. Particulate filters and cats need heat to work properly & efficiently, metal components in engines will expand as they get hotter. Wear and tear is greater on a cold engine compared with a warm one. More soot is produced on a cold engine before it can run on a closed loop.
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  652. That is something I can research more thoroughly and do a video on for you.
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  653. I like that phrase, it makes a lot of sense.
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  654. Yes it is extremely confusing. Different cars from the VAG group in different regions met different specs and some years had other parts thrown in. Understandably the info online is very contradictory and I rewrote this script quite a number of times but this still slipped through :( ! Any injector quoted capacity on these is generally - or + 28ccm at 3 bar. The rail pressure has a bearing on how much an injector delivers so raising the rail pressure will extract more, and a worn engine may report much lower when measured. From what I can find your 225HP APX with a K04 used 06A906031J with an average flow as per the listing in ETKA and ELSA : 358cc so between 330cc and 386cc. Your local dealer should be able to confirm your part number based on region year and model spec.
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  655. But all of the examples you give are people WHO DON'T Do Short Journeys whilst driving on a cold engine (The engine warms up in the morning and then stays hot for the rest of the day) which was the whole point of this video really. If you do short journeys and the engine never really warms up you have many potential issues. Keep the engine warm all day long and you can do what you like with it really.
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  656. Check the voltage at the battery when this is happening. You'll probably see a drop with the engine running, and I wouldn't be surprised if the alternator is putting out too little current. Jumping and charging with the battery connected to the car can cause the alternator to fail on these. I did know a guy who could repair them by switching out the voltage regulator. Is this the Tomcat engine?
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  657. If it doesn't feel like you are lugging (the engine struggling to make power and pull the car with vibrations etc) you should be ok, but it will depend on the hill and the engine really. Your ears and senses are key in determining if the gear is correct. Don't be afraid to rev the engine, they are designed to be worked and many drivers never go over the half way point to the red line so they get used to a "quiet engine".
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  658. Thanks for your kind words and thanks for the encouragement. Sadly I think I'll always be a small channel, but please help spread the word and keep the comments and likes coming, they really do help us.
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  659. One thing I've learnt is not to make very specific recommendations without seeing the car, there are often odd regional variations. Checking part codes and seeing if they match is usually the best way to tell. For many production years the Passat used an inline layout which uses slightly different turbo pipework from a transverse one which is the usual area people get caught out when they get say an A3 170 turbo for a 140 Passat. The 170 turbos will generally (if they have a manifold) bolt on to the 2.0 TDi block as they are all the same block and ports but some pipe work and minor modification may be required to the turbo in some cases. I would guess a worst case scenario is about 4 hours work swapping over the turbo hardware to get it working, there are guides and videos online of achieving this for most setups. If you get a definitive answer please post it here and it will, i'm sure help out many others.
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  660. I've heard there is an OBD II tool that can be setup to display engine data if I can find out what it is and where to get it i'll post here, unless someone else beats me to it. Which car do you have buddy?
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  661. Anything mechanical in movement will wear, but the key is avoiding excessive wear and the startup is one of the biggest contributors to that wear, so being mindful of this and taking it easy for a bit will go a long way to extend the life of an average engine.
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  662. I will be doing a guide to the 1.6 in the not too distant future. The principles are the same, there are differences in the head and turbos used and fuel systems compared to the 2.0 TDi. Remaps are still the best mod for you and give quite a bit of extra power.
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  663. I wonder what the ideal schedule for an Italian tune up is and if it is still as relevant for modern cars? I think there is a video idea in that!
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  664. This video is a little more specific as it relates to the VW Tdi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHjuezi6bNc Is the battery just a bit low? Always eliminate the obvious first.
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  665. You Don't believe it does or doesn't cause damage? Please don't apologize, I've learned that people all have very different experiences with cars and car problems and by hearing as many points of view as possible we can have a more rounded out opinion.
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  666. Replied and I think it is a great idea. Just need to check a few things for you but I hope to send you something very soon.
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  667. Sorry I didn't mean to confuse, you are right the engine has a higher physical compression ratio and I wanted to express the concept that the delay on the intake valve allows less air in so there is "less to compress". The higher compression ratio of the engine helps with the lower amount of intake air charge and is where you get the economy gains. It may be that the turbo pushes more air into the engine though in which case I am mistaken.
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  668. Thanks for your support and encouragement my friend.
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  669. It sounds like you look after that car, they are good fun to drive, I should probably cover the Puntos soon.
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  670. Those terms can't be exactly defined, a short journey or driving hard will be very different for a large 6.0 V8 compared to a 1.0 Turbo or a 1.4 Rotary engine. As general guidance though and my rule of thumb... "Short journey" is any journey where the engine has not managed to reach operating temperature. So for me this takes about 5mins of driving, but I know others can take a lot longer. "Driving hard" is using anything above 1/3 of the RPM range or pressing the throttle pedal by more than 1/3 of it's full travel.
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  671. So what is your current cars mileage? Are you planning mods to it? Does the mileage worry you at all?
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  672. They are very solid and reliable engines, there is little to go wrong really. Some of the problems videos I've been working on run for over 10 minutes for some models, it was actually a struggle to find things on the K20.
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  673. It is probably carbon build up. It could be down to worn injectors or as you suspect a turbo issue but these tend to come with a siren or whining sound. Loss of boost pressure from the intake can also result in a lack of power. There are quite a few reasons the car might be down on power it really needs a diagnostic to determine where the issue might be.
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  674. Why are they sold as and called OIL catch cans? Also when I emptied mine it contained some oil, so I guess that just magically appeared in there? I think you can say something like "they collect MAINLY water" and the amount of oil deposited probably depends on engine design to some degree, but they do stop oil - any vapour in fact from gumming up the intake.
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  675. I'll be interested to hear your results and opinion over time. I had the BKD in my A3, a great little engine. There was a lump in the idle especially when pointing downhill, I hadn't put this down to the EGR, so it would be interesting if that was the cause. Thanks for the support, comment and being the first person to watch.
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  676. Bilstein and KW are the only 2 I've had experience with, both outperformed s-line for handling and give better ride quality in my humble opinion, just don't wind them down for a massive drop, about 20mm over sline or 40mm over stock usually works best.
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  677. Thats true, it is often overlooked, with many thinking it is a filled "For Life" even when it has a change schedule in the service book.
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  678. That is an impressive drop for so little oil but it does illustrate the point. I reckon if I did random checks on cars they would all have too little oil in them, or at least be only half way up the dipstick. I just had a main dealer service and they underfilled the oil by a quart! I was not a happy bunny!
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  679. I wouldn't say a DPF is cleaner in the morning or pre drive, the soot will collect there until it does a regen so you'll still have the previous weeks soot sitting in there, also on a cold engine you will be making more soot so get it up to temp as quickly as you can. Long journeys will help and sport mode tends to help the DPF as the engine runs at higher rpms.
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  680. I would probably have been lynched if I'd said that. lol
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  681. These engines are very torquey and able to handle pretty heavy loads. The same block is available as a 170hp version so they are pretty strong and the 109hp is not a struggle. NB: Gearing is generally different on these but the engines are essentially the same mechanically. The different power outputs were down to mapping, fuel injectors and turbos. It is important the mapper doesn't apply a car oriented map to a diesel van, most will adjust the torque curve to suit as needed.
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  682. The car I learned to drive in was a 1983 Mazda 626. That explains the great cornering abilities it had.
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  683. Thanks for the heads up, I totally misread the script here! Sorry about that. I'll be reshooting this one in the not too distant future, there are a few things I've found out I need to update/share with others.
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  684. Thanks for the tip! I did a few videos on those other topics and assume watchers had seen these, but you are right, assume nothing. I do try to cater for the newbies without over simplifying for the more technically inclined. I'll try harder next time for you, and your wife.
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  685. I did think that way but when I looked into it I found that less o2 means less fuel can be burned. It reduces the power output effectively and this boosts the fuel economy (it only works on light load and warm up phases) plus you have a warmer intake charge so not only does the exhaust gases take up space the warmer air is less dense. I do hate the things though, and they are filtered now with many exhausts going through a particulate filter before it hits the intake, so manufacturers have learned a lesson there.
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  686. Drop a gear when cruising to make sure the engine is at least 1400rpm for the 2 cylinder mode if you have it to cut in and this really adds economy. Then try to use a max of 2000rpm most of the time, this seems to give me the best economy. Is the EGR working properly? Do you have an economy mode on your dashboard controls, this will add a little. Tire air pressures can make a big difference so make sure these are up to the correct levels, and I get better fuel economy from premium fuel, I use Shell Vpower as much as possible. Run some BG fuel cleaner through and make sure the injectors are as clean as possible. If the mileage is creeping up you might have carbon build up on the intake which will sap some fuel economy.
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  687. Ah I'm in the UK so assume everything is a manual! Some cleaners have very little active ingredients, the one I'm happiest with is BG, this works well and for me is a 20-30,000 mile only requirement. Good quality fuel should already have a fuel injector cleaner in it so that keeps the worst at bay. A remap will not do much for fuel economy on these engines, it will give a nice power bump and make the car more fun to drive. The gearboxes on those do change at the best point for economy unless you use sport mode, it is hard IMO to improve that.
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  688. Is it the speed of the car or the engine speed causing the vibration, drop a gear and see if it still happens. If it is the RPM speed then suspect the flywheel or an engine running problem.
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  689. I can't see how it shouldn't affect anything the engine is doing that could lead to oil consumption.
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  690. It sounds like the dual mass flywheel is on it's way out. The timing belt tensioner may also be playing up. It is really hard to diagnose these things remotely. You've got to weight up the cost of repair vs the cost of a replacement car. With the mileage it might be worth moving on as there are probably other bills looming. The smoke could be the engine running lean/rich and is often down to the injectors failing to spray a good pattern of fuel into the engine. Hoepfully a few others on here will spot your post and chip in with their experiences.
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  691. There really isn't much around for these and not many have tuned them up. The parts available is starting to grow and I'm sure there will be more options, as soon as I feel I have some useful facts to pass on I'll drop a video for you. It is in my production list for you.
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  692. There will be more coming up for this awesome engine, stay tuned. Thanks for your support and encouragement.
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  693. That is really interesting I'll be looking into this more now you've pointed me in this direction, thanks for the heads up.
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  694. So true, but there are no certainties out there, even the rock solid investments can blow up in our faces. With cars, we kind of need them so some sensible choices may prove to be profitable in the long run, worst case though is we've owned a car and got some use out of it for a few years.
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  695. Glad you think so! I don't think this will ever be a big channel, we just don't have the team and budget to promote and were not in it to make money but if I can help a few people along the way that is a good thing. Thanks for your support and comments they are appreciated very much my friend.
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  696. It depends on the engine, some take 6 litres, others only 3 liters. As a rule of thumb exceeding the top of the dipstick by 1cm is too much oil and in most engines will see the crank splashing in the oil. But this may be just 1 quart in some engines, and significantly more on others.
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  697. CR came in on the A3 around 2008 so your's is almost certainly a CR version. The Engine code is stamped on the top side of the engine block and is typically 3 or 4 letters along with a serial number unique to each engine.
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  698. Officially Momentum is 99RON now, I guess with the Bio Ethanol addition it may have changed the rating slightly. One of our members RB30 engines will only run on that stuff thanks to the aggressive mapping he did on it.
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  699. The engines all use direct injection or stratified cylinder injection, so the modernTurbo is assumed to be direct injection and the Stratified Injection SI or Fuel Stratified Injection are just different names for the same thing. VW tend to use TSi and Audi tend to use TFSi. Not all engines came with Cylinder on Demand. This was mainly on those with a 150hp output and from around 2014 onwards, there are some regional differences. VW call this Cylinder Activation Technology or something like that. At 1400rpm at low load in economy mode the dashboard will show "2 Cylinder Mode" when it cuts in and you might notice the subtle purr from the engine whilst it is running on 2 cylinders.
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  700. Where are you based? I would try piper cams and kent cams but they are fairly local to me and they offer regrinds to a more sporty profile.
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  701. Glad you liked it! Thanks for the support my friend. More stuff coming up on diesels and the 1.9 TDi in particular.
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  702. Glad you liked it and thanks for your encouragement. Although this isn't a big popular channel if I can help a few people along the way I consider it worthwhile.
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  703. Hi buddy, I would look at remapping it, then for more power look at adding a better turbo charger and address the fueling. Handling mods are always up there in my list of first things to do. BTW I wrote this article which should help you decide on mods... https://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/scirocco-mk3-tuning.php
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  704. It varies so much from engine to engine, the key is to choose the right gear for the situation, and vary the RPM you use. If the engine is struggling in a gear you are adding wear and tear unnecessarily.
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  705. I would say it is an EA189 - it is close to the changeover year though so there are no guarantees. Most of the kinks had been sorted on the EA189 by this year though anyway.
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  706. Lol that's genius (evil genius level), perhaps I should buy an Audi A3 35 and make something of the 35 badge in the style of a speed sign.
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  707. Couldn't have done it without help! ;) Let me know what you think?
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  708. Yes my friend you are right remapping does not LOWER MPG unless you drive it harder on 2.0 TDi diesels a remap will increase or rather improve your MPG in most cases with most drivers reporting an improvement in fuel economy after remapping a diesel engine. A point to note is that remapping doesn't always add more fuel, often the duration and timing of the fuel injection will make the engine more efficient. The increased efficiency means more power from less fuel and less heat lost in frictional losses typical of higher RPM driving. For example on my 2.0TDi I did see 7% improved fuel economy as will most others but this depends on the map chosen and the way you drive. This was not an economy map but a performance map taking my 140 to around 175. If you car is now making 100hp at 3000rpm rather than at 4000rpm you need less throttle and hence will use less fuel to achieve the same rate of travel and acceleration. Gasoline engines are quite different and rarely show a substantially improved MPG.
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  709. If shifting is getting slow or rough then it's definitely time to change the transmission fluid. Most Volvo guys I speak with do this every 50000 miles or so, as with most things it depends if you do long journeys in one gear or are frequently in stop start and through the gears.
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  710. I probably overstated that and used the wrong phrase there, I've found that a little heat over a long time does help bake off the carbon build up much like an oven set to low would still dry out and bake to a crisp if left long enough. So perhaps "passive regen" is the wrong term, but they do love those long runs as you say it helps space out the regen cycles and helps keep everything running as intented.
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  711. It's fine on the master and the clips I've streamed are all in sync. I'll investigate further, perhaps the encoding is not as efficient as it could be? Ayone else getting this problem?
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  712. Yes in my experience this will prevent a lot of the tiny oil droplets fouling up the intake. It's not a perfect fix but makes the problem much better.
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  713. Yes I did a complete article on this very engine https://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/ea390-3-6-vr6-mods.php there will be a video in due course on it. I'm trying to focus on the most requested ones first, so if more people want to see this I'll push it up the development schedule which you've just bumped up by requesting this.
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  714. The heat in the turbo normally dissipates quite quickly so it only needs a couple of minutes on most cars, but an oil temp gauge will be the best way to tell.
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  715. I remember doing a video on the Atkinson cycle, it is pretty interesting tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6u5aw9uxwE You can't complain at the fuel economy from them. I was looking at the 1.5 Turbos but I'll keep an eye out on the 2.0 Hybrids now I know about them.
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  716. I will, there is a very simple basic guide on the OM612 on our site which needs a big update, I will research this further and add more specifics. I see mostly Audi/VW models which is why much of our content focuses on these, I'd rather give in depth detail than just an overview so have focused on what I know well. https://www.torquecars.com/mercedes/om612-tuning.php
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  717. I'll add that to the production list, they are pretty amazing transmissions and arguably better faster and more reliable than your manual option.
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  718. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend, it makes the effort that goes into these videos worthwhile.
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  719. Oh and intercooler upgrades are a good idea if you are suffering from heat soak, but for most drivers this is not an issue.
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  720. Hot spark plugs are suitable for older cars that generally have lower temperatures in the combustion chamber. Their slower ability to cool down makes them ideal for these engines. Cold plugs will be covered in soot very quickly which leads to misfires. Engines with lower compression ratios benefit from hot spark plugs. If an engine has problems with complete combustion, hot spark plugs can help with that.
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  721. I just looked that up, it didn't end well did it!
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  722. Ah I found this now, the one I looked at was an early video before he got it sorted. You've got to salute these trailblazers.
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  723. Sorry I wasn't very clear here, I had in mind cars which used a hybrid of both SCR & DPF in one unit.
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  724. Thanks for sharing
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  725. I wouldn't say I'm knowledgeable, the more you learn the more you realise there is to learn about something. I'm just passing on the things I've picked up over the years to help others out. Thanks for your kind words and support.
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  726. A remap will push power from 100 to around 125hp which is quite a nice bump. Intake mods (air filter mainly will help on these the stock paper ones are restrictive in most cases. I don't know much about fuel limits or turbo upgrades so will research this more thoroughly for you, the 1.7 CDTi is on my production list which I'm working through so there will be a video on this for you my friend in due time.
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  727. PD was VAG's name for the "unit injector" a cam driven pump for each injector. Technically common rail was more commonly used back then but the PD offered higher pressures, then this changed with VW switching to the CR setup which is now offering far superior pressures. Other brands which used unit injectors were commercial vehicle from manufacturers such as Volvo, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT and passenger vehicles from manufacturers such as Land Rover, Mitusbishi and Volkswagen Group.
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  728. That's the problem, there are so many different engines out there, and actually low RPM depends on what you are doing. Going up hill for example puts a larger strain on the engine that constant cruising speed so the RPM chosen should vary. I will drop another video soon about what LOW RPM is and what it means to help clarify this point. The video was primarily aimed at manual drivers who try to keep as close to tickover speed as they can at all time. There are quite a few of these around but it seems you are using your common sense anyway so well done - an above average driver.
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  729. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  730. Thanks for your kind words and support. I would look into a set of throttle bodies. Air filters will not really give a power gain on that engine. Fast road cams are another mod I would recommend on the 1.7 Zetec but don't get too aggressive with the profile.
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  731. Tomorrows video highlights suspension alignment and how this can cause a car to pull to one side. Your suspension was probably aligned on sagging struts and now they are pulled back into alignment it will need adjusting slightly.
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  732. Thanks for this tip I'm sure it'll help loads of people.
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  733. I have an Audi A3 150hp, nothing too exciting, I'm at that practical stage of my life now!
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  734. AFAIK it is the list price (RRP) not the sale price.
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  735. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  736. These are nearly always set for economy and based on speed/rpm, but they don't always take into account load, so if you are going up hill some suggest a totally inappropriate gear change. With no load ie constant speed cruising on the flat it doesn't matter but you should always blow off the cobwebs from time to time!
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  737. A few asked this so I did a video to explain this in a little more detail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uot7DHY_C1c
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  738. Thank you! Cheers!
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  739. That is a question you'll get a million different answers to. It is very complex and confusing, G12 evo is generally considered "better" for all 2019 onward engines", G12++ is free of nitrate and phosphates so is very very similar to G12 Evo most people will say to use G12 EVO if you can get hold of it over G12++ but I'm not sure this means it is necessarily better. I think the key is that G12 evo does not mix as well with G13 where you'll lose some corrosion protection, G12++ mixes happily with G11 right up to G12+ apparently so is the easiest and safest top up if you don't know for sure what is in there.
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  740. Sorry I clearly haven't made my point as well as I thought. I was talking about the amount of piston travel RELATIVE to the combustion event. The combustion event will not wait for the piston to travel, it will just dump loads of pressure on the piston which has only moved a fraction of it's full travel. Obviously the engine timing will try to mitigate for this to some extent, but the key is that the "bang" happens and if the piston is moving too slowly away and you have a "big bang" you have a big pressure wave - blow by will be a higher risk also. The harder the throttle is pressed the worse it can be. Thankfully modern engines with drive by wire will mitigate some of these risks but there are still a lot of cars out there that won't.
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  741. I had the BKD in my A3, it is a great solid engine, and probably one of the best pre 2015 2.0 TDi engines. I did do a specific guide to that engine on my site, https://www.torquecars.com/audi/2-0-tdi-bkd-mods.php
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  742. The V5 is pretty rare, I think Honda made one, but theoretically the difference is the angle of the cylinders, the VR5 has them almost inline wheras a V5 has more separation and requires two heads (in theory).
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  743. 52 if you want to be precise. Time sure flies.
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  744. Do you use a garage/mechanic? Have you ever been ripped off? What tips do you have to avoid rip offs?
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  745. No I meant to say .66 - that would be pretty expensive. I'm er um, just testing people are awake! What a difference a little . makes.
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  746. Glad I could help! Thanks for the support and your kind words, let me know how you get on and what your thoughts are, I'm sure it will blow you away.
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  747. lol, you'll have to share this secret with us one day. (I'm a little worried you said Virtually)
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  748. Let me know how you get on with vpower - take it for a run and keep it at 2500 to 3000 rpm for as long as you can on the journey. Tomorrows video deals with idle problems so might shed some light on areas to look at. Carbon build up and sensor malfunctions can also throw up problems like this. NB: The valves will not get cleaned with vpower, these do not as far as I recall have port injection but it will keep the injectors and cylinders nice and clean.
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  749. Premium fuel is always worth trying out. Your driving style is about 20% of the debate here so some might only see a performance gain, and others will get more MPG & more power. Most people see better MPG and more power in the daily commute. The question to investigate is if the additional cost of the fuel pays for the extra miles you get from it. I found Vpower did keep the engine injectors nice and clean compared to other non premium fuels I used.
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  750. Anything electronic can potentially play up but to be honest I wouldn't be without it, this has saved my skin on more than a few occasions.
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  751. I will do something when we hit 2025 and this years figures are out. From my investigation so far lot's of cars were registered but not sold. Check the current no of brand new very low mileage "used" ev's for sale many of which where dumped before the September 2024 change of registration plate to meet targets.
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  752. I will add the Leon to my production list, I did cover the EA888 engines in these videos so they should give you some pointers and ideas until I get a specific one done for you. EA888 1st generation tuning upgrades https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHYwmngYUc Typical engine problems on early models https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdFbBAIVITA EA888 2013 onward revisions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMMlynfQi9w Mods & upgrades on the 2013 onward engines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMMlynfQi9w
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  753. A friend of mine struggled to get SEAT listed parts but when he realized these engines are essentially the same across the VW group it opened up a world of possibilities. Golf and A3 were the typically listed parts when he looked for them. If you find out your engine code that will help with buying parts, my 2.0 TFSi engine was a BUL code rated at 225hp but this was a longitudinal one in an A4 so will be different to yours in some areas. It does seem that SEAT used the better turbos and generally hit higher power figures than many similar VW group versions.
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  754. Yes you are quite right, and thanks for the heads up, an updated video will be up shortly, then I can delete this one. The script for this video was actually over 5 years old and as I've not had to change my coolant I never looked into it again.
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  755. Did the tensioner get changed as well? Is the sound coming from the flywheel area?
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  756. Yes it is a very complex and deep subject, I only aimed to give an overview in this video, the articles on our site go into more detail but I'll be adding to this with more articles and new videos in the future. I really appreciate the feedback, generally forums out there are full of people who know a little and assume it applies to all models whereas you've nicely detailed some of the specific differences for us.
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  757. Thanks for your support and encouragement my friend.
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  758. It depends on the car, the driver and the roads. I have a neighbour who parks in full sun on one side, and the tires on that side started splitting and cracking in a couple of years, the other side of the car was fine. He now puts little covers over his tires. The key is to start checking them at the 5-6 year region as this is when they are likely to start to show signs of deterioration.
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  759. Sundays video will go into VW specs in a little more detail as this seemed pretty confusing when researching.
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  760. Like I said in the video, a significant number of drivers report higher MPG when in sport mode on either a manual or automatic. I'm very curious to know why this happens and my main suggestion was driver behavior but I'm always interested to hear more points of view. BMEP is probably the major factor here and drivers can better exploit this on SOME models in sport mode. ECO on my car seems to significantly delay the throttle response and EGR is used more. I really can't say this is wishful thinking, my own tests on my car (a manual 1.4 TFSi) bear out an improvement in economy when I switch off eco mode and drive it properly. The cylinder on demand seems to kick in more often as well. Other comments below also bear out this strange phenomenon. The two areas are the gearbox in sport mode on an audo and how the ECU reacts to ECO mode when selected by the driver in the infotainment. Hybrid models and even different brands seem to have different strategies for "eco" mode.
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  761. Oh nice result, well done. Thanks again for your input and comments my friend. The best explanation for eco mode so far was that it was designed to compensate for bad driving habits. I'll be watching the comments here to see if there are any trends, it will be interesting to see if this is mainly the case in say German cars, then I can do some more digging.
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  762. Thanks for watching! And congratulations on being the first.
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  763. The really sad thing is that computer ai systems will pick these tips up and pass them on to others as sensible facts. Keep the comments coming my friend.
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  764. That is very good and valuable feedback. I was following advice which is clearly wrong. I wont be doing that again my friend - look out for the next video..... {only joking}
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  765. It is geared up for better economy and greater efficiency. I don't know too much about them as it is much newer than I can afford, but they probably use COD & the "Atkinson or Budack or similar" cycle to further reduce fuel consumption. Essentially it will be the same base engine, just more refined and tuned differently. If I find out more I'll do a video on the Ultra engine versions.
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  766. I do, it is a lovely town.
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  767. I will add this to the production list for you, they were pretty popular engines, and thanks for supporting my little channel.
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  768. Glad it helped Thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  769. So thats where all the good parts went.
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  770. There are a few ways, find your maintenance or service booklet on the front page - it may also be showing on the registration document as an engine code - the 3 or 4 letters are usually the engine code. Also the engine will have a code stamped in it it is found on the driver's side front on the engine block. You may also find the engine code on a stamp on the cylinder head.
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  771. Thanks for the support my friend once again.
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  772. I have a similar situation 79mpg home, 34mpg going out. I found in my case it was the elevation, the destination was higher so although a long road it was mainly uphill. The return journey can almost be coasted the whole way. The other explanation is you could have more stops on your journey at different times.
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  773. That's so good to hear my friend, hope you have many many miles of fun in that. It is pretty much guaranteed that you'll enjoy it.
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  774. Hi buddy. Thanks for your support and encouragement, it makes all the hard work worthwhile. ECS and JH Motorsport have decent flywheel options for the S5. I'll warn you that you'll get quite a bit more noise and chatter at tickover, but it will rev a lot more freely and feel more responsive. Revo, Awesome GTi, JFA Automotive and Celtic Tuning are mappers I am familiar with and can recommend for your Audi. I'll add this car to my production list and do a video on it. Did you read my article on the main site? https://www.torquecars.com/audi/s5-tuning.php (It needs an update, I'm trying to be much more specific in the revised articles.)
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  775. Yes I did a complete article on this very engine https://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/ea390-3-6-vr6-mods.php there will be a video in due course on it. I'm trying to focus on the most requested ones first, so if more people want to see this I'll push it up the development schedule.
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  776. Private sales as you say are down and as we don't deal with fleet or business here that is the focus of our video. In my experience the trend starts with private buyers and then moves on to the business and fleet sectors. The primary downward trend was toward the end of this year - which should be strong months. Factories are closing and car companies are genuinely worried. This hopefully will all pan out ok and just be a short term blip, and all will be ok but we needed to explore our viewers comments on why they are not buying new cars. I don't do bury my head in the sand when things start to slide, these trends need to be analysed and investigated.
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  777. You and me both! The other thing I hate is the driver that pulls out and then drives slowly in front of you as if you didn't exist. Thanks for your support and encouragement my friend.
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  778. I believe so, but use a specialist as these are quite exclusive cars. I would chat with someone like paramount performance about this. It should sharpen up the gear changes and hand on to the gears for a bit longer.
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  779. Very nice! Thanks for sharing your tips with us. Do you know the duration on the cams? Did it affect idle much?
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  780. Keep me posted, I bet you can't wait to get it sorted and on the road.
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  781. I'll do a video on VW engine oils, there are more factors than just the SAE weight. When thin oil is used it burns off more quickly and actually can hamper lubrication. I would recommend you do a quick oil change on that to be on the safe side. Don't worry about the filter in this case as I assume that has just been changed.
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  782. Cheers my friend. Been trying to rush this one out for a few months now, but glad I got there in the end. Thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  783. The key factors here according to my math is distance and fuel used. The time taken is not a factor in the fuel economy. Its like sprinting for a mile and walking a mile, one will use far more energy even though in the sprint the energy is used over a shorter period of time.
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  784. Thanks for all your support and help my friend.
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  785. I tend to use Meguiars products most of the time, Autoglym do a nice car shampoo and high gloss finish, but I find these take more work to apply properly.
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  786. Nice spec, you are clearly a fellow Audi fan! Any traction issues? Nice to have you along for the ride and thanks for the support. I've got plans to cover these engines in more detail so stay tuned.
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  787. Who needs first gear anyway. Have you thought about a differential upgrade on that? It should help with traction, you'll probably find it's just one wheel spinning up most of the time.
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  788. Glad you enjoyed it buddy, as always thanks for your support and encouragement.
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  789. I think they had a different turbo, probably the TD02 but I'll check this, I'll need to get this all ironed out for my next video. What year is the 122hp version you are asking about?
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  790. It is hard to recommend brands as they don't make pads for all models and the design of the car braking system itself may lend itself better to the way a particular brand formulates and designs the pads. The brands I have used and am happy with are Ferodo, Pagid and Brembo but there are many others out there which I have not tried. You do get what you pay for though when it comes to pads.
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  791. Glad you like them! Thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  792. Couldn't do it without your help and support my friend.
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  793. It is always interesting how different the regen is even with the same maker, thanks for sharing your experiences and observations I'm sure others will find it useful.
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  794. What a nightmare for you. I am hearing about many problems on the early EA111 engines. My 2015 EA211 has been a dream, with no faults or problems at all yet and I've put about 30,000 miles on the clock. I get really good MPG from mine rarely less than 45 and usually in the 50's for my usual daily runs. It does seem that 2012 was the year VW group got it's act together and returned to building reliable efficient engines.
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  795. For some reason YouTube are adding automatically translated voices to videos. As you have pointed out and I have seen, they are miles off the mark. I have complained but one little YouTuber against a big corporation I doubt they will even see my message. I guess you are in Brazil then and this automatically happens. I am not happy about this, especially as many in Brazil were happy with the english language version.
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  796. Sorry about that it was unintentional, the compression I used changed the audio stream but did make it a little cleaner. I wanted to get rid of the loud intro and just watching me on a white wall was a bit boring. I'll be redoing this video properly soon - this was just a quick fix but turned out to be more of a sticking plaster! Have you been ok? Not heard from you in a while.
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  797. Sorry to hear that my friend, hope you get through it without too much hassle. I've had Covid Myself so I've not actually recorded anything new for 4 weeks, just burning through my backlog so far. Hopefully I'll be back to it very soon I only have a few weeks ahead sorted now. I'll look into Handbrake it seems pretty comprehensive. I tried something in VSDC and Audacity this time around, but I think mp3 vbr and cbr got crossed somewhere and the video and audio didn't match up, hence all the b roll.
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  798. Sorry buddy - you are right. That is certainly a good suggestion, but bear in mind I only usually get a few hundred views on a video so there has never been much budget to focus too much on each video, which is only ever one single take, and I only do this as a fun side thing. I will up my game now!
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  799. No worries, I do care about my audience and read all the comments. I also won't allow annoying mid roll ads to show in my videos, and I try to answer peoples questions in videos by replying or adding a new video. I guess one day this might become a full time job, but it's fun and I've helped a few people out.
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  800. Thanks for the support and encouragement, it makes all the hard work worthwhile.
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  801. I will start researching the DSG and mapping them for you so there will be a video soonish coming out on that.
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  802. Thank you for your kind words, if I've helped just one person I consider that worth my time and effort.
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  803. As I have never owned a 1.6 TDi I felt I couldn't give an honest appraisal of it. But you are right I should have mentioned it in this video, so I'll plan for a reshoot of this video and make sure that the 1.6TDi is included.
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  804. I wish I could just dismiss everything as myth and refuse to even hear the points or arguments that contradicted my opinions but that is how we learn and round out our knowledge. Perhaps though you do have some facts and figures which I am unaware of which would make our conversation much more useful?
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  805. Thank you so much 🙂 I appreciate your kind words, it makes the hard work worthwhile.
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  806. Me too, they actually have more plus points that a manual now.
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  807. On the VW CR engines The Exhaust Gas Temps only needs to reach 150 degrees at the Particulate filter or 170c at the turbo inlet, so aim for speed above 40mph 2000-2500RPM in 4th or 5th gear. You'll need over quarter tank of fuel, engine temps over 70c. Do check the handbook, I'm working on a VW group rule of thumb here, so there might be something I've missed.
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  808. The only thing to watch is the battery, it will start to run low and if it doesn't get topped up it will gradually lose charge and it's ability to hold a charge. I think you are doing the right thing. Do you regularly change the oil?
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  809. I'll drop a video soon about storing a car, this should have some interesting tips and things to bear in mind although it is more aimed towards long term storage than just a week or two.
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  810. You'll wonder why you waited when you have it done, these engines have so much to give and are great little units. Yours should clear 220hp easily with the right upgrades.
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  811. A good old drive therapy session.
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  812. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend they are indeed great cars, a certain future classic.
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  813. Unfortunately we can't assume all our viewers are driving newer engines, many are not. But I do agree that things have moved on and improved significantly and as I said in the video modern cars are much better at protecting themselves from stupid.
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  814. Thats interesting. It was Dunlops in the video showing cracks between the tread blocks, I think they were the SP Sport Maxx, but they were pretty cheap anyway. I guess things move on and evolve. What a great idea to remove the preservatives, so we have to discard tyres more frequently to land fill. Genius!
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  815. Thanks for sharing I'm glad we are on the same page.
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  816. Thats a pretty good run. Glad you got them replaced at a sensible depth as well.
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  817. I'm sure it will get there, but we don't have the big budget of corporate channels so it will take time, help spread the word, and comments on videos really does help. So thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  818. Thanks for sharing and glad you found it helpful. I appreciate your kind words of support.
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  819. No, because there will be no airflow to cool the engine, the oil or turbo as the car is stationary (unless you have some type of electric fan setup to pull cool air over the heat sinks. ) The only aircooled turbo I've ever known was a VW Beetle which used a Porsche Engine. What do you have? The principle of driving slowly for the last bit of your journey will still apply to an aircooled engine. Is the turbo oil feed running through an oil cooler? If not that would be a practical upgrade to prevent the oil overheating.
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  820. TFSi was Audi but VW called it the TSi. All engines were similar across the brands but Audi and higher power models often had little enhancements. The VW group includes Skoda and Seat also which all use the same engine designs.
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  821. That's not something I'm all that familiar with so I've asked someone who knows, and for most models you'll find it on the side of the gearbox behind the starter. When replacing this part it does need to be calibrated so it's not just a case of fitting a new part. I hope that helps and let me know how you get on with this.
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  822. A decent set of coilovers would work wonders. Bilstein, BC, KW, Koni etc all work really well, just don't drop it too low. When I try a set on mine I'll report back so we can compare.
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  823. It depends on how worn the clutch is. I've heard of problems starting around 225-250hp on these engines, so they are pretty solid clutches. I have known people go higher than this with no problems at all, and one hit problems at 190hp but this was a high mileage engine and a stock replacement clutch sorted that out.
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  824. They degrade in sunlight and if not stored properly otherwise should keep quite nicely, so you should be fine. Keep an eye on them for signs of cracking and fatigue.
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  825. Interesting I'll do some more research on this. I did cover warm start issues in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHjuezi6bNc Thanks for the heads up my friend.
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  826. What car is your 1.6 TDi engine fitted to? It will help me shape future content on this channel.
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  827. Great suggestion! I will add this to the production list, as you say there is not much information out there but I know a few guys who have these engines so I'll compare notes and put something together for you.
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  828. I have pulled together all I can about the VR5 for you, hopefully there will be comments added to this expanding the topic and discussing what is out there. Intro: why the VR5 is special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_4QDvM8MZI From July 4th tomorrow, a guide on upgrades and tuning the VR5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKMXdO4wDKk
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  829. Are there any problems associated with this? I know some struggle to start when hot and I did a diesel video on that topic... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2_IYd9nDIo
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  830. Thats an understatement. For some drivers they will do this on the boring daily commutes to save fuel and blow the saving at the weekend actually enjoying the car.
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  831. Yes you can, you tend to get more power from Turbo cars but anything can be tuned, it's just down to picking the right mods and upgrades for your car.
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  832. There is quite a lot of potential on the TFSi engines. You just won't get the fuel economy you see on a diesel, but IMHO that is a small price to pay.
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  833. Nice motor, they are great fun to drive, and thanks for supporting my little channel.
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  834. Thats not really enough to worry about IMHO. I doubt you'll see much pinking from this and it will be within the ECU self trim scope unless you have an aggressive map with lots of advance.
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  835. Negligible perhaps for Automatic drivers, don't forget that much of the world use manual transmissions (most uk cars are manual) and, as stated in this video at around 1:45 it is aimed primarily at those drivers.
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  836. I will be covering suspension upgrades in much more detail for these in a future video so please stay tuned. and thanks for supporting my little channel.
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  837. You're not wrong there.
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  838. Is the float actually working as a float? I've known these to actually fill and start to sink after a while which would explain why it works when you manually push but it's not happening inside the tank. There should also be very lilttle friction acting on the float. Sludge around the fuel pickup in the tank can also cause strange readings to happen.
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  839. Check for error codes via the OBD port. It could be a number of things, so pretty hard to diagnose remotely. The overall design of the engines was very similar between the 1.2 1.4 and 1.5 so the basic principles will apply to each of those.
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  840. It shouldn't really be much of a surprise when you have a video with the title "How Often Should You Do an Oil Change? (Analyzing Your Oil To Determine Oil Quality & Lifespan)" which speaks extensively about sending oil off for analysis. Perhaps you were expecting something else? I am happy to provide more detailed answers to questions that arise, and my policy is to explain things as simply as possible. My videos are aimed at people who want to learn & understand the basics so not really aimed at people who know everything already.
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  841. Thanks once again for the feedback. I will add a video to my production list that makes recommendations for changes depending on my experiences and typical engines/various usage scenarios. I think this will be useful to many others. I should state the only sure way to know is to get your oil analysed, this forms a personalised recommendation based on your car & usage. In short though based on oil analysis results I've had and to answer your questions I would say as a maximum .... Petrol/Gasoline Turbo engines - Synthetic oil 9000 miles Petrol/Gasoline Naturally Aspirated - Synthetic oil 10,000 miles Diesel - Synthetic 8000 miles (Due to DPF regen heat load & contamination) If the car is used for many short journeys the oil shows greater wear towards the upper mark so I would say to cut 1000-2000 miles off these if you use a cold engine for most of the time. Where cars are used when warm most of the time (longer journeys), and they are not driven hard (mid RPM ranges mostly) the manufacturer schedules are usually fairly good if you take them as a maximum change interval I usually cut these short by 20% in this case. If you use mineral oils these can break down very quickly and again I would take around 1500 miles off these recommendations.
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  842. Great to hear! Thanks for the encouragement, I'm just one guy trying to help as many others as I can. Nice car. I'll be doing an article on the Bora at some point soonish.
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  843. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment, it makes the hard work of producing these videos worthwhile.
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  844. It will be the EA888 a late 1st Generation or early 2nd Generation if I recall correctly you are on the year of change. For example my A4 from the same year had the BUL engine code (transverse engine), anyhow most of this video will apply to your engine my friend, there is quite a bit you can do on these.
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  845. Cheer buddy, once again thanks for the support and encouragement. I'm stoked you've found it useful.
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  846. I'm in Kent the bottom most corner of the UK on the coast. Due to health of a family member I am currently working from home doing videos and admin tasks to try and earn a bit of money.
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  847. These engines tend to need a few hundred miles to re trim everything after major changes which is why it might seem down on power. Bear in mind the engine is quite different now with these new parts. A remap is the most highly recommended mod, it will transform your engine and is probably one of the easiest upgrades out there.
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  848. It really doesn't work I've tried it! lol
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  849. You are so welcome
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  850. You are quite right, there's not many out there, the mentioned VW V6 were notorious but manufactures have issued a service fix for them. The other time I see problems is with an older worn oil pump, which struggles at lower RPM and only just flows enough at mid rpm ranges.
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  851. I'll add it to the list, the T Spark is a very interesting engine design and not one I've had much chance to play with so I'll start doing the research for you. Thanks for the suggestion.
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  852. @BRIGZY09 I had the 2.0 TDi BKD, a remap is an essential, and even the higher power maps will generally provide much better fuel economy. I rate Revo, Awesome GTi, Celtic Tuning, JFA Automotive, Darkside developments and TDi Tuning. Where are you based these are mainly UK providers? Aim for a modest 30hp bump and you should be right in there with maxed out economy, decent power and retaining factory reliability. Is yours the 140 or 170? I will be doing a video soon on the 2.0 TDi as it was one of my favourites and there are quite a few options out there.
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  853. @BRIGZY09 mine was the 140 a BKD version.
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  854. Same as me, The S Line is pretty hard and crashy. A set of coilovers work really well on these, Bilstein, KW and Koni are brands I know well and have no trouble recommending. Induction kits won't add much power, I'll do a video next week on induction kits for you, as this crops up a lot. K&N make pretty good kits though as do Pipercross, but it's more about noise than power on these engines. A panel filter is a good compromise, particularly if you've remapped or plan to.
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  855. I wish we lived in a world where they didn't exist. They are often misunderstood and result in a lot of extra expense and wasted fuel in my humble opinion. I do feel that is an important thing to point out to people in reviews like this. It's all about living with the car long term isn't it.
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  856. Nice to meet a local lad. Things haven't changed much - just a few more houses have been built. When are you moving back then?
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  857. I hate making recommendations as it is very subjective, but from feedback I've had the Mahle, Wossner & JE brands seem to be good street options on the 1.8T. Hopefully our other viewers will chime in with their suggestions for you.
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  858. Great point! Oil grades and additive packs are vital in these extremes.
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  859. Hi buddy, sorry for the slow reply, I get around 100 inquiries per day and I can't offer specifics without seeing the car so in general terms I wouldn't worry too much about extra heat from a remap, the engine is designed to work at high rpm for long periods and even with a remap you won't be hitting that ceiling for long periods of time. Your mapping specialist can setup the map to suit your needs and will pay attention to exhaust gas temps in particular. I don't know much about the OM651 but as with all tuned and mapped engines you want to shorten the service intervals. Oil grade and coolant switches may further help reduce wear and tear. Oil coolers have been popular mods on the C220's but I don't know if that is actually necessary or just what people do on them, I note that most of these guys were towing though.
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  860. When you replace it in 14 years time you will. :)
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  861. Oh man I feel your pain, yes sometime you can get a scrap payment deducted and end up with the car and cash in hand (cash in lieu of repairs is what you ask for), but it depends on which category of damage it falls into.
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  862. Hi buddy, thank you for your observations they were helpful and I've made a few minor cuts to the video to avoid confusion. Yes I did mean lower MPG my brain was thinking MPG display was fuel consumption and this is lower so my bad. The speed does vary from make & model but I said that because it was the lowest common denominator quite a few will refuse to start the regen at faster speeds but many will happily allow you to go above when it has started the regen. I am always interested to hear from people on how this works on their model. Lean vs rich - yes this is confusing. I didn't want to make things too complex the fuel goes in after the burn, or directly into the exhaust, so it can technically be said that the engine is running lean and hot at the desired RPM, then by adding fuel it enriches the exhaust ready for the DPF burn so although using more fuel it is now the exhaust rather than the engine that contains the burn. I'll try and be clearer in future though. The time taken once again varies from model to model and an hour is a good safe ballpark that sorts out most engines, as you note some are happier at short journeys. It is always my aim to make these videos easily understandable and as helpful as possible.
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  863. That is a great tip and thanks so much for your encouraging words, it makes all the effort worthwhile.
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  864. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard. Have fun!
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  865. Hi buddy, yes that beaut has already and will be appearing in a few videos. Is it still going strong? Done anything else to it? Thanks for sharing your inspirational car with us.
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  866. If you know anyone hit by a taser they can tell you what it feels like! lol.
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  867. Just passing on the many things people have taken the time to show me over the years, we are all still learning as we go along. Thanks for your kind words.
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  868. I did a video along those line a short while back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53txKU38uBA
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  869. With lots of heat and cooling cycles it is quite common to see cracks. Sometimes people use a dpf cleaning additive that raises the exhaust temps and if this happens when a regen is run by the ECU the heat is excessive and can damage the DPF. The regen when you get to work is really frustrating, it never seems to hapepn when it is convenient does it.
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  870. Thanks for the encouragement my friend, I certainly will. I have big plans for this channel and our site.
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  871. It will significantly help on most engines but you'll still get soot from the EGR depositing on the intake.
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  872. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  873. The water temp is often measured near the radiator inlet, if the engine is cold most engines will stop water circulating through the radiator until it has warmed up, otherwise the warm up cycle will take longer. Another reason could be the water thermostat is slow to respond. It depends on how the engine was designed and where the temp sensors are. Oil is always a better indication of true engine temps though.
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  874. I would go to demon-tweaks, they offer Cool It thermo tec & Design Engineering Titanium. For coatings I would go to a specialist the DIY ceramic and heatproof spray paints are not very effective and it is hard to apply them correctly so they last.
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  875. Belts certainly do deteriorate with time, but chains as you suggest are certainly much less subject to that. Rust is a potential problem, but this is mitigated with metal selection and a coating of fresh oil every time the car is started. Audi specified a 140000 interval but no time limit on chain changes, although Audi UK still say 5 years. In my experience chains mostly tend to stretch rather than break which causes some problems.
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  876. The real take away here is to use a wider band of the rpm range more often, don't fear the upper third from time to time! Even 1500rpm is fine if you follow up with some 2-3000 from time to time for short periods.
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  877. As you say it only competes in terms of size and storage space, so many think the A4 is the natural Audi to compare to a Passat, but it is in reality much smaller! As you say, the trim and finish are worlds apart. Interestingly Audi often use better suspension and engine mounts, which VW owners often retrofit to reduce some of the NVH. I also find the Audi A6 will hold it's value more than a Passat would.
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  878. I think it was primarily down to fuel economy and emissions regs, this is just before the time they started putting turbos on everything they made. It was good at burning lots of fuel which is nice for power, not so much to meet emissions regulations. They do seem to be pretty reliable although many are getting on now, so there are going to be age related issues.
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  879. Have you had any issues on your RB26? Have I missed out any important tips on these engines?
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  880. Happy to help!
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  881. There are a few ways to tell firstly you could, find your maintenance or service booklet on the front page - it may also be showing on the registration document as an engine code - the 3 or 4 letters are usually the engine code. Also the engine will have a code physically stamped in it it is found on the driver's side front on the engine block. You may also find the engine code on a stamp on the cylinder head.
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  882. Yes it did sorry, the Co2 emissions or environmental impact for us to work to supply cash for the ownership cost is rarely considered and affects all new cars including EV's. I felt it was an important angle to include here.
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  883. Thank you my friend, really appreciate the support and encouragement. I wish you all the best with your car project.
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  884. Solid state battery tech is certainly an interesting proposition as is the recycling of materials used in batteries. Isn't battery life age related rather than mileage? I understand that charge discharge stresses the battery but from what I understand most 10 year old batteries are going to struggle whatever they are in and however they have been used? The high mileage Teslas are a good advert indeed, and they do seem to have decent protection of batteries build in. I've heard they have around 1% degradation per year from one source on those (although another stated 30% loss after 3 years is typical).
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  885. That is really interesting. Most of my experience on these is with VAG group cars. You've got me in full on nerd mode now, I'm comparing the boost psi with power provided on each type of engine. I suspect the R56 engine is more efficient and able to pull more power out of the air fuel charge. I'll report back with my findings.
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  886. This video should help answer that question my friend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9bNIwulwQE
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  887. Please don't quote me I'll try and confirm this for sure, but most of the large port versions had stronger internals. 97-99: AEB, AGU, AFY, AJH, AJL You can Read more at: https://www.torquecars.com/audi/18t-tuning.php and I'll update that page with my findings on this for you.
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  888. You're welcome! and thanks for supporting my little channel.
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  889. They all have EGR now! Even Particulate filters are being put on petrol engines now.
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  890. Wow I didn't realize that. We don't have it quite so bad over here then.
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  891. You are spot on there, avoidiing short journeys is the single best thing a DPF owner can do.
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  892. That sounds sensible and something I used to do automatically, now I rotate the tires so they all wear at a similar rate, then get a discount on a new set of 4 when it's time to replace them.
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  893. My recent aircon repair was in excess of £1000 but I do use it, the metal pipes had corroded in my case and needed replacing along with the compressor. It is good practice as you say to run the air con periodically, even in cold winter months.
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  894. I've done quite a few videos on the early 1.8T engines and upgrades, they should answer all your questions. That is a good choice for a project I had the A3 with the AGU engine code. Be careful with insurance and upgrades, some insurers hate mods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDVi9lG8lWU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBPuntSBBw8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pWYl0TRGCI And turbo upgrades https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25u8t6Zwbg4 Dropping a KO3s gives a good base for upgrades and in most cases will work as a bolt on you really should map it to set it up . There are also some links on those videos to my articles on TorqueCars which go into a little more detail.
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  895. Cheers buddy and once again thanks for the support.
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  896. Have you checked for error codes? It is probably overboost, did you remap the ecu when this was done?
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  897. Which year? Diesel or Gasoline/Petrol?
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  898. If the DPF is still present it will eventually just block up. EGR can be deleted in the ECU, or even unplugged, but it is always good practice to use a proper blanking kit. Even when switched off they can still stick open and cause problems. So physical removal is something I always recommend rather than just a software change (obviously if legal in your area or region.)
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  899. Thanks for taking the time to add your experience and suggestions. I have looked for high revving diesels and the highest I could find was 7000rpm, is that about the practical limits? It does amaze me how far diesels have come in a relatively short time, comparing them with the early non turbo Peugeot diesel my grandad drove!
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  900. Thank you for your kind words, if I've helped just one person I consider that worth my time and effort but more views would always be welcomed. Please help spread the word.
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  901. Anything where the engine temps are still low, so it depends on the weather and how you drive to some extent, but the engine needs to be at operating temperature for as long as possible, my 2.0 TDi didn't warm up that slowly but it still took around 7-8mins of driving before the temp needle started moving so for me I would try to avoid 15 min or less drives otherwise you'll have those annoying DPF issues. A good run every couple of days can help though and will to some extent make up for a short journey.
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  902. Glad you liked it! Thanks for the support, I like to understand why people do things and why they work, there are so many false claims, urban myths and bad advertising when it comes to car parts and upgrades.
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  903. Oh wow! Where do you live that sounds pretty extreme to me.
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  904. So far it's really good and I have been hammering them. They start off at 8mm which is a little deeper than most and they still seem to be around the 8mm mark but I'll be posting an update video as time goes on. Friends have said they lasted a good long time so I have high expectations for these.
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  905. Thanks for the support, it's quite a challenge to put out videos and the encouragement you've given motivates me to keep going and keep improving.
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  906. I have experienced a very fast 7 and 8 speed DCT and the gear changes felt instantaneous. I have not had much experience driving a CVT though other than a Toyota which was very smooth but seemed to choose a softer ratio for accelerating than I would have liked. I'm interested to hear your experiences though, I have an open mind.
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  907. I went to a car show recently and the sounds of the engines revving and popping made it for me, you won't get that with an EV. Hopefully we'll have cleaner ICE that we can drive and keep the visceral experience of car driving. Thanks for the comments and support - it makes the effort in producing these worth it.
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  908. Thanks for your kind words. I have learned not to be too dogmatic, there are too many variables out there, I'd much rather tell people the theory and options and let them find what works for them. I've not come across John yet so i will check him out on your recommendation.
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  909. It does it in all modes on my A3, as long as RPM is above 1400 (ish) and I have light throttle.
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  910. I'm not quite sure what you mean by plugged out, do you mean the exhaust flow exits just after the DPF? On turbo engines exhaust velocity is everything, anything that slows up the exhaust flow can cause problems with spool up. Avoiding the resonator/silencer or increasing the exhaust bore size can be detrimental if not done properly, these are designed to allow the gases to flow quickly in one direction and maximize the benefit from the exhaust pulses. On these the gains are usually around the turbo feed pipes. There are differences in the engines so you can't really compare like for like.
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  911. Popping off the PCV vent pipe from the intake gives a fairly easy route for a spray to enter the intake stream. The BG clean I had done was around £80 which I didn't think was too expensive. Have a chat with local non franchised garages, they often have solutions which prove to be cost effective for this pretty common problem nowadays.
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  912. Not really, the catch can goes between the PCV and the intake, at the point anything reaches the EGR it is pure exhaust gases, so making sure the engine burns cleanly with as little soot as possible is the aim here. Benefits: A catch can will prevent a lot of the carbon building up on the valves and the intake and will help stop some oil vapor entering the combustion chamber so will have a minimal effect on reducing soot produced.
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  913. Your not part of the treehugging save the world fraternity then! lol.
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  914. There plenty more to come! I know some people despite the facts still believe many of these myths and go out wasting their money on a placebo upgrade at best.
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  915. This engine keeps cropping up in comments. We don't get them over here, so time for me to do some investigating it sounds fantastic.
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  916. Thanks for the support helpful tip and encouragement my friend.
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  917. Love that! So you take risks at the weekend then and not bother?
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  918. You should be ok, because wear on the oil happens when the engine is used and particularly if it gets used on mainly short runs or on cold engines. Time is not really a factor in oil changes in my book unless you are talking about a very long time. If you've done 200x5km journeys I'd consider an oil change for example.
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  919. As stated in the video we all have to do cold starts, but a little mechanical sympathy will dramatically reduce the wear and tear on the engine. If you can cut your cold start wear to 20% of what it is if you are not careful then that is a win in my book. A car will always wear out, but most drivers want to reduce that wear.
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  920. Oh man that is so annoying, when I could choose I'd set to skippable ads, but they took that option away, also I don't allow mid roll ads (unless it is a really long video 30m to 1 hour) as I hate them. I wish we saw decent revenue from all those ads but that is big companies for you. If there is an alternative I'm game to use it. I had put some up on Facebook but there seemed to be no audience there unless we pay for it and to be frank this isn't a for profit enterprise, I just make these videos for fun and share with the community before I "pop my cloggs!"
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  921. Track down a Celtic Tuning dealer near you, they have done great work for our members when it comes to remaps and they know what they are doing. The 168hp version should hit around 210hp after a remap the 197 pushes power to around 240hp so decent gains all round. There are also eco maps available if you want to be more conservative.
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  922. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54GrVq8_KqE this video should answer your question, a few have asked so I put this together to explain.
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  923. I don't think you'll see any advantages with a head swap, in the main both cars use the same block the difference being the injectors, turbo and ECU used and the 170's have the annoying DPF's. Many hybrid turbos use OEM turbo casings so they just bolt on. Some will need a manifold to fit but decent suppliers will give you everything you need to get it work.
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  924. I have not heard anything negative so far about them, hopefully they have learned their lessons from DPFs and by not using diesel there are less particles to filter anyway. DPF's problems began to surface about 4 years after they were first introduced.
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  925. Good question my friend, they want cars to be 1) Reliable, and assuming most drivers will neglect the servicing and allow components to deteriorate they build in a wide margin of safety to accommodate for this wear and tear and neglect. 2) Economical - meeting emissions regulations are often the primary aim, with little thought to performance. 3) OK in all regions, as fuel and weather conditions vary wildly the engines are generally setup for the worst possible environment 4) Cheap - extra R&D and higher quality parts will add to the cost of cars significantly. For example a better flowing DPF will cost twice as much as a factory OEM one but will last much longer and in most cases perform better.
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  926. Thats quite an impressive torque figure. Is the stock clutch able to handle that? Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  927. A remap if available over there will help remove this, and these engines seem to give very good results after mapping, typically with power going to around 230-240hp. A piggy back box may be easier to source. The lag on those has been designed to "protect the turbo" but there is IMO a little leeway to work in and an earlier boost will really transform this block. Ideally you should swap out the turbo for one that has a faster spool up, and there are a few hybrids around over here in the Uk.
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  928. I would always encourage people to be upfront with insurers/dealers/employers etc - the worst case scenario is when the car is totaled and taken away from the scene of the accident and later inspected. IMO the risk is too great, and in most cases people involved like insurers and employers won't mind, especially if your aim was primarily to get better fuel economy. In my experience a tuning box is completely undetectable once it has been removed from the car, a process that only takes a few minutes. Fitting it for the first time will take a complete novice around 15 minutes.
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  929. Your first step is to read off the fault codes via the OBDii port, that should give an indication of where to look. It could be a sensor and the typical causes are often the lambda sensor, the DPF pressure (full) sensor or even something as simple as a bad earth or faulty injector.
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  930. No you are pre 2017 so for the premium car tax to apply the car needs to be under 6 years old, be registered after 2017 and cost over £40,000 when new (including accessories). If you are paying £35 you don't come under the premium car tax from what I can make out. Expect an inflationary increase of RPI each year, but you like me my friend, have one of those lucky cars that pays very little tax.
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  931. Maybe if you have a large V8 with a Carburetor, but on modern engines with catalysts and fuel injection I strongly recommend that you DON'T do this. It is something my grandad always used to do.
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  932. They are good solid engines, most of issues have been sorted out by 2013, the recent EA288 is a pretty important evolution of the 2.0 TDi. Mine was an early BKD from 2008 and it was pretty reliable for me, I didn't have any of the issues mentioned here although an overly aggressive map (140 to 185hp) did kill the turbo prematurely.
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  933. My A3 was the BKD, and this is a truly fantastic engine, the last part of the PD era, mine lasted well and had a pretty heavy life.
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  934. It does depend on the engine but most will tolerate a little overfill, they set the max level below the cranks splash zone. It is normal to spray a little oil with the dipstick open, there are quite a few pressure variations going on in the engine and with this unplugged it will generally find a way out there.
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  935. I've spoken to a few people on this for you. It seems a common issue but all 3 people have said different things. Here are summaries of our conversations.... Have you checked the ventilation settings in Idrive? On the front controls setting all to auto on the dash controls has fixed the problem for some. There is also an ALL button on some versions. If a car didn't come with rear climate control then you'll only get fresh air to the rear center vents. Warm air only goes to the side vents on the door frame.
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  936. That's a good point to make. The solid crystals that need to be recharged by heating them work best in cars, and you don't have all that liquid in a pot sloshing around.
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  937. That sounds intriguing I'll have to look that one up.
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  938. Most catalysts convert the Carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. Some quote a 90% reduction. I do agree that whilst everyone talks about C02 and measures the CO2 the problem is far more complex and wider than that.
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  939. Many new ECU's are encrypted with new checksums but it is only a matter of time before they are cracked. The 1.5 is very similar to the 1.4 but it used the Atkison cycle for economy which dramatically changes the engine sound. They said the Tricore ECU couldn't be mapped but it is now. The short term solution is to use a piggy back module like the one from TDI Tuning that I had on my 1.4 TFSi. I guess you are talking about the 2023 1.5's?
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  940. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  941. Interesting question. The plugs do not come into contact with the fuel as it is sprayed in through the port, just the fuel "mist" inside the engine so it will be similar with direct injection. However direct injection engines burn better and produce less soot so the plugs are less likely to foul up as quickly but this is pretty subjective and we are usually comparing a modern clean burn engine with an older design.
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  942. I do wonder how much is done to appear to be "GREEN" and how much actual research and consultation with people who actually know goes into policy and promotion of alternative forms of transport.
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  943. TDI BV39 is the stock spec replacement and I would recommend the GTB1756VK (spools up peak around 2650rpm) or GT5052 (spools up peak around 2000rpm) both of these give fairly good low end response and work well in FWD setups. . injectors on the PD105 will need uprating at 170bhp.-- Read more at: https://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/1-9-tdi-tuning.php
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  944. Great advice and thank you so much for the feedback. I have a few questions I'm currently grappling with you might be able to add your experience here. Which model did your water IC upgrade come from? Did it make a big difference? Was it easy to install? What do you think the power limits are for the standard fuel system on these? The dual VVT spools up the larger turbos better so it makes sense you'll get lag, I never appreciated this but this is the sort of thing someone needs to try out. I have made a few updates to the article now, but will revisit this, I'm investigating exhausts and cats at the moment and a few other things which I need to verify. I'll also rewrite the section on intercoolers but still have some questions I'm grappling with.
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  945. If you get enough liquid gas into the EVAP systems charcoal canister you will get a check engine light come on. Check that the filler cap is properly on, a loose cap can also cause a check engine light. An OBD port scan tool will confirm if the error code is related to the EVAP system or not.
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  946. Sorry if that wasn't clear. The ECU has more times or opportunities to adjust - not more time overall. So I merely meant that at 5000 rpms you have 5 times as many points of measurement and opportunities to make adjustments than at 1000 rpm. The ECU is not the limiting factor here, so an engine will generally run smoother at higher RPM's.
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  947. Thank you too
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  948. My aim was to stop people dripping along at low RPMs, hoping the DPF would clear but the video could indeed be seen to imply that higher RPMs are better although I tried to state mid to high rpms I could have focused more on the mid. One thing I have learned is that different cars require very different styles of driving, newer diesels are more subtle. EGT is not always an indication of DPF temps especially if fuel is injected into the exhaust. I will redo this video in the next few days and try to provide more of an overview that covers most cars. This is an important topic that affects so many modern drivers. Tell me which engine and car do you have? Thanks for adding your experience and feedback to the debate.
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  949. Tomorrows video should be more general and cover this detail for people,thanks again for your input and feedback.
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  950. You can usually see if the air filter is dirty or not. I does depend on how much atmospheric dust there is in your area.
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  951. I like your style, Suzukis are on my production list so please pass on any tips as you see fit and I'll include them in the videos.
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  952. I think the 1.5 would suit you perfectly, they cope well with shorter journeys and give good fuel economy, in most areas the road tax you pay and fuel taxes are lower on those than on the 2.0. Check for service history though, any engine when neglected will cause problems. I have the slightly older version of this engine, the 1.4 tfsi and here is a video I did about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fzNDt2Z-X4
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  953. A remap will take you to a fairly easy 180hp which works really well on this engine. Going over this you'll need to think about turbo upgrades. Fuel upgrades are recommended when you start hitting around 290hp. Sensible other mods include a differential upgrade, better brakes and some suspension improvements. Induction kits, exhausts and sports cats will help lift the responsiveness and remove any restrictions in the intake, but to be honest you won't notice any restrictions until you hit the 190hp region. The induction kits do sound great on these engines though.
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  954. I could do that as a part time job to bring in some extra cash. I was thinking of growing a beard but it would look like my head is upside down!
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  955. This engine is much refined, they really did iron out those early problems. I feel these EA211 are the best from the VW group in a long time, they give superb economy, decent power and are cheap to run and maintain. Check oil levels are correct and oil is clean, make sure it's been properly serviced. The newer the better really. My car is a 2015 1.4 TFSi (only a Gen 2) and I have had zero problems with it other than a sticky fuel filler cap over the last 30,000 miles, it still sips fuel and uses next to zero oil between services.
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  956. As far as I recall, it is the Ingenium Diesel engine from Jaguar Land Rover - the one at the very start that you are referring to? Some of the video animations are generic though (V6 etc) and just really support the editorial flow rather than provide a technical explanation. I will try to be more thorough in selecting b roll footage, but I'll need to sort through my library again which will take me some time.
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  957. A simple remap should get another 25-30hp on this engine and will really transform the car. The Celtic Tuning remap option if you are in the Uk is highly recommended. Add a decent panel air filter as well and you'll have a great upgraded engine for minimal cost.
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  958. Cheers buddy and thanks for the support as always.
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  959. I find turbos are a love it or hate it item. People have strong feelings either way. There are good turbos and badly designed mass produced rubbish out there, for me the extra power, lighter weight and better efficiency are big plusses, the lag however is annoying, but newer turbos are much better designed to reduce lag. Sorry to hear about your bad experience though, especially since you've looked after the car.
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  960. Please share your tips on the best cold start method? Do you think it matters?
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  961. If you notice a lot of vibration from the engine through to the transmission I would get something done to remedy this if it annoys you as a driver. It is one of those things that are more annoying than harmful, although it will increase some wear and tear on the gearbox potentially I feel this is a fairly small risk. Also if the flywheel is lighter it might rev more freely and this is a tradeoff you might be prepared to make. If you were deciding on a replacement I'd go with DMF every time, but if it a case of replacing something for the sake of it I don't think it is worth the expense or inconvenience.
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  962. LOL! I actually had a box of broken eggs in my car for 3 weeks, it took ages to track down that smell. Good call on the intro music! I'll dial that down a bit more. Hearing it back it does seem quite a bit louder! Maybe I should talk louder.
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  963. Engines are getting much more complex and require much more specific formulations of everything now. I just want people to realize they need to do their homework, because I used to be that guy that read the adverts and listened to the manufacturers and ended up with problems.
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  964. Glad you think so! Please share the video, I doubt many people will pick it up as it is quite niche and specific.
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  965. If the level is at max that is fine, you'll have notices problems already so it looks like you got away with it. Most cars tolerate a little over the max marker.
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  966. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  967. There is quite a bit around here are a few studies and results from analysis https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/53188937.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785422017793 https://www.irjet.net/archives/V4/i7/IRJET-V4I7490.pdf https://thermalprocessing.com/effect-of-heat-and-cryogenic-treatment-on-wear-and-toughness-of-hss-aisi-m2/
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  968. I never even thought about that, so thanks for flagging this up. I will certainly try to do so in future (after my already queued videos go live).
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  969. I am preparing a video on this topic, it will be controversial and neither the pro EV or anti EV will be happy. Personally I hate them, they have no character, feel heavy and cumbersome to drive and because I can't charge at home will be more expensive than an ICE option. I have to put my feelings aside and try to be objective, and welcome any comments people have either way.
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  970. Do let me know how you get on with it.
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  971. Glad it helped!
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  972. I can't believe how cold that gets out there, you need to think about getting some heat in the transmission which really needs a gentle drive. A small load on the idle will speed up the warm up process and get the oil temps up to where you need them more quickly, but I know different engines and oils can benefit from a different approach.
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  973. Thanks for the support and for sharing your project with us, I really enjoy seeing what people are doing out there with their car projects.
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  974. The stop start system as to being good or bad for your car. I'm sorry I didn't make it clear enough though.
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  975. Interesting thoughts, and thanks for supporting my little channel.
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  976. Thanks for the kind words of support my friend, and the comments do really help this channel.
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  977. Thanks for sharing we don't get many Mustangs over here.
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  978. It depends on the car really. My 250hp quattro literally ate tires at an alarming rate, my wifes Corolla barely used any tread depth each year.
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  979. There are quite a few options around, but availability of parts will depend on where you live. I did a video on this engine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLd30qApd0I and there are some pages on our website with more information. If you have an idea of which mods you'd like to do and your budget I'll try and find someone in your area selling or shipping the parts you need.
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  980. The science of FUN? I'm all for getting as many SMILES per gallon as possible (within safe limits of course!)
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  981. The 328d uses a N47D20O1 engine. Where are you based and I'll try and find out more for you.
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  982. I'll add this to my production list, I have some BMW engines in the works at the moment so watch this space, I do like to be thorough rather than rush something up though.
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  983. A simple remap/tune will do quite a lot for a relatively small outlay, after that you are looking at turbo upgrades and turbo swaps, the K03s is a pretty good cheap upgrade from the K03 if it doesn't have this already in there or a K04 but this is probably a bit too extreme for you if you want to keep it simple.
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  984. Being on a motorbike really puts you in the traffic. I was told once on riding bikes to assume that drivers who haven't seen me will probably hit me and those that have will probably still try to hit me. The motorcyclist really does need to keep the brain engaged at all times.
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  985. Glad to help and thanks for the support and kind words of encouragement my friend.
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  986. That's fine - those engines pull well from down low in the RPM range. On warmup idling is bad, so just drive it but don't be too hard on it until the engine is warm. Right Gear at The Right Time and Right RPM.
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  987. Yes that is ok.
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  988. These engines warm up very quickly and do so when actually driven at modest RPMs. If you just idle to warm it up it will take significantly longer, but it will depend to some extent on the temps your experiencing. To answer your question in more detail I posted a video on cold starts, and there is a link to an older video that discusses why you should let the turbo settle a little while after a spirited drive (this can be done by keeping the RPMS to around 2000 for the last bit of your journey. Cold Starts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlPC6z4ktzw How to avoid killing your turbo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeG5-oWehcY
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  989. I used the one from TDi tuning on my 1.4 TFSi and was quite impressed with it. Fuel economy gains are not stunning, but it did help a little although I tend to have it on the performance setting most of the time. There is a review of this on my channel.
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  990. It's the complete opposite here, and most of Europe.
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  991. Better? It is more reliable and dependable than most 2.0 TDi units. Although the BKD 2.0 TDi to 2007 was pretty good. The 2.0 offers more power and it is easier to upgrade to big power figures. The higher powered 1.9 TDi after a remap will generally see around 160-180 which is still a decent gain. Steer away from anything with a DPF if you only do short journeys.
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  992. The diesels were the real problem engines, these 2.0 as used on the TTS are still pretty solid, just keep an eye out for the common problems which if I remember correctly are cam follower wear, water pump failing, and carbon build up in the head. Change the oil often and you should be ok and make sure the timing belt is changed on schedule. I think the only real issue these have is high oil consumption.
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  993. Sorry in my haste I wasn't very clear. Yes EGR delete will reduce the problem of carbon build up. It won't add power though. Cars with a DPF will need the EGR - but yours won't have a DPF. Depending on how the engine is setup (there were some variations and some have had the PCV capped with a catch tank divert) the PCV will vent crankcase gases into the intake where carbon deposits will still build up.
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  994. People often overlook this fact until its too late.
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  995. This sounds like a Shakespeare quotation. I really don't know why we use a Y and the US doesn't. If only we could standardize these simple things my life would be so much easier.
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  996. My pleasure thanks for supporting my little channel.
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  997. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words of support my friend.
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  998. Thanks, will do! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  999. Lol. I messed up the script there didn't I - Sorry to all who use Euros.
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  1000. Holding the throttle and adding 200 to 300 rpm will greatly aid the warm up. The only method you have really. Avoid the first 30-60 seconds of cold engine driving and then go for it, but don't go too high 3000 - 3500 rpm sounds reasonable to me in these conditions you don't have much choice, but do make sure you are in the right gear its quite easy to change at the wrong point. I did a cold start video recently that goes into more detail as to what is happening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_WtD0N6_Fk
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  1001. Not really they share so many common components, the 1.5 uses the Miller cycle and sounds a bit more visceral than the 1.4. Both feel quite solid and both return very good fuel economy or good performance if you prefer that.
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  1002. Yes - aim for around 150hp and you'll be fine. It'll be just as quick as some of the larger engined cars (2.0 TDi) and will still give good fuel economy. Makes sure it has had the oil changes at the correct intervals though.
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  1003. Good idea, you're referring to the newer drive by wire engines and the modules that plug in to enhance acceleration inputs? Do you have any experience with these or are you just curious?
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  1004. Hi there, these get confusing don't they. The pd number is based on PS so multiply hp by 1.014 to get the PS equivalent. Sorry I didn't include this on the remap chart, and this engine slipped off my radar. If you remap this one you should see around 130 to 135hp and around 275 nm of torque. Quite a nice power hike!
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  1005. Thats interesting, and makes sense. Do the HGV come with adaptive cruise control. I can always guarantee a HGV driver will keep a constant speed if I'm following.
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  1006. It's not the distance it is the time it takes to warm up the engine and engine oil, on cold days this takes longer and you need to drive further than say in summer. Stop go traffic doesn't seem to push up the temperatures any quicker as it involves a lot of idling, a run at highway speed for me seems to get it up fastest.
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  1007. Oil will generally always flow back into the sump, so draining off excess oil will help. The crankshaft sits just above the sump which is why you don't want it dipping into the oil and splashing around.
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  1008. It should settle, after it has run through the filter and warmed up and cooled down the bubbles will normally dissipate.
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  1009. Thanks! 👍 Little things I've picked up over the years and I've been guilty of most of these at some point.
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  1010. Quite a few guys are using the intercooler from the 2.0TDi 170's as drop in replacements. @DarksideDevelopments also have some nice intercooler upgrade options that will help.
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  1011. Many consider the 1.9's the most reliable diesel engines ever make by VW. This video is primarily focused on the 2.0 TDi and it's legacy though - it would be unfair really for me to make comparisons between this and the 1.9 as they are very different engines.
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  1012. That is a fair comment and one which I will certainly take on board. Hopefully you've already noticed an improvement in video quality output as I get to grips with the processes and apps for editing videos. I'll try to go back over the older videos and update them with a better quality version.
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  1013. The article on my site touches on that engine. https://www.torquecars.com/audi/ea211-tuning.php but the 3 cylinder engine doesn't have much support in terms of upgrades but if this is something people are interested in I'll add it to my production list.
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  1014. Your bushings are probably worn causing excessive play. Getting a proper alignment done, especially focusing on toe and camber should help handling. I did a video a good while ago about suspension, it is due to be updated so I'll get on that but for your information (if you can cope with my earlier amateurish video skills here is the link... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-cjV4xwi18 - sorry about the quality in advance.) There are also a few articles on my site about suspension https://www.torquecars.com/tuning/handling
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  1015. Great spec, how do you find the spool up with the GTD3279VRK?
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  1016. It is a helpful guide to what has been put in there, so taking a car into VW they will know what the system was filled with and top up accordingly, if you end up with brown you can assume the coolant specs have been mixed. If you don't know what brand was used it becomes impossible to tell with any certainty as the colour system has not been standardized. It would be helpful if the main types such as OAT HOAT etc all had a specific colour.
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  1017. Where are you based? Darkside developments in the UK offer a really good aftermarket DPF In my experience if a DPF has been cleaned out thoroughly and is blocking up very soon there is often an issue causing the car to run rich and produce too much soot. The O2/Lambda sensor is quite often the fault here. Are you getting any fault codes taht might indicate another problem with the engine?
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  1018. If that is the case then pulsing the brake on and off allows time for it to cool, more so than keeping it on all the time. Most automatics will allow you to manual downshift and some even do this when they detect a downward hill.
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  1019. Having a Prius is definitely cheating when it comes to getting great fuel economy, you have a deck stacked in your favor my friend! 20% more fuel - that's a lot for such a small difference.
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  1020. I did an article covering this engine, but I would certainly recommend a remap and possibly a turbo/fuel system upgrade if you want to max out your power gains. https://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/1-9-tdi-tuning.php
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  1021. These are great solid engines and will still give good economy even after you've hiked up the power. Choose the turbo wisely a lot of rebuilt turbos out there are just cleaned up with no parts replaced. Get a mapper who can custom map for your new turbo and you'll be happy with the end result. Even just doing a remap on the stock engine will give a decent power gain to play with.
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  1022. You are right, and it depends how deep the cracks are but is an indicator that tire life is near its end. Most blow outs I've seen have pretty severe cracking/crazing on them.
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  1023. As far as I understand it depends on which engine, generally speaking the Audi cam timing works all the time and affects power whereas VW only seems to kick in on warm up. I should also have explained better it is cam timing, not the valve timing you might associate with VTEC or similar setups. I was not aware it was commonly only on warm up with VW engines, I had assumed the different brands worked in similar ways, trust VAG eh!
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  1024. I don't have enough hair to do Fluff! Thanks for the support my friend.
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  1025. It seems I can't post links on here! The comment is deleted so I'll be looking into that one, so the list without links was Millers, Finning, oilanalysislab, oilsampling, fa-st, theoillab, fluid power solutions. You won't find most of these in Google because they have deleted most of the results they show for most searches at the moment so try bing. the cost is around £27 to £40 but you only need to do this a couple of times and you'll know your cars baseline.
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  1026. Although there are some similarities the 2.0 is quite a different beast to the 1.6. Here is a link to a general guide to the 2.0 TDi which I'm sure will help you but I'm working on one for the more recent GEN 3 versions as even these had quite a few updates and revisions over the earlier ones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D9bfhngKGc
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  1027. Totally agree, when you shut off the engine if the turbo is hot it effectively cooks the oil inside so it makes sense to allow the turbo to cool before you switch off the engine for a few moments.
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  1028. A few had asked this question so I made a video about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9bNIwulwQE hope that helps with your question.
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  1029. So nice of you, thank you for the support.
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  1030. Which engine is this? Is the car running smoothly apart from the noises?
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  1031. Yes, I believe they all went Common rail around 2008.
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  1032. I'm referring to high RPM & Full throttle loads, anything that causes the Turbo to spool right up. Highway driving is generally more relaxed but giving the car a short cool down period really does keep everything happy.
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  1033. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  1034. K03 to K04 swaps are quite popular but beware there are subtly different versions of the K04. So an early K04 will usually bolt straight on to replace an early K03. On some K04 swaps you might need to relocate some of the turbo ancillaries. Transverse and longitudinal engines had different turbo pipework and layouts. Your list seems pretty good to me but the air intake MAP/MAF will probably need an upgrade to. Hope that helps and I'm sure someone more knowledgeable that me on this will spot your question and add their experiences and tips.
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  1035. Thanks for the feedback, support and encouragement it means a lot to me. I've more stuff planned on handling coming up.
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  1036. Great tip! Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  1037. It does make you wonder. The usual reasons, it's cheaper and lighter, it will flow faster at low RPMs so will PROBABLY help low end power and faster turbo spool up and MPG, but on the Q60 you can do a lot better than the factory setup. The headers/cat area are the biggest weak spots. Are these parallel or series twin turbos?
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  1038. It really depends on how well the engine has been looked after. The clutch is usually the first thing to complain, but if there is a loss of compression in the engine your money is usually best spent somewhere else. Many projects take old high mileage engine and strip them down and rebuild or recondition them to a higher spec. This can be a great way to fund a cheap upgrade project and build a car that really lasts a long time. Keep the power gains modest and you'll benefit from tuning a 100,000 mile engine.
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  1039. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  1040. You can't grumble at that can you. A set of new rings would have probably given a new lease of life, but the cost of internal engine work if you are not doing it yourself is usually not viable.
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  1041. That would be a good video topic indeed, there are many nuances to this question to be considered. Tell me if you are after a fun car or a cheap to run car? Are you looking to do upgrades on it? DPF should be happy with your mileage and would probably work out cheaper to own when you factor in servicing and fuel costs, but the TSi is more fun to drive, there are fewer gear changes needed. I'll run through the pros and cons of each and when I have a video together I'll post it up, but please bear in mind I'm currently working about a month ahead when it comes to video releases.
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  1042. If only a solar panel would be enough to power the car! Most people I know use them as town and city cars and have a second car for the longer commutes. I still see this a waste of money really.
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  1043. Yes this was a mistake, well actually it turned up listed under both so I was pretty confused at the time. I had assumed that it might be a regional variation as is often the case with VAG group engines.
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  1044. I'm curious to know your thoughts. This video was very much based on the 1000's of comments on my other videos, and I just went through them looking for patterns and common complaints.
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  1045. Change the oil more often, and take it on a long run or a longer run regularly - this will help reduce any oil dilution. Another key is to avoid being heavy with the throttle or using high RPM when the engine is cold. We are talking about adding 10,000 to 20,000 miles to a typical engines lifespan, so I feel it is important to bear this in mind. (Based on comparisons of engines which have been neglected in this way burning oil, and those driven by those who are careful and still see really good compression.)
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  1046. They are awesome engines, the turbo is the key here, the KO3s and K04 are great tunable options. Get your mapper to do a diagnostic which will flag up any issues you might face like worn injectors and error codes, but remaps do prove to be very cost effective upgrades. I wouldn't go more than 200 on those, the traction issues will become very annoying for you, and 190 is a sweet spot in my opinion for a compromise between economy and power.
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  1047. Does it have TPi ? This affects your choices too much duration on the intake side won't really help you with a TPI intake. On the intake side, I wouldn't go any higher than 210-212 degrees @050" . You can probably push it more on the exhaust side but this does depend on what other mods you've done. Therefore, typically something like the TPiS ZZ4 or Accel 74211 cams are better suited for this, but I'm sure there are many other options out there.
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  1048. Thanks for your support my friend. I'm dropping a load of Honda Videos this week so hopefully there will be more for you to explore. People often overlook the basics and I've seen lot's of projects on track days where the lack of decent brakes and handling shows up despite the extra power they are making.
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  1049. If you wet the scratch and it vanishes then polish should help make it disappear, if it is still visible then you'll need to smear some touch up paint into the scratch with a credit card, then finish with a very fine wet & dry with sanding block. Sorry for my slow reply, I've been away and caring for a relative this last month.
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  1050. I wonder if synthetic fuel would be the answer. Hydrogen presents many problems as it needs to be stored cold or it seeps away as a gas under the immense pressure it creates from what I've understood about it.
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  1051. Glad it made you Lol. Good to hear from you my friend.
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  1052. Thanks for sharing i'll check those out.
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  1053. EGR issues are primarily down to soot. Some tunes make more soot than others, generally the more fuel you dump into a diesel the less cleanly it will burn. An economy tune should burn cleaner as fuel is more precisely injected and less soot will be produced, but again this depends on the engine you have, the fuel you choose and what the mapper has setup (they will typically adjust fueling and the turbo air intake timing, and exhaust gas temperature ranges.)
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  1054. I will add this to the production schedule for you, in the meantime you might want to read our article on this engine if you haven't done so already. https://www.torquecars.com/bmw/m57-tuning.php
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  1055. It will be interesting to see if there is a battery disposal backlash. The depreciation on these EV's is shocking probably because of the battery risk.
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  1056. The 2 great M's, yes indeed I can relate to that.
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  1057. That is a topic I'm covering in Tomorrows video - so many don't realize the problem with hybrid 12v batteries.
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  1058. Have you thought of checking the PCV this can cause oil to dump in high rpm situations. If the new turbo is causing an oil leak then oil will be present in the intake after the turbo, just because it is new don't assume it is good. This video is a good guide to typical causes of burning oil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1BNS0CnxYs
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  1059. Would you consider a diesel? What are your experiences regarding gasoline and diesel engines and fuel economy? Do you think Gasoline engines will ever be as efficient as diesel engines?
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  1060. It depends on the car design and how well it is looked after. The long runs really do help reduce this problem, it's only really an issue when people do short journeys most of the time and it never gets up to temperature. Some modern turbos are prone to blowby when cold which exacerbates the problem. Even a few earlier Honda 1.5 Turbo engines were noted for this problem despite the brands reputation for reliability.
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  1061. I don't think so, but I've only really got UK experiences. As far as I know the Service schedules are the same in each region. Sometimes oil specs and fluid specs are different.
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  1062. You'll be surprised at the questions I get asked. "Can you run diesel fuel instead of petrol if you adjust the timing" was a classic?
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  1063. That's funny you say that - I was following a conservatively driven type R the other day in my Impreza whilst playing very loud dubstep wearing a backwards baseball cap, I've only had the car 2 months and.... we'll you can guess the rest I'm sure.
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  1064. lol. I take off my hat and salute you my friend. "Respect the nerd"
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  1065. The BKD PD was a real gem the last of the PD engines. I would try to avoid anything 2008-2010 with a DPF if possible unless it had a full service history and receipts for the common problems, this was also when the emissions scandal problems hit and general other quality issues but from 2011 these were back on top as fantastic engines when the gen 3 EVO version came out.
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  1066. It still at 70% currently! 2023 sales show the manuals at just over 50% so the needle is moving.
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  1067. Thanks for the support, this video creation is quite a steep learning curve, so I'm learning as I go and discovering new things each day. Thanks for your support.
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  1068. You are right, I slipped up with the high gear thing and didn't spot that in the edit either. Cooling systems are generally good as you say and it is unlikely to be much of a problem but I mentioned it because I'm aware of this happening on a couple of cars in both cases, they were slow speeds wrong high gear selection and one was actually towing come to think of it. Both owners slowed up and used high gears because the temps were high and they shot up higher!
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  1069. Thanks for the support and your kind words of encouragement. This was one of my earlier videos, I hope the quality has improved. I will be covering the DVVT-i engines in the future and I'm sure you'll find some interesting articles on https://www.torquecars.com/toyota that will help you decide how to approach your project.
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  1070. That sounds ok to me, your oil brand has a lot to do with it but you are hardly using the engine, I did suspect that there might be some ultra low mileage drivers out there, Oil analysis should confirm what I suspect "that your oil is still within specs and contains minimal contaminants". I have no experience with liquid Moly, but I have heard quite a few talking about it. Your recommend it then?
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  1071. Glad I could help and thanks for your support my friend.
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  1072. That is a really good question, and I will certainly do a video on this in depth for you, there are lots of aspects to explore on this. Now Warm air carries less oxygen so the car will dump less fuel into the engine. This means you are using less fuel but the downside is that the car is less efficient. Now if a car is using less fuel and is less efficient you need more throttle and higher RPM's to make the same progress. It will depend on the engine, as turbo engines, typically have an intercooler which negates some of the hot air charge, and carb engines are totally different to closed loop fuel injection systems. It is something I did a long while back so on my car I do notice a drop in power and better fuel economy when pulling in warm air from around the exhaust area. If I don't try to compensate with extra throttle I am saving fuel. The difference was only about 4 mpg so in my book that is still within the margin for error on a car that returned 37mpg at the time. Whether this is still the case on E85 or E10 fuels I'll have to try and run some tests.
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  1073. This video looks at some of the problems of a car losing fuel economy over time, hopefully it will point you in the right direction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY1RqFSYfyI
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  1074. Thanks I must drop a video on the Duratec soon, they are great engines.
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  1075. What an interesting question. Dyno figures will generally be higher in the first few gears. Ideally you want a gearing that is a 1:1 ratio so for many cars this would be around 4th gear. Some automatics can potentially be damaged by dyno runs in the wrong gear so you need your dyno tester to know his stuff. I've known some tuners take "before" figures in 5th and the "after remap" figures to be done in 2nd which makes it look really impressive. Transmission losses vary in different gears. The biggest effect is the "gearing" within the engine around the rod length and crank. Some high revving engines have very low torque outputs and vice versa is also true.
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  1076. Glad I could help and thanks for your support and kind words. Hope you get something soon. Do you have plans to upgrade and modify it?
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  1077. Bear in mind you are mixing fuel at a ratio of 1 to 14.7 parts of air, so 8% -+ at the injector will not mean 8% down in power. Matched injectors will help balance the power and if one cylinder was running rich that could potentially cause others to be backed off to compensate, unless your engine is setup with individual cylinder fuel control. Inlet port work will help but not by much on a remap alone, the cost is usually quite a lot more than a remap to have it done properly and the gain is tiny, it makes more sense to do this on higher power projects where larger turbos have been fitted. A swap to the larger port head is a good cheap upgrade option if yours has the small port head.
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  1078. That's certainly the key - avoiding Ethanol. Are you in the UK? We're up to 10% on non premium fuels.
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  1079. You're not wrong, cars used to easily last 200,000 upwards, now you get the silliest problems at 80,000 from most modern cars, and sourcing parts can often be near impossible.
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  1080. Sorry about that, my mistake, I said low when I really meant to say high. Your comments on RPM are noted, many people use RPM as a noun so add the s but you are right it is technically incorrect so I'll try to avoid this in future.
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  1081. Which engine does it have the 1.6 1.9 or 2.0 TDi? In most cases a remap is great. I did some engine specific videos which should give you a good starting point.
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  1082. Thanks for your kind words of support and encouragement. Before I researched this video I didn't realise just how much cars depreciated.
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  1083. Sorry I could have been a little clearer and didn't mean to mislead. It travels further only in relation to the combustion event, it will obviously still travel the same distance. A slow rpm means the combustion event builds lots more pressure as it happens through a smaller rotation of the crank increasing the risk of blow by. The combustion event does not wait for the piston travel and go more slowly. Low rpm is different for each engine and the load the engine is under, if the engine is straining you are in too high a gear and need to change down, something I hope most drivers do automatically.
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  1084. You too my friend, thanks for watching and for your support.
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  1085. They are pretty good options imho. They have the newer CR setup and most of the early issues were ironed out by 2010. The 2012 version is better still. You won't be disappointed but I would strongly recommend buying one with a full service history and checking the major points in this video.
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  1086. The video on transmission fluid is live, thanks for the suggestion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlcz7vo8YqY
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  1087. Toyota seem to have it sorted, but yes there are quite a few CVT horror stories out there.
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  1088. Don't be too paranoid, a modern engine with modern oils is quite well designed just be aware of the slightly increased risk of wear especially on such a short drive. So my advice in your case (which is similar to something I had to do a while back) would be... 1) Avoid high rpm (top third) on this short drive especially at the start 2) Take the car for a good run once a week this will help reduce oil dilution etc. 3) Change the oil a little more frequently than the manufacturer intervals. 4) Walk - not always practical but I try to walk this distance as a minimum every day now for health reasons and wish I'd done it back then when I was younger. By the time I'd found a parking space it would have been quicker for me to walk to work. Many people run cars on short journeys all the time, and whilst wear is higher they will still get 100-150k miles out of it without problems.
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  1089. Sorry to hear that. Get a flush done, replace with a high quality oil and get a compression test done to see what state the internals are in, there may be little permanent damage done, it could just be sludge build up if you are lucky.
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  1090. I do mine at 5 years or 70,000 miles whichever comes sooner but the official times are a little longer than this. Is yours an EA111 or EA211
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  1091. I was going to show mine but typically it has gone missing. Hydrometers - Specific Gravity for antifreeze, if you do a quick search you'll find them, they are not expensive and really simple to use. Insert tube into expansion bottle, using the rubber ball suck up the coolant and then note which balls are floating.
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  1092. Glad it was helpful! And thanks for the support.
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  1093. Thank you very much! Really appreciate your kind words and support my friend.
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  1094. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. I'm hoping to spend a little more time on the Civic articles and add a few new tips to them.
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  1095. When I said, "the first one actually had a twin charge set up so it had a supercharger and a Turbocharger " I only meant that this setup was an option, I didn't mean to imply that was on all of them. I'll try to be clearer in future, thanks for the feedback, it's always helpful.
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  1096. Thank you kindly and thanks for your support my friend. I actually shot this video ages ago and have been waiting for the cold weather to hit.
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  1097. You are certainly not in a minority here. I have discovered that the more recent engines use both direct injection and port injection so there is no longer any carbon buildup problems so gradually they are working out the problems.
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  1098. Most additives are indeed a waste of money but there are a few good brands out there that can help in many cases. It also depends on the degree of the problem and the type of car you have to some extent.
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  1099. The autos usually choose the highest safe gear they can for economy. A big engine is not really straining at this rpm, even nearer tickover they are pretty solid. The real take away here is to use the rpm range more, don't fear S mode from time to time!
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  1100. Sorry for my slow reply my friend. The comment I made is general, the newer the engine the more likelyhood there is of problems being sorted and resolved. There was the EA111 which had most of these issues, especially on the early units. The later EA211 revision sorted out most of the issues, fore example the chain was (generally) replaced with a belt. By the Gen 3 even the carbon build up issue was addressed with the advent or port injection (in some if not all models). Burning oil has not been noted much on the EA221 Gen 3s. Always buy the newest engine you can afford when it comes to the VW group. There are exceptions so it's hard to give a year as some brands used engines for longer periods than others. My EA211 has been fantastic with no issues whatsoever but I'm expecting to do a carbon clean at around 50,000 miles.
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  1101. They are a thing, sometimes the stock factory one does not flow enough for the injectors/rail so you need to add more capacity. This is more for direct injection engines. The Pug will have some form of fuel pressure regulator, I recall fitting an uprated FSE fuel pressure regulator which basically increases the fuel pressure, rather than add power it will make the throttle response more snappy. The stock ones tend to stick a little and can cause pressure fluctuations which may impact performance.
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  1102. Good tip, thanks for the suggestion and the feedback I'll investigate this further and take that into account in the next more detailed video on these. I wanted to provide some popular budget options out there for the more modest projects.
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  1103. I think they are a really good conservative option. They don't push things to far but usually make quite a difference to the way the car drives.
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  1104. Glad I could help and thanks for your kind words and support, it makes all the effort worthwhile!
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  1105. No don't worry, most will regard around 1.7k rpm appropriate on a 1.1 engine for most situations just change down a gear when you need to accelerate to avoid lugging. The key is to vary your RPM more and that'll help prolong the cars life. The problems are more likely when you start driving close to tickover speeds and trying to accelerate hard.
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  1106. It depends on the formulation, in some cases though it may reduce the cooling, the H20 carrier will contribute to the flow rates, the other downside is the cost, as coolant is so expensive. Interestingly some coolants are premixed so they don't need any dilution.
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  1107. Yes is the short answer, the longer answer is covered in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic-eQhUY83o
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  1108. Do you idle to warm or use light throttle whilst stationary? I'm glad we don't get these extremes here in the uk.
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  1109. Which engine is this for? Is the helix also 5w40 and HX8 I couldn't find a H8 on my quick look.
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  1110. Yes you are right, flywheel weight equals a buffer between the speed difference, so lighter is less buffer and the car slows up faster.
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  1111. Nice to meet a fellow local. Thanks for the support buddy.
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  1112. It is so annoying you get the same beep for low washer fluid as no engine oil it's about to blow up.
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  1113. Impressive figures on that engine, nicely done. And thanks for the support my friend.
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  1114. It depends so much from car to car and engine to engine. Listening to the engine note will tell you if it is struggling or not, along with the response you get. Even in the same engine a low RPM will vary depending on what you are doing at the time, towing, going up hill etc all put extra strain on the engine and lower the threshold, conversely cruising along at constant speed without a load you can get away with being near tickover. The key is not to strain/labor/lug the engine by choosing an appropriate gear. Diesels provide loads of torque from low down, but even mine struggled to accelerate from 30 in 5th gear!
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  1115. That's interesting I didn't realize that. I guess it makes sense as they use VAG group engines in some models.
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  1116. You are SO right of course ;) . I do cut loads of "SO's" out of these videos, it is a habit I've picked up. I will try to stop doing it.
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  1117. Glad you enjoyed it thanks for the support my friend.
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  1118. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  1119. Wow I have so many questions this upgrade is on my list. Did you get this on the stock manifold and intake pipework or did you need some custom stuff in there? Please let us know what you find re the fueling at this power level.
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  1120. I totally dropped the ball there didn't I?! LOL. Just testing people are awake?
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  1121. Look for the pipe which connects the top of the engine to the air intake and follow it back towards the engine, the PCV is at the end of this yellow brick road on the engine end.
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  1122. What cars are these typically on? Turbos? Diesels etc...
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  1123. You're welcome, and thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  1124. Thanks!
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  1125. That is something I touched on in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iYKKR-_fHk
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  1126. You need to get this tuned by the sounds of it. I bet you get much more miles to the gallon now though. :D
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  1127. It looked awesome, so clean I don't know how you do it. What is the spec of this? What mods have you done? Got much planned for future mods? Are mods and upgrades getting easier to find for these?
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  1128. Cheers buddy, your kind words are encouraging, I'm just glad to help a few people out there, I'm not here to make money or be famous. You've taken that as far as you can on the stock engine, other mods will add only a little for the money.
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  1129. No worries my friend, I totally understand and appreciate the clarification. This is a good idea, I'll do another updated version of one my earlier videos that touches on tyre selection - it is sadly overlooked by most drivers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wk8zgJija4 I think most people assume ALL SEASON tyres are good in all seasons, but the reality is that they are not totally useless in all seasons.
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  1130. I will do a video explaining the differences between battery and alternator faults, this will go live 5 August for you (here is the link that will work for you from the 5th August https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfFBNH0iiZU ). In the meantime these videos might be of interest... https://youtube.com/shorts/Xbdw09mQ-pA How to check a battery, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwaYQcqTsaU
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  1131. Hi buddy, thanks for the kind words. We are all still learning - that's part of life isn't it.
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  1132. Oil stays fairly stable over 12 months unless it is subjected to lots of short journeys or big temperature extremes (as experienced inside a turbocharger). Mineral oils break down faster than synthetics though, so I would always recommend using a long life synthetic and changing at a reasonable mileage interval much like you do.
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  1133. Yes you can, many of the early diesel engines did not use a turbo, but now you'll be hard pressed to find one that doesn't.
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  1134. Hi buddy, that's great, he's a regular on here. Nice to have you along. Thanks for the support.
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  1135. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support and your kind words. It makes the work of making these videos rewarding.
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  1136. Thanks for the heads up, at the time this was recorded I was struggling with chronic dehydration so you might be on to something. I'll get a Sodium test done, things are better now buy my health is still not where it used to be Anemia was the diagnosis I was given.
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  1137. Very nice! I was just talking about these with a friend last week, he's looking for an upgrade for his. Did it affect power much?
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  1138. Generally it doesn't work on most engine types. The Atkinson cycle engines however seem to offer more scope for a driver to make this work, the engine braking is much lower. Maintaining a set speed usually requires less energy than accelerating, and the dropping off throttle pulse will save fuel but for most engines you'll use it up and slightly more to get back up to road speed. It does need a lot of skill. Building up speed on downhills and tailing of a little going up hill works well for me in my car for econnomy.
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  1139. Lot's of Honda videos dropping this week (today hopefully). Keep an eye out for them my friend.
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  1140. Thanks for your support. I used to buy all the recommended stuff only to find it didn't work so that was my motivation for starting TorqueCars so I can pass on honest real world tuning tips and guidance.
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  1141. Definitely a remap on that if you do nothing else, it will give the biggest power for your pound. It would be worth watching my diesel tuning video for some specific ideas.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC97tLl7mvg
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  1142. I guess it depends where you live, rather than just look out of my window which is pretty much only old cars down here, the official stats for the AVERAGE AGE OF ALL CARS ON THE ROAD was in 2020 at 8.4 years old by 2023 figures published ACEA shows this is 10 years old but SMMT figures for 2024 show this as 9 years old. Based on a total of 35,694,845 privately owned cars.
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  1143. Miltek and Cobra sport offer decent options on the 1.9 TDi, but I have never been impressed with the exhaust note on any diesel engine even with exhaust upgrades. Of the few that I've heard (and I've not heard the Miltek so can't comment on this) I think the Cobra sounds nicest, there is more low end bass to the note.
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  1144. Remaps/ECU tunes make a big difference to power delivery but it won't give you a high headline power figure on this NA engine. Adding a turbo will make the most power but this is extremely expensive so bang for buck wouldn't count here. Personally I'd sort the exhaust and suspension, it is amazing how much this can enhance the way the car feels, then tune the engine.
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  1145. Hi buddy, sorry I didn't explain that point very well, I wanted to keep things as simple as possible but just confused everyone. I did another video that explains that point a little better. I will try harder, I am a small one man YouTuber and certainly wasn't expecting this video to be as watched as it was.
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  1146. Welcome aboard! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  1147. There is a little variation on year, but generally 2015 was an official release date although I've heard of this appearing in late 2014 models and some Gen2 models were still fitted into 2016 - just to confuse everyone!
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  1148. It would be a really long boring video if I listed everything that could possibly go wrong. The criterion used was problems that crop up most often and affected most versions of this engine. I will refocus on each generation of this engine where I can drill down into the smaller niggles that were unique to each generation. To be honest I didn't think anyone would want to watch a video on engine problems but I've been surprised by the feedback and response it has had so far. There are a few items on your list I was completely unaware of so I'll research those thoroughly and report back in a future video.
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  1149. Thanks so much! I appreciate the support and your kind words.
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  1150. I don't want to go electric, I just don't think the battery technology is quite there yet.
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  1151. Thanks for your support my friend, this channel is all about sharing the knowledge and is very much community driven and community supported.
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  1152. Always interested in what people have done to their cars, so yes please email over the specs to me, webmaster () torquecars.com. Thank you for your support and encouragement, we don't have a massive audience but it does help to know we are helping a few people out there.
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  1153. That's what turbo upgrades were made for!
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  1154. Thanks for the heads up on that one. I based this purely on the specs I reviewed - I think it was VW early radar unit and guessed they were all the same. It still works as cruise control but people found they ended up too close to the car in front before it backed off at those really high speeds. I'll certainly do some more research into this area then, it sounds like BMW have it sorted. Have you found an upper limit or drawbacks at those Autobahn speeds?
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  1155. Thanks my friend, Once our neighbor used a hot kettle of water to defrost his screen and it badly cracked almost instantly!
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  1156. Thanks for the sub and encouragement my friend! I still can't believe people watch my humble little videos.
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  1157. What problems have you had, did I cover most of them in this video? 2008 the financial crisis was a dip in production quality for most car manufacturers, I find that the electronic parts were more prone to fail during this period.
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  1158. Are you referring to oil additives or fuel additives? If fuel additives I have tried a few but the only one that made a difference was from BG. It improved both economy and power on a high mileage engine (this was a 2007 PD BKD engine).
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  1159. I've not found any DIY intake sprays to be effective at cleaning off carbon deposits. I took mine to a local garage who did a BG intake clean on it and was very impressed with the results. For intake sprays to do anything you have to allow it time to soak into the deposits and dissolve them, a process that takes quite a while. I'll have to do a video discussing options for cleaning the intake as there is so much bad information out there, and so much marketing material. Try the BG fuel additive and see if having clean injectors resolves the issues you were having.
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  1160. Mapping, Fast Road Cams (unless this has variable valve timing which I think this year may well have) and exhaust downpipe/sports cats. This is in order of return of power to the cost.
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  1161. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  1162. Sorry I don't have the equipment or time to carry out work on cars, it's all I can do to keep up with updates to our online magazine and this channel. Drop in to our forums and I'm sure you'll get a recommendation for someone local to yourself who can help out.
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  1163. Improved efficiency, in real terms you hit a power figure at a lower RPM. It doesn't follow on ALL engines but most will gain MPG, and certainly all the VW diesel engines I've had mapped have shown a significant MPG improvement. If you drive it like you stole it then you won't see an improvement, you'll be burning more fuel and hitting much higher power levels. But in everyday driving you'll see both power and economy gains.
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  1164. Burned twice is probably an overstatement on my part (which I've now snipped out of this video). I should clarify my thoughts on that it is my understanding that NoX and Soot particles are mostly gone during the EGR open phase. But only small proportion of exhaust gases are returned, so the main thing I suppose is the warmer gases in the intake as you say taking up the oxygen space reducing the harmful emissions lowering temps.
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  1165. Yes that would be a good discussion, and I presume you mean from engine mounts etc rather than suspension bushings? Have you experienced this problem yourself then?
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  1166. It is possible but you really want the transmission and shift points to match up to the cars new torque band, without this it will feel flat in places and in some cases you might get error codes or the transmission reaches its torque limits and things get backed off. I'll try and find alternative suppliers for you, are you UK based?
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  1167. I'll be dropping a video shortly looking at the problem of these super micro particles and expose the true problems of the DPF design on older cars. I think this message needs to get out there.
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  1168. 5 years or 60,000 miles whichever comes soonest. You'll probably get a million answers to this question from "it's a timing belt for life", 7 years 10 years and mileages from 60k to 140,000 miles. I base this on my own personal recommendation and never like to go over 5 years on a belt or chain. I always think it best to be on the safe side, a small cost will save a fortune if it breaks.
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  1169. Lol. My old port injection engines never had this problem and they still used fossil fuels. On a serious note I should have been a little more technically correct in the video.
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  1170. You've done the simple mods, next step is a turbo upgrade, a hybrid or KO4 is often the way to go, but bear in mind that you'll get lag on lots of bigger turbos - the KO3s is fine for most projects. Head work and larger valves will also help, I think these have the small port head so that would net you a few more ponies. The BAM engines are very similar but use wideband and VVT which make a little more power when tuned, perhaps swap parts between them, but it's not an easy job, an engine swap is better.
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  1171. Hi Dean, I'm well along in my research now and will be scripting this video for you soon, there are some interesting turbo options for these! I hope the project is going well. I don't have any footage of this engine or car and there is none in the library I use. What are the chances you could shoot some with your phone camera in HD 1080p for me and send it over to me via wetransfer? (A slow sweep across the engine, and if possible some general car, exhaust and under the engine cover.) Feel free to ask questions as you shoot and I'll try to answer these in the video for you.
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  1172. Your routine sounds sensible to me, the oil will have started to warm up, you are not driving it hard in that critical first bit. If you are using a modern engine oil it should reach optimum viscosity quite quickly even if not fully up to temps. It will also depend on the engine, your oil choice and how cold the engine is. But don't overthink it too much, allowing time to circulate and warm the oil so it gets to grade is the key. I'll be curious to read others takes on this, as it is not something I have specific experience in but I'm sure you are not alone.
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  1173. This video explains the power band in more detail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyt5ETkSot0 The key is keeping the engine in that efficient zone which will vary from engine to engine.
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  1174. For the Mk2 or Mk3 i would go with a 1.8T AGU or big port/forged from an Audi S3 or TT, they give so much potential with the larger turbo and big port head.
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  1175. Reset the error codes and see if it reappears, and how long it takes to show up again, often cars will throw codes and log them but the error was just a one off. I would only start investigating further if engine economy dropped or there were power fluctuations or it started running too rich or too lean.
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  1176. Thanks for flagging that one up, I totally missed that slip up in the edit. ZDDP doesn't burn off!! And I can't say it enters the exhaust without fully explaining the mechanisms and circumstances that this will happen. So I've done some cuts on this video now (a small step closer to perfection thanks to you). If I've missed anything else off or I've been misinformed or need to clarify anything please let me know. I view my efforts as community driven and I do make mistakes so appreciate feedback very much.
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  1177. It was looking really good, I wish I'd taken more footage of that. Have you done much to it? Are remaps worth doing on the R32?
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  1178. They are great options as long as you can avoid steps in the pipe and have gradual changes it should flow nicely it is the cats on the early ones that are quite restrictive, I see we have quite a few TT owners on here, so I must put together a guide for this great car.
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  1179. Thanks for the kind words my friend. I have experience only with a PTFE based oil additive from many years ago, which did add a black high shine to the engine when it was stripped down. It does seem to bond to the metal and reduces friction, but on a new engine this is not a good idea, you want those piston rings to bed in and this can prevent that from happening. I've seen tests which indicate that most of these additives collect in the oil filter and can in some cases reduce oil flow. My personal feeling is to avoid oil additives, the complex oil formulations of a high quality oil should be all you need, however I've not done specific testing myself and can only really go on my gut feeling based on what I've heard/read etc...
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  1180. I've seen quite a few using the 2.0TDi intercooler which is slightly larger and fairly easy to bolt in. I will be doing a video on the 1.6TDi very soon, so watch this space my friend. An intercooler will not really add power but it will ensure you get full power for longer periods of time as it resists heat soak more effectively.
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  1181. Hi buddy, I don't have anything too exciting at the moment just an A3 150hp from 2015, it is cheap to run, reliable and relatively good fun to drive. I've had quite a few cars over the years but mostly Audi in the last 25 years or so.
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  1182. Hey there, apologies for the delay in my response. I've been quite busy trying to catch up on a shed load of comments! When it comes to a rattle during startup, it's not something you should consider normal. In my case, my car starts up silently. To troubleshoot this issue, you'll want to determine where exactly the rattle is coming from. The primary areas to focus on are the top of the engine, the rear, or somewhere near the bottom. Here are a few potential culprits to consider: Engine Mounts: These can sometimes be the source of a rattle, but it's important to note that this noise won't go away as the engine warms up. Flywheel problems, the dual mass flywheel can start to break down and this will cause a rattle but you'll hear that from the side of the engine. Cam Timing Mechanism: This is a wheel that uses oil pressure to adjust the camshaft position slightly. If it's failing, it can lead to a rattle sound, and it may also affect your car's power delivery. Timing Chain Tensioner: A failing timing chain tensioner can also result in a rattle. This is another component worth checking. Injector Rail Bolts: In some cases, engines have had issues with weak bolts on the injector rail. It's a good idea to inspect and ensure that all these bolts are securely fastened. However, diagnosing the exact issue through messages can be challenging. To get a more accurate assessment, it's advisable to have a professional take a look at your engine in person. They can pinpoint the problem and recommend the necessary repairs.
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  1183. I totally do mean High a gear, you are right, I missed the ball on that one, sorry. It won't happen again. I make these mistakes er um, just to show people I'm human - lol.
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  1184. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the support my friend.
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  1185. 150k is a pretty good stretch on the originals, unless you drive it like miss Daisy (Which I somehow doubt!)
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  1186. They did take a week before I felt they bedded in, once the colour bands vanish they should be at their optimum. The cornering felt a little vague at first but it digs in nicely now for me. You are also comparing a runflat which has a very hard solid sidewall with a normal tyre with very flexible sidewalls, so they are going to feel quite different, but you'll grow to appreciate them I'm sure. The runflats are quite forgiving when driven hard as there is no flexing, but the skill you need to hone now is progressive throttle and steering to wring out the best on these. I bet you can drift much better and more controllable on these. As an aside, it is worth you checking they are correctly mounted (tread direction) and the pressures are correct, you may be dealing with an underinflated or overinflated tyre here. Bear in mind that these are wet weather tyres, they are at best average in dry hot summer conditions, but in the wet oh boy do they grip well.
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  1187. You are right there, I was actually working on the weight of a full 80 litre tank and thinking that you are running at an average of 25% overall whilst you are driving, but it is a minor consideration for most and as I said in the video the extra fill up trips will negate any savings here.
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  1188. They are really good, most of the issues have been completely engineered out, I have a video I'm currently working on that covers the EA288 and 2018 EVO revisions of this great engine. I would not hesitate recommending one, especially if you do lots of distance driving and can keep the DPF happy and hot. However if you only do short journeys, although the DPF design is much improved I would recommend you look at a petrol engine like the 1.4 TFSi.
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  1189. Great point! I should have included that.
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  1190. Don't worry too much about the manual transmissions, these are pretty solid across the board - the dual mass flywheel cuts out many harmful vibrations and keeps it running smoothly. DMF's do fail at higher mileages whether you remap or not. Clutches usually go far beyond manufacturer quoted tolerances. I would usually try the map and see how the clutch fares with it, I've seen low mileage clutches slip and high mileage clutches cope without a glitch so it depends so much on the condition of a clutch. If you start to experience slipping which is normal as a clutch starts to age anyway but a remap can hasten this up then replace it with a more solid upgrade option. The Sachs units have a good reputation. The other thing is that although peak torque is at 350nm will you be in this zone for much of the time? For many drivers this will only be a blip now and then with most of the time spent at the lower torque, low load, low RPM ranges.
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  1191. Intakes have not really made any more power in my experiences, the stock airboxes flow really well. I drop in a K&N Cotton gauze panel filter instead of the full induction kit on most cars I buy. K&N & Pipercross are brands I have used and are very well made.
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  1192. That'll be my next purchase, any suggestions as to brands/models I should be looking at? Bear in mind it still costs me more to make these videos than the revenue I get back from them (I don't run mid roll ads like many YouTubers) so I need a cost effective option that'll work well. Did the sound improve at the start then dip in the middle? I used a different setup at a few points in this video.
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  1193. It looked immaculate! What's he had done to it?
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  1194. Good questions, and sad to say I have no experience at all with this engine so can only give very generic support unless my contacts come up with something. So my rule of thumb is to keep the EGT to 720c on the daily commute but many engines/dpfs will tolerate spikes over 1100degrees. NB The Size of the exhaust and type of DPF fitted will all have a bearing on this. Expect around 140hp from a remap on the 115hp and 155hp on the 128hp keeping the car in the safe region. If I get any more specific information for you I'll be sure to pass it on.
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  1195. There is quite a wide difference here in the UK. But it is still a false economy IMO to skimp and buy cheap oil.
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  1196. You'll certainly enjoy the car. Which engine were you going for?
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  1197. I'm not all that familiar with the Toyota Diesels when it comes to making specific recommendations as I like to actually try things out myself. A 40hp gain from a remap is relatively simple on those engines (diesel). If the clutch is getting on it might struggle, but you'd probably need to get a new clutch soon anyway so the remap would just expose an existing weakness rather than create a new one. Clutches are pretty solid on these IMO so I wouldn't expect that to be an issue. The engine should be every bit as reliable after a remap, but I would always recommend a shorter service interval to keep it that way. Carbon build up should be no worse that standard as long as the map doesn't run too rich. To be totally safe ask for an economy remap which would still give you a decent hike in power and fuel economy but won't push it too far. Legality depends where you live, but in many areas, where emissions are not adversely affected it is totally fine.
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  1198. Any error codes when you connect to the OBD port? Carbon build up, faulty o2, MAF or Lambda sensors giving intermittent faults, coil packs (tend to show as a misfire on specified cylinder), injector problems/fuel pump/ fuel filter problems etc.. It is really hard to remotely diagnose this but hopefully this'll give you an idea where to start looking.
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  1199. Thanks for sharing
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  1200. You need to try it to see. Some drivers find they get more power and better economy with it. Some find the additives mean the engine runs cleaner and needs less DPF regenerations. Some find no difference at all. The way diesel burns and modern diesel engines are setup there are not many gains to be had in terms of power and even then the engine has to be setup to use the higher cetane fuels. The real benefit is in the additive package and affects the long term reliability and efficiency of the engine.
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  1201. VW506 00 OR VW506 01 spec oil (the VW505 needs changing annually, the 506 is what they use for long life services) the grades vary slightly 0w30 to 5w30 stick with the 5w30 IMHO. Quantum longlife 111 suits most of these and for tuned engines or those driven hard the extra cost of castrol edge these are brands we use over here but there are quite a few see https://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-754-vw-50700-engine-oil.aspx (not a sponsor)
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  1202. That's a fair comment. I'm always open for topic suggestions. Perhaps I should have focused on cars that will appreciate in value and future classics? And I'm sure people are unaware of the UK car tax changes about to hit them in April? To be honest though we've just had a close family members death and I'm not really on my game right now.
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  1203. This video touches on that question, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EACZv3mrwRw in short it can be done but there are lots of other things to sort, the engines are not the same internally so adding a turbo is only a small part of the equation. The turbo block 4G63T is physically the same size and bolts in with minimal fuss so an engine swap to a turbo is usually the cheapest option.
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  1204. Glad you like them! Thanks for the support and kind words.
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  1205. Does it do this when the battery is boosted? Is the solenoid kicking the starter into the gear or is it just clicking and whirring? Have you tried rocking the car in gear to engage another tooth with the starter motor then trying the starter again? Check for fuel and spark as these are the most common non start issues on a VR6, and pull off any diagnostic codes from the OBD port which might give an idea what the issue is. One last thing to check is that the keyfob battery is good, if the immobiliser is on due to a weak battery the thing will never start.
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  1206. Hope it went well for you today.
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  1207. Thanks for the feedback my friend, I'm going to keep trying to improve the content and quality of these for everyone.
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  1208. Any brand recommendations my friend, as I'm always eager to hear peoples build specs and suggestions?
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  1209. Have you ever had trouble with an overheating car? Did you find a good solution?
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  1210. I'd be curious to know your thoughts on those SAFE power limits, there are so many different opinions out there, I was really conservative on this video about them which I can understand the criticism and I know there will always be someone out there claiming to get 5000hp "without any problems" but I appreciate very much your support and opiions, after all we are all here to learn including myself.
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  1211. Thanks my friend, you'll love it. I know I had a real blast with mine, especially after the remap was done on it.
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  1212. For reference I know the Audi/VW DSG boxes are usually more economical than the manual version with the same engine, when they have an extra gear and dual clutch operation it makes sense. They are not alone, in my research I pulled up the following that also follow this trend. MPG quoted below are the US version, UK MPG figures are generally higher all round, because we have a smaller country and have to make distance and fuel look better. LOL Honda Civic (1.5L Turbocharged Engine) The Honda Civic equipped with a CVT achieves better fuel economy than its manual version. For example, the CVT might deliver around 36 MPG combined, while the manual version typically falls a few MPG short, especially in city driving. Toyota Corolla (2.0L Dynamic Force Engine) The automatic version with a CVT, featuring Toyota's advanced gearless design, often exceeds manual versions in efficiency. It’s common to see the automatic model reaching 40 MPG highway, while the manual stays closer to the mid-30s. Mazda3 (2.5L SkyActiv Engine) Mazda’s automatic models equipped with SkyActiv technology are tuned for peak efficiency. The automatic version can hit approximately 31 MPG combined, whereas the manual version may achieve around 29 MPG combined, depending on the configuration. Hyundai Elantra (2.0L and Hybrid Models) The standard automatic Elantra with the Smartstream CVT often boasts higher fuel efficiency compared to its manual counterpart. For instance, automatics can achieve 35-37 MPG combined, while manuals might hover slightly lower. The hybrid automatic models perform exceptionally, offering up to 50 MPG combined. Ford Fiesta (1.0L EcoBoost Engine) While the manual transmission is engaging, the automatic version equipped with Ford’s dual-clutch system can surpass it slightly in fuel efficiency. Automatics may achieve around 37 MPG combined, with the manual trailing by 1-2 MPG. Volkswagen Golf (1.5L TSI Engine) Volkswagen’s DSG automatic transmission often outperforms the manual in efficiency. A Golf with the DSG automatic might reach 40 MPG highway, while the manual version remains a few MPG behind.
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  1213. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the encouragement my friend.
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  1214. Who me? No I'm British from South England.
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  1215. Were still quite new, so hopefully things will pick up for us as we get out there, but I'm doing this to help people rather than make money or get a massive following.
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  1216. Aw you'll make me blush. Thanks for your words of encouragement. We'll never be a TopGear or 5th Gear but I hope I can pass on what I've learnt over the 30+ years of my driving and car modding career and help a few people along the way.
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  1217. Euro# are emissions standards set in the European area which all manufacturers have to meet (or cheat!), the higher the number the stricter they are and they apply to newer cars. We have Euro 7 cars now. Cars are required to meet certain emissions limits as specified by the European commission and it ranges from exhaust particles, to gases output right up to dust emissions from brakes and tyres now and even battery life so even EV's have to meet them.
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  1218. DPF's are the single most annoying thing out there judging by the correspondence I get every day. It is interesting to hear your experiences especially when you do everything you can to avoid these problems.
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  1219. Thank you so much for your comment. I guess English is not your first language so please excuse me if I misunderstand. I'm not sure I say or even imply that Torque is power in this video, if I do I will gladly clarify this. Which time of this video is confusing, badly explained or just wrong? I've actually re watched it, and agree I can explain some stuff more clearly and will do so in a future revision. But if there is a section that stood out to you please let me know and I'll redo my homework. ;) We are all learning and I never claim to be an expert in everything and to be honest I have learned so much from this community already.
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  1220. Wow that is as old as me and is probably in better condition. My Dad had a purple 120Y with the nice couple sloping glass back.
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  1221. The resonator on most models does play a large role in cutting rasp, but it depends on the car model as they all have different sound profiles, and some have just used the silencer or muffler to cut rasp and the resonator in those is just aimed at reducing drone.
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  1222. I am planning a separate video on that as there are quite a few out there and it needs some explanation.
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  1223. Yes these engines (1.4 1.5 TFSi) can be remapped or tuned and in most cases will still retain the deactivation. Talk to your tuner about this to discuss your requirements and expectations.
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  1224. Yes that is the key - keeping it in gear. But if you take it out of gear and freewheel the engine will need fuel to keep it spinning. I know a lot of people still switch to neutral on hills and think they are saving fuel.
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  1225. Thanks for sharing your experiences, it matches very much with my own experiences. In fact I've found that most Japanese designed cars perform much better on higher octane fuels.
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  1226. We have quite a few 3.6 VR6 owners here, so I'll try and drop a video on this engine for you that is more focused than the current general VR6 one.
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  1227. Thank you! Will do! I appreciate the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1228. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  1229. Nice - what did you do to achieve that?
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  1230. I am currently working on a much more detailed video that discusses the different types of twin turbo setup and pros and cons. So stay tuned for that, it'll be out soon hopefully.
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  1231.  @danpeters5028  I have shot one now dealing with the old Rover L series engine which should be of interest to those with older diesels. The mods are simple and crude but in many cases you can still make quite a bit more power, if a little more smoke!
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  1232. Please let me know if this has worked, I didn't realize this was something that could be done.
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  1233. I'll try and go through the older videos and do this as well, but it might take some time.
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  1234. Personally I use the BG range, it worked well for me after trying many other brands. Clean injectors compared to dirty ones make a massive difference to economy.
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  1235. That'll be the demonstrate a gear change so viewers can actually see where the stick is going - not my usual habit but an editorial device.
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  1236. It is hard to diagnose problems like this, I would suspect the dual mass flywheel but it could be a misfire or other general engine running problem. Carbon build up in the intake can sometimes cause the engine to struggle on tickover.
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  1237. How cold does it get where you are?
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  1238. Could be a number of reasons for the high idle speed (around 8-900 is normal for most of these engines). The most common thing in my experience is if the current drops from the alternator it will increase revs to compensate so in most cases a worn out alternator or something causing high battery drain will cause this.
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  1239. Thanks buddy, I really appreciate your long term support, it makes all the effort and hard work worthwhile.
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  1240. No I dont think so I understood that the "rattle" is caused due to the shut down cylinders, the pistons are still moving up and down but there is no combustion going on so you are hearing the explosion pulses from just 2 cylinders instead of the 4. 2 cylinders are also not very balanced which is why you need to be doing 1400rpm or more for this to work, any less and it would probably stall.
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  1241. Perhaps one of us is missing something here. If it's me please explain, but the definition of the term "snake oil" has moved on and evolved in language from the origins of fake health remedies to become an expansive term expressing false marketing, raising false hopes or deceptive products that don't do what they claim.
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  1242. They are pretty rare over here, but I have done a video on the VR6 engine you might find useful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-EWmqH5GTM
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  1243. In my own case yes the cost per mile works out the same and I enjoy better performance which is a plus. However not everyone will have the same outcome so it is very much a case of tracking your MPG and then running the fuel options through seeing what happens, if you do this over a long period of typical driving you'll get a more accurate picture building up.
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  1244. You are welcome, thanks for your encouragement and kind words of support.
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  1245. Personally I would do this once a week and make sure it warms up each time I do this. Moving the car so it is not on the same point on the tyres will also help avoid problems. I'll do a video on car storage for you as this is a good topic to discuss.
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  1246. Please keep me posted. There are lots of opinions out there because there are so many differences between engine designs and what works on one car can very well cause problems on another.
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  1247. You've got a good eye! LOL it's prettier that way, do you think we can get away with saying it's making twice the power? :D
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  1248. Interesting,, what car is this in? I know many who swear by this as well but also lots who don't it would be nice to get to the bottom of this and work out if it is engine specific.
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  1249. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support, I am just trying to pass on the little gems I've picked up over the years.
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  1250. That sounds pretty economical. Must be a Prius. lol Is this the 1.8T project. New username Bill?
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  1251. Cool. There is more TT stuff planned so stay tuned. Did the induction kit make much of a difference for you? I'm always interested to hear what people think about the mods they do on their diesel engines.
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  1252. I have more plannned but for now this is the only 1.9 Tdi one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvMNWraggtE My website has quite a bit of info about these.
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  1253. It is very unlikely to have done any damage, the quantity was very small and you didn't do very many miles at all. Some Suzuki cars are sold with an overfill of at least this much and it doesn't cause any problems. If had this overfilled too much and were getting exhaust smoke, a loss of power or saw new oil leaks then it would be time to start worrying.
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  1254. An em light usually indicates a fault or problem and in most cases a remap will not fix that underlying issue. In some cases (low boost - altering the turbo wastegate profile) may avoid the problem or make the car more inclined to ignore the fault. It could just be a malfunctioning sensor or loose wire. This video discusses the causes of EM lights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HHH2fQh4Vc
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  1255. We use the same terms in the UK. It is my bad, I went off script and used the wrong term. I could say it was deliberate so you all think I'm human but it was a genuine mistake that I didn't spot until it was too late.
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  1256. Hi buddy, thanks for sharing. However I disagree with much of what was claimed there unless it was aimed solely at very cheap and very poorly designed catch cans, so there were a few points of interest worth noting and one is that it pays to get a quality unit. The comments on that video likewise support my views. As with anything you need to soak up information so you can make an informed choice. Quality catch cans will not add a restriction and will pull out the fluids from the vented gases quite efficiently. The benefits they offer outweigh the drawbacks in my opinion. If people don't clean the filters and empty them they will have many problems, so it is not a mod you can bolt on and forget, there is a care price attached to them. I will avoid putting out a controversial headline grabbing video just because it gets views, I'd rather research a topic to allow people to make up their own minds.
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  1257. Well done buddy.
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  1258. Pretty much, but the gains are much lower as you are dealing with a lower displacement. - power gains are a percentage on the original power figure really. Turbo upgrades need a bit of thought on the smaller engines as well, but these principles will still apply to your engine.
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  1259. Glad to help thanks for the kind words of support, it makes the effort worthwhile.
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  1260. Thank you so much 🤗 I really appreciate your support and encouragement.
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  1261. Make sure it is VW spec oil, the grade is only an indicator and it MUST be a fully synthetic oil. Many of the 10W40's oils out there are mineral, and most are using the 5W40 but check the oil is a fully synthetic oil. I used to put Shell Helix ultra, 5w-40 in my AGU Audi A3. I wouldn't recommend a 10W60 on this engine personally. Do you live in an extremely hot or cold weather area?
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  1262. That is the key really - the shifting when you need to. Hoping the engine will lug you to a faster speed is what causes the damage. Do you keep up with the servicing as well?
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  1263. Don't overthink this. My intention is to show what happens so you are informed. Your keys are go gentle until the engine warms up, this will minimize the wear and tear. Then when the engine is warm use a wide RPM range, instead of sticking with low rpm (I'm talking here about driving at near tickover RPM at say 30mph in the highest gear). Even the Toyota Hybrids have some things you need to be aware of which I'll cover in a future video. (The 12v battery can go flat quite easily and you might be running on a cold engine more often if you rely on electric power to run short journeys and the oil choice is critical. Knowledge is what will empower you to make your car last a long time.
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  1264. Are they the same grade? (Viscosity) thickness of oil has a large bearing on how the pump can circulate it. The oil pump may also be worn in which case a thinner oil may not pump as well as a thicker one.
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  1265. I can relate to that, I tend to go for 3 year old cars and keep them as long as I can. As you say knowing the history helps ensure reliability and it's easier to keep on top of things.
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  1266. Yes I have quite a bit more planned, I'm actually just putting together some scripts. The 8P ran from 2003 to 2013 and this engine did improve over the years. I'll also be dropping a video on the Gen 3 2.0TFSi from 2013 onwards as this is quite a different beast and looking at what VW group did gives us an idea where to focus our efforts. Personally I think the Gen 1 & 2 are better for people planning to modify & upgrade them. For now have a look at this video which details some upgrades on this engine and there are some links at the bottom of the description to our site with indepth articles on these engines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHYwmngYUc
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  1267. I believe there is a separate rear evaporator on these with pipes located in the driver side rear wheel well, a leak here is quite common and will lead to the problem you mention. Test the evaporator holds first, a UV component can be added to show up any leaks in the system if a leak is not immediately apparent.
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  1268. Thanks for sharing, do you find the analysis is consistent each time or do you notice an acceleration of degradation?
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  1269. Yes please more data to work from is ALWAYS appreciated. Can you email them over to me when you get a chance?
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  1270. These issues can be a nightmare to track down. I suspect it's something to do with the fuel and it's running lean at this point in the RPM range. It could be a "hole" in the map though or the air fuel measuring is out. A remap on a rolling road will usually show up these issues and help diagnose them as you need to see what is going on at these points. Try an injector cleaner like BG and use premium fuel and see if that makes the problem improve. Remaps do push things to the limit and it sounds like you've found the limit here, but hopefully it's something easy to fix and you can bump up the power a little more.
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  1271. That is useful feedback to have thank you.
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  1272. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1273. Which one, there are a few 1.6 TDi engines around VW, Honda, Kia etc... Most should map 20% more quite easily but there are a few that go much much higher. Most modern 1.6 TDi are very reliable, the DPF filter issues were a big problem around 2008-2012 for most makers, but these seem to be sorted out now.
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  1274. A simple remap on that should give you around 45hp more power and 55lbft of torque for max economy a remap of around 30hp should be in the sweet spot for power vs economy and be better than the stock setup. It has the EDC17C64 ecu on it.
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  1275. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  1276. I do try to reply to as many as I can so sorry my friend, at 4000-7000 messages per day (and numerous emails) there are not enough hours for me to reply I do try but I'm only one guy. I really can't offer 1to1 advice without inspecting the car much as I would love to. We have a good community building up and people will often answer questions and offer opinions on comments left. We also have a forum on our website www.torquecars.com/forums which has volunteer moderators on it.
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  1277. It would be interesting to see what the sensors are showing via vagcom and if it were running lean or rich. The airflow metering may well be soiled and causing it to mess up the fuel trim. A bad O2 sensor can also cause it to back off power without reporting an error as it is just getting wrong figures to work with and doesn't realise there is a problem. I guess you've done the obvious checks for boost leaks and split pipes or bad joins.
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  1278. Thanks for the support my friend. I'll be dropping some TT tuning videos in the near future.
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  1279. I used one from TDi tuning which worked well for me, but I've not tried out any others. Another option is to get the VAG cable and software and download your map and send it to a tuner for modification and flash it back on your engine. There are a few people in the UK offering remaps by email in this way blacksmoke was one of them a friend of mine recommended, but I don't think they are still trading, and some companies offer custom maps in the tuning box they post out (jfa automotive etc...).
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  1280. Tyre selection makes a big difference check the DB rating when you buy. You could wrap sound deadening around the insides of the wheel well and inside the car under the carpet. Suspension is the next area, rubber bushings will dampen quite a bit of NVH.
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  1281. A simple ecu tune/remap with a focus on economy will do wonders for performance without adding any additional stress or causing problems. Her are the new video guides to this engine... M57D30 Specific guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SDpxUKk3Ns M57 Tuning guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceY2zZpk7lQ
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  1282. The fans are separate from the aircon itself, in my case the aircon light would not stay on, but the fans were still blowing out air, just not cooling it. So your aircon stops the airflow completely when you turn it on unless directed at the screen using I guess the Fast clear button?
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  1283. No, that's just me and I never change to conform to others ideals. How cute of you that you think I might be willing to change my accent? Which accent would you suggest I adopt?
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  1284. This is really useful feedback, thanks. I couldn't fully include a Quattro drivetrain in these results, they skewed things too much and were too variable, maybe due to a lack of data points to work from. Perhaps I should redo a Quattro version of this video and the quarter mile calculator we have on the site.
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  1285. Glad you spotted that!
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  1286. You might find these videos an interesting watch if you are curious about aero mods, I'll do a video on fuel economy and aero in the future as it will be an interesting topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khbINWA-bpo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfW3uqlaXt8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo4EjuEgmsw
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  1287. Very good advice there, so many overlook the clutch when tuning the A4.
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  1288. All engines are different but they all have a point of peak efficiency. For example if an engine has cylinder on demand it will not cut in until around 1500rpm, and when it does economy jumps from 56mpg to 74mpg for me. It also depends what you are doing, if the engine is not under load, ie you are decelerating then low rpms are the best point to be at. However if you are under load, on a hill or with mild acceleration then you should avoid lugging the engine in lower gear where it will be wasting fuel and operating inefficiently.
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  1289. That is actually a really complex question and depends on the engine concerned to a large degree. Warmer air means you burn less fuel. However you are also making less power and need to use more throttle. The BMEP is what we need to focus on and this varies with load and RPM. Personally warmer air on light throttle loads seems to improve fuel economy by about 4mpg - to the low 70mpg (comparing summer with winter here on a regular commute). However in typical driving I don't see much difference.
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  1290. I must do a video on oil additives, there are so many pitfalls and some great options out there. Thanks for the idea.
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  1291. lol. Yes have been compulsory for most of my life - at 6:49 do you mean? Because I clearly am wearing a seat belt. I've never driven without one - there is some footage shot in a stationary car though, such as gearchanges and my feet. These can't be safely shot otherwise.
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  1292. Sorry Didn't mean to confuse people there. Lean running adds heat, rich running cools it down. You can actually hit both conditions at high or low RPM depending on what you are doing with the throttle and the RPM etc... A car will generally back off fuel when it detects lugging but more air is being forced in (unless it has a DBW throttle of course) causing a lean condition. The key is to provide enough heat to clean the particulate filter and keep the cat happy but to avoid lugging at low RPM.
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  1293. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1294. Nice, they are incredibly rare over here in the Uk.
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  1295. Thanks for the support my friend. I'll keep pumping out the content if people keep watching, even if it's only a few. I'm motivated to help people not to make loads of money and be a YouTube celebrity.
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  1296. Great suggestion! I'll need to run some tests rather than rely on what I can remember from my 2.0 TDi owning days. It did give me better fuel economy though so I'm expecting it to be similar to high octane fuel. If you have any experiences or comparisons please let me know.
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  1297. I love the @ProjectFarm content, some really unusual experiments and tests.
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  1298. It's always nice to see people getting impressive economy figures from higher power engines. Please tell me you have fun from time to time though?
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  1299. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support my friend.
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  1300. I had chosen to focus this video on the EA188 and EA189 and had mentioned that power outputs did vary from model to model and region to region. NB: The EA288 Gen 3 Evo 2.0 TDi will be dealt with in another video - so yes a video based on older engines needs to be based on older data.
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  1301. lol. Good one my friend.
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  1302. Mine is a manual, I do get slightly better economy in dynamic mode, I set steering to auto as I like the light comfort when parking and greater steering feedback at higher speeds. ECO mode really does feel like there is a balloon under the accelerator pedal holding it back. Interestingly I get more clutch judder in dynamic mode if I'm not ultra careful. I can only really encourage you to record your economy and change the setting and compare, some of the results will depend on your driving style.
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  1303. That is very interesting, thank you for sharing your experiences. We don't get temperatures anywhere near as hot as in Utah over here and as hot air carries less oxygen it makes perfect sense.
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  1304. Are you going water methanol or regular fuel?
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  1305. That sounds like a great plan and thanks for the support my friend. Where are you based, we would struggle to get those parts over here in the UK.
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  1306. Thanks Buddy. I have a video going out every day through December, I thought it would be a good time to catch up with lots of the questions people were asking. It's been massively hard work but I am pretty much ready now. So now I can think about January onward and I'll be focusing on quality and going into a few interesting topics I've come across recently.
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  1307. lol Yes I really struggle with that word!
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  1308. You'll hear a million different opinions on this one, as I'm sure you'll get people replying to this with their own tips (which I absolutely encourage - more opinions mean a more informed decision can be made). My personal experience is low to mid rpms and lot's of hill work, get that engine working under load without too much high revs, but be careful not to labor the engine in the wrong gear. A key is always to vary speed, load and rpms and allow the engine to fully warm up before going over 2000 rpms. This video explains my thoughts more fully https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heyo8TTh4kM
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  1309. The EA189 production ended in 2015 so it will most likely be that one, the EA188 ended 2006 or thereabouts so definitely not that one.
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  1310. It depends on the car, older cars generally have pretty poor setups and you can see around 7-10% more power and better mid range torque. Some like the VR5 for example are not much more powerful after a map but they do drive much better, the map improves the mid range and torque. On newer cars (post 2008) the manufacturers have set things up pretty well so it drops to around a 5-10% power gain after a map, but when you throw in other mods it changes things, and the map is often required to get the parts fully working together.
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  1311. It's not just me then, Thanks for your feedback, and the Midlands will be better than London.
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  1312. Don't worry I'm generally a slow & safe driver, footage shown is often sped up, as it is shot at 24fps and driving at speed at this fps causing juddering and blurring so it is sped up to look more natural. I also often see from a crest of a hill that the road ahead is clear ahead as I approach the dip. Roads also look narrower on camera than they do in real life, but I guess we do have some pretty narrow roads over here.
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  1313. Sorry - you must be confusing this car channel with some kind of fashion channel, but in fairness I don't think my shoes feature very heavily in this video. Do you have shoe channel I can watch so I can see what you feel is "not ugly" and conform to your ideals?
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  1314. Hi buddy, I really wish I could assume that everyone is driving modern engines with variable displacement pumps and variable valve timing, but a recent survey of our viewers show that most are driving older cars. Whilst it would be nice to have a specific video for each type of car, it makes more sense to have a general one that informs people enough so they understand what the potential risks are. Driving correctly went out of the window for many hyper milers who assume that low RPM is better which is who this video is aimed at. We are both in agreement over "Low revs (1500-1750-2000) don't hurt per se but only if high power is required at those revs" and that is the whole point of the video really, as the title says "Damage from lugging the engine". LSPI is a risk on most turbo engine, modern or old so is worth a mention. The lambda sensor only works when it gets up to temperature so when the engine is cold things are far from ideal. Rather than scare people I'd rather inform them so they can develop a mechanical sympathy and reduce wear and tear.
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  1315. Yes I would. There are a few options around but I strongly recommend you stick with a dual mass option, even if you decide to go lighter. If you are planning a power upgrade, think about getting a beefier clutch to cope with it.
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  1316. I have a policy of not providing specific advice on a car I've not seen or inspected. There are always lots of factors that come into play, but I'm happy to make some general observations on your build but do trust your tuner, he will be able to spec the parts that work best with his preferred mapping options. I would worry a little about the strength of the crank and rods. These are very solid engines generally but you are pushing quite a lot of power through it. Traction will also be an issue, with mine mapped to 190 I was certainly struggling to get the power down in the wet, I can only imagine what 300+hp will be like. The GTD2060VZ is running at the max around 310 to 320hp with 38psi of boost as long as the fuel supply and mapping is spot on. Also Invest in a Torsion diff or better differential, and get some decent rubber on it, it'll need all the help it can get.
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  1317. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1318. You are right, but there are some drivers getting it so wrong they can double what they are getting by observing better fuel economy driving methods.
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  1319. Interesting, which engine is that? I know quite a few track day users that also do this, they say the extra half liter really helps maintain oil pressure on heavy cornering.
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  1320. Are you getting a P0441 code? Some random things you might have already looked at. Fuel filter? N80- valve? Also try removing the fuel tank cap and see if the problem still happens or gets worse, when you start from cold. Is the fuel pressure regulator starting to fail?
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  1321. Thanks for your kind words. There is so much you can do to a Golf to improve and tune it.
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  1322. lol what a naughty engine!
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  1323. I've not much experience with the Logo so can't confirm for sure there must e someone out there who has done this that can comment on this for you. But in general though it should be possible to swap between these as long as the OBD generation is the same, which should make it easier. Another option is to drop on a SOHC Vtec head on it. This will net another 30HP over the stock. ECU will need to suit a VTEC head so something from a D1. Vtec ECU like the P0.
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  1324. I'll do that if people need to know. Good idea.
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  1325. It does very much depend on the firing order, essentially twin single scroll turbos on a V8 is the same as a twin scroll on a 4 cylinder albeit with cylinders firing closer together across the 2 banks, so the scavenging benefits are similar. I'm sure going to a dual twin scroll will improve spool up on most V8's but this is quite a complex area and certainly not something I am familiar with. You can in most cases treat a V8 as two 4 cylinders joined at the crank, but they will usually have a lower RPM range than a modern 4 cylinder engine and this needs to be taken into account when specifying a turbo to suit, will it flow well enough and will the exhaust pulse separation work in your chosen V8 engine. Hopefully there is someone out here who can shed some more light on this interesting question.
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  1326. Glad it was helpful! You are welcome I do try to make videos that answer peoples questions as much as possible. In reality I don't get time to reply to all the comments and emails I get each day but if I see trends I can produce content to cover them.
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  1327. I love a good pun! Nice one.
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  1328. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the encouragement my friend.
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  1329. Thanks for the comment and I like your plan i think you'll be happy with the extra power.
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  1330. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  1331. I'll do a video on the traps of car buying, especially those money pit traps that people fall into.
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  1332. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  1333. I really wish I could, let me put it into perspective for you, I get an average of 100 comments or emails per day, if I spent 2 minutes on each one I would lose 3.3 hours of my day every day, replies often need more information so require 2 or 3 replies. Then I am often asked very specific questions which I cannot in all honesty reply to without inspecting the car or running diagnostics. I do however spend an hour every day reading and replying to what I can, then if I spot common questions I'll research and do a video on it. The benefit here is the community where we collectively share our knowledge and resources, I am not making videos I am building a community, just like I did with www.torquecars.com and the forum on there.
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  1334. Yes it still applies, although not so much on diesel engines, the mileage of dread on those in peoples minds is around 150,000. For some people they would avoid a petrol engine car at 70,000 miles. Like I'm always saying though, it is not the mileage but how it's looked after that makes a difference to reliability.
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  1335. It is, that is my local track, I think this was from a private track day I attended. A few challenging bends and it has quite an elevation whereas most tracks are fairly flat.
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  1336. Do you do lots of short journeys? Those engines take a while to properly warm up and during warm up they are dumping a lot of moisture into the oil. Getting the engine properly warm is a good idea and if stop start is preventing this then I would certainly consider turning it off.
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  1337. I will try to use a word that is more specific though as moisture is often thought of as water. Moisture Definition: water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapour. This would obviously include fuel. Interestingly when you put a catch can on these you'll notice a lot of liquid building up when you do short journeys, this is not fuel but a by product of the combustion process and this often ends up in the oil, but in most cases will evaporate away when you get a decent amount of heat in the engine. I have actually just shot a video on oil dilution as i thought that was an interesting subject so when I've edited it and published it please let me know your thoughts on it - I'm always striving to improve my knowledge and then share this with the community.
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  1338. Glad you like them! Thanks for the kind words of support my friend.
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  1339. The Yaris are incredible cars, so reliable and well made. Congrats on caring for it to 174k miles, are you aiming for quarter of a million?
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  1340. You mean it's SO annoying and SO not cool! lol I will try my best it is a word whisker I have picked up over the years and it is hard to shake. Thanks for the heads up though.
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  1341. They are all good units, each has the dpf and puts out 170hp. The later in the alphabet the newer the engine revision, so the BRD is the later engine, but in this case there are few signfiicant differences in the engines or anciliary components.
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  1342. I know you've found the video link already but for anyone else reading this the 2.0 TDi engine tuning & mods are covered here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D9bfhngKGc
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  1343. Sorry I only listed the common problems, as with any engine there are lots more things that can go wrong. Have the lifters been adjusted? Has the oil been changed regularly and to the correct spec. Does it smoke or lose oil much? Is it down on power? One thing that can happen is the variable cam timing adjustment starts to fail and will just clatter around, it will usually cause power problems and gaps in torque.
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  1344. It is one of my early videos, so the quality was not fantastic but I will doing more on BOV's soon and focus on your questions so please stay tuned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1qqyaxcsNE
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  1345. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support.
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  1346. Are you on runflats? I would ditch them at the first opportunity if so. For the UK the roads are mostly wet which is why I switched to Uniroyal Rainsport 5's ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dFLCzzyffU ) and they are brilliant in the wet, still good in the dry but there are better. Honestly though 80% of our drives will be in rain or on wet roads in winter. Eagle F1's were my pick for summer/dry handling but still did quite well in the wet. I'm also a fan of most types of Michelin - they seem to know what they are doing and my Michelins have always lasted really well.
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  1347. @alexander97 I had the BKD 140 which was remapped and if anything it was too quick off the line after a remap. Before the map it did lag a little but coming from a petrol it felt quick due to the low end torque. Thanks also for the tips and extra info on correct coolant for these it is appreciated.
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  1348. Sorry to hear that. What do you mean by coolant leak? Is there white mayonnaise under the oil cap? Could be a head gasket, did it overheat recently? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaKuuU7IndU
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  1349. I will certainly give them another go then. I know formulations change over time.
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  1350. They often just go by a schedule and don't actually test it. It just goes to show, and I bet they wanted an extortionate amount to a brake fluid change?
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  1351. I will definitely revisit this topic with some specifics for the AUQ. The article on our site is a little more comprehensive than this video https://www.torquecars.com/audi/18t-tuning.php and will continue to get updated.
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  1352. Thank you so much, that is really kind of you and will help the channel.
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  1353. Thanks and welcome nice to have you along for the ride.
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  1354.  @dejanfreighter2926  I do wonder if people want me to be more hyped up and sugar rush in my presentation, I've heard comments either way. I just hope it was useful to some people out there, thanks for your kind words, it makes the hard effort worth it.
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  1355. Let me know how you get on with this, it really is a game changer.
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  1356. I heard that it was mainly because there was an increased theft risk as the immobilizer is not active when you switch off the engine which resulted in refused insurance claims so manufacturers didn't want the liability. Modern turbos and engine designs do have a few extra safeguards in them so things are not as dramatic as they used to be, just being sympathetic to the turbo should go a long way to protecting it.
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  1357. I found the stock intercooler warmed up very quickly on mine and this saps power, so I do recommend intercooler upgrades on these, especially after a remap or turbo upgrade, unless you rarely use the upper third of the RPM range, where the stock intercooler will stay relatively cool.
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  1358. I am working on DSG mapping vidoes, I want to make it more general to cover as many cars as possible. Viezu have a good reputation but much depends on the local insaller and if they check the car thoroughly before mapping it. TDi engine checks are similar, if anything they are less likely to have compression loss as the engines are very well made due to the way they work.
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  1359. I'd certainly agree with your use of the word lower but not with LOW - most CVT if not all will avoid lugging the engine when it is under load. The ones I've driven typically sit around 1600-2000rpm for most of typical driving which I don't see a problem with. This is very much a manual transmission problem and more correctly a driver problem.
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  1360. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  1361. This is indeed a very interesting topic. If you look at just one model as it evolves you'll find the fuel economy improves. Try and get 50mpg from a Mk1 Golf and you'll struggle to get near that. A 150hp A3 I owned struggle to hit 30mpg, but the newer (2015) same power variant pushes to 53mpg in the same conditions. BUT with cars getting bigger it can be argued that overall fuel economy is dropping, as we are now lugging an extra half a ton or so of weight around with us. It would be interesting to put newer engines in older lighter cars and see the difference it makes. I will do a video exploring the actual carbon cost of car production and disposal as this is an interesting angle. Thanks again for your feedback and for reminding us that the picture is often more complex than we assume. There will be a video very soon on this for you.
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  1362. I see so many people falling into this trap. How cold does it get where you are my friend?
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  1363. Thanks for the info. I will be doing an impartial deep dive on EV ownership, we seem to have 2 polarized opinions on the topic with the quoted facts and reality somewhere in between the two sides. The uk electricity prices at fast chargers is crazily higher than conventional fuel costs. So far it seems if you can charge at home and typically do around 60-120 miles per day an EV is the perfect solution if you are in the UK but possibly only if you are buying a car from new to about 5 years old. I need more stats and figures to draw on, so if you have any links please let me have them.
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  1364. Glad it was helpful! Thanks buddy.
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  1365. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard and I appreciate the encouragement.
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  1366. Which products do you prefer to use? How often do you wax and or polish your car? Do you regularly wash your car?
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  1367. Do you mean half the hp or add half the HP on top of what you've got? Both are often achievable (but not at the same time obviously!). halving power will reduce engine efficiency so there is probably a sweet spot, overall though putting a dip in mid to top end torque will improve reliability, and upping the boost slightly at the low end will help spool up response, but if done too much you'll put strain on the turbo.
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  1368. Glad it was helpful!
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  1369. Maybe if we lease batteries, or swap them out instead of recharging them? A few plans exist for this already.
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  1370. Did you manage to solve this problem?
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  1371. Lol, "The Queen" someone is a little out of date there! I do however see the appeal of completely living off the grid and traveling around by horse.
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  1372. I had the BKD in my A3, it is a great engine. The intercooler only really needs upgrading if you get heat soak, so unless you do long periods of full boost driving it shouldn't be required, I would go with a front mount on these though as they are a lot more efficiient. The 4 bar map sensor is a good idea, the stock one will start to top out with this turbo although I have seen it working ok on one setup, but I am pretty sure they dialled back the boost a little. The ECU needs to be setup with whatever map sensor you choose or it'll be using the wrong fuel tables. Decat will allow the turbo to spool up a little faster, but a sports cat will do the same thing and keep the car legal. In most regions it is illegal to remove the cats/dpfs but in my opinion they are not the power sappers people make them out to be. 3% power loss is typical through a resttictive one.
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  1373. 2.0 TFSi = most of this still applies to the EA113 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHYwmngYUc Things to do before you tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Fk5m4TtYo Gearbox tuning and mapping (one specifically for DSG is planned for the future) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyPJVjoiYvY Catch cans are important on these, the carbon build up is a problem without https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlOV9Wym6X0 Some remove the EGR but I personally feel the catch can is the main culprit here.
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  1374. The amount of weight the car is carrying causes the tyres to flex, the extra pressure counters this. A tyre will wear more quickly if it's incorrectly inflated (under or over) so the pressure does need to match the weights the car typically carries. Most drivers will stick with the middle option to get the best of both worlds, but for holidays where the car is fully loaded and carrying the max occupants it makes sense to bias it towards the top end.
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  1375. Thanks for the encouragement and support my friend. I've so much planned but so little time to things.
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  1376. And I bet you still get decent performance and a fun car to drive as well?
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  1377. Perhaps instead of a car key put an IQ style intelligence test on cars. The car would never be stolen either thanks to criminal stupidity.
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  1378. I'm interested to hear your thoughts and experiences though, we're all here to learn and improve our knowledge. It is my experience that when cars are setup to use higher Octane or higher Cetane fuels you'll get a better MPG return. On my last 4 VAG group cars (1 diesel and 3 petrol) I verified this with multiple fill ups with a 3 or 4 mpg average improvement each time (5-10%). The car was noticeably more powerful too. HOWEVER there are quite a few older cars that will not have improved MPG, early Carb engines are an obvious, but even early fuel injected engines, especially those in the pre catalyst era will not "notice" the higher octanes knock resistance and offer an improvement in power or fuel economy.
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  1379. You are quite right, that was not explained very well and was totally confused I was thinking power drain on the engine but clearly said electrical drain on the battery (DOH!). I should have spotted that in post production so well done for your eagle eyes and for taking the time to point this out. It's annoying me now, so looks like I'm going to have to re-shoot this one soon!
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  1380. It's probably the same as my friend 2.0 TDI A6 190 - he got better economy in sport mode when he drives it gently. Try it and let me know how you get on.
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  1381. I have an article on the website which covers this engine, https://www.torquecars.com/fiat/multijet-tuning.php Any mods after remaps will cost quite a bit for not much of a return. The Turbo Upgrades are the next biggest upgrade. Cams may make more power at the top end but they won't help your daily drive-ability on the 1.3. Have you done the usual handling mods and ugprades?
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  1382. You are totally right, I didn't think anyone would notice or mind - I guess it is the same as the popular term "Koi Carp" when "Koi" actually already means Carp so the popular term is technically incorrect. I blame this on my SEO background where in my daily life I try to expand terms to pull in searches. If this is annoying you then I will stop using the term. Locally in my area people seem to use both DPF and DPF filter, even local shops list "DPF Filter removal" or "DPF filter cleaning" as a service so I guess there are probably some regional biases here.
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  1383. I would never have guessed they went right back to the 1930. What an interesting engine that was. Thanks for the heads up and the rabbit hole you've sent me down, fascinating stuff.
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  1384. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVzD6qNjTuE The CRDi Video is now live. It does focus on the 1.6 and I will do a 2.0 when I have more information for you.
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  1385. The UK MOT rules 8.2 1 1. and 8.2 2 1 apply and mention the EGR = "You should reject all vehicles first used on or after 1 September 2002, where original emissions control equipment components are missing, obviously modified or obviously defective." also for diesels "You only need to check components that are visible and identifiable, such as diesel oxidation catalysts, diesel particulate filters, exhaust gas recirculation valves and selective catalytic reduction valves" it also mentions "obviously modified", "obviously defective" or "evidence the DPF has been cut open" So this is a technical fail in the UK and an illegal mod. However I am told by many people that MOT testers rarely check the EGR function, it is in fact closed during the emissions test anyway. If a vehicle can't meet the emissions measurements then it will fail and the Cat/DPF/EGR help the vehicle to do so. Talk to your local MOT tester to see how they interpret and check the rules, it does seem to vary! My advice is always to keep the car legal in your region even if you think you might get away with it.
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  1386. A typical post by the paid Pro EV lobby! (See two can make unfounded claims like that but it doesn't actually add any weight to the argument either way does it?) Also thanks for posting on a video you actually didn't watch, I guess you find the facts uncomfortable to hear. Used EV's are not selling (in the UK at least but seem to be a problem across Europe too, New EV sales are also slowing up with an increase in hybrid purchases which seems a sensible middle ground to me). https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/05/uk-carmakers-miss-government-ev-electric-target-sales Let's see how things pan out. I try to be objective and report only facts and I have no agenda. If you can afford a new EV then it's all good apart from the heavy depreciation, especially if you are lucky enough to charge it at home. I guess all the used car buyers are less fortunate and will carry the risk of dead batteries. I would sincerely love to know who in the UK offers cost effective battery repairs, as there are quite a few Nissan Leaf owners with this problem where the cost of a battery replacement is greater than the value of the car.
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  1387. What an interesting question, I'll do a video on that as much thought has gone into this aspect of hybrids and it is worth a discussion.
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  1388. Hi buddy, it's good to hear from you again. How have you been? Email me on the webmaster-torquecars email and I'll reset your account email, i'll need you to confirm your old email address . OG has made good progress on project Elan, but sadly I've not heard from Os - he was having some pretty serious health problems a while back. There have been some really interesting projects popping up.
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  1389. That is a good list, I hadn't considered weight, but you have something there.
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  1390. I'll be covering Skoda Models in the near future, so stay tuned.
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  1391. Quick detailers are pretty useful. I use a Waterless spray cleaner with microfiber cloth. The spray contains some wax and some detergent to break up grease and it works really well. I do find my car easier to clean when it has been waxed though, even with heavy rain most of the grime washes off. If I've not waxed it for a while the dirt just beds in and cleaning can be a pain. When applying wax though you need to make sure there is no residue from other cleaning products as this can affect the way the wax bonds to the paint. A clay bar is a great pre wax treatment IMHO.
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  1392. Personally I avoided 2008 to around 2013, this seemed to be a bad few years for car makers, and VW group were no exception.
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  1393. Great questions my friend. The Biturbo is pretty solid and has better injectors and IMO is better built than the typical 150 models. Intake and exhaust noise is not improved on these, it's just a diesel thing really. You can make it louder, but personally I find the noise of a diesel a little annoying, but the power, torque and MPG more than makes up for this. Take off the air filter for a few minutes and see what you think of the intake roar, if you like it then go for it, but I doubt you will prefer this. The engine will sound different at high RPM after a remap, I guess with everything tightened up it runs better.
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  1394. Which Tire/Tyre brands do you prefer? What's on your car at the moment?
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  1395. Yes there is so much confusion out there with VAG engines, probably because they were always changing the specs and there were regional variations as well.
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  1396. Has the car been in an accident? Do panel gaps top and bottom of each panel match up and is it the same gap on both sides? A bent chassis will cause this. It does sound to me like the steering system might need adjusting but I really can't do a remote diagnosis. In cases like this it is best to speak to your mechanic and get them to diagnose the problem rather than get them to "try this and that" without telling them the overall issue, that way if the problem isn't fixed he will have ownership of the problem and see it through for you. Is the tyre wear even across the tread? Has the car suspension become buckled through a kerb or pothole impact?
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  1397. They are classic misfire codes, if the plugs and coils are not at fault then my guess is carbon build up in the intake or a fuel delivery problem, has this been tuned/mapped? The engine is trying to protect itself so it's backing off and causing the loss of power. What is the mileage at?
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  1398. Where are you based and I'll try and recommend a few companies I've heard good things about.
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  1399. Good question! I'll have to get back to you on this, but which version of the 1.4TFSi do you have? The newer engines cams are pressed into the head at the factory and have a different setup.
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  1400. I really struggle with that word. lol. I can't even blame it on the local accent.
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  1401. Thanks for the support my friend. Once you start tuning you won't be able to stop! lol
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  1402. Thanks for that. I had it listed under both as it cropped up on both versions. I suppose it is possible there may have been a regional variation where this had both, but you've just swayed my consensus to PD.
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  1403. You might find these two videos a useful reference... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uzgCMO3Wwo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKVUEZr8RJ0
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  1404. Oil increase - this sounds like oil dilution to me where fuel or other fluid builds up in the oil, it is a big problem if they engine is mainly driven cold. I have a video soon coming out on oil dilution which you might find interesting. An oil catch can may help a little although if you are getting lots of blow by and it is fuel in the oil it might be a sign of worn piston rings. Have you had an oil analysis carried out - that will identify what is going in to the oil?
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  1405. Ah interesting, I never knew that. Another little gem to file away. My Audi aircon actually has an eco setting on it which I have to manually switch on if I want to.
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  1406. It is hard to say, there are so many hybrid options out there. I would say you can push a K03's towards the Mk5 traction limits fairly easily (which I would conservatively say is around 250hp when you start getting too much wheel spin if you are heavy on the throttle). You'll just get a lot of wheel spin at the high 200hp region, although a decent quaife diff should see you manage around 290hp without traction problems. This TFSi video guide should be useful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHYwmngYUc I had the BUL engine in my 2008 A4, which was rated to around 225hp on the stock turbo but it had Quattro so I could push a lot more power without traction problems.
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  1407. OOh I was actually looking at those last month. How do you find it? Does it do many miles on the motor? Do you cope without the spare? Does the 12V battery need special attention like on other cars to keep it charged up?
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  1408. I'm thinking the Q2 will be our next car, does it give you much more space inside than the A3? The Rainsports are superb, I'm still delighted with them, my only minor criticism is in the dry the cornering is not quite as planted and predictable (still very good but not quite up there with the Eagle F1 or Pilot sports), but how often do we get dry weather. In the wet they make it feel like there is no rain out there, the cornering, stopping and even straight line stability in sitting water is phenomenal.
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  1409. From 2012 most of the early problems including the emissions scandal were ironed out, generally get the newest version of the engine you can so I would choose a higher mileage 2015 over a low mileage 2012 one. The Gen 2 and even better Gen 3 engines are pretty solid if well looked after. If you only do short journeys then this is probably not the engine for you, they like to be used a lot and pushed hard.
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  1410. I'm sure we've all been there and done that at some point. 30 mins is usually enough to store enough charge for a start.
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  1411. Welcome aboard and thanks for the support my friend!
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  1412. Cheers buddy, thanks for the kind words of support.
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  1413. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. How are you getting on with it?
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  1414. Always interested to hear others experiences, especially if it's different to my own. I however generally agree with you though on most of your excellent points raised. On a car like mine with cylinder on demand (COD), the 2 cylinders will only shut down at 1500rpm - 2000rpm so using a lower gear and higher RPM will get this to kick in, so 30mph in 3rd or 4th is generally more economical than in 5th or 6th where the RPM drops below this threshold. Underinflated tyres will cost you some MPG, that is something I (and many others) have tried over and over and have lost as much as 5mpg where this was the only factor involved over a few full to empty checks. The key is to use the correct pressures and I find that on motorways using the fully loaded pressure recommendation benefits MPG. Substantial over inflation or going beyond the manufacturers recommendations is not something I recommend doing and have like yourself seen little benefit in fuel economy. There are always going to be exceptions, but unless we do some tests and compare we will be working from incomplete data. How does an overinflated tyre causes more heat than an underinflated tyre as surely there is less sidewall flexing compared to an underinflated tyre? Over inflation does reduce rolling resistance (smaller contact patch) so physics dictates that fuel economy will be improved, but at the loss of grip and handling I don't recommend this. I have run Michelin Energy on two of my cars over the years, and comparing the MPG annually shows the car is better on these than the previous Eagle F1s. I do log my MPG very carefully, and over a year it allows you to rule out extremes and as my car usage includes a regular commute and very little else it all averages out. Eco Tyres DO work and there is plenty of evidence around!. If not the advertising standards authority would prevent these false claims being made by those making them and selling them. All new Tyres also come with a LAB tested eco rating, showing the differences between tyres on fuel economy - Europe, UK and US all use some kind of Lab test for these ratings. If you want to disagree with these tests and ratings that is absolutely fine by me. In fact a few searches for economical tyre study brings up more than enough research to support the assertion that eco tyres do work as advertised. If people would like to see videos with spreadsheets, and test runs, and more data I'd be happy to put something together - personally I find these quite boring!
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  1415. The first thing I would check is the injectors and spray pattern. A decent injector cleaner can make quite a difference on most higher mileage cars. I'm guessing it is running rich and you are probably getting a fair bit of soot. Other areas to focus on are the sensors in the engine, they may be forcing it to dump more fuel, Lambda and Air metering are often the culprits on engines running too rich.
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  1416. Thanks, will do! Thanks for the support.
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  1417. Glad to hear it, they are like gold dust when you find a good one. Thanks for the kind words about our Icon - it took quite a bit of work to get there.
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  1418. Does that take long?Which engine do you have - just so I can build up a more rounded out picture.
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  1419. Which year is it? The log book will usually show the engine code which includes the engine code, or it is stamped onto the engine block itself. Anything after 2012 should be pretty solid and after 2015 revisions most problems have been ironed out.
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  1420. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the encouragement my friend.
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  1421. Great suggestion! My photoshop skills are pretty limited, but I'm trying to do more animated diagrams to explain things. When I get a handle on the tools I'll revisit this video and update with better diagrams.
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  1422. A better flowing exhaust header and sports catalyst will make a difference to turbo spool up times on these engines. A remap will also change the power profile, but you don't want the turbo spooling up too early it causes a lot of extra wear on the turbo. Most experienced mappers will give a decent bump in torque through the rev range.
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  1423. That's the plan!
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  1424. They are great cars, and fantastic engines. I'll be doing a Beetle video in the near future.
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  1425. In everyday driving you hardly notice it, the power comes back on when you need it instantly. The engine note changes a bit, you get a burble sound in 2 cylinder mode but most won't even notice that. Long term wear I don't expect to be an issue, you have 2 cylinders working more efficiently than 4. It is another "thing" that could go wrong, but the mechanism is fairly simple in design - sliding the cam lobes out of the way to keep the valves closed. This video explains the mechanism in more detail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1qeeIymYd8
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  1426. Interesting, that's the longest interval I've heard of so far. Does it get much oil or just mainly fluids?
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  1427. Which engine do you have? Most engines are tolerant of around half a quart overfills, but there are some exceptions out there. You would usually notice at least some of the symptoms of a problem if it were an issue.
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  1428. It is mentioned in the description of the video but I simply didn't have enough characters left to fit it in the video title.
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  1429. I appreciate that my friend. I agree with the reasonable costs in your example, but as these cars get older the percentage will creep up. When you look at some of the high end BMW & Mercedes models though the story is quite different. So long as people check before they buy a car and know what they are getting into. Frankly most VW owners will opt to delete the radar in the ECU rather than replace it. Please note that some car manufacturers have a more integrated system that cannot be switched off and ignored and the resulting error codes can limit your use of the car in some cases. I've only seen 2 failed radars in my time, one was due to a small bump in a car park from a tow bar, the other is still a bit of a mystery. I base my comment on what I've heard from our viewers and website readers - I know people may disagree to some extent. Personally I leave stability control on along with traction control most of the time. Interestingly a few have stated that pre-crash has caused accidents. Adaptive cruise control is still in my opinion a gimmick and unless I'm on a motorway it is rarely used. I also feel it responds too late and doesn't anticipate the traffic like I would. Sorry about the lane assist/radar confusion, you are right of course.
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  1430. Just as a follow up I thought I would post a poll about keeping these safety features on or switching them off. It is always interesting to hear the responses. https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx8ZTZWlws3amfKcKcXWzqdvujfPP1VilQ
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  1431. Glad you enjoyed it
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  1432. If it is the twincharger I would still probably steer clear, there are just too many potential issues and problems that could crop up. They are lovely engines when they work well. Note that some owners will not only service the car but will often address the weak areas with upgrades, so if there is evidence of this I might consider it. (Oil pump, water pump, tensioners, oil catch can fitted, replaced PCV etc...)
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  1433. Cheers my friend, thanks for the support.
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  1434. That would be a TTS cover. If someone made nice looking engine covers for these they could make a fortune couldn't they.
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  1435. Thanks for the sub! I will certainly be adding more on this great engine very soon. I added one recently on the cylinder deactivation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1qeeIymYd8 Tell me are you more interesting in care & protection of the engine or in upgrades and power gains?
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  1436. It really does need careful gear selection. Turbo cuts in around 1500rpm usually. Then it really kicks.
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  1437. Great to hear! What did you go for in the end?
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  1438. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  1439. Too quiet is it? I'll crank it up. lol. This is one of my early efforts, we all had to start somewhere. There is a new diesel tuning video that I'm working on - have a peek at the preview and let me know if you think it is better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC97tLl7mvg
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  1440. I've heard of many cars having problems where they were driven too gently from new, nothing properly beds in and you end up with blow by, oil dilution and other issues, so yes driving hard is actually beneficial from time to time and the new engine break in makes a massive difference to how the car lasts and drives.
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  1441. Thank you for your kind words, and continued support.
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  1442. Please accept my sincere apologies for this confusion. I wanted this to be a general video to cover all of the 1.4TFSi engines including the twincharged EA111, EA211 and EA221. This is an obvious difference between the engines. I wasn't actually aware of this fact on the EA221, I thought the cams could be changed. There will be a dedicated EA211 and EA221 video coming up when I've got all of the options sorted and facts narrowed down. I really appreciate your input. I do want a performance cam in mine EA211 so I guess my only option if I cant get one is to swap the head. I wonder if the EA111 head will fit.... Or did this change only on the EA221? By the way for those wondering RTMG, Piper and Kent offer regrind services for the EA111 cams.
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  1443. That's crazy isn't it, they call it progress though. Thanks for this tip. Anything else I should be aware of that they have changed with this revision from a tuning point of view?
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  1444. This video is more suitable for the TFSi ones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHYwmngYUc I will be adding more videos for each generation of these engines, the new GEN3 EVO is quite a different beast.
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  1445. Yes it will, resonators move the sound frequency around and deaden the levels you don't want. A revised rear silencer will make the whole exhaust more quiet though, rather than just focus on a specific frequency. The resonator profile and sound characteristics will vary from one unit to another, so choose carefully.
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  1446. That was on my best behavior with hypermiling on a typical long motorway drive. If you have fun with them it does drop considerably.
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  1447. Glad you liked it
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  1448. I would recommend the 1.4 TSi in the Sirocco, providing you keep to the service schedules you should have little trouble at all. The engine suits the Scirocco nicely and will give you decent fuel economy or power when you need it. They can't reach high power figures through tuning cheaply but even modest mods will make quite a difference to the car performance like a map or tune. If you do lots of long journeys and are buying a gen 3 TDi then they are pretty good engines in terms of reliability now.
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  1449. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  1450. Yes you are correct in most cases you'll need to adjust the car computers tuning to compensate or you'll most likely hit a limp home mode and get an error light.
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  1451. Thank you for your kind words. I'm just amazed people watch these videos, and I'm glad to be helping a few people out there.
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  1452. You should really remap, the ecu contains the fuel, boost load etc and if you've swapped the turbo these need adjusting. In some cases you get away with a straight swap as they are "similarish" you'll not have much more power, a slightly different boost profile but in most cases you'll get an error code/limp mode and an over boost condition but it will depend on the way the turbo was setup when it was installed.
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  1453. Do you have an atmospheric dump valve or other mods? It is not unknown for a new unit to be faulty although unlikely as they are pretty simple in operation but it is most likely a bad connection or worn wire somewhere. Are you getting any other error codes that might indicate an exhaust lambda sensor issue or a misfire?
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  1454. If this was a beauty channel or dentistry channel your trolling comments would probably be welcome and actively acted upon, but frankly no one really cares what you think of my teeth, especially me. Did you have a comment related to double clutching or cars?
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  1455. Where are you based? You can't go too far wrong looking through ebay, even the larger performance brands sell on there now. Demon Tweaks, Awesome Gti are names that crop up quite often here in the uk.
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  1456. Oh the things we do when we are young. It's amazing we survive our youth sometimes.
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  1457. Turbos typically spin to somewhere between 80,000 rpm upto a heady 200,000 rpm - most street car turbos are at the lower end of this range.
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  1458. The 8v can be a struggle to push past 135hp in most cases. A swap to the 16V would give an instant bump in power and provide a better base to work from. I recall hearing about someone doing a 16valve head swap, fast road cams, and aftermarket ECU (Digifont is not know for being easily tunable) with fuel injection mods, and a switch to race spec fuel on one of these and he made decent power, if I turn up any info on it i'll let you know but it was a fair few years ago. Throttle bodies will put the power where you want it rather than adding power. I'll be doing a video on this, but we have an article on this ....https://www.torquecars.com/tuning/throttle-body.php I will also add an article on the Mk3 Golf very soon to the site, I'm just researching some things for it right now.
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  1459. Please take a look at the article, if you spot anything that needs updating use the comments at the bottom to send a message to me and I'll include it in the article. https://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/golf-mk3-mods.php The pops and bangs do sound nice but imply that not all the fuel is being burnt, so you'll be losing a little power. A fast road cam and higher tickover will sound good on these, but might make it hard to live with in traffic.
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  1460. Very nice! Those DSG boxes make a manual option pretty much irrelevant. Thanks for the kind words of support.
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  1461. No I think it is a flat plane crankshaft in all of these. It certainly is on the CAYC engine.
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  1462. Error code p2004 usually applies to the bank 1 IMRC Intake Manifold Runner Control and indicates it is stuck in the open position. Bank 1 refers to the side of the engine where cylinder #1 is located.
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  1463. That ones caught me out in the past a few times, It's nice to have them always live but some can be a real pain when it comes to battery draw.
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  1464. Thanks! I hope you are a reformed driver now! Lol
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  1465. let me know how you get on and what your plan is when you have one, I'm always interested to know what people are up to.
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  1466. Glad you enjoyed it
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  1467. Glad it helped!
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  1468. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I'll keep trying to improve the video quality and pass on those tips I have been given over the years!
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  1469. I find the local independents on your industrial estates very willing to help. They can often fabricate the parts needed to make an exhaust work with your desired back box be it a cherry bomb, or something bespoke for your car. Have a chat with your local garage or mechanics, they often are able to source higher performance exhausts from their suppliers so you won't be stuck in the "we can't fit it cos it's the wrong size" and "we can't take it back because someones tried to fit it wrongly" arguments. Don't expect much from just an exhaust upgrade other than a nicer engine note.
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  1470. They will give a longer duration but the cam profile is only part of the story, valve lift is fine tuned and adjusted and set separately so might need a little more lift setting or it may be the case that the lift is deliberately reduced to protect the valves when open for longer durations. Airflow velocity matters, so in some cases having the valve open more does little to affect performance (particularly at lower RPM speeds) a narrower opening generally means faster flowing air. You often want more overlap, longer durations and greater lift but this is not set in stone and it depends so much on the engine design. I presume this is an off the shelf profile for that engine, so I'm guessing the calculations and measurements have all been done and this is the best option for you. This is quite a specialist area though and I don't know the specifics of the XE or the cam chosen. Piper are generally pretty good though, I'm sure they can provide a little more technical clarification.
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  1471. This video explains that fuel can degrade over time... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Gt5x5AjAk A filter change should be a cheap option to see if it fixes it. Are you getting any error codes from the OBD port? That is usually the first place to look for clues when there is a problem. This video goes into to Audi diesel cold and warm start problems so might give you some pointers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHjuezi6bNc
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  1472. Thank you so much for your support, it is really appreciated, and all donations are invested back into helping me make better content.
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  1473. Of the 4 people I know with this engine none have had any problems other than one had a slipping clutch but this had done over 110,000 miles so was due to be replaced. Service it more frequently aa a precaution and choose a map from a specialist that understands these engines and I feel sure you'll be happy with the end results. Here are some things to check to avoid potential problems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Fk5m4TtYo
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  1474. This must be so frustrating for you. I would go back to the tuner it sounds like something is not right here. Are there any specialist Mercedes tuners near you? Have you looked and changing the compressor pulley sizes and overdrive pulleys? It would be interesting to pull off any error codes and see if there is a fault condition happening here. You should notice a 40hp hike in power.
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  1475. In my mind the early generation were the pd engines which were made right up to 2008. But there were some issues with the first batch of cr engines that came out, but thankfully most owners have had these sorted if the faults were present. I didn't realize Mitsubishi used these engines so I've learnt something from you.
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  1476. I'll see what I can put together for you and update the article on our website. I need to ask around and compare notes though.
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  1477. Automatics are fairly well setup although some need to manually switch off the overdrive on hills etc. Generally speaking on most engines around 2000-3000 are fine unless you are going up hill and the car is struggling to make power, in that case you need to drop down. I see many drivers cruising around at near tickover speeds which is not good and who this video was primarily aimed at, and hopefully the knowledge is useful to most drivers seeking to develop a little mechanical sympathy.
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  1478. Welcome! Thanks for the support, let me know if there are any topics you'd like me to cover and I'll add it to my production list.
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  1479. That is a great suggestion. I'm working on some Honda Civic videos and there are literally shed loads of parts and upgrades for these amazing cars. You also can't beat the bullet proof reliability from the Honda engines, and the fun of a VTEC when it kicks in.
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  1480. I'll have to look into the E50, this sounds like an amazing project.
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  1481. What mods have you done to your car? What mods do you recommend? What car do you have? - Your comments will help me shape future content on this channel and make sure I cover the cars you are most interested in.
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  1482. You need to speak to a specialist they will be able to pull of the pressure readings and look at the problem this is not a rule of thumb or general gut feeling thing. However you'll be pleased to know that in many cases I've seen a car in limp mode can be forced to regenerate in carefully controlled conditions but some have required removal and cleaning.
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  1483. That is a very interesting take and sound reasoning.
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  1484. Really hard to track these things down, could be a cracked cylinder head, the gasket could have gone again, the head bolts may have stretched (hope they put new ones on), did the head get skimmed on the last gasket change? Sorry I don't have a UK garage myself, but where about are you I might know someone near you who can help I have picked up quite a few contacts over the years.
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  1485. Yes drain the oil (a filter change is not required) and always fit a new sump washer. Hopefully it has just led to rough running and little blue/white smoke. When drained you'll be in a position to see if anything permanent has happened. Most people will drain the oil, measure it and return the correct amount (minus a quart as it is easier to add than remove) to the engine, check the dipstick and top up if needed. In most cases as long as you get to it quickly and it hasn't run too much or too fast with substantial overfills nothing too serious happens. The most common worst case is leaking oil seals, and when these are replaced it will be like new. Even these can improve over time in some cases when the oil pressure has returned to normal levels.
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  1486. Yes, sure it's good to hear from you again my friend.
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  1487. If you excuse the poor quality I did an early video on intercoolers, but focused on the temperature differentials, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO_DzCNE8ek I will be updating this one so if there are any specific questions I'll try and include those as well.
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  1488. Thank you! Will do! I appreciate your support and encouragement my friend.
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  1489. You carry passengers?!!? I only allow skinny people to ride with me, if I have to!
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  1490. The EVO revision is in my opinion the perfect diesel, it is still quite early to tell if there are any long term problems but so far it seems to tick all of the right boxes. I have a video shortly coming out on this revision of the engine, it took the EA288 and raised it to a higher level in terms of reliability and efficiency.
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  1491. Glad it was helpful!
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  1492. It is the full throttle, or even medium throttle if going up hill.
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  1493. I could probably have explained this a little better as it's confused a few people, so I clarified this point in another video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uot7DHY_C1c So the pistons are moving slower RELATIVE to the combustion event (which is constant), therefore more BANG happens on a smaller rotation of the crank Nearer to TDC although timing is retarded in this situation to mitigate this problem a little but it's best avoided on most cars if you can.
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  1494. Glad I could help and thanks for your support and kind words.
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  1495. I miss my A3 with the 1.8T so many fond memories I wish I'd never sold it now.
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  1496. lol It's only thirsty because you use the power, but I'd do the same. That's quite a decent power bump you have there. Was it just a remap or did you have other mods done too?
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  1497. Sorry I missed that point, the tax is indeed complex, so thank you for pointing this out. Yes indeed pre 2006 cars are limited to band K rates regardless of the emissions. That could be an interesting anomaly to exploit.
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  1498. I'm not familiar with Tegiwas personally, which region are you in? The best K20 I've heard had a simple cherry bomb on it and a fairly long 3 inch wide resonator in mid section, but that was pretty loud. There was also an Apexi unit, a Apexi WS muffler but they did something on the mid resonator with that.
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  1499. I did a video on starting problems here for the vw engines ,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHjuezi6bNc This does sound like a relay problem, which can be intermittent. The video highlighted should help you go through diagnosing the problem. Check for error codes when it happens and see what the voltages are doing will also help pinpoint the problem.
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  1500. 70% of cars currently over here are manual transmission and it is much the same across Europe. I did say this was a UK focused video for that very reason.
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  1501. Can you find G12+ - any of the newer specs with more plusses or the EVO work well but you only really need the G12+ you'd be wasting money on the more expensive ones IMHO for your engine, unless you find a better price on those.
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  1502. I would personally go catback for sound, and the Miltek is the one I've got my eye on, it sounds really nice and not too boomy. I discuss resonators and mufflers in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bynTIZ_jpFM
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  1503. Thanks for your support and feedback it is greatly appreciated. Hope you have some ideas for upgrades on your Passat now. Which model do you have?
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  1504. What does a service involve on those?
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  1505.  @solentbum  That is really useful to know, thanks for the info. There seems to be a couple of wrong perceptions that EV's need no servicing and also some people claim thatl the batteries are a massive risk/cost and need replacing after 5-7 years! I am on a fact gathering mission so I can provide an unbiased overview of the topic at some point in the future.
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  1506. I don't know very much about these automatics sadly. I do find they need to relearn after a reset and can seem quite bad at first but this process takes around 200 miles of varied driving to kick in. If I turn anything up I'll let you know.
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  1507. 2015 Audi A3 - the rear window motors are still out of stock!
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  1508. Glad it was helpful!
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  1509. Thanks for the support my friend, and appreciate all your comments and questions.
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  1510. If I did people would point out the exceptions, there are so many engines and so many "low rpms" it can't be quantified. As you say the take away here is to vary RPM and use the correct gear for the situation.
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  1511. You make an interesting point my friend, thanks for your input.
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  1512. True but the good old port injection helped clean it away.
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  1513. I deliberated on that point but there are so many differences, an RX8 Rotary driver will need significantly higher RPM than a 1.6 Turbo diesel driver. The turbo engine will have a different power band to the NA engine. Then if you have a high revving VTEC engine a low RPM will be much different again. So it is impossible to say "xxxx RPM is too low" it also depends on what you are doing? Accelerating, going up hill, towing? They all need different RPM points at different gears to maximize efficient power delivery. I don't assume my average viewer is clueless and needs to have the obvious spelt out to them. Hopefully people will work out when the engine is struggling and change gear - that was my aim because so many people I know think driving around at near tickover and lugging is harmless.
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  1514. You only have 7 years on me, but I'll bow to your wisdom. Most cars I've been in have taken a full 30 seconds to boot before you can get into the "options" screen, which is unacceptable in my book. I try to keep an open mind and remain objective so appreciate as much feedback as possible which rounds out my own knowledge. Which is the SUV you drive and like?
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  1515. Much like you I now spend my time passing on the tips I picked up over the years and things I've learnt the hard way. Thanks for your support and kind words. I'll be touching on the 1.6Tdi again so there is more to come for you.
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  1516. I don't have much experience with those engines as we rarely see them over here. But the range I see people using on these go from 5W30 right up to 15W50, the key is to use a good synthetic oil. These engines are pretty easy on oil so your choices are quite forgiving. Your mechanic is best placed to recommend an oil as he's seen the engine and his suggestion is within the ballpark commonly used on these engines. Frequent oil changes will help keep the oil within spec. Are you getting any lifter rattles or top of engine noises at the moment?
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  1517. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  1518. As I'm sure you can imagine I get around 70-100 emails each day asking for tips, advice or further information, and I just physically can't respond on a 1 to 1 basis or get the liability insurance I'd need to provide this specific advice. Plus we have a forum and I try to read through all the comments on this channel as well. I do try to run articles and videos about topics if I notice a pattern of questions or a few people are asking, so feel free to drop an email on our site www.torquecars.com the webmaster@ email is the one that gets through.
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  1519. These two videos should be interesting to you in this situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Fk5m4TtYo Things to sort before you tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h2IWnLplb4 Can you tune older & Higher mileage engines. I will think about doing a more specific video if there is enough demand for it.
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  1520. This is purely a discussion on PROPOSED legislation, exploring the implications of such a law. I understand California have already passed some pretty tight laws about car repairs and ownership, so I'm hoping the comments on here will force legislators to think twice about the implications of restrictions like these. Clickbait and scaremongering were not my intention, I was chatting with some motortrade friends recently and this topic came up so I thought we could debate it on here together.
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  1521. The 30v 2.8L V6 is an older engine, having been an Audi A4 engine long before it was a Passat engine. I think that from reading more it doesn't belong here, it must have been pre EA390! Thanks for the heads up.
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  1522. Manufacturers have done a reasonable job at setting gear change points, in an automatic it is quite hard to lug the engine. Just use sport mode once in a while each trip and give it a blast. The real issue comes in manual cars where drivers assume that being near tickover RPM and pressing hard on the throttle is ok.
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  1523. Are you sure it is the switch, this is what mine did. The light went out almost straight away. Switches themselves are quite easy to swap out. Check for error codes, low refrigerant will show up via the OBD port.
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  1524. I preempted this question with a video that explains what I mean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujbQE_DSU2k
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  1525. 2015 at 47,000 miles. AIRCON was not used much through lockdown which probably didn't help.
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  1526. As already stated, the T4 2.5 PD engine did come with a Cambelt which was a problem and it is a pig to install, especially around the fuel pump. I think I'll do a separate video for the T5 as this is clearly causing confusion so sorry about that.
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  1527. Keep it and upgrade it, the 2015 was a good year for these. I'll do a video on this question very soon for you about selling a car or upgrading it and what are the best options for you.
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  1528. Interesting I'll have to look this up. I usually pop on VAGCOM but carrying a laptop around is not that convenient. I should probably do a feature on OBD2 dongles and devices, they have come a long way from the simple error code reader.
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  1529. I've got some BRZ upgrades an tips on my production list so stay tuned and watch this space. Done any mods to yours?
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  1530. Thank you, I will my friend and thanks for the encouragement and support.
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  1531. Are you based in the UK? A remap/ECU Tune is the top mod on these, for the money it will give the largest power gain.
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  1532. Can't see anything wrong with this at all. Keep it up.
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  1533. It is hard to track these faults down in person let alone remotely. Have you pulled any error codes from the OBD port? My guess would be a sensor has failed and it's not dumping enough fuel to warm up the engine. Honda incorporated various features to support cold starts in their engines: One method involved pre-heating the air surrounding the spray pattern of the injectors by passing it through a temperature-controlled idle air path located over the intake manifold flange. This ensured that the fuel mixture would vaporize more efficiently in cold conditions. Another strategy was the pre-heating of the throttle body (TB), which helped in improving the atomization of the fuel-air mixture during cold starts, facilitating smoother engine operation. The engine also adapted its idle speed based on the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) for short-term adjustments, optimizing fuel combustion and reducing the likelihood of stalling in colder temperatures. To aid in ignition during cold starts, Honda utilized spark plugs with small center electrodes, enhancing their heating value and promoting more reliable ignition when cold. Additionally, Honda engines featured Variable Timing Control (VTC) systems that minimized scavenging during cold starts by setting the Variable Valve Timing (VTC) to a 0° position. This helped in maintaining stable engine performance during cold weather conditions. Have any of these supports been removed or adjusted in the swap?
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  1534. We do tend to assume there are economy benefits with newer cars, but when you factor in the larger heavier SUV's and crossovers people are buying it gets quite hard to justify that claim. I wonder what the actual overall emissions figure is compared to 20 years ago. I'll try and crunch some numbers as I think this will be an interesting video topic.
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  1535. I am working on one for the GEN3 version, but you have a couple on this engine to watch so far. https://youtube.com/video/4D9bfhngKGc - mods & Upgrades https://youtube.com/video/uHnO--a84yQ - Common problems and faults I hope you find them useful.
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  1536. Glad it was helpful!
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  1537. I'll be digging into these newer engines very soon. The Gen3 I believe is the engine you have, so I'll drop a full guide to tuning and modding these. Generally though the remap and turbo swaps give the best gains for your money, I am researching power limits, weak spots etc... and will include this in the full video tuning guide. So far it looks like VAG sorted out most of the issues and have produced a great engine.
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  1538. Glad you found it useful my friend. I'll be digging further into this topic again soon.
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  1539. They are similar but yours is technically the EA288, but many of the principles of this engine will apply to yours, the main difference will be the turbo upgrades. I will be doing a more detailed video for the newer 2.0 TDi but I have quite a few things to check and verify before I start recording it, but it'll be out so subscribe to avoid missing that one. The differences between these are outlined in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgPQe12d_sw
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  1540. Bear in mind I came from a 2.0 TFSi that used 1 liter every 1000 miles. Interestingly I'm still on my 1litre top up bottle from 3 years ago, so I think I've overestimated my consumption a little. Must check the oil level right now and report back how much is left in my top up bottle.
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  1541. Thank you! Cheers!
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  1542. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and your comment, it is much appreciated my friend.
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  1543. That's true, but it will be more sooty and this will clog up the DPF more quickly. There are similarities between diesel and petrol engines but as you point out there are also some significant differences.
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  1544. Personally I only use Shell V Power - that works well and I've noticed a loss of power with cheaper fuels so just don't even bother trying them now.
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  1545. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  1546. The R32 is one of the best sounding engines out there by a country mile, and I can only imagine what this is like with an induction kit on it. Do you have or are you planning any other mods & upgrades on yours?
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  1547. Thanks for sharing. I must feature the J series soon, it is often overlooked.
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  1548. Hi buddy, I hope you are still watching. I just wondered if I'm going in the right direction in my latest videos, any tips or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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  1549. Thanks for the support and kind words of encouragement my friend, I've had quite a few engines burning oil over the years and wish I'd known this back then.
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  1550. The ECU tune/remap option is the single best upgrade for the money. Are you uk based?
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  1551. Thank you for your support my friend, it makes it worth all the effort that goes into these videos
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  1552. I had to ask a friend on this one for you, he said on UK spec cars it is on the passenger footwell on the left side right next to the door hinges.
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  1553. Sorry he's not around to ask again today he's on shift work - sorry but I did find this video for you. As you look in the car it is near the center console. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv7l0VOYoXs
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  1554. Please do let me have your feedback, I'm always trying to improve things. You can email me if that is easier webmaster - torquecars.com it was about 15-20 years ago I had one of these so I'm sure things have moved on considerably since then.
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  1555. It sounds like there is a leak in the system, in my case the rust spots on the pipes were the only indication initially we thought it was the compressor. Often the seals go. If you get it pressure tested and then leak tested (they insert a dye in the gas and it shows up under the test lamp to show the leaks.)
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  1556. It's really hard to track these things down. An oil pressure sensor might be playing up when it gets hot, that is the only thing I can think of. Loose wires/bad connections are common culprits for these faults and issues. I'm guessing you've checked for error codes to see if there are any clues or tips as to the problems source?
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  1557. I feel your pain, it will all come together suddenly at the end and I'm sure it will be worth the expense and hard work. I read recently that some of the non forged 1.8T blocks need a little machining to allow the forged cranks to fit it seems to be a problem around cylinder 3. I need to find out more about this but I like many others assumed the engine blocks were physically the same.
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  1558. Interesting, you get much colder temps than we do here in the UK (we typically see around -6 at the low end (winter average is around 4.8c) with a few spikes beyond that), so I'm always intrigued to see how people cope with this. How long do engines take to warm up enough to pull away safely in those conditions?
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  1559. Do EV's work at those low temperatures (thinking about batteries not liking the cold)!
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  1560. No rust problems from the body on those then! A good friend of mine had the SS1which was super fun to drive.
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  1561. Lexus always seem to sit at the top of the reliability tables, although I've heard some claims that the reliability has dropped off a little in the last few years. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on this.
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  1562. A small price to pay for so much fun.
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  1563. Especially MY FACE! The less screen time the better really. I will bear this in mind, that is a good suggestion. I wish I'd shot video over the years of all these things as they happened. BUT I'm now recording everything so I have something more to share with you all.
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  1564. Thanks for this suggestion I will certainly try to feature more engine pics and engine parts. It will be more work but I'm sure as you say it will improve the videos.
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  1565. I left mine on for years and the battery lasted from 2015 to 2024 including some periods of very low use through lockdown.
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  1566. Thanks for the encouragement and support my friend.
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  1567. I prefer Choon to Toon, that's what we say over here. lol. I'll try and be a little less English in future though.
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  1568. We do have some really funny quirks down here in Southern England. Feel free to rib me all you want to. (Rib Me - poke in the ribs to jibe and mock in a friendly way)
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  1569. Thanks for the heads up my friend. I will re-shoot this video I wasn't looking to confuse people. I am always looking for ways to simplify things, so do you have any suggestions on the twincharging concept? I found this one quite hard to break down for people without getting too technical.
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  1570. That's a good argument for not running around with a full tank of gas.
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  1571. You should probably shorten those service intervals as the oil takes quite a beating in those conditions. Can you extend your commute drive for fun a couple of time a week? That will help - perhaps make going for coffee a part of your morning ritual.
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  1572. I've just been reading a study that said sleep deprived drivers are MORE impaired than someone over the legal blood alcohol limit. I do take the point that drugs and drink are lethal but sleepy drivers still cause quite a few crashes. One study recommended 7-9 hours sleep and said 4-5 hours was enough to impair our ability to drive.
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  1573. Which engine do you have? I would say that from what I know G40 is a HOAT coolant and is only suitable for certain VW engines (I think BMW & Mercedes specify this for their engine designs). G13 is the now discontinued budget friendly Ethlene glycol based coolant and for most the G12++ or EVO are the way to go. I would personally not mix these coolant types. If you car has G13 then it will probably have a silicate bag in the expansion bottle.
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  1574. You are not alone, short answer is it would be too subjective to define exactly, a diesel vs high revving vtec have very different power bands. The key is if you are lugging then the RPM is too low. I thought that RPM close to idle was the assumed baseline for "too low". Longer answer - I did a video to explain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uot7DHY_C1c hope that helps my friend.
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  1575. Sorry about that - a few have mentioned this and I will try very hard to drop this bad local habit of rpmS. RPM has almost become a verb in it's own right.
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  1576. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  1577. Almost a museum piece. lol If they still look good with no cracking glazing or warping it's not a problem.
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  1578. Yes most automatics are pretty good at picking the right gear for the job, this is for manual drivers who like to lug at low RPM and some in a manual selection auto (paddle shift for example) will still need to think about what they are doing.
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  1579. You'll be restarting it again in a matter of minutes, so personally I would just let it idle for 30 seconds or so. Even at highway speeds I'm only clocking around 3000 rpm, so I wouldn't consider that excessively high rpms at all anyway. Over here you generally need to slow up and drive up a slip road to hit a fuel station so this happens naturally. With modern turbos and engine oils the problem is much less than it used to be but a little mechanical sympathy can go a long way to extending the life of your engine.
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  1580. All done for you already https://www.torquecars.com/nissan/vq35de-tuning.php
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  1581. The oil sludge in the hot turbo is also a VW group thing and I'm sure lots of others without water cooled turbos have similar problems.
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  1582. Coming soon it takes me a while to script, check, shoot edit, create animations and publish and there are around 8 videos I'm already working on so sorry about that but it is on the production list for you.
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  1583. I suppose it may struggle to idle smoothly if the crank is dramatically submerged in it, but mostly the oil will just splash around and get into places it shouldn't.
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  1584. A hard pipe kit, sports catalyst and better flowing intercooler (if you drive it hard quite a lot) are my preferred power mods on these blocks, or for better handling and more fun, invest in a decent suspension setup, the stock suspension is quite hard and crashy on these, but it makes it a fun car to take on the track.
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  1585. You are of course technically correct. However much to our frustration the OTTO cycle is commonly referred to as Suck Squish BANG Blow (not burn) so when it comes to accuracy and wider perception there is often a divergence. I could make this video really complex with a debate on the differences between explosion and burning of fuel and air but for the purposes of this video and the common perception of engine combustion I will stand by the vague term "explosion". The video is about warming up the engine not about the combustion process per se. I will be sure to make the distinction clearer next time I talk about combustion. Perhaps I've misjudged my audience a little on this point.
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  1586. Yes that sounds right to me, unless they add the RPI index in which case you'll be nearer to £195. A 2018 car will probably slip outside of the 6 years old band anyway (depending on it's first registration date).
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  1587. Swap backs to front and vice versa, it is unlikely that all 4 tyres would cause the problem here, it is usually across an axle and the fronts tend to be where you feel the vibration through the steering wheel the most. Wheel bearings are a possibility, check for excessive play by jacking up and rocking the wheel around the bearing. Engine bushing and general suspension bushings can also transmit vibrations at certain frequencies. This sort of thing is really hard to track down remotely, it is hard enough when you have the car in front of you.
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  1588. lol - I never could say Confiscated properly. The more I think about it the worse it gets.
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  1589. I did a video recently on this car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mlRug9nMDo hopefully that will give you a good overview of whats possible and where to start.
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  1590. Interesting, thanks for sharing my friend.
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  1591. This video should give you some places to investigate and check. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp7P2vVhqJw
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  1592. You just have - what do you need my friend? Please note that I really can't give 1 to 1 advice, firstly I get so many requests, around 200 emails or comments on here every day there is just not enough time for me. I only do this part time and for fun, I have family to look after and a job to maintain. Secondly because I can't inspect or see the car so I can't give advice, (when I have tried in the past it has sometimes led to further issues and even complaints when I've recommended parts based on what I've been told about the car and It turned out they had a weird spec car or had wrongly installed the part.) I do read all comments and If there is a trend I can run an article on my website or video to deal with that - most of the videos on here are answers to questions people have raised.
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  1593. Yes that could theoretically cause it, but it would also be evident on acceleration and cornering so not necessarily just when braking.
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  1594. I do! Sorry I slipped up there.
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  1595. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1596. Nice things are much better then. That is good to hear. On the older engines carbon cleans every 50,000 were not uncommon! Thanks for sharing. Do you service regularly? Long life or shorter intervals?
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  1597. Brakes tend to wear uniformly so they usually work or don't work the pad wear indicators are usually pretty reliable. It is where there are uneven areas of wear you start to get the vibrations and problems. Concentric rust rings do little to reduce braking in most cases as the pads will still bite, but where rotors have cracks or low sections things can start to become a problem.
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  1598. When I put a K&N Cotton panel filter in mine after a remap I noticed it would hang on to the revs more and decelerated more slowly, but didn't really feel any extra power or faster pickup. If it was on a dyno you might be making a few more ponies at the top end with a panel filter. So don't bother with an induction kit and don't expect much from a panel filter, but I think I would still do the panel filter again in a similar situation. Remember that these air boxes are the same as they are on the 170 so they already flow enough air for that higher power engine.
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  1599. Very true!
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  1600. Yes a remap makes quite an impressive difference on these, but always use a specialist that knows these engines and who can run a full engine diagnostic before tuning to make sure your engine is in good condition.
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  1601. Are you referring to the 1.8 TFSI (direct injection) EA888 or the older 20V 1.8T EA113 as referenced in this video?
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  1602. The nice thing about a remap is it can just as easily be removed if you do start to get problems. Where are you based? In the UK Celtic Tuning, Awesome GTi and APR, JFA Automotive are some names I've had good feedback on. Just don't get it tuned to the Max, a modest bump in power will transform the car without introducing any problems. before you tune.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Fk5m4TtYo
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  1603. I've not tried any so can't recommend them from personal experience but from the lads in the forum and friends I've heard good things about Hella NGK Alpha competition and Awesome GTi's 2.0 to 1.8 coilpack conversions. Is the 4th cylinder subject to more heat? Shielding the exhaust may help, can't remember the layout on these engines now.
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  1604. It depends on the transmission type, Torque Convertors vs dual clutch for example work differently and one will still spin up in idle. I never recommend idling to warm up but totally understand that in extreme cold climates you have no option. But driving gently till everything warms up is the safest option for everything out there.
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  1605. I think you'll be safe ignoring that rule, you really don't add much wear and stress to the oil in 2000 miles.
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  1606. Definitely, The 128hp version of this engine (With the E87 ECU) will see 40hp and 70lbft more torque on a performance map, but get a performance panel filter. You should also see better fuel economy but this will depend much on your driving style and how you use all that extra power.
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  1607. People who feel strongly about regional accents have generally learnt that no one cares what they think and they don't bother to vent - primarily because it changes nothing. Learn to embrace the world out there my friend and you'll learn much.
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  1608. Hi buddy, which engine do you have? Did you do a physical delete/block/removal as well or just a software delete? Just something to note here, unplugging the EGR from the ECU often causes errors and many "mechanics" think this is the way to delete an EGR but it often causes more problems than it solves. Are you getting any other error codes? Please note that although I can make suggestions here I really cannot solve problems remotely or offer solid solutions, every car is different and there are often little quirks that need to be assessed each time.
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  1609. Those 1.9 Tdi were astonishingly economical and still gave decent power, but sadly they were the exception rather than the rule. My 2000 A3 1.8T struggled to get over 35mpg but for the same power output a 2015 A3 offers almost 50mpg - and diesels are now pushing the 60mpg regions.
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  1610. Yes I sure can, I had a Rover 200 1992 so the Rover engines have a special place in my heart. Stay tuned for this, I don't think I have any footage of an L series to use at the moment but I'll see what I can turn up. Use https://torquecars.wetransfer.com/ if anyone out there has some of their own 1080p or 4k footage I can use.
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  1611. May I ask what the specific question was, and did you arrive at this video from a search or did it just pop up as you were browsing YouTube? I'll try to do more focused shorts but they really don't seem to do very well on this platform, perhaps tik tok or similar?
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  1612. Wow that sounds like a nice project. I really interested in hearing your progress on that. Would love to see some build video footage on this if you get a chance to shoot any.
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  1613. lol. Sadly cars deteriorate even more quickly just sitting there. I'll do a video on that discussion as it affects a lot of cars in storage.
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  1614. LOL It is very real, I'll try and spill some coffee on it so it doesn't look as crisp.
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  1615. I've always found the auto shut off to work quite well and fairly consistently, I've only heard of 2 cases where it failed and fuel spilled out so I guess it does happen.
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  1616. Unlikely - it will probably have the Gen 2 EA288. It was around 2018 these were fitted in the A3. Your engine is still a very good development over the EA189
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  1617. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  1618. Only on very modern cars with electric water pumps, around 90% of the cars I see still have mechanical water pumps which switch off when the engine stops rotating. It is good to see things advancing and catching up as cars evolve. Even fewer have water cooled turbos.
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  1619. There are a couple of videos that cover this engine although they are quite rare compared to the other ones available. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-EWmqH5GTM Tuning tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxrqfglCaag Common problems to look out for
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  1620. That usually requires at the very least a re tune on the ECU and usually fuel injection. It will give pretty big gains but is extremely expensive and for most drivers will not prove cost effective. I did deliberate as to including this one on this video but felt I should focus on ease and lower cost upgrades that make a big difference.
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  1621. The G11 Mercedes or G11 Spec coolant?
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  1622. IIRC G12 EVO is recommended for those, if you can't get that then the later formulations of G12 work well. Remove the silicate bag from the coolant bottle and use a modern spec coolant and you'll be fine.
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  1623. The decat if legal will help turbo spool up, I doubt the EGR removal will increase power and it will decrease your fuel economy, I'll do a video on pros and cons of EGR delete for you, there is an older video which discusses this on here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yevPs6NNq8k
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  1624. Yeah, sorry it was a slip of the tongue - I kept saying low gear! Brain Freeze or old age creeping up on me!
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  1625. I'd do a full service and run it for a while, the things I'd be looking out for is bad idling, slipping clutch and various leaks. If the car seems solid then I'd recommend a remap/tune a lower power economy one, you don't want to push a high mileage engine too far. This video will discuss the topic of upgrades on older/high mileage cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h2IWnLplb4
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  1626. That's good to know, thanks for the feedback my friend.
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  1627. Most drivers I know don't go very high on a VTEC engine, but they are built for it, many change just after the VTEC kicks in which is where things are starting to get interesting. Don't fear the upper third of the RPM range, WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM that is. Our video on the Italian Tune up goes into the benefits of a good blast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esfHiTGapA8
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  1628. Thank you for your input on this. I've not owned one myself but a good friend has one which he's always raving about so my opinion is shaped by this, and our forum members and now yourself. So from what I understand from your comment is that the early VE engines were superior? How do the newer CR (2.0) compare if you were to rank all 3 engines for reliability?
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  1629. The Toyota one is on the steering wheel so requires you to move your finger rather than reach down. You will get used to the vw one, but it does take a while, and it is still easy to miss that little stalk.
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  1630. The recommendation is VW504 or 507 spec oil. Is this the 105hp version? 5w30 would be my preferred option but I know some people are using 5w40 on these in some areas but I would only do this if the 5w30 is burning off or levels are dropping. Make sure it is VW 504 spec though at a minimum. A brand I have used and can vouch for is the Fuchs TITAN GT1 PRO C-3 XTL 5W-30 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil There are also good options from Mobil the 1 ESP 5w-30 and Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL
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  1631. I did a very general one, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq8GG0JDbfI - I do plan to do a detailed one, but additives are quite expensive and testing takes quite a bit of time and effort so as a small non profit channel it is going to take me some time. I have had very good results from BG44 and BG244 with injector cleaning and general power increase.
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  1632. I've got some BMW focussed videos coming up in the production schedule. The 328 is a great project car.
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  1633. Is this the 150hp version? The IHI units I think were the turbos used on those although the year will have a bearing on that. A bigger turbo will spool up more slowly and is only a decent upgrade on the dual valve timing engines, the intake only valve timing engines seem to spool up really slowly.
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  1634. That is a good option, but sadly few car makers fit these, the same is achieved by adding a little throttle to raise the RPM slightly. See the newer video that replaces this one for more warm up tips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_WtD0N6_Fk
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  1635. Has the cat died on you or DPF got blocked? This is I think related to low O2 in the exhaust and could potentially just be a bad lambda O2 sensor. Are you getting any other symptoms?
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  1636. You should find this video helpful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D9bfhngKGc&lc=UgwbnUo5EXZiS5wgj9B4AaABAg
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  1637. i will be dropping detailed videos on all the 1.4 T engines I'm just doing some research as I want to get it spot on for everyone. The twinchargers are amazing engines, it's interesting the 125 can be pushed so hard.
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  1638. Which car is this on? Is the ABS cutting in for some reason that can cause a vibration in the pedal.
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  1639. That certainly matches my experience, my old 2000 A3 is still on the road and going strong, the 2007 A3 TDi I sold was scrapped about 5 years ago. A friends 2019 A6 is starting to burn oil and has other issues at 50,000 miles.
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  1640. That's unusual but it does pay to know your car. I guess it is cold where you live, which engine is that so I can make a mental note?
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  1641. What a well thought out and superbly argued comment.
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  1642. That is a really interesting fact, thanks for sharing with us.
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  1643. They seem to warm up pretty quickly. The lubricants specified and manufacturing tolerances also help minimize engine wear. For most short journeys you are not even using the engine, so on longer runs the engine cuts in and has time to warm up. When you look at the amount of cold journeys a hybrid does it is often less than a conventional engine.
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  1644. Good comment my friend I learnt a few things there. I'll be dropping a video soon about these "Regen Blockers" soon.
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  1645. That is a subtle point of definition but I'll explain why I chose "designed in"... On the basis that a metals properties are carefully chosen for specifically their rates of expansion and durability. For example a forged race spec engine whilst much stronger will rattle like crazy when cold due to piston slap and would not be suitable for most daily drivers. So I felt it would be misleading to imply that manufacturers just worked around whatever they had but rather the whole engine including metals and expansion properties are carefully chosen. RPM vs RPMs - I totally agree, and I would probably get some kudos from those in the know. But language being what it is now we see so many people are now using RPM as a noun and adding s - there are other examples of acronyms being treated as nouns. I will endeavor to be more "precise" in future though.
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  1646. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support.
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  1647. I did a video on these million mile cars a while back, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw1Ysncgk_4 They really don't make them like that anymore.
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  1648. The A1 upto the recent facelift is actually pretty good, as a basic model it still has a proper handbrake and the 1.4 TFSi is a good solid engine. 2012 to 2018 would be the sweetspot on the A1. They don't have radar or fancy lights or much in the way of gadgets. I did a review on the 2024 model recently and even that was relatively simple but had the particulate filter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54_1Kv2SYI0
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  1649. Thanks for sharing your experiences, these results are pretty impressive. It's nice to find a fellow car nut that notes and measures things as they go along so they can compare results. I'm not sure $11 is worth an hour of you time, here in the UK we pay nearly £2 per liter of fuel, so the cost saving would be much greater here. What do you pay per gallon over there? (We pay $7-$8 per US gallon doing the conversions from imperial to US measures.)
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  1650. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
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  1651. The nice thing is that the Golf platform was designed around the 4 motion so there is more space around the rear axle and in the rear of the car that a more convention design. I'll need to do a lot more research on this topic as EV's and electric motors are still relatively new to me, I'd be curious to know how the EV Golfs are structured to work. I do know the stock main battery would be seriously lacking if it was driving a couple of electric motors. My rough idea would be to put a battery cell bank under the rear above the fuel tank (a smaller fuel tank might also be an option). Add the twin motors as hubs and take a full throttle signal to kick in the rear driven electric motors, I'm sure there are simple controllers and inverters out there that could achieve this. Full conversion to an EV is generally done by dumping the engine and replacing this with a motor, batteries and gearbox using the existing front drive and steering mechanism.
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  1652. Or pay per mile per hour. Perhaps if cars reported back every time you exceeded the limit they could still send out friendly fine letters. lol
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  1653. Nice spec, I bet that really shifts. It goes to show what's possible on these great engines. Don't you get traction issues with all that? How are the driveshafts holding up?
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  1654. 1.9 TDi Golf?
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  1655. A DPF does need to be driven quite hard and quite often, short stop start journeys and many cold engine trips will always cause problems with it. Sometimes when "a new DPF" is fitted, they just reset the computer after doing a quick cleanup and they hope the customer doesn't notice, it will read empty at first but will fill up again very quickly. If a DPF is still clogging up I would suspect that the engine is running too rich, this could be down to injectors, restricted air intake or a number of other factors. I would seek an independent inspection, without seeing the van it is impossible to determine what the fault could be here but there definitely sounds like a problem. From a diagnostic you can inspect egt and the various readings to see what is going on in the engine. £160 for a new DPF seems pretty low - is this another reconditioned unit?
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  1656. I would love to agree with you but then we would both be wrong! ;) Actually all opinions are welcome here. I have owned VW engines for the last 25 years and all have been trouble free. If you know how to look after them they are fine. I have to ask why you are watching a "Which VW engine is best for you" if you don't like VW engines? If you use the correct oil, coolant and observe proper warm up and avoid short journeys most will last very well. The latest GEN3 evo engines are some of the best in recent years, even with the silly particulate filters that all car makers are fitting. I find that all engines out there seem to have common problems and faults but most of these on any engine can be mitigated by most responsible and cautious owners. Perhaps you'd like to recommend the best engine then? As always this is subjective opinion and we'll never all agree so it makes discussions like this lively and rewarding.
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  1657. They do seem pretty reliable overall, but I don't know that much about them, I really don't get to see that many of them so haven't really got a full picture. You are right, there is not much out there.
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  1658. 70% of cars in current use are still manual. There is a big shift, new sales show a much much lower uptake of the manual. Most Hybrids are automatic which is the primary driver, plus autos have come a long way since the 3 speed torque convertor setups.
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  1659. Also I haven't owned an automatic in 30 years+ of driving. My next car will be an auto though.
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  1660. Some great tips there my friend. Thanks for sharing.
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  1661. Thanks for the heads up, are you getting audio early or late? I think it is the encoding and seems to happen after I upload, but I might be able to push the audio stream so it lines up properly. Also are you listening through wireless headphones or anything like that?
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  1662. I think I have tracked down the source of the problem, hopefully videos from now on will match audio/video better. Thanks for the heads up, it was hard to track down but I managed it.
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  1663. On Nissan the ECU's are generally not easily remappable so you should go with an aftermarket ECU or a piggyback ECU. Haltech, Megasquirt, Apexi are pretty popular options etc Make sure it has knock control as some cheaper ECUs do not offer this. They are expensive but it is the easiest way to adjust the map the engine uses to keep everything working well.
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  1664. That sounds like you found a Unicorn! Nice. What did you have before this then?
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  1665. Ferodo and Pagid are my go to brake pad brands. I only tried the greenstuffs once on my first project car and they seemed quite noisy in comparison to other pads but the low dust formulation kept my rims nice and clean. Not sure how long they would have lasted or performed over time as I had to get rid of the car shortly after they were fitted.
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  1666. Similar design, it was an A3 Dash though.
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  1667. Good choice! That sounds like you have an interesting project on your hands. Keep us posted with your progress.
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  1668. No problem 👍
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  1669. What is the biggest thing that would worry you?
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  1670. So what things really wind you up when driving? Do you have any pet hates? Are there any groups of motorists who are consistently bad drivers? Do people who wear hats turn out to be bad drivers?
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  1671. It seems quite hard to do in some models of car though, which is a shame. It's also something you don't get taught when learning to drive - hence why I have an upcoming hour long advanced driving course going live 24th December.
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  1672. I saw a few where they mounted the water tank in the rear boot/trunk space and fed it back to the engine, it left plenty of room for luggage and seemed to work quite well. Another option is to relocate the battery to the rear and use that space for the water tank.
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  1673. That sounds like an awesome project, please keep me posted with your progress on that.
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  1674. There are a few ways, find your maintenance or service booklet on the front page - it may also be showing on the registration document as an engine code - the 3 or 4 letters are usually the engine code. Also the engine will have a code stamped in it it is found on the driver's side front on the engine block. You may also find the engine code on a stamp on the cylinder head.
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  1675. The Audi I drove did this, the auto steer auto cruise still insisted I keep my hands on the steering wheel.
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  1676. Much appreciated thanks for the support
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  1677. I will be putting up some more detailed mod videos and I also plan some part brand comparisons too in the future when revenue can support this.
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  1678. It is only a practical limit, I've driven one at 300hp in an A3, and it wheelspins like crazy, but when it can get traction it is a monster but I'd have to say it wasn't usable power. With decent rubber and differential you should be able to put the power down better than on the stock setup but at 200-250hp it will still start to struggle. Also most drivers I speak with say they wasted the money pushing it beyond this point because of the traction problems. I know one guy looking into using an S3 differential & driveshaft to convert to RWD, but I think he's going to struggle with that conversion. The cost of getting to 220 is quite low compared with the 350hp target many have in their minds.
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  1679. Fair enough, but may I ask why you conclude that though, did you have an engine in mind particularly? I am always interested to hear other viewpoints and perspectives for example the Audi 100 was indeed quite impressive reliability wise and the metal panels were quite substantial, compared to recent panels.
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  1680. Glad it was helpful!
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  1681. Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is much appreciated and I will adjust my advice slightly in the next video on the 2.0 Turbo. How interesting, but bear in mind it is hard doing a general video like this to cover all A3 engine types as there are so many exceptions. Looking at that video it is interesting to see a 10hp gain on 2.0TFSi stock engine, not massive but a gain nonetheless. But these kits do come into their own when you have other mods as the stock setup is really becoming a restriction. In my experiences most standard turbo engines will gain around 3-5% more power which isn't much in the grand scheme of things and I personally find it hard to justify the cost of an induction kit as a power mod, compared to say a remap which is 1.5 times more expensive but gives 30-40% more power. NA engines are generally about half this power gain or worse, and they tend to lose some low end torque. The other problem is when the engine bay is closed up you are often sucking in much warmer air than you would with a standard intake, or properly designed intake with a cold air feed. (The video shows it shielded from the engine bay which is a good thing in my book, some kits out there are not shielded or boxed in.)
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  1682. Nice you should have some fun with that. Got any upgrade plans for it?
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  1683. Definitely consider a remap. You want a little more mid range power for a daily driver. Avoid large peaks and make sure the power doesn't come on at too low a point in the rpm range.
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  1684. I didn't know rainx helped with reducing ice. I think I still have some kicking around so must try it out again.
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  1685. The speed limiter is around that, did this get removed when you mapped it? I've also heard that gearing is another limiting factor at the top end.
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  1686. Do you know which weight and brand you fitted? Did you need to increase the tickover rpms? I've heard people saying this and also heard others hating on the lighter flywheel so there must be an option that works well on these.
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  1687. I have now added chapters on this video for you.
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  1688. Interesting, thanks for sharing your experiences. You can't beat working on your own car, you know the job is done properly you save money and the only downside is getting properly tooled up and the time it all takes.
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  1689. What grade of oil are you using and what is the spec for your car? I heard of this happening and it stopped after we switched to the correct grade of oil, they had decided to use a fairly thin synthetic oil. An oil flush before the drain often clears up blocked oil rings if that was causing the issue. What were the compression readings if you know?
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  1690. Great point. I really didn't want this to be an in depth scientific video, I do have one planned and will mention further considerations given to the oil blends and components chosen. Perhaps modern cars are just more fussy than they used to be when it comes to oil.
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  1691. Remap, hybrid turbo, injector upgrade, new head bolts should see you there. The 150hp is quite easy on these the cost really starts jumping up for more power. How are you finding the traction at the moment?
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  1692. You slept for 40-50 miles! EEK! It is easily done. I think I'll do a video on this, did you know 1 in 35 drivers fell asleep driving in the US in the last 30 days!
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  1693. That's strange why isn't it connected to the switched live circuit?
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  1694. Let me know how you get on with that, it seems a cost effective upgrade on these engines. I was surprised how well equipped the interior of the Ceed 3 Sportswagon is. My first Kia looked pretty plastic and basic in comparison.
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  1695. The design on those seems backwards but they fully exploit the boundary layer low pressure region pulling hot air up out of the engine bay. I've heard people diss these and others sing their praises, I'd need to test to determine how effective they really are but my feelings are that they are not bad. You probably lose something switching to a narrower front facing scoop as most of the air is pushed upwards and over the front hood area but adding a vortex generator on the front edge of the hood before the front facing vent may well help improve this.
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  1696. Nice you'll love that. What are your plans for it? Do you have a power target in mind for your project.
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  1697. Get the cheap upgrades done first, but bear in mind that the turbo will usually need mods on the exhaust so make sure the stock downpipe and exhaust will fit your chosen turbo, or do that all together. You'll need a remap to bring everything in line so add the turbo and remap last for best effect.
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  1698. A decrease in temperature is probably down to a thermostat issue, if it is flowing the coolant through the radiator and the radiator fan is cutting in prematurely it will cause the temp to drop. The trouble is that the indicated temperature may not be accurate, the car could be overheating but the stat is reading cold and sending the wrong information to you, and sometimes a bad water pump can cause this. The key is to understand how the coolant system works in your car and logically work around that until you find the cause of the coolant temps dropping.
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  1699. I have done many videos on these other components and wanted this to be focused on the one topic. However a single video on all these sabotaging things would be a good idea, thanks for that. Keep posted to see a video on it. Can you think of any more? DPF & Particulate filters/Cats and direct injection are all potentials here too.
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  1700. Is that the Ford Eco Idle system you refer to?
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  1701. Hi Buddy, it sounds like you've taken that one to the max already. Turbo and fuel upgrades are next but this will cost quite a bit more than the remap. For performance and a spirited drive I would change gear about 4000 to 4500 RPM - the engine is starting to run out of puff and it puts the car in the power zone in the next gear, after a remap it still pulls through the 5000 region, but I don't feel it worth exploiting this part too much. Is the air intake or filter upgraded, you may well be getting a restriction on the stock setup at these power levels, but not by much if I'm honest. Intercooler mods will help you avoid heatsoak but if you only do shortish burst of high rpm driving that would be a waste of money.
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  1702. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  1703. Interesting, I must look into Methanol injection, from what i've heard it is a pretty good option for those higher power projects. There doesn't seem too much around in the Uk though, I'll have to do some digging.
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  1704. I appreciate that!
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  1705. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard. Keep me updated with your project it sounds really awesome.
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  1706. There are 5 times more ignition cycles at 5000rpm than 1000rpm. 5x the "BANGS" if you like, so if knock or some issue is detected in one of those "BANGS" the ECU will trim things around to compensate but gets to do this more often as the engine is running at more cycles. I'm not talking about the computer sampling rate, just that you have more engine cycles to get data from and adjust at higher RPM.
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  1707. I discussed additives recently in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq8GG0JDbfI but I'm very interested to hear from our viewers as to what works for them and what they use, so thank you so much for your detailed comment. I will have a look into Petron Plus.
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  1708. More a case of not using a heavy throttle at low RPM and changing gear when you need to keep the car in the power band.
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  1709. Thanks for your input and adding some balance to the discussion on here. I get on ok with mine - I didn't intend to do an anti stop start video, just remind people to keep an eye on battery levels, especially if they sit in traffic with the aircon and other electrical systems running at full power. I went through the mitigations manufacturers have in place for stop stat in this video which covers the points you've made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m14TfX-llI
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  1710. I guess I had a bad experience with an older car! I paid £1500 for it, and over 2.5 years it cost me £7000 - 2 engines, a gearbox and numerous other leaks and problems that needed sorting. If you get a good one though (like a Honda or Toyota) it is as you say a total win, I'll do another video along those lines and reflect the fact that older cars can be reliable and super cheap to run if you choose wisely. My car was a 1992 Rover 220 GTi for reference.
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  1711. Nice, any other mods needed to support that power level? What do you recommend to people looking to hit these higher power levels?
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  1712. Nice, that is a very good result. What engine is that fitted to? Keep those oil changes up and let the turbo cool down after you've been pushing it and you should enjoy it for many years to come.
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  1713. Tack för din kommentar. trevligt att träffas. Jag är glad över att ha en tittare från Sverige.
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  1714. They just go and go. Which model is yours? 2.0 TDi pd version?
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  1715. Glad you enjoyed it
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  1716. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  1717. I did another video to answer your question - hope it helps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uot7DHY_C1c
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  1718. That is fairly pure, it will probably contain a little dust, but there will be no mineral deposits to speak off so theoretically it would be a good solution if you pardon the pun.
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  1719. You can but when the battery is disconnected it resets the car. Little things like shift points and power window positions will need to be relearnt. As the car will have no alarm working it could invalidate the theft aspect of your car insurance too. Some owners have reported success with solar trickle chargers, but as you say this is not an option for you. If I was in your situation I would upgrade the battery to a higher capacity one which should give more of a buffer for long periods of rest.
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  1720. I used to think that too until a truck driver explained that if the truck hits a concrete barrier, like the center concrete divide or loses control and hits an overpass column support or a more likely an obstruction in the road ahead, or goes into stationary traffic they will stop much more quickly. Unlikely but possible and the closer you are the less you can see of the road ahead. I was once following a van in fog which went straight into a stationary car and I only just had time to stop.
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  1721. There is plenty of that around when it comes to EV's.
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  1722. The video looks at the 2.0 DIESEL which is known for it's economy, then compares it with a higher powered 1.4 Petrol / gasoline which gives better MPG than the highly regarded diesel economy. In just 7 years the petrol engine has caught up with diesel in terms of efficiency.
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  1723. Had any fuel wasting problems on your car that you hadn't spotted at first? How close do you get to the manufacturers quoted MPG?
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  1724. I'm dropping this from all videos currently, thanks so much for taking the time to pass on the feedback, you've just confirmed what I suspected. I will try to re do all the older videos with music, reshooting them or just re-editing them but it will take me a good while.
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  1725. I will add that if that is something people are interested in, I have done a video for older diesel engines based on an earlier Rover unit which should give you some pointers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNz7ZAOWXIs
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  1726. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1727. Lol you are right, but sadly the correct colour didn't really show up or illustrate the point, so let's pretend this owner didn't maintain his oil properly as well as overfilling it!
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  1728. It depends more on the additive pack than the octane of the fuel. Many premium fuels have a better additive pack but this is usually focused on engine cleaning, but some will extend the life of the fuel slightly. Unless we discuss specific fuels and run tests on each one there is no way to know for sure. A cheap formulation of high octane could last less time than a more expensive blend of low octane. Personally I only buy fuel from the major brands with my favourite being Shell at the moment.
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  1729. That is crazy. Get the engine inspected because you can't guess these things, if it wasn't driven or only driven gently you might get away with it, if it was driven hard or the oil seals have gone it will be more expensive.
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  1730. Interesting, our kettle needs descaling monthly but we do live in a very very hard water area. I had assumed that most areas had some mineral content in their water.
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  1731. I'd be concerned too - are they expecting the car to burn off all that excess oil? A litre is something most drivers will get away with, so the crank is still clearing it. Unless you notice a loss of power, leaks or smoke it will be ok as it is. For a mechanic to put in a whole litre too much and charge you for it doesn't give me much confidence in their abilities though. You can loosen the sump plug to drain off some oil, but expect it to gush out and you might need to put some back in.
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  1732. Quite a few cars will NOT start a regen when fuel is too low, this is certainly true of most VW models.
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  1733. Sorry terminology is something I try to avoid where I can, VAG the VW Audi Group or VAG for short - but here in the uk we refer to them as the VAG it primarily includes VW Skoda Audi Seat but includes all the other brands they own as well.
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  1734. He's not a great EV fan really either is he?
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  1735. Quite a few people I've spoken with say the frequency should increase as the engine ages.
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  1736. Do you wax it when you wash it? I use a wash and wax for speed sometimes and it does a reasonably job but doesn't last as long as a proper wax coating.
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  1737. I would certainly recommend upgrading the MAF but speak to your chosen tuner first this will affect the map itself. If further upgrades are planned take this into account as well you don't want to have to redo this. There were narrow band and wideband sensors 2001 onwards, used depending on the ECU used, ME7.1 narrow & ME7.5 wide. From memory the stock mafs usually struggle around 290hp. Also make sure the MAF is clean and working properly, they do degrade over time. https://www.torquecars.com/audi/18t-tuning.php
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  1738. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support my friend.
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  1739. It could be the Dual Mass Flywheel playing up - these do quite a bit of work keeping these engines running smoothly. To be honest though these all have a minor wobble on tickover especially when pointing down a hill. It feels like a misfire or judder every few seconds and is quite normal. It sound like yours is more pronounced than this. Other issues could be unbalanced compression between the cylinders, effectively giving a wide range of power on each cylinder which can cause vibration.
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  1740. I like your thinking, I often used to modify cars till they break then fix the broken things with higher performance parts. It's expensive but a great way to learn and I suppose spreads out the cost.
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  1741. Sadly it doesn't collect moisture/water/fuel and other contaminants and it doesn't filter out all metal particles, the smaller ones still remain in the oil. The quality of the oil filter has a bearing on this, the cheap ones are terrible at filtering compared to the best.
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  1742. Thanks 👍 Your kind words of support mean a lot my friend.
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  1743. Which car and model do you have - it does vary quite a bit between them.
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  1744. I understand this to be a low boost problem, have you done any mods or recently changed the turbo? On a VW engine you'll see a Boost Pressure Regulation: Control Range Not Reached when you look it up. The wastegate actuator or boost leak could cause this problem by not allowing enough exhaust to flow through the turbo. Calibration of a new turbo, even if a straight swap is always recommended. I guess at higher RPM everything is fine, it's just at this low end which suggests to me the wastegate/wastegate control valve could be sticking or not opening early enough. Are there any turbo whines or siren noises?
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  1745. It is hard to say remotely without seeing the car. When people put on new turbos they assume the wastegate arm is at the same length but it needs adjusting and this is the most common thing I see causing low boost at low rpms. By the time the revs get up the turbo is getting enough to spin up within tolerances although at the bottom end of it's range. I do wish garages would do more diagnostic work rather than just banging on parts "to see if it works better". Let me know how you get on, I'm sure your experiences will help many others reading this.
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  1746. On the CBBB CBAA VAGA CAGB there were swirl flaps. Are you thinking of the newer EA288 EVO Gen 3 engines which didn't have these, don't suppose you know which year they came in so I can reedit this video for people? FYI my sources were on a 2012 and 2014 engine, which had these issues, which I had assumed were the EA288 engine. You do seem to know your stuff, can you help pin down the dates of engine revisions? I can't seem to get a definitive answer, or perhaps EA288 overlaps the EA189 by a few years and the EVO was the latest from 2018 onwards.
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  1747. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your support my friend.
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  1748. Glad to hear it! Please share the video with your less informed friends, they will thank you.
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  1749. That is an interesting fact. Are they less subject to rust than here in the UK? I think the biggest car killer was probably rust but at least the metal is better now.
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  1750. i will add this to my production list for you. I've not done an article yet for these so I'll get on that for you and start doing the research.
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  1751. The subscription model where you pay a monthly fee to use adaptive cruise control or have heated seats is crazy. There were also some issues when the 3G signal was switched off and cars relied on it for data turning them into dumb or practically worthless cars. I am happy to have a smart in car entertainment system that does nav, can play films, music, connects with my phone and allows net access, but that is something I can control and turn off. When these are fully integrated into the car and the car its monitoring our every move and reporting back to base I think we've gone a step too far. These systems as you say also go out of date and can't be updated.
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  1752. From around 2015 these engines were rolling out, different models and different regions varied slightly in terms of release date.
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  1753. That much torque is more than a Porsche Boxster isn't it? I love the 95's and enjoyed my time with a 900 turbo back in the day.
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  1754. What's the RPM rage on those now?
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  1755. Thank you so much 😀 and hanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1756. They are very good engines, I have the 2015 version in mine and the newer one is even better IMHO. So much better than the early twincharged ones. Make sure you change the oil regularly and it will run perfectly. I will be doing a video very soon on the newer versions including the EVO revision.
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  1757. It depends how you drive it, I get around 50mpg on longer journeys and 45mpg around town without trying too hard. I have seen 70mpg for some journeys and a long motorway ride at 50mph usually sees the high 50mpgs or even low 60s. Overall it was better than my 2.0 TDi on fuel consumption and was a little more powerful so I am pleased.
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  1758. IMHO means In My Humble Opinion and for reference you might come across the following terms in forums and on websites - IMO In My Opinion - AFAIK As Far As I know
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  1759. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  1760. I'm sure they have I've not fully investigated this yet but when I have some solid facts to share I'll post up a video. It is good to know that we can start trusting these engines again.
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  1761. That;s my thinking too - when something breaks upgrade it! It's also easier to convince the wife the car needs fixing than it needs upgrading!
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  1762. Yes the velocity is higher at low to mid rpms through a 50mm pipe, however the top end power is a little better on the 63mm. Bore size and flow rate very much has a bearing on where the power is. Personally I'd want my 1756 to spool up quickly and would need the power at the lower end of the rpm range so I would go with a 50mm.
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  1763. Actually the underlying message in this video is to get the oil analyzed, as usage patterns and engine types vary so much - this only needs to be done a couple of times to establish a baseline for most drivers. The Defacto recommendations made by manufacturers are set to be as long as possible and unsuitable for most drivers 2 years 24,000 miles as an example! Not all of us drive a car which will cleverly tell us when the oil is due to be changed according to use, many just go by an arbitrary mileage/age interval. The accuracy of some of these systems has also been called into question, but they are better than nothing.
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  1764. How interesting, I'll be sure to check that one out. Trust Honda to come up with something effective and that works. I have to take my hat off to those engineers.
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  1765. Sometimes you can't avoid it can you. Take this as an excuse for a pleasure drive at the weekend.
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  1766. It is a scary thought. As if cameras weren't bad enough, and not that I'm condoning speeding but all drivers drift over the legal limits from time to time due to a lack of concentration or "necessity".
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  1767. VAGCOM via a laptop is the nerd version and is well supported. OBDeleven also works really well and is the one I've used - quite cheap and versatile really.
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  1768. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  1769. Sorry about missing that off. When I was looking to buy one a good few years back, they didn't have a 1.6 Diesel in the lineup so I went for a 2.0 instead I should have checked again rather than just assume this was still the case, the new 1.6 is a fantastic engine and I did a video on it very recently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR0OoxFOMTw
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  1770. Thanks again my friend.
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  1771. 70hp is easy, with a fast road cam and remap (on most cars), to go over this you'll need to add forced induction which gets really expensive. A supercharger kit can cost 1000's and even when it's installed you'll have some issues. So for this sort of power gain I have to recommend an engine swap really, the cost to benefit ratio is much better. What car do you have? I may have written a guide to tuning this already on https://www.torquecars.com
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  1772. Indeed it has changed and there are some regional variations to further complicate matters. Tomorrows video replaces this one and goes into G12 EVO in a little more detail. G12 EVO is the recommended option for most VW engines now.
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  1773. Is this in drive mode and sport mode?
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  1774. Nice to meet someone who's been doing it right all these years. Keep up the good work my friend.
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  1775. That is a VW 2.0 TDI, they look tidy with the engine cover on, but without it they look like a borg cube.
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  1776. If you switch off the engine and remove the key the engine is still running so it is not immobilized, you are effectively walking away leaving the car switched on. Insurance companies would not approve of a car which is normally immobilized and protected from running happily without the immobilizer. It would be possible to get the immobilizer circuit to switch on after the turbo timer has run, but most that I've seen just bypass the immobilizer and make it easy to hot wire the car.
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  1777. Ah I see. The immobilizer is completely bypassed in most cases so the car will start without the unlock happening, and in the best case scenario is that it is only disabled when you shut the engine off for the cooldown period.
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  1778. Cheer buddy, thanks for your kind words of encouragement and support.
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  1779. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1780. Nice, that goes really well. Which turbo did you go for on that?
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  1781. Great tips, glad to see another A3 owners enjoying their car. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  1782. I know. I've been in the car with people who do this as well!
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  1783. Thanks for the support my friend. I am not popular by being honest, so many seem to want to believe the hype on the tuning mod boxes. There's more to come on this great car.
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  1784. Does the sender have just one wire? This relies on the tank providing the ground. If the connection between the tank and ground is failing this will cause similar symptoms. Which brand of car is this? Check for loose wires, bad connections. I've known some cars to need a new soldered connection on the earth for the fuel pickup to work.
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  1785. Hi buddy, thanks for your feedback, it's always appreciated to hear from our viewers, especially when they have something constructive to add and are willing to pass on their knowledge and experience rather than just trying to score points. Please bear in mind these two factors. First that MOST drivers will use 2000 to 3000 RPM most of the time on these engines - I know I did. You obviously need to choose a turbo with a boost profile that suits your own driving style. I disagree that ALL modern hybrid turbos are more laggy however, for example a "ball bearing" turbo tends to spool up more quickly than the original thrust bearing ones even if it is larger but different units give different results. Secondly that these engines are generally fitted to FWD cars where having lots of boost coming on too early is going to cause traction problems. The only way to get larger internal components into a standard turbo case is to remove material (this machining also counts as changed internals) I didn't feel that needed explaining as it was fairly obvious but in future I'll be more careful to provide more detail if it doesn't cloud the topic. This is focused on the EA188 and EA189, the later EA288 will be covered in a future video as I felt it was significantly different although many of these points will still apply in principle at least.
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  1786. That's a fair comment I'll try and keep this to the end and again only once or twice in longer videos, so I'll try to be far more subtle in future. Thanks for the feedback, what people want is not always what the "experts" tell us we should be doing.
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  1787. Is this a TIG weld, MIG welds are prone to fail more frequently on hot exhausts and are not as clean internally as a TIG would be. Does your flex pipe have a lined interlock? Is the weld splitting on the edge or cracking on the weld itself?
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  1788. Intercoolers are a problem, you can almost see why manufacturers do what they do to avoid the hassle. Also thanks for the support my friend.
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  1789. That'll be interesting to see how you get on with this.
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  1790. I would just buff off the polish then apply the wax, a wash will require a fresh dry whereas the polish has prepped the surface nicely and the wax will help seal this in.
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  1791. That is a great spec, nice work, I bet you are pretty pleased with the end result.
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  1792. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1793. Remember the Daihastu Charade GTTi - that little monster was fun to drive but they did often break. If only the owners didn't use the power! lol
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  1794. Hi buddy, good to hear from you. Glad the video was helpful. What do you know about automatics? I could do with a seasoned second opinion from you.
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  1795. It's really hard as it will depend if you are putting it under load/accelerating up hill for example and the range of the engine. Very liitle happens when you are at constant speed or low RPM other than soot not being pushed through very effectively, so a blast now and then will help with that. A personal rule of thumb I use is to divide the RPM band into 3 and stick to the top parts of the lower third for most, but do explore the rest of the RPM range once or twice when the engine is warm if you can - that really helps. In my car a 6 speed I drop to 3rd gear at 30mph and only really use 6th at cruising on motorways at 60 or 70 dropping down to 5th when I hit a hill or 4th if I need to accelerate.
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  1796. I will be moving on to the GM brand engines and looking at these in more detail. There were some great options around, and a 1.4 Turbo seems to be a good compromise between power and economy.
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  1797. The oil shouldn't degrade due to an overfill, any bubbles that formed will rise out in a fairly short time, did it look fairly clean and clear when you drained it? Minor overfills are generally ok, we're talking about major overfills here where the crank is splashing in the oil. You'll have noticed a problem already if there was one.
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  1798. There is little point IMO but the undersides and mounting points are pretty much the same across the A3s of similar years, but the rear bumper and diffusers are likely to be different. The diesel exhaust flows really well on these, the headers are different but I guess you are talking about doing a cat back setup. Sound wise I'm not a fan of the 2.0TDi exhaust through a loud resonating exhaust setup, mine sounded like a tractor at the best of times. Are you hoping for power or better sound?
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  1799. I didn't have high hopes for this video as it is rather niche, but it might pick up over time. I have to try different topics and ideas to see what interests people.
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  1800. I believe that engine is direct injection which negates many of the problems from detonation and preignition, so if you are very careful with the mapping and fuel injection it should be possible to add a low boost turbo, but this is going to be quite a complex upgrade and personally I would recommend against it for the time and cost of this conversion. If you were going to go forced induction you might find a supercharger easier to install and setup on this engine.
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  1801. Thanks for the support my friend. I've done a video on the K20 ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLd30qApd0I ) and have one coming out soon for the similar K24 so keep an eye out for that. I will be revisiting this engine as Ive had some great feedback and lots of tips to pass on.
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  1802. Thanks, will do! And hanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  1803. You are in the same boat as me, I want a little more power and better drive but without going too extreme and pushing up the running costs and dropping the fuel consumption too much.
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  1804. The 3.0 TDi V6? High oil consumption is usually caused by oil passing the piston rings and burning off. The oil collector/scraper control ring often gets cloged up, running an oil flush and draining and refilling sometimes helps. It could also be a turbo issue, pcv / oil separator fault. Have you had a compression test done on the engine? Using the wrong grade of oil is also a potential problem here. If it was too thin for example this would cause it to seep and burn off.
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  1805. I dropped background music a while back and will revisit these older videos to redo them. Thanks for the heads up, you've just confirmed my thoughts on music.
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  1806. A lot of places don't sell the official G13 anymore it has been superseded and is no longer available from VW, so the evo is about the best and has widest compatibility but it is quite expensive which is why most will go for the G12 ++. Check your engine against the coolant specs though, there is no rule of thumb here but you should be ok with most of the newer G12 spec coolants.
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  1807. It's good to hear you've found my content useful and please keep me posted with your project and how it turns out. Thanks for your support and kind words of encouragement.
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  1808. Thanks again! and thanks for the support, you really keep me going.
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  1809. You rolled it. Not a great moment I'm sure, but we've all been there.
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  1810. So which model of A3 do you have? Have you done any mods to it? What do you recommend doing? What would you like to see me cover in future videos when it comes to the Audi A3?
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  1811. @Alan Ahern That sounds like a really good spec, the Quattro really helps get the power down, especially on the wet roads. I noted the A4 LeMans alloys were slightly wider than the 18inch A3 versions, so I didn't need to use the spacers, they fitted the arches nicely. Are you planning any more upgrades?
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  1812. @shay let me know how you get on with it, I've heard lots of good things about APR.
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  1813. Yes there were two options, mine has the softer suspension, I learnt this lesson from my A3 Diesel. The harder springs also broke on me so that gave me an excuse for a proper upgrade. IIRC the S Line is around 20-30mm lower than the softer option. I did find that Goodyear Eagle F1s, a softer summer compound tyre helped keep the ride a little more forgiving.
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  1814. @shay did you get the APR tune done? How did it go?
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  1815. @jalkie The sline suspension is fairly hard and crashy. A decent set of coilovers would work wonders. Bilstein, BC, KW, Koni etc all work really well, just don't drop it too low. K&N kits are pretty good especially when you fit a cold air kit. You won't get power gains to speak of with it though unless you've done other mods.
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  1816. Not in all cases my friend. Post engine fuel injection is late in the cylinder vs post exhaust fuel injection which is directly into the exhaust usually just before the DPF and these are different systems, the latter has become more popular and is more effective but requires additional hardware in the exhaust stream. As you note it also doesn't cause fuel dilution. A few makers actually use both methods.
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  1817. I'll add this to my production list for you. I'll do a bit more research on the battery chemistry etc...
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  1818. Glad you like them! Thanks for your kind words of support my friend. I'm just here to share what I've learnt and learn a few more things from the people who leave comments and feedback.
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  1819. Expensive dramas in many cases.
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  1820. That's a good question I might do a video on that. There were some turbos that came without intercoolers. The act of compressing the intake air will add heat and this heat will sap power, the intercooler exposes the hot air charge to cooler external air and redcues the intake temps, after a while the intercooler itself becomes hot and doesn't work as well. So for relaively short bursts of power the intercooler will make more power - see my early video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO_DzCNE8ek ) to find out how much, then as the intercoler warms up it will start to lose power.
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  1821. Many people do, there are some legal problems depending on where you live. This video goes into this in a bit more detail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpXgkDOn6mA
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  1822. Glad it was helpful and thanks for supporting my little channel.
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  1823. lol it was meant to be a yellow glow as I'm talking about head tuning! I can't see green though so I didn't realize until now! I was messing around with various lighting setups and it looks like I got it very wrong on this one. how I cringe looking back at my early efforts.
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  1824. I fully accept that others have a different opinion to me based on their own experiences and I thank you for sharing your thoughts but not for the "attack" but I applaud your passion. Some have had positive experiences with a DMF swap to singles, but through the massive amounts of feedback I get I have to caution those thinking of doing it. Check the many forums out there for comments that throw doubt on the claim that this works well on everything out there - it simply doesn't. So now you've found someone who didn't like a single mass flywheel. My 2.0 TDI BKD PD was so bad on a single mass flywheel I went back to a dual mass flywheel. It shook like crazy on idle and I was worried about damage to the gearbox through the harshness and vibration. I guess you should probably tell the manufacturers they are wrong as they would be very happy to throw in a cheaper simpler single mass flywheel if it was really as good as you claim. Yet with their massive R&D budgets they still choose to fit them although they cost more?.
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  1825. Ah yes, good spot there. I was thinking of the EGR cooler adding to the temps and helping with warm up, but that doesn't apply here. I'll redo this one, but I've edited this for now so it is bit clearer.
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  1826. That is really handy to know, thanks for passing on that tip, I'll note it in the article as well when I get a chance.
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  1827. Throttle bodies and fast road cams seem to be good options on most of these depending on the year. Changing the map will help a little but won't do much on a stock engine. I'll be covering the Zetec and Duratec engines in more detail very soon so keep an eye out for them. I'm just sifting through all the bad advice out there.
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  1828. Yes I am working on one for you, please stay tuned. A lot of things changed in 2012 as far as engine design went. For now the Gen 1 & Gen 2 engine guide should be a useful starting point https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHYwmngYUc
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  1829. Interesting, which one do you use? Don't suppose you know the active ingredient in it?
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  1830. Personally I'd run the tank down before taking it to a shop. Hopefully you know you'll get X00 miles from a tank so reset the trip counter, and book it in as you near the usual tank mileage minus 100 miles. For most cars it is around 200-300 miles but every car is different. It could well be stuck, but the chances are that it will free up again in a short while as the level drops. Sorry for my slow reply, I missed a whole batch of comments due to family health problems, but if you get any more feedback on this problem please do let me know how you got on.
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  1831. Glad you found it useful, and thanks for the support. I'm trying really hard to improve the quality of these videos and information in them.
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  1832. The gearing ratios are better on most DSG boxes, but they do limit the amount of torque you can output in some cases, but most mappers will take this into account and work round it. Did you get the DSG mapped as well?
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  1833. Nice work! Thanks for sharing it with us all. What have you got now?
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  1834. A sincere thanks for your reply which has been duly read and noted. FYI - One of the thumbnails I tested for this was "Why Lugging Is Bad" but this one the Algo chose did so much better. I am totally blown away by the traction this video has, we only usually get a few hundred views. Clickbait is not my thing and happened accidentally on this video, I'm pleased though because I wouldn't have had your criticisms to work on in future. I am a small one man YouTuber doing this for fun not as a job! The load as you say is key - lugging doesn't happen at light throttle on the flat. I had hoped people would get that lugging involves high load at low rpm from this and at least stop dripping around in high gears to "save fuel". I did want to say what a low RPM is, but it varies so much - a Diesel turbo vs a 1.0 NA vs a 5.0 V8 vs a 1.4 Rotary engine will have a different answer, and it depends on load. I like the video concept of "buying the right engine for your needs".
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  1835. I'll let you know when I get there. So far no problems at all except for the filler cap release stopped working so not even an engine problem. The Oil levels are all consistent so no oil loss etc. Stay tuned and I'll update this channel with any problems that crop up on mine. If you use the right fuel grade/oil/coolant and service it when it needs it rather than when the manufacturer says it should last a very long time. NB: Shill - "an accomplice of a confidence trickster or swindler who poses as a genuine customer to entice or encourage others." So I'm not a Shill, I bought this car with MY own money, I'm not sponsored and I don't have an agenda. You can accuse me of being an Audi Fan though - but even I skipped their 2008 to 2012 models!
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  1836. Suspension and brake upgrades would be my top tips for these, the stock suspension feels a little vague but a decent set of adjustable coilovers can really help. Don't drop it too much though the 4 motion has already had a 40mm drop if i recall correctly over the stock ones.
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  1837. I bet that is putting down some serious power. Have you got any figures yet on that setup? Which mods do you reckon were the best for your money?
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  1838. I would check that the waste gate and boost valve are not sticking open first off. On your Hyundai it makes sense to use a plug in tuning box because I'm not aware of anyone offering remaps on that model. You can also get a box that sharpens up the throttle response which might provide the answer you need. Where are you based? I'll see if I can trace anyone near you that can help.
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  1839. Ah so that must be you I hear every morning. So why do you play Taylor Swift so loudly then?
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  1840. Hopefully this will also be the case for other makers like BMW & Mercedes, Peugeot and Citroen. Things are improving but when I last tried to source one I came up blank and had to get a new one.
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  1841. A few further questions, which engine do you have in this? Which cleaner are you using? What problems are you having? (Partially blocked DPF, Loss of power, DPF regen light etc...) It is nearly impossible to give specific advice. But generally follow the instructions on the can of cleaner, in most cases I would use about 1/3 to 1/2 of the RPM range for a cleaning cycle but this does depend on the specific engine and cleaner you are using. For blocked DPF's you need to be quite gentle at first with lower RPMs and then raise them as it clears.
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  1842. Good tip, especially if the aircon is on recirculate where it is maintaining a cool temp rather than reduce warm external air all the time. In my experience speeds of around 40mph with the window open cause extra drag and reduce fuel economy.
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  1843. A good tip there and one that is often overlooked. I've noticed oil selection affected fuel economy but I've always put that down to the "service" being done making everything more efficient.
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  1844. I think you were right the first time lol.
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  1845. Thanks 👍 appreciate the support my friend. I'm still new to all this video stuff.
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  1846. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  1847. Glad it was helpful to people, I'm just passing on some tips I've picked up over many years of motoring!
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  1848. If you could go back in time and give yourself some driving advice or a tip what would it be?
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  1849. Thanks for the tips! I'll look out for that one - Mr Beast seems to have his internet marking spot on - doubt I'll ever get even close to his channel following. This is all very new to me, I've been an article writer for about 20 years now, and video creator for 1!
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  1850. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words of support.
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  1851. Low load low RPM till the engine warms up is the best way to go if you can. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCGsZp-OG4c I'll do a video on warm ups and driving cold engines to clarify this as I think it is a topic many drivers are unaware of.
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  1852. Nice - what are the running costs like on those?
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  1853. Yes you sure can, I have so far enabled embedding on all my videos. Please give TorqueCars a mention if you can, it will help us.
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  1854. My aim is to be in the gear I need rather than the next one in sequence. I can't see any reason on a manual to go through the gate one by one. I frequently do 3rd to 6th and 5th to 2nd, it makes pulling away easier. The rev match smooths out the change.
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  1855. There are a few options around, I would recommend the Resonated Scorpion on those. Choose one with around 2.5 inch tailpipe and this should be good for your planned upgrades (unless you were going with a turbo upgrade kit of course). Milltek and pro-speed are also good exhaust setups, but I've not really had much to do with these engines so there could well be better options out there. A cat upgrade should free up around 5-7hp. When I find out more for you there will be a video on mods for these!
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  1856. Are you talking about the TorqueCars.com web site? I'll look into this and see if I can track down the problem. I appreciate the heads up my friend, more eyes = more feedback is always good, just wish I had a large team to do the tech stuff for me.
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  1857. That is a very impressive result. I guess the higher revving bike engines have an advantage with premium fuels. This means for you it is cheaper per mile to use the more expensive fuel but quite a margin.
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  1858. It is interesting that some engines respond really well and others it barely makes a difference.
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  1859. Thanks so much for adding your experience, either car is a great project to have and you've covered some points I've overlooked. I'll be looking at these engines in more detail in the near future so stay tuned.
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  1860. That is very much my understanding too. Tyres make more of a difference to stopping power than anything else when you are doing emergency stops against the ABS. Thanks for the support my friend and welcome to the channel.
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  1861. I will add that to my list but this one might interest you in the meantime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyt5ETkSot0
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  1862. Bear in mind that about 70% of us over here still drive a manual transmission. The only time an automatic will give problems in this sense is if you manually select the wrong gear, and even then better transmissions will override you.
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  1863. The principles are similar but power limits and types of turbo to use will vary on the 1.6. I have done a specific for the vw 1.6 tdi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR0OoxFOMTw
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  1864. There's More to come! Stay tuned.
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  1865. The new turbo designs are indeed perfectly reliable so you have nothing to worry about. Taking these precautions will help but many will argue they are not even necessary but even on non turbo engines following a good warm up/cool down will prolong engine life. I will do a video discussing the reliability of modern turbos for you though.
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  1866. The video about turbo reliability will be going live on Aug 10th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mousEzFu_00
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  1867. What problems did you have with it?
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  1868. Thanks for the recommendation and the support buddy. It makes the hard work of making these videos worth the effort.
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  1869. What readings are you getting at idle and at 2500RPM? It should be around 1.8 to 3.9g/s at idle and 7.5 to 12g/s at 2500rpm (measured from block 002 field 4 or 003 field 2) Got any vac line leaks on this? Is the turbo the standard OEM spec turbo?
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  1870. Good tip, what power are you making on yours?
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  1871. lol I was waiting for someone to point that out. My Mk1 A3 was a long time ago and I don't have any video footage of it. Purple is also quite a rare colour, so I dropped that broll in there more for the colour than the model. It is hard doing a general video to cover 3 generations and all the different engine options, so I am adding more specific engine guides and model guides in the near future for people. In my experiences I didn't see much of a gain on a stock engine with an induction kit, on a few models there was dip in low end power, but I'm sure there are exceptions out there that I would love to hear about. Your power upgrade tips are really good and well worth people looking into and I'm hoping to cover some of these in future videos if that is what people are interested in. Thanks again for your support and valuable input which adds to my knowledge and experience. "The more you know about something you more you realize there is out there still to learn."
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  1872. Does anyone use economic mode? I thought it was just put there so they could sell the cars in stricter countries. lol
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  1873. Glad you liked it.
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  1874. Don't get me started on hill assist and auto park systems!
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  1875. Have you tried a compression test? Worn piston rings or a blocked PCV can cause excessive crankcase pressure causing oil to escape this way.
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  1876. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1877. You're the best!
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  1878. How strange, are you getting any error codes flashing up? Is the EGR working OK?
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  1879. I would never be able to afford a new or substantially in warranty electric car, my usual pattern is around 5 year old cars, but if there is a warranty in place that would go some way to alleviate my concerns. Those early EVs didn't really help the cause much and I do hope they have ironed out the major problems by now.
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  1880. That was a personal experience back when I had a Rover 220 GTi, 200 miles and 3 weeks was the longest period it went without needing attention. It went through 2 gearboxes, 2 engines, 5 clutch cables and leaked oil all over the place. But as you say that is unlikely - a good car will only need attention once a year or so and the usual service items.
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  1881. Glad it helped! Thanks for the support my friend.
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  1882. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVzD6qNjTuE The CRDi Video is now live.
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  1883. Just a note for all those that say and still believe this. (*but I will concede and try to avoid this in future.) RPM is an accepted noun and this is how language evolves. People will always bring this up saying it is an Acronym but officially the word is now recognised as a noun in modern English. A reference supporting this is https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rpm and also https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/RPM The pural stated on both references is RPMs. I do try to take into account peoples feelings and am endeavoring to support the notion that RPM is not a noun and an abbreviation.
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  1884. Hi buddy, yes it was the SMMT figures I was looking at but I've not included commercial or fleet purchases because our focus here in this channel is on private owners. The fleet and commercial buyers often lag behind the private buyer trends. From peoples comments and our forum members/customers I am seeing a big trend away from new cars, which might create a very interesting used car market in a few years time.
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  1885. Mine did, and I do know a few of our members are always shelling out for repairs but you are right, this is the exception NOT the rule which I ddin't make clear. A point I will address in a future video update.
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  1886. Check for error codes via the OBD port, that might give some indication. Could be a split "air pipe" causing a loss of boost and overfuelling, it will throw out more soot than usual in this case. How is the fuel economy compared to how it used to be?
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  1887. You have an appreciating classic on your hands. There are few cars which leave the factory so well sorted and setup. I hear they are bringing back the S2000 name - have you heard about this? Will it beat the original? I think not.
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  1888. We have to bear in mind that the octane numbers do vary from region to region, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3yEEtoxWss
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  1889. I'm not sure it is possible to never use your brakes but you make a good point, my rears have rust rings on them, mainly due to not using the car in lockdown, but it is an expensive repair that a bit of heavy braking could have avoided.
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  1890. Interesting, which engine was that in?
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  1891. Glad it was helpful my friend!
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  1892. lol I'm 5 years older than Tom Hardy! You made my day.
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  1893. It's funny I was driving along at 30mph in a 60mph zone and a diesel driver came up behind me with his fan blowing like crazy. So that was you was it? lol - sorry.
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  1894. Ah yes, sorry, I am with you now. This happens when the DPF regen starts, things run really hot to burn off the collected soot and when you switch off the engine needs all the help it can to cool down.
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  1895. Hi there my friend, that is really interesting. Were there any other mods done on the car or was it just the intake? I'll have to check out the integrated engineering intake, that is not one I am familiar with. Did this improve things further?
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  1896. Thanks for the sub and thanks for the support my friend.!
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  1897. As long as the ecu is not expecting there to be one it should have no detrimental effect as it only really adds a restriction in the exhaust flow, (so an ecu tweak is also required), other than the fact it is not legal in most areas as this is an emissions control device.
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  1898. Yes it should be fine, but it depends on the map and how much extra power. The autoboxes are "weaker" than the manual ones & they generally have a torque limit set in the ECU to protec them. I have a video reply for you coming out this week (Friday I think) that you should find interesting, it discusses the options for a virtually risk free mapping experience on an older or higher mileage engine. The Clutch and DMF will usually take the beating instead of the gearbox, in fact I've not heard of gearboxes going after remaps, just worn clutches giving up.
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  1899. I didn't know that was an option on the A1, thanks for the heads up. I'm not a fan of 18's - on my A3 they were really crashy, the set on this A1 seemed better but you'll benefit putting 17's on it. Even the super hard S Line suspension seems softer now, still hard but not quite as bone shaking.
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  1900. That's fine my friend, the car makers generally know what they are doing. Idling a little higher at 1500rpm vs putting it under heavy load in the top third of the rev range are totally different things.
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  1901. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  1902. Glad it was helpful my friend!
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  1903. Thanks for sharing
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  1904. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F9ex36vx7M This one covers the basics on the EA111 1.4 TSi & Twincharger, but I will do a separate one about the twincharge version, especially focusing on supercharger and mapping upgrades.
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  1905. Any time! Your welcome, thanks for the support.
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  1906. Glad it helped! I'm just pleased people are finding these useful tips handy and watching the channel, I thought it would be just me and a few mates for a long time, but the family is getting bigger.
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  1907. Sorry to hear that so I guess you make a point of switching it off or disabling it. I'll be interested to hear from others with Eco Boost engines on this topic.
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  1908. The key is avoiding extremes, lugging near tickover and accelerating is just as bad in a new engine as doing high RPM driving. Break in is often hotly debated, but my personal take is to warm the engine up and use the mid rpm range and add load such as hills and bursts of acceleration in that mid RPM range. The engine builder will generally know what is best and will also have used some type of break in oil which MUST be changed after the break in period.
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  1909. A good question and I like your analytical mind. For reference the engine is connected through the gearbox to the wheels which are spinning, it will add drag which people refer to as engine braking, but the momentum of the car is keeping the engine rotating. Small amounts of fuel are still sometime injected, it depends on the engine design and to some degree the ambient temperature.
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  1910. Diesel fuel is nowhere near as flammable but it presents a major skid risk if you drop puddles of it on the road. Any cracks around the seal should really be fixed even if the risk is low, it is so cheap and easy to do.
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  1911. Yes, they are able to provide the power needed but over longer periods of time and cope with high loads. They both output 12V which is what a car needs, but a stop start car will quickly kill a normal battery due to the extra cranking demand it places and the load from the car electronics when the engine is off. Sadly it won't add any power or make the car go faster.
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  1912. Have you seen the cost of vet bills and horse feed?
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  1913. Yes they are the same thing, manufacturers all give them different names for example MEMS DME ECU PCM - ECU is a more general terms for the Engine Control Unit or Engine Computer Unit. In some cars this just manages the engine, in others it also controls the transmission.
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  1914. Oh man, you've just summed up hours of work in one sentence! lol - talk about a spoiler alert!
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  1915. When swapped onto a 1.8T I have seen 2 failures at fairly low power figures (220), hence the caution, but these could easily be one offs. I now feel that these are safe to around 250hp and will top out around 280hp if properly cooled and lubricated. Welcome to my dilemma because the K04 was used on a number of engines I chose to go with the figure which I considered absolutely safe (which I now concede was wrong and too pessimistic) on the average 1.8T (not the big port versions IE S3 etc) which is lower than on the 2.0. I should probably do a version of this for each engine type, which includes a 2.5 TFSi as well, which again is more efficient than even the 2.0 if it has the big port head and direct injection setup. The 2.0 TFSi made much more power than the equivalent 1.8 as it was far more efficient. 5bhp is still well within the margins of a "safe limit" this is not an absolute figure, but pretty much guarantees reliability on these and I'm not surprised that VW were pushing the limits when they can. Personally I choose to go just outside the "paranoid safe limits", so I'm getting a decent power gain, but won't compromise reliability too much. I tend to view these safe limits as paranoid, but they are a useful guide to people when thinking about upgrades.
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  1916. What do you feel are the "safe" and "max" limits are on these turbos and on the S3 engines with the K04? I'm always interested in others experiences to round out my own, limited knowledge.
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  1917. Thanks, I appreciate the kind words of support my friend. It really pays to have a local chap to help out with car stuff.
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  1918. Glad you enjoyed it thanks for supporting my little channel.
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  1919. You really need the engine code for this, the vin no tells us it is a Skoda Octavia. Your registration documents should show an engine code, or inspect the engine itself to find the code stamped on it. There are 3 or 4 letters which will tell you the power output and version of the engine.
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  1920. You're welcome thanks for the support my friend.
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  1921. I personally feel that Particulate filters cause more harm over their lifespan due to the smaller particles emitted as I explored some scientific studies in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBc8UbDvcj4 these smaller particles enter the blood stream instead of the lungs, at least the lungs are equipped to deal with particles and remove them. Plus if these require lots of heavy driving to clear them every few days then you'll use up more fuel and cause more pollution overall. As with most of these things, on a new car they work really well but as the car ages they start to become a liability.
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  1922. Thanks for the opportunity to respond. A particulate filter does not just capture particles, it will go through an incineration phase to burn them off. This burning process creates the smaller particles I referred to, so before this burn the larger particles were trapped in the filter. Then there is the extra fuel used to achieve the burn process, many drivers I've spoken to with older diesels are getting far less than the factory MPG figures, some by an order of 50%! Without a filter the soot would have left the vehicle as a large soot particle. Admittedly the whole concept of a combustion engine results in pollution but I do feel the measures taken to reduce this are causing other problems, the whole concept of regeneration and using extra fuel to clean the filters seems nonsense to me. Wouldn't it be better to plant more trees and take other measures to deal with emissions. Even cleaner burning engines would help somewhat. I'm not even convinced EV's are the answer the power is still generated somehow and the production of batteries and disposal of them at EOL is a future environmental catastrophe.
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  1923. Great tip, my tensioner went around 80,000 so I guess I was unlucky. These are pretty solid and reliable engines though, it almost seems cruel to list common faults, but this is what people were asking for so the top faults were compiled into this video. Totally agree with you on the oil though. It does seem the newer ones are more prone to using oil than the early engines.
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  1924. Thanks 👍 for the support and encouragement my friend. Most VW diesel engines follow a similar upgrade path, there are just a few nuances to be aware of between the engines.
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  1925. If only manufacturers gave us an oil temp dial as standard.
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  1926. I will do a detailed on on the 170 at some point but in the meantime the following might help out that covers the 2.0 TDi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D9bfhngKGc - Tuning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHnO--a84yQ - Common problems
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  1927. I really shouldn't throw out "rules of thumb" there are too many exceptions aren't there. But I encourage people to experiment with their car and see what works best for them. Keeping in the BMEP is the key.
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  1928. A stop start isn't the same as a cold start and most of these engines warm up quickly and retain the heat well. As with all cars the key is to avoid over stressing the engine until it has reached it's operating temperature. It just needs the driver to read the temp gauge and drive accordingly unless the car maker has built in safeguards to protect the engine whilst cold.
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  1929. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  1930. Thanks for the support great tips and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found us. Poly bushes have advanced much in recent years with many different grades, but you are right, on a street car decent rubber ones are usually the best option. I'll be discussing dog bone mounts in a future video as these can be quite problematic when they start to go.
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  1931. The other option is a jump cut which I felt was more jarring. Perhaps we can alter the zoom amount and frequency though. Thanks for the heads up I'll look into this for future videos.
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  1932. You'll generally find it is only one wheel spinning up so a torque sensing diff will go a long way to maintain traction on these. Look out for a good Torsen diff which was one I used way back the lock is very linear rather than on or off as per the stock diff. Quaife and Wavetrac have been used on quite a few VAG projects, and a mate recently "dropped in a 4 motion" to his fwd golf after sourcing a donor vehicle from a breakers yard.
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  1933. You can but never connect to the negative on the battery, always connect negative to ground (any bare metal in the car - some have specific points for jump cables.)
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  1934. Yes that is correct but never directly to the negative terminal on the battery (some cars have plastic covers to prevent you from doing this). All the exposed metal in the car is negative (ground) so connect it there and as you say do it first it is a safety thing.
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  1935. The A3 would give you around 150hp and I get an easy 47-50mpg from mine on my daily commute, so that is a big plus. In the UK road Tax is much lower on the 1.4 TFSi. Avoid the early EA111 and go with one from around 2012 onwards if you can. It may cost a little more than a SEAT but it'll hold on to it's value really well. Add up your fuel usage and take this into account as well. You can remap the engine and make a fairly easy 170hp, and in my opinion will feel just as quick as the 1.8. However if you wanted to make more power and aren't worried about fuel economy then stick with the 1.8T and the upgrade for you would be the 3rd Gen EA888 2.0 TFSi.
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  1936. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  1937. Yes it is, and technically it's a driver issue.
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  1938. Hi buddy, sorry to hear that it must be frustrating for you. From what you've said you've done everything you can, the smoke can only come from the engine and you've replaced that so I can only conclude the new engine has a similar fault. Was this a reconditioned engine? When you say you changed the engine did you replace it or swap out internal parts? Which parts were replaced if this is the case, maybe they missed something out?
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  1939. lol. That helps warm it up too.
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  1940. Thank you my friend for your kind words and taking the time to post a comment, that really helps support our channel.
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  1941. I wasn't clear enough then? Sorry. It's travel is in relation to the "combustion event", a greater distance at low rpm you get a pressure spike at a partial rotation of the crank rather than spread out. Comment duly noted for the reshoot though.
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  1942. That's good to know, thanks for updating me on that. Glad you got it sorted my friend. Happy motoring.
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  1943. You may have this already if you have sport display active it's just a matter of fiddling with the display options in the really complex menu on those. On the older ones 8V I Know that via an OBDeleven it has an option to enable this in the instrument cluster, as you scroll through MPG live MPG, Miles to go etc it will appear in the menu. I don't have a 2020 to play with so I've not been able to be definitive on this. If you find an answer that works please reply back to share with others who have the same question.
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  1944. An "ECU" on a carb engine is pretty basic in operation if indeed the car has one at all - many early engines are purely mechanical in operation. Grounding issues can sometimes throw an error code but not usually in my experience.
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  1945. This video as per the title and description is for the EA188 & EA189 engines. Although the EA288 doesn't have a traditional air to air intercooler it does still have an intercooler which is of the water/oil to air type of intercooler mounted on the intake manifold which is actually pretty efficient.
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  1946. No worries my friend it is easily done, and VW group have really confusing model names. I had the BKD in my A3 and that was great but the CR upgrade a few years later adds quite a bit more tunability to it. By the way you can uprate the charge cooler/intercooler, with a larger capacity cooler which holds more fluid and bigger air to coolant rads at the remote end, this will help a little but for the cost and what you gain few people bother with this and your money is better spent elsewhere. That is interesting that you get better economy on the older engine, I have heard others say this too.
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  1947. They are great, I see we have quite a few TT owners on here, so I must put together a guide for this great car.
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  1948. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support.
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  1949. That is a big risk, when I switched to rain spec tyres I haven't noticed aquaplaning and I'm able to drive much faster than before and more safely so it is worth the investment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dFLCzzyffU
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  1950. Yes most auto transmissions do a very good job at keeping the RPM just inside the power band. The problem highlighted here are hypermilers who drive around with a manual box in too high a gear pushing the engine with too much load. There are quite a few of these over here from my experience. There are also a few documented cases of oil lubrication issues exist. I think you hit the nail on the head when you said (To a reasonable level) it is the extremes we are talking about here.
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  1951. Thanks for watching!
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  1952. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you're enjoying your TFSi engines, they are incredibly economical when driven carefully and suprisingly nippy when booted hard. My best ever is 70mpg but I average around 50 for most journeys.
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  1953. it depends how far the stage 2 will take it in terms of power. Fuel is the next area to focus on, but talk to your tuner and they'll explain where the limits are when they pull a diagnostic read from the car. I would also recommend a K&N cotton gauze panel filter on that.
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  1954. Hi buddy, good to have you along for the ride. Thanks for the support.
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  1955. Do you spend much time deciding which plugs to fit? What plugs do you tend to use? Have you found any particularly good or bad spark plugs?
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  1956. We tried quite a few layout ideas, this was about 25 years ago now. We decided most engines were front mounted so the exhaust had to come from the front. When we go all electric (if we really have to) I'll have to rethink the exhaust entirely.
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  1957. Totally agree, I don't want to go electric personally. I will no doubt revisit the logo at some point though so will take your suggestion into account.
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  1958. It depends on what you need, personally I avoid those with a DPF as I do lots of short journeys. The TSi is better suited to me and I like the wide power band but my 2.0TDi pulled like a train and gave great fuel economy. With the same power the TSi will generally win in a race but the TDI running costs are generally lower and more reliable.
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  1959. AH cool, good to meet you my friend. It is looking great. What is your spec on this? It sounded really nice as you left the show, sorry I didn't get a chance to chat with you there.
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  1960. It is indeed crazy. DPF works well in lab conditions but when the mileage creeps up the regen cycles seem to undo the emissions saved. I'll do a video on this when I have some solid facts to work from.
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  1961. Are the glow plugs warming up ok? Is the Thermostat working ok? Have you checked the alternator - a good battery can still struggle if the alternator is not topping up the current. Other things could be the starter itself, a weak motor, poor connection or something like that.
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  1962. I haven't had an opportunity to play with these engines myself, but that sounds like a good plan as they both share the same 1.6 Prince engine, so as long as you have the manifolds and pipework and can sort out the mapping it seems like a sound idea to me, you've clearly done your research. Did the GTi have better fuel injectors or were they using the same ones?
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  1963. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for dropping comments on my vids, it really does help the algo find us and recommend us to others.
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  1964. There is a lot to be said for going back to simple transport. I long for the day when I could service and repair my car with a pen knife.
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  1965. Low compression in one or more cylinders, can all cause low fuel economy and clogged fuel injector or blocked DPF can cause higher fuel consumption. Check for error codes they can often indicate faults and problems. A compression test will also be a useful part of diagnoses here for you. A turbo failing can also cause these issues but you will typically get a whine or siren noise at the same time. If you engine has a DPF you may not see smoke from the burning oil in the exhaust.
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  1966. I quite like the look of those UX - they seem pretty well built, is is much bigger than the Jazz inside?
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  1967. The regeneration cycle certainly dumps more heat into the engine and exhaust but reports of fires are few and far between. Parking on long grass just after a regen could potentially cause a fire.
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  1968. I think we've all done these at some points, hopefully by passing on my experiences others can avoid those big bills I could have avoided.
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  1969. Thanks for the visit and your kind words. I'm glad I discovered this great engine, I would probably have overlooked it if it wasn't recommended to me.
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  1970. That is a really interesting tip thanks for sharing.
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  1971. Thanks for the support my friend. This sounds like a great project idea. There was a version of the Polo sold with this powerplant so it's very doable and will give you a supremely fun car.
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  1972. Welcome to the annoying world of car diagnostics. Here are some tips, some really obvious which sometimes get overlooked. Turn the ignition key to the "On" position without starting the engine. Use the scanner to read the O2 sensor data. Look for any trouble codes related to the O2 sensor. These may include P0130, P0131, P0132, etc. You say there are no codes showing but this doesn't mean the O2 is ok, just that to the ECU it is giving readings that seem roughly ok. Examine the sensor data for fluctuations. A properly functioning O2 sensor should oscillate between rich (high voltage) and lean (low voltage) conditions. To Test the O2 Sensor (if needed): If you want to further confirm its condition, you can perform a voltage test using a multimeter. This requires back-probing the sensor's signal wire while the engine is running. Generally speaking a healthy sensor should produce voltage readings between 0.1V (lean) and 0.9V (rich) while the engine is warm and running. Check specifics for your cars engine model though. Other weird stuff to consider as possible causes... Carbon build up around the head and valves can cause rough running, the carbon tends to be much worse on 2 cylinders and this creates an imbalance in the airflow. Faulty coils/coilpacks, sometimes they just produce a really weak spark rather than an error code creating failed spark. Sometimes a couple of issues randomly coincide to cause a misfire, is it a regular misbeat, or really intermittent? Does is only happen on cold or warm engines?
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  1973. This video may help you out... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m293bpcTLCA Stock factory maps are very very relaxed and cope with all sorts of issues and problems, however any kind of tuning be it a remap, tuning box, or aftermarket ECU will push the envelope and may show up problems in the engine. Typically injectors are not quite up to the job, the turbo or wastegate or recirc valve is starting to wear or the DPF or Cats are not as efficient as they were, it's similar to old injuries that we have that crop up when we push ourselves in say a 10k run, that weakness didn't matter until we started to push harder but it was still there. It is also possible you had a faulty unit or one of the connectors was failing intermittently, in which case the supplier of the tuning box would be happy to offer support and replacement or help with diagnosis.
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  1974. You can choose the wrong gear, but I'm obviously talking about dripping around at near tickover RPM so even AMT will override bad selections at the extremes in most cases.
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  1975. They use very thin and very specific oil specifications, they retain heat quite well and warm up quickly. Metal expansion is managed quite carefully in most as well, and they typically come with quite a few protections against engine wear, even limiting throttle load at low temps. Typically a hybrid runs about 20% cooler than a non hybrid on average. If you understand the cold engine damage thing you'll take it easy when the engine first cuts in. Hybrid engines are quite complex, I'll drop a few videos on these, first up will be battery tips as the 12v often goes flat if you don't know a few simple things.
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  1976. This guide is more suitable for the TFSi engines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHYwmngYUc There will be a specific one coming soon for each generation of these engines.
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  1977. I have used deicer but they drop the screen temps further as it evaporates off and this causes the windows to mist up more quickly inside. I was told neat Scotch Whisky would also help but I just can't bring myself to try this.
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  1978. So far I have only a general overview, which I am adding to and will do a video on this. You can read the article in it's current form here and use the comments at the bottom to pass on any tips or questions you'd like me to investigate. https://www.torquecars.com/bmw/b47-tuning.php
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  1979. Not really the automatic will take care of these decisions for you, although many have manual overrides now, but even these step in if you do something silly.
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  1980. In the UK it is illegal to remove a DPF from any car which originally had one fitted. There's nothing stopping you from getting a better flowing DPF though. The rules MOT testers and police use are not always the same which is crazy. A link to the official guidance here. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/diesel-particulate-filters-guidance-note/diesel-particulate-filters
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  1981. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. I may have mentioned this fact but perhaps it was in the EA288 Gen 2 video I did and I forgot it on this one.
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  1982. Does it help if you fill up more slowly? Hope you get this fixed because that would be a real pain to live with like that.
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  1983. https://www.bing.com/search?q=residual+vehicle+repair+law
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  1984. You are talking I think about the twin scroll turbos as quattro is Audi's four wheel drive system. The twin scroll turbos need to be setup for the firing order of the engine and the manifold will take the exhaust pulses to the correct part of the scroll in the turbo. I would only run one turbo on the K series engines.
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  1985. Cylinder deactivaton does add another "thing" that could go wrong, but they are pretty solid. Overall you have an engine running more efficiently in 2 cylinders and the other cylinders still have pistons moving in them. I did a video on how this system works as it interested me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1qeeIymYd8 but I've not seen any extra wear/tear or problems personally associated with the deactivation system. The variable valve timing mechanism does tend to get screwed up though but that is not related to the deactivation and only happens on higher mileage models. I'm always interested to hear others thoughts and experiences on this though.
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  1986. Mild hybrids rarely warm up as much as a regular engine, so they need ultra thin flexible oils that can cope and parts are designed for this thermal expansion/contraction. The hybrid uses the electric motor some of the time so wear and tear on the actual engine should be lower in theory. It is too early to tell as we haven't had any of these to take apart but judging by Toyota the hybrid engines should go on and on with little problem. I am annoyed that most hybrid Audis do not come with a spare tyre as this is where they store the batteries.
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  1987. This sounds like it could be a cable run issue such as a bad connection or poor earth. Or are you running 2000hp and have a heavy right foot so the poor gauge can't keep up with you? lol
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  1988. You're welcome thanks for supporting my little channel.
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  1989. I'd just worry about range and battery life instead. Feel free to put my mind at rest though.
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  1990. Toluene is much better than acetone - back in the day we used to drop nail varnish remover (acetone) into the fuel to boost octane! Over my 30 years in the industry and general driving I've tried a fair few additives. I think octane boosters are the most reliable of them all and can be fairly easily measured and tested, but many of these come with a carrier and small part of active ingredient and work out more expensive than buying high octane fuel. I wouldn't like to try these with a particulate filter or catalyst though nowadays. I've used the PTFE type of oil treatment which claimed to BOND to the metal and form a super slippery hard coating (a strip down did reveal a black shiny residue on the cylinder walls but it cost me oil pressure and threw a rod on that engine), even a "nitro boost" spray which claimed to increase horsepower, which all it did was create soot on my spark plugs and a misfire (old carb fed GM 1.6 unit). I had some wins with stop leak power steering fluid which did work but I've since learnt that generally they cause the seals to swell and this leads to further deterioration down the line. Thankfully advertising claims need to be backed up now which makes it harder to pass of the junk products, so it is fairly easy to spot the vague statements used to sell them like "should offer more power" "aims to improve combustion" "could improve performance and economy" statements used to sell them. Overall I've seen little gains or benefits for the cost, and tend to stick to just a few brands now that I really trust, such as BG.
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  1991. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  1992. Interesting observation. There is a fear that when cited lower there is a risk of sucking water into the engine. IMHO a properly designed cold air feed will not do this, especially if boxed off slightly from the engine bay and wheel well areas.
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  1993. No lugging is very much already in use, in some regions they would say laboring the engine instead. Yes you are right most modern cars with digital throttle will make an allowance to compensate for this.
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  1994. I remember those, they were so much fun. The MG was "The One" to have wasnt it, so much better than the Austin Rover version?
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  1995. You didn't go for the 6R4 then? i thought that would be the logical upgrade? lol
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  1996. It's amazing how these hang on the fuel economy even with mods and upgrades. Keep me posted, I'm always interested to hear what people are up to in their project cars.
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  1997. Glad you liked it! Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  1998. Thanks! 👍
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  1999. You didn't waste any time. Thanks for the support buddy.
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  2000. Thanks for the kind words and tip. As soon as I get the funds these will both be upgraded. I did recently upgrade the camera slightly so our latest videos should be a bit better/sharper/clearer. But I am struggling to find a decent microphone, most pick up a lot of echo from the room I'm in.
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  2001. Here are my thoughts on this topic in a video for you... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic-eQhUY83o Definitely do it, but ramp up the service intervals. I'm guessing you are on the second clutch anyway.
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  2002. It depends where the problem is and the car to some extend. Any engine strip down can get quite expensive because of the work involved although the parts needed are relatively cheap. Compression test would be my first thing to check, try an engine flush and oil service also, when oil control rings clog they can lead to burning oil and if that was the problem you're good to go.
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  2003. Whilst things have certainly improved the modern direct injection engines will struggle with LSPI low speed pre ignition, so although things have moved on there are still things we need to be aware of as drivers. It's good to meet a Saab enthusiast, the 900 Turbo was a favourite of mine - they seemed to over engineer everything.
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  2004. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support my friend.
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  2005. Ah yes, the lift off oversteer and go kart cornering, I'm jealous.
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  2006. RR4 is not a VW engine code but may indicate a remanufactured unit.
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  2007. Please let me know how you get on, every car is different but you understand the ballpark guidance correctly, for acceleration or when under load, which to be fair was something someone said to me and until I actually tried it out I was skeptical. When you find your cars economical zone, it will be a game changer for you. Gear choice depends on so much more than just speed of the car.
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  2008. That would be a good option, depending on your engine you'll see around 25-40hp more power. If heat is a problem then an oil cooler will dramatically help - our article on our main site may help you to address any potential overheating problems, simple coolant choices can make a difference https://www.torquecars.com/articles/engine-cooling-methods.php The intercooler will also be a potential weakspot and you should think about replacing this.
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  2009. That adds up over time doesn't it?
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  2010. I have changed many starter motors on non stop start systems, whereas I can't recall ever doing one on a stop start engine which is strange as they are used much more, I had asked around to avoid personal bias and got the same experience. Having seen the mitigations in place to reduce wear, constrain the oil at the top of the engine and to manage the stop start you appreciate the reliability. Also the battery on my stop start car lasted over 9 years, and I do use stop start pretty much every journey. My last 3 cars had stop start, but I sold them all before they hit 90,0000 miles as is my usual preference, not because they were about to die. The claim that the act of starting an engine when warm puts more wear and tear than leaving an engine ticking over is the general debate and I really don't know, how would one assess this easily? I'm always interested in learning from other people and welcome as many opinions as possible so please share yours with us.
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  2011. You're welcome - it literally took me ages to work this out, and I have to refer to this video to remind myself now.
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  2012. The lane assist drives me mad. You try to avoid the potholes at the side of the road by moving towards the center and it tries to steer you back into the potholes!
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  2013. One thing I have learned is not to make generalizations or sweeping statements, there are lots of controversial statements/vidoes and articles and many opinions about synthetic oils. When they sell semi synthetics or synthetic blends it further muddies the waters as many of these cheap "synthetics" give the real synthetics a bad name. So while your statement may be correct for SOME oils, it does not apply to all synthetics in my own experience. Here in Europe they cannot mislabel or confuse a buyer by claiming a blend as a synthetic, in other areas they often sell these blends as synthetics. The general consensus I have reached is that a good quality synthetic will outlast a mineral oil, and this came from lab tests, but again there will be exceptions to this depending on the oil and engine. Some Oils will degrade quickly, others last much longer. As I've always stated on this channel the only way to know for sure is by getting oil analysis done. There is also the question of using the type of oil and additive package that works best in your engine, and turbos, na and small vs large engines all have very different needs, and getting this wrong can cause degradation in the oil.
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  2014. Did you use a break in oil, or a standard mineral oil? Which oil spec are you using? Were the cylinders honed? Did you use new pistons/rings, is the scraper ring the right way up (not unheard of to see these flipped.) You should really be at the end of the break in period by now. Are you getting decent compression? Engine break in discussed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heyo8TTh4kM
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  2015. It depends on how the engine has been looked after. I would probably set a 25% power hike as a reasonable goal for most of these, you'll get more if it is in good condition but I would prefer to play it safe on an older higher mileage engine. I actually discussed the options for older diesels with higher mileages in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic-eQhUY83o
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  2016. Hi there my friend, thanks for taking the time to comment on this video. Please bear in mind that this video is a very general one aimed at the ENTIRE Honda D series, this included many 1.2 and 1.3 liter engines without VTEC which typically only made around 70hp. I'm sure that your quoted power gains are quite possible on the larger engines sizes with VTEC but it would be misleading for me to claim that such power gains are possible on the entire D series and raise peoples expectations. There will be more detailed videos coming up for each of the D series engines, as the approach for tuning these does vary considerably. If you have some tips to pass on please do so, were here to share knowledge and I'll include these tips in the next video I do.
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  2017. I think that would make an interesting video, prices of cars has shot up from 2014 to 2024 almost 80%. I think the current average for family ICE cars is around £27,000 in the UK, which equates to around $34245 but one source for all types puts this at £40,000 or $50,741 . We don't really have a pickup or large V6/V8 engine culture although larger and compact SUV's are gaining popularity.
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  2018. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  2019. Most intelligent drivers will get better fuel economy in "sport mode" or just by avoiding ECO mode entirely, I'll drop a video on this soon as it is an interesting topic and debate, thanks for flagging it up for us.
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  2020. Why not watch the videos on a mobile device whilst you work on your car! Lol. Thanks for the kind words - I am just glad that people find these tips and pointers I've picked up along the way useful.
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  2021. That's useful feedback to have, thanks for sharing my friend.
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  2022. If the DPF is removed and the ECU is not adjusted you will often get smoke, the DPF is expected and this can cause limp home mode. Smoke in a diesel is usually caused by rich running but improving air flow can help (K&N Panel filter or similar). A good map file should put the car at the peak of power without excessive smoke but this is a fine line. Other things to check are the injectors, if they are dirty you might not be getting good fuel/air mixture.
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  2023. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  2024. I wish I had the time, but I'm a full time carer now, so have switched to making videos as something I fit into my spare time and get some pennies rolling in hopefully. If this changes, and I'm hoping it will I'll let you know my friend.
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  2025. The problem comes from lugging especially on turbo engines see this video for more insights into that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndtG6zxK_BM
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  2026.  @joshlaw354  The EGR doesn't really cause any performance issues unless it is allowed to clog up with soot. At load (on throttle) it doesn't even open, so a remap will work just fine with it still in place. Remaps in my opinion if done right will reduce soot build up as the engine is running more efficiently, but it depends more on your driving style and fuel choices and the map profile.
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  2027. They are probably the single best habits we can form as a driver.
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  2028. Glad it was helpful!
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  2029. I have heard that too, it makes sense, it is rarely a smooth transition and in most situations the 1st gear is a get the car moving gear. I drove an auto recently that kept wanting to pull away in second as 1st was quite short.
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  2030. Indeed I did but the combustion event still takes the same length of time whatever the RPM - you don't want a big pressure wave smacking into a low RPM piston even if it is retarded. This video is aimed at the everyday driver who thinks that driving near tickover RPM is the best point. I could have gone into more technical details but that would have confused everyone, I chose to keep the explanation as simple as I could but it did require a cut corner and I wasn't as clear as I wanted to be. I did put out another clarification video though... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uot7DHY_C1c
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  2031. Yes definitely go for it, especially if the car has been serviced regularly. The problem with lots of maps it they spool up the turbo too low in the RPM range which adds a lot more wear to the turbo, that will effectively rarely get into it's cool down zone, that is why a lot of turbos fail. An eco remap is a good compromise, the focus is on maximizing the torque delivery and improves efficiency. Which 1.6 engine do you have?
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  2032. Which country UK i'm guessing? Are you after performance or better economy or an all rounder? The Eagle f1 or Potenzas are probably my top shortlisted tyres at the moment after the rainsports if you want more of an all round tyre.
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  2033. Thanks for your kind words of encouragment and support. I'll be doing a video on the 1.4 TFSi very soon so watch this space. Catback exhausts will not affect the engine either way IMHO. Downpipes and sports cats will help the turbo spin up more quickly though. Insurance depends on who you are with and I would recommend seeking a specialist for modified cars and you should get a decent rate with all the mods declared. Adrian Flux and Chris Knott are pretty good places to start in the Uk.
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  2034. There are some very clever designs going on with hybrids. Firstly the oil returns to the sump more slowly, they are also designed to warm up very quickly and are good at regulating heat. For many people you'll be on electric on the start of your journey where there is more stop start then the engine cuts in for the longer main road sprints where it will warm up quickly and not be subject to as many temp changes and speed changes as you get at the start of the journey. Understanding what to avoid ie driving hard when the engine is cold is key, higher rpm at low load shouldn't affect engine wear too much IMHO. For some hybrids the battery power supplements engine load during the warm up phase.
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  2035. Yes you would be better off in an EV if you can't do a decent run once a week in your ICE car. There are plug in hybrids that would also be suitable for very short journeys that retain the flexibility of an ICE engine for the longer trips like holidays etc...
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  2036. Is it the same in sport mode? Generally I've found the DSG quite intuitive when it's learnt your driving style. These engines seem to sit quite happily around 1650rpm when not under load and this seems also to give the best economy. A DSG gearbox can be adjusted and mapped so if it is a problem you don't have to live with it. Is that the newer 7 speed box?
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  2037. Good question, something I should have explained. Load is where the engine is working and not just ticking over, so it relates to the accelerator position. No load = no accelerator so the car is just rolling along. Going up hill in low gear with lots of accelerator is a heavy load or high load. Just pressing the accelerator down 20-30% is considered under load in most situations and will add heat to the engine. This is a simplified explanation but that covers the basics.
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  2038. This video explains warm up, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCGsZp-OG4c you don't want to work the engine too hard, but you don't want it idling either. For most cars keeping under 2000rpm works well when warming up the engine as you drive around.
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  2039. That's good to see you are experimenting with your RPM and gear changes. Don't overthink it, low RPM when you are not accelerating hard is not a problem on these diesel engines at all, they pull really well from low down.
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  2040. These two videos should help answer your question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgPQe12d_sw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULVvk9shig Thinking about the mileage the DPF may be nearing end of life, it depends how well it's been looked after and may well have already been replaced. If the turbo has a whine it could indicate the turbo has started to wear out also. There is not much to go wrong with these unless they have not been serviced correctly and with the correct grade of oil.
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  2041. Let's vote for both, extra displacement and TURBOS.
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  2042. Alas I too am in a similar situation. Perhaps we should launch a fund raiser to keep ourselves on the road. The annual RPI inflation increase will be felt by those in higher bands.
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  2043. They were chosen for summer driving & track days, a bad decision as the weather has turned very wet and I had them for much longer than I intended and used them mainly on wet roads.
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  2044. I'll have to investigate that one, I've not heard of it before. Thanks for the heads up.
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  2045. No we don't make parts, but you never know perhaps one day we might.
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  2046. I did a video on the 1.9 about mods and upgrades. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvMNWraggtE
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  2047. I hope I didn't give the impression that this was to be done aggressively. When done in a VERY SUBTLE way it can be effective. Just shining the brake lights without braking was the key here after you've built up a gap. Personally I prefer to let these tailgaters overtake me than have them behind me, having to think for a car behind can be quite tiring. I will clarify this in a future video though.
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  2048. Glad it was helpful my friend!
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  2049. A friend of mine remapped his Golf 1.9 PD130 and still saw over 65mpg on motorway journeys. So the improvement to MPG is significant on this engine. Don't do an EGR delete though if you are doing this as a power mod you won't gain anything, it helps the engine warm up more quickly reducing emissions, but EGR delete will reduce carbon build up. A full BG intake clean or walnut blast would be a good idea. Tell the mapper you want economy and it will optimised for this, too often a remapper will just dump more fuel into the engine.
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  2050. Oh the days of getting the jets spot on. Very satisfying when it was right. The twin carbs were a nightmare to work on. I had a set of Webber twin 40's and shudder to think at how much time I spend tweaking them to run properly. Perhaps we have it too easy now!
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  2051. You are very correct it does, but I've only ever seen one go, they are much better than the B and A which were notoriously bad. I wish I could get to the bottom of the cause of this it's IMO either manufacturing/design defect or some thing to do with hot/cold cycles during use and high RPM's when cold or something like that.
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  2052. Interesting, thanks for your feedback. Hopefully we'll get to the bottom of this one once and for all. There was nothing like this on the 1.9TDi was there!?
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  2053. Good point I wish I'd added that to this video. This problem won't tend to manifest as white smoke from the exhaust on anything other than a short start up duration whereas a head gasket problem will. Yet another reason for people to avoid short journeys.
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  2054. Which car do you have? A narrow goldfish tank airline tube will usually fit down the dipstick tube into the sump and allow you to pull out some oil. (Some plastics will degrade in oil so be careful with what you choose.)
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  2055. Really? I very rarely ever delete comments, why would I? We need them for the algorithm. The only time a comment is deleted is if it is offensive or foul but these are usually filtered out anyway so i never see them. The moderation queue is empty. You are not the first to say a comment has not appeared. Please post up your question and I'll do my best to answer it for you my friend.
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  2056. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support and all the best.
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  2057. The problems with the variable flow oil pumps were much later than 2006, yours is a pretty good solid engine with loads of low end torque.
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  2058. I never knew that, how interesting. I wonder if it worked much?
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  2059. You are welcome, and thanks for the support.
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  2060. Which engine, there might be some anomaly there I'm not aware of but in the main I can't see how these are connected issues.
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  2061. Great tip, and thanks for supporting my little channel. I had a Rover 220 GTi with the 2.0 Tomcat engine, these also did not like Ethanol fuels.
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  2062. https://www.bing.com/search?q=residual+vehicle+repair+law
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  2063. Glad it was helpful! Thanks once again for your support. Are you on our forum? I must send you a PM if you are, about getting some footage of your car from you for the video on your car via wetransfer.
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  2064. Thanks for sharing your experience it's always good to hear other peoples opinions on this. Good advice - be happy.
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  2065. Yes I did slip up there, sorry.
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  2066. Engine oil. What grade of oil are you using? VW503 spec or similar? Taking out the cat without remapping is likely to cause problems as it is expecting a cat and reduced emissions which can lead to fueling issues and problems as it tries to meet emissions standards without a catalyst. If you take off the air filter does it clear things up? (only for a brief time to diagnose please don't drive around with no filter). It could be a worn turbo not providing enough air it does however sound like it is overfueling. These issues can be impossible to diagnose remotely, especially due to the intermittent nature of these problems.
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  2067. Glad you like them! Thanks for the support an encouragement my friend.
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  2068. Sorry I posted the wrong link - I've updated it and the link you require is also here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_WtD0N6_Fk
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  2069. Are you talking automatics/manuals or both? A Low RPM depends on what we are doing, going up hill then 1500RPM is probably too low and you'd need to change down, most automatics are set to avoid the problematic low RPM ranges (typically near the idle speed) but I wouldn't say 1500rpm is actually low for many modern engines. Even diesels pull really well at 1500rpm, but on many this is 1/2 of the RPM range.
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  2070. I do www.TorqueCars.com so welcome back. You've gone Honda on us now then? What have you got?
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  2071. Welcome aboard! Thanks for the subscribe and I appreciate your support and encouragement my friend.
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  2072. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support
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  2073. What do you mean by no compression? Zero compression measured in the cylinders? This could be the piston rings gone, or a serious head problem. Did you buy from a dealer or private? Which country are you in as different laws apply? Did it run then stop on you or just not start again?
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  2074. It is mental what these blocks can handle isn't it. They were the last great engine in my opinion from the VAG group, before they went eco friendly.
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  2075. I think we can both point to extremes to make a point but the reality is somewhere in between. I would certainly agree that aggressive driving is more harmful than gentle driving overall, but the key is that trying to accelerate hard at low rpm causes a lot of strain. This video is not about gentle driving but understanding why engines struggle when you load them up in the wrong gear. From my own experience I have seen 3 engines with extensive bottom end problems where the driver would only drive it at low RPM and in the wrong gear and although it can't be proven it was the cause it would be a major factor. My step father also ruined a Mazda 626 and Datsun with his "eco driving" which meant using 4th gear most of the time. (remember when cars only had 4 gears.) I didn't realize at the time the cause and effect, but later as I learned more it made sense. So I guess we are both saying the same thing careful driving = good and involves spreading the rpms and using the right gear, and aggressive driving in the wrong gear is bad! It will depend on the engine and here we see small capacity engines and turbos mostly which are not all that tolerant of low rpm abuse. The proper way to drive a car is to use the RPM range, and avoid extremes. Maybe I should have called the video "what happens if you are in the wrong gear?".
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  2076. 3.0 TDI v6 - 70,000 miles or in the region of, this had the oil starvation issue I mentioned in the video, or at least that is what we assumed it was after some research. There was a VW 2.0 TFSi a BUL engine code from 2007/2008 this had about 80,000 miles on it, the cat was also ruined and burnt out on that one! Then one was a Citroen Diesel I can't recall the year or mileage it was a fair while back but I recall the old guy driving it, said he never drives it fast or far and it was properly serviced. As for my father in law one was a Mazda 626 1982 and it has the 1.6 engine which did about 90,000 miles, I haven't a clue what the Datsun was, it was quite a small engine. Sorry to be vague but some of these were quite a few years back.
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  2077. Each car has a power band and a corresponding sweet spot for economy where the engine is most efficient. An early video I did on hypermiling went into this more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI8bF3F9-_M
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  2078. That is interesting, the Oil grades are sometimes changed according to region. The temperature range the car is used in will impact the oil grade choices.
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  2079. Hi buddy, I simply meant there are 5 times the revolutions of the engine per minute, so the ECU gets 5 times as many extra readings of air/fuel/lambda/knock and all the other sensors to work on within the same time period. The ECU works at the same speed and is under stressed at 1000rpm. That is why it smooths out the engine, there is more for it to work with at 5000rpm.
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  2080. You are right, this was one of my very early efforts. Thanks for flagging it up. I will totally re-shoot this video for you and make it actually interesting. This is clearly a topic that people need information on. I will also go back over my other older videos and redo these, as I continue to expand my skills and knowledge, which is very much an ongoing process.
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  2081. As promised I have redone this video for you, hopefully it is more interesting and flows better, but please let me have your valued feedback. https://youtu.be/6Ueur67vD9M
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  2082. Nice, they are great engines and so seem to go on forever. Wish they still made them like this.
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  2083. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words of support, it makes the hard work worth all the effort.
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  2084. I might do a similar video for EV owners, there are still some problems to look out for, but like anything if you know about them you can generally avoid them.
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  2085. You can still have fun with it, focus on suspension strip out weight and you'll transform the cars fun factor and it wont cost a fortune.
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  2086. That is the key, be realistic and keep the traffic flowing but don't go silly with the throttle or brakes.
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  2087. https://www.bing.com/search?q=residual+vehicle+repair+law
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  2088. It is annoying this happens and is "regarded as normal" but here in the UK most of the main VAG Dealers will generally refuse to discuss the problem of oil consumption as a problem unless it is consuming around 1 liter every 800 miles! What is your experience on these engines and their oil consumption my friend?
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  2089. Try running some BG diesel injector cleaner through and take it on a long drive if you can. This is a low cost low risk thing to try that might bring the emissions back in line with what they should be. Is the car standard or has it been remapped/tuned?
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  2090. I actually redid this video recently with more explanation on that topic, see the chapters on this video to find the new sections, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_WtD0N6_Fk
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  2091. Sorry about that but I can't assume that all of our subscribers have a DPF, many are on here to learn about cars and don't even drive diesels. So to be inclusive I try to give people an overview of the subject which also helps with understanding how to deal with the problem. I will take your suggestion on board though and try to be more succinct in future. I did add chapters to this video to make it easy for people to skip ahead to the parts they need.
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  2092. It would certainly be an interesting thing to try out. Maybe one day we'll have the resources to do something like this. I think the big challenge is getting an engine to work upside down. Weight vs Downforce seem to work out ok in this scenario though.
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  2093. That would be quite hard, I guess we now have electric power which works upside down, I can brush my teeth standing on my head and the toothbrush is just as effective! I'll try and track down that project, it sound pretty interesting. Got a link for me?
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  2094. You are spot on. I would love to have said it doesn't matter if you are a little over the max mark, even some manufacturers "overfill" but there are a few engines out there where it does matter so for the sake of everyones sanity I've left it open ended without too much of a specific.
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  2095. Awesome, thank you!
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  2096. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  2097. I didn't make that point very well. There are 5 times more ignition cycles at 5000rpm than 1000rpm. 5x the "BANGS" if you like, so if knock or some issue is detected in one of those "BANGS" the ECU will trim things around to compensate but gets to do this more often as the engine is running at more cycles. I'm not talking about the computer sampling rate, just that you have more engine cycles to get data from and adjust at higher RPM.
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  2098. Which engine do you have?
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  2099. Good point my friend, many people assume that all "rubber tyres" are just the same stuff, I should probably do a video on this aspect specifically at some point as it is an interesting subject. It did surprise me how quickly the winter tyre grade wore down in summer.
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  2100. They are also my top tips based on years of experience as these videos show... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlPC6z4ktzw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGxiYvSn4I4
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  2101. The diesels always last longer overall, but the DPF is a contentious issue especially for low mileage and short distance drivers.
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  2102. You're very welcome, thanks for sharing your car with us at the show. I do need to do a better edited version of this video so I'll be redoing this one soon. Which one was yours? What is the spec of it? What plans do you have for it?
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  2103. I thought I would answer this question by doing a video, enjoy.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oq1977I93k
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  2104. That's a good record, well done. I like your approach to driving.
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  2105. Was that a panel filter or cone induction filter kit? The seals on those wastegates/diverters can be a pain, glad you got it sorted cheaply and easily.
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  2106. Do you have any brand recommendations? That is a good suggestion and these are quite cheap now and easy to use.
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  2107. I'm assuming you either mean to reply to a comment on here rather than the video or you've read the caption and made some assumptions and passed judgement without actually watching the video. The video was actually unbiased in looking at both the Pros and Cons of DPF deletes and I specifically mention keeping the car legal and suggest alternatives which work better than factory fitted DPFs - these performance DPFs require less regeneration cycles and are more effective overall in many cases. From my research the smaller particles emitted by a DPF are more harmful to not just children, fluffy rabbits & kittens but pretty much all of us as they move into our bloodstream rather than just our lungs. (To see my sources and learn more see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBc8UbDvcj4 ) The fact cars have a DPF means they need regeneration cycles which use up lots of extra fuel and chuck out even more pollutants. Overall, whilst I am not convinced that DPFs offer significant environmental benefits over the lifespan of a car I will strongly recommend that people adhere to their local laws when it comes to any exhaust modifications.
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  2108. The DSG is usually the limiting factor but these are pretty strong, many of the guys are talking about them handling 400lbft of torque. With a remap and performance cams & fuel upgrades (Autotech High pressure fuel pump) and with the right turbo you should see around 300hp fairly easily and reliably. The remap is quite a cost effective mod, I discovered that pushing beyond this requires quite a bit more cash and outlay. Turbo upgrades are also worth considering, if yours has the KO3s then a KO4 will give you more headroom and these are readily available in the recon and breakers yard markets. Personally I would aim for around 260hp ballpark for cost and reliability purposes.
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  2109. Hi buddy, do you mean TDi? I had no problems with mine at all, it was over 100,000 miles when I sold it and it needed a cambelt and the turbo was starting to whine a little (I'd aggressively mapped it though so that was to be expected). From conversations I've had with owners and the trade out there, most of the reliability reputations in the US stem from a lack of knowledge (this is generally speaking of course). Many of these imported cars are driven too carefully during run in periods, then driven hard when cold and the wrong oil specs and coolants are used. Over here most of the knowledge is out there and even local mechanics know which oils and coolant specs should be used. My current 1.4 TFSi is still going very strong without any problems at all, no oil consumption between servicing to speak of.
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  2110. Impressive result my friend. The only problem I have is that coasting is illegal in most areas and I simply can't promote it primarily because of that. Some modern engines are pretty light on engine braking - my own switches to 2 cylinders and has minimal slowdown when doing in gear coasting on mild hills, on major slopes it keeps running of 4 cylinders but again little fuel or engine braking is present unless I knock it down a gear or two, but that is more of an exception than a rule. I really want to encourage people to experiment with their own car and driving so they can find their own sweet spot, when people go on what they've been told they often end up missing out on fuel economy as it only works in certain conditions.
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  2111. Glad you found it useful and thanks for your support and encouragement my friend.
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  2112. Yes the aftermarket air filers do tend to get over oiled, a very very light misting is all that is needed. I should probably do a video on this topic warning people of these problems and issues. To be honest I never oil mine when I use them at service time, just a good rinse under the tap which I do before I fit a new one anyway.
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  2113. Always put a drain pan under the sump to catch the oil and dispose of it correctly or save it for future top ups if it is clean and in good condition.
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  2114. Good tip!
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  2115. This video predates the cold start one which was a response to a question which I thought needed clarification. A DPF regeneration will NOT kick in or start on a cold engine, so the rule of waiting for the engine to warm up before driving it hard still applies.
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  2116. And I'm not talking about automatics as I explained in the video - 70% of cars over here are still a stick manual transmission.
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  2117. It depends who you talk to. If this happens a lot it should be avoided where possible but one offs are not to bad in my opinion, the car will usually resume when the engine has warmed up but make sure it gets to finish on the return journey. Some will find they travel just enough to start a regen, but not enough to complete it which can be a problem as the soot will just continue to build up.
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  2118. Yes certainly the music has been dropped for the last year or more, I am working through replacing these early videos and will add this to the "needs an update" list.
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  2119. No one said about revving high, just avoiding LUGGING - this problematic high load at low RPM when you can feel the car struggling to pull. If I gave the impression you have to redline everywhere I truly apologize. In fact that was a topic I discussed and as with this one the key is to vary your RPM range and actually use the power band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TMgLwKda50
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  2120. Sorry for the delay in this but the video is going live in about an hour... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z56vzi5Agzc Hope you find it useful.
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  2121. That is quite a decent bump, I bet it feels proper rapid now.
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  2122. Awesome, I bet that made you popular with your friends on road trips, were you always the designated driver?
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  2123. I am actually talking about the "entire engine block assembly" for ALL 1.8T engines but I had to go with the weakest common denominator for what is a very general introduction guide to tuning these engines, otherwise people will complain that my advice broke their engine or they didn't achieve the power I told them to expect. (NB: We include Seat and Skoda brand cars with this engine here in the Uk also.) Most will see power far above 350hp on this amazing engine without any problems at all usually around 500-600hp in my experience. I have a few reports from our members of issues around 400hp but these seem to be the exception rather than the rule and when I look into it there were other factors involved, typically poor tunes or low quality parts. I do tend towards a cautious approach to upgrades, so if your target is 350 don't worry strengthening anything, if you are going higher you need to do your research carefully especially on the parts fitted inside your block. I am working on some more in depth guides to these engines especially since there is more data and information for me to work from now. Regionally there are quite a few differences. Your comments and pointers will certainly be taken into account in the next video and I thank you sincerely for taking the time to pass this on to me.
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  2124. Thanks, you too!
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  2125. I tried to make as as simple as possible for people for example it says "Manual Gears" in the video title, although it may be possible to select the wrong gear in an auto which has manual control. ALL cars are different so we simply can't make rules that this applies to A B and C but not D. It can apply to some diesel and some petrol, older cars will suffer more than modern ones which seem better protected. The topic needs discussion and debate and hopefully I won't see so many cases of engines destroyed by lugging them in the belief it saves money. This channel TorqueCars is about cars, not lorries and trucks. The key I wanted from this video is to get people to THINK about their gear selection and the load on the engine rather than dictate. I've also not specified what LOW RPM is for the same reasons as it varies too much from car to car and whatever load the engine is under at the time.
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  2126. Hi Tom, I appreciate your thoughts on this and nice to meet a fellow VW enthusiast. Thankfully VW are quite reasonable and the local breakers yard is full of useful parts as you say. Most insurance jobs will require a new bumper fitted with new sensors though and this can cause the car to be written off with the typical 4 sensors per bumper. Other makes can be quite expensive when it comes to parking sensors though, and I've tried to make people aware of POTENTIAL costs before they buy these cars.
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  2127. You are right it varys from engine to engine and depends on what you are doing, we discussed your question in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uot7DHY_C1c
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  2128. Oh no, sorry to hear that. You must have put loads in. I do know someone who filled an engine right up to the oil filler cap, that didn't end well and cost him a fortune in oil. Hope you get it sorted ok. Are you doing an engine swap or rebuild now?
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  2129. Do let us know how you get on with this.
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  2130. Having worked in the insurance industry I can confirm that there are still quite a few companies out there who will ignore an economy remap but will note it on your policy, there are also some who charge a "modest" extra premium for small mods & changes, but as you've found there are some out there which just don't like any changes at all. It pays to phone around and discuss any modification with your insurer, I'm guessing you are based in the UK? Always choose a Mod friendly insurer if that is what you are planning to do. Adrian Flux and Chris Knott are ideal for heavily modified cars.
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  2131. That true of most diesel cars sold in the UK - we have pretty good fuel and don't get the weather extremes so there is plenty of scope to tighten up the parameters.
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  2132. Sorry this took so long but I finally felt these videos were ready for release... M57D30 Specific guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SDpxUKk3Ns M57 Tuning guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceY2zZpk7lQ
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  2133. Do you warm the pony up first?
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  2134. Perhaps some high octane oats will help!
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  2135. Thanks for the support my friend and welcome to the channel.
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  2136. Thanks for sharing. I should have added the gentle braking tip when I mention the regen options but I guess most that have it already know.
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  2137. There are potentially some turbo upgrades around. Didn't the Hilux use a very similar engine series to this? I'm not actually finding much info on these though. A hybrid may be the way forward, with your turbo case and some improved internals. The Turbo seems to be the weak point on these engines.
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  2138. BKD & PD ended in 2007/2008. The later CR engines are pretty different but there are lots of injector and fuel pump upgrades around for these. Try Darkside as a starting point.
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  2139. Precise numbers rarely matter when we both agree that the percentage of automatic cars in the UK overall is increasing. I wouldn't be surprised if the what car figures included electric vehicles. Yes there has been a dramatic shift in the last few years towards automatics. With TipTronic advances it is hard to justify a manual box nowadays!
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  2140. It is funny that different engines have very different points for best economy. Glad you've found yours. I found that the optimum shift point for brisk acceleration and best power delivery is around 1000rpm more than this at 4000rpm on these engines is that your experience too?
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  2141. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  2142. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  2143. This was taken from an advanced driving video that demonstrated heel & toe and braking with the throttle open to keep the turbo spooled up for the take off and it also mentioned testing the cars braking capabilities with a left foot stomp. You are right it is not something we do on the road and should not have been included here really, I got footage blind in editing.
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  2144. Interesting, which turbo and engine was this on, I'm always interested to hear peoples experiences on these turbos. I do find that people quote very different safe and max limits, some can be down to the engine they are fitted to and some turbos were slightly different as well to confuse things. I would much rather someone make more power than come back to me saying it blew up because I recommended too high a figure! It is always amazing how much difference a tune make to a turbo engine.
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  2145. This is usually a valve seat or piston ring issue. Inspection with a camera probe should help narrow this down, you'll see carbon building up around any weak spots. Either option can be quite expensive to sort. I have seen an engine flush and oil change improve mildly low compression and as it is such a cheap thing to do you don't have anything to lose by trying it, get a decent oil flush additive though.
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  2146. Which year and engine is this? The first step is to pull off the diagnostic trouble codes from the OBDii port they will give more of an idea on what the problem is because there are so many causes of the engine light coming on. This video I did talks about the engine management light causes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HHH2fQh4Vc ), but I think you are suspecting it is DPF related as you've commented on this video. If it is a blocked DPF then I fear you are probably beyond regeneration now and a removal and clean is necessary.
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  2147. I'll dive into this in a future video, and for some always using low rpms can cause other problems and issues.
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  2148. Unless we drive around in 1st gear all the time? (Only Joking!)
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  2149. Which year is this? Are you getting any OBDii error codes or dashboard lights?
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  2150. That's the beauty of these larger block motors. European cars with small capacity engines will start to struggle with as little at 0.7l overfill on the oil.
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  2151. Firstly do I need to respectfully point out that no one cares what you think of an accent. The world is a big place and full of them, learn to embrace them and you'll learn a lot or just stick with people that talk like you ! Secondly I am British with a really long heritage and being a Smith am part of the largest family so it should come as no surprise I have a heavy English accent. So I'm not sure where you get I'm Australian from? Why do people assume others come from places based on their hair, the way they look, the way they speak - they are usually totally wrong when they do this?
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  2152. The video that is going out later today mentions transmission as this is also an important consideration and in most cases you need to be in DRIVE for the fluid to warm up, and better still driving around.
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  2153. I did some work in a bodyshop for a while and it was shocking to see how little car there is when the plastic is removed. My Audi A4 was rear ended and my costs were a respray bumper but the other car was a write off with a totally wrecked front end!
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  2154. Yes they are all based on the same engine block, the 1.5 just has a little more capacity and it uses the Atkinson cycle from what I can make out to further raise economy. The early 1.4 Twincharge EA111 had many problems and is quite different to the later EA211 versions.
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  2155. Yes it is a really good engine in the 35, I have no hesitations recommending it to people. The newer the better with each generation improving on the previous one. It is a great blend of economy and performance when you need it and they are quite easy to upgrade.
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  2156. I have found this to be the case on some models. Particularly newer Audis limit the revs to around 3500rpm (it will depend on the engine, this was on a couple of A3's I borrowed) and even some BMW's have for quite a while enforced a lower redline during the warm up phase. Sadly not all have this safeguard build in, I guess it encourages more people to go out and buy a new car! lol
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  2157. Never take things at face value, just as this video encourages you to explore the assertion for yourself and see if it applies to you and your car (there are so many differences out there). The comments go to show that some back up this claim but others find that eco mode is more economical. You did watch the video didn't you rather than just posting up based on an assumption of what it said? You'll find in my videos if there is not a solid conclusion that applies to all cars I always leave it up to viewers to make their minds up for themselves rather than me telling them what to think based on personal bias.
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  2158. Wow - reaching as far as Canada, great to have you along and thanks for the support my friend. December is a special month as we have a video going out every day - it's my way of catching up with all the questions and requests so hope you enjoy.
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  2159. Thanks for watching!
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  2160. That is usually my preferred approach for Diesel engines. The washable filters also last much longer than the paper ones. Thanks for the support my friend and for sharing this tip.
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  2161. A quick search for CDC 1 in 25 fall asleep shows plenty of references to the study. It did surprise me when I found out.
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  2162. lol you are so right, I was thinking "with the engine running you can feel the vibration from the area of the waterpump". These are known for being such quiet engines aren't they! LOL
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  2163. I did an article a while back on this engine, https://www.torquecars.com/bmw/n57-tuning.php I will update this further for you and add an N57 tuning video to my production list for you. Thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  2164. FYI - The indicated shift points are purely related to RPM and speed and don't take into account hills, theoretically these shift points are optimum for economy but that is often debatable as there are so many other factors as you have pointed out.
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  2165. That was originally my understanding but I found there were a few 1.9 TDi engines out there which had a DPF The various parts catalogues confirmed this (see BM11051 for example), and I've even known some people to fit these aftermarket (why on earth would they do that!). The Golf BLS (10/03-11/08) engine met Euro 4 with it's DPF and also the fairly common Volkswagen Transporter AXB AXC BRR BRS engines typically also had DPF's. Good spot on the engine, my library of footage on the 1.9 TDi is very limited and we only use original footage where we can. I am trying to build our library of footage to further increase our accuracy. I just wish I shot more video when I had cars in.
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  2166. I am sorry, this is one of my earlier videos and I hope my delivery and editing has improved, I will go back over my older videos and remaster them from scratch bearing your comment in mind. Thanks for the feedback.
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  2167. A simple remap on that should give you around 45hp more power and 55lbft of torque for max economy a remap of around 30hp should be in the sweet spot for power vs economy and be better than the stock setup. It has the EDC17C64 ecu on it. I will be doing a video on this engine in the near future as a few have asked about it.
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  2168. I was a little torn on what to do here, so I welcome feedback. I wanted to improve the original video and clarify a few points people asked about in the comments, this is actually 45% all new compared to the original video. The old video will be deleted as this one supersedes it now. So what should I do when I want to improve a video? Reshoot the entire thing,just add a clarification short video to supplement it or re edit the original adding in the new points?
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  2169. Thanks for your support and kind words. The charge pipes work quite well on those engines. I'll be adding some more engine specific guides to the channel and have some BMW features coming up so stay tuned.
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  2170. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  2171. Overall it is still a big majority but I think the current car sales figures show it is moving to around 55% manual, with ev and hybrids this is likely to move even more.
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  2172. There are much better clamps around than those OEM ones, also a decent set of silicone hoses will have ridges to firmly attach the clips to. If you can get a hard pipe kit it is worth the investment in my opinion as these are less likely to pop off, split or leak.
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  2173. Whichever I use I will get hauled over the coals, so I switch from time to time depending on our percentage of US to British english viewers. At the moment US viewership is in the lead.
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  2174. Thats a useful tip to know, was this in all the turbo engines they used?
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  2175. On a hill with the wind behind you maybe?
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  2176. Are you comparing oil temperature with coolant temp?
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  2177. Sorry the link didn't appear I will add it to the description but for reference see this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-thvt3ISo9Q
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  2178. Do you prefer smiles per gallon or miles per gallon?
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  2179. We have quite a few Leon owners so I'll drop a video for these very soon. Nice motors aren't they? Thanks for the support my friend and welcome to the channel.
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  2180. Which year and is this the EA111 or EA211?
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  2181. Read off the error codes via OBD port that will give you an idea. Water will sometimes leave mineral deposits that cause a short or intermittent short. Cleaning the contacts with an IPA solution on the components flagged up with errors may fix the problem.
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  2182. That's interesting, I know winter can get pretty cold over there. I will be doing a feature on Winter rated tyres/tires soon so stay tuned.
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  2183. Working on it! Thanks for your kind words of support and encouragement.
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  2184. I'd be surprised if 50km of driving added enough wear and tear to be noticeable. Keep an eye on symptoms like rough shifting, noises etc. Hopefully you caught it in time and will be ok.
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  2185. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. I would recommend a turbo/injector & fuel upgrades and remap to get you to the higher power levels. You'll have traction issues on a FWD at around 250hp on those.
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  2186. Thanks, will do!
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  2187. https://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen should link you to most of the articles I've already finished, there are a few I'm working on which will be live soon.
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  2188. Cool thanks for the heads up, which years does this tend to affect? It sounds a more recent engine problem to me, the earlier ones didn't have swirl flaps AFAIK.
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  2189. Interesting, thanks so much for adding to my knowledge. Neither Issue was on my radar for any of these engines, so I'll dig a little deeper now.
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  2190. Sorry about that I will try to add chapters to all videos, at the moment my time is rather limited as we are daily care giving to a relative but I'll try and go back through recent videos and add the timestamp chapters. I didn't realize people actually used these much.
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  2191. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support.
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  2192. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  2193. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support.
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  2194. You shouldn't have a problem quite a few of our members have had this done with this transmission and have been pleased with the results. Choose a mapper who knows the car and gearbox well though, and don't push everything to the max. A decent economy oriented map should put you in a decent power zone with minimal extra stress on the gearbox and drivetrain components.
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  2195. The Sun? In the Uk? That's a laugh!
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  2196. Not really, the car is designed to keep the engine in the correct zone,this video is very much aimed at manual cars but is good knowledge for all seeking to develop mechanical sympathy.
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  2197. Most modern performance cars (*and even non performance models) now use a drive by wire throttle, so the throttle is adjusted automatically by the ECU.
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  2198. I would in general but there are always exceptions. Euro 5 and even euro 6 pushed the manufacturers to evolve the engines further, which has been generally good for economy and that also helps reliability.
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  2199. I will be doing something on the Cosworth YB very soon, I mentioned it in the Ford tuning video but as you say the old school blocks are pretty interesting, and it helps to see where our modern tech has evolved from.
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  2200. I find Jaguar guys one of the nicest friendliest groups around, real car enthusiasts and willing to share advice and tips.
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  2201. Stock clutches will vary depending on their age and condition. A stock clutch should be good for around 225hp on most of these, but I have known them to start slipping and also I've known some to be able to handle much more power. For most projects I would do the map & upgrades and if the clutch is slipping then get it sorted. If it holds you are quids in. Even if the clutch is slipping a little you can drive it gently until you get it replaced.
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  2202. Thanks for the support my friend I didn't mention that and will be sure to next time I reshoot this video. I wasn't aware this was still a skill used on trucks. Thanks for your input it is greatly appreciated.
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  2203. https://www.bing.com/search?q=residual+vehicle+repair+law
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  2204. I certainly will do, they are very similar though as they share many common components. I preferred the sound of the 1.5 to my 1.4 and it just seemed to have a little more torque.
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  2205. The more mods you add the more you gain from each of them. Removing bottlenecks is the key. So even on a simple engine tune or remap you'll often get a little more by adding an intake but adding the intake without a tune won't make much difference at all. Some mods work well together and others can cause problems, for example adding a performance camshaft and porting the head can often cause problems if they are not done and setup at the same time. Much does depend on the engine though, your local garage/performance shop will be able to suggest suitable supporting upgrades usually.
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  2206. I am a lowly YouTuber it is true, but this "opinion" is based on over 30 years of driving and fixing cars. Just read the other comments and you'll see I'm not alone. Look after your car and it will look after you. Cold engine abuse is generally accepted as the worst thing people do to their cars, but most will sell it on before they start seeing the resulting damage.
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  2207. Yes they are the same Audi just added the F for Fuel Turbo Stratified Injection. Note that the higher power engines have variable cam timing on intake and exhaust the lower power ones didn't, so there might be a few spec differences but essentially they are the same block and use the same technology.
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  2208. They are quite well designed purely from the point of view that "they don't affect performance negatively", when you put your foot down they shut off and at higher loads and RPMs they again are closed. I totally agree that some designs and implementations leave a lot to be desired. I still don't see why we need the things, they only really help lower cold start emissions (a bit) which for many drivers is a small part of their regular mileage however in some areas it is illegal to remove them! Crazy I know.
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  2209. You are seriously saying this to an Englishman who lives in England and ALL of my relatives are also English. Stop being so small minded and attacking people based on race or what you wrongly perceive to be their race because you just show yourself up for what you really are. Its a better policy to judge people on who they are and what they say or do, You owe me an apology!
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  2210. The advertised duration. Cams are pretty complex so not the easiest of drop in mods to do. Tell us about your project and plans?
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  2211. Could be a number of things. Check for fault codes this will usually give more of an idea of whats going on. If the car doesn't see 250rpm it will not supply fuel, a weak battery, or dodgy starter motor can cause this. After the car has run, oil has circulated, everything is warmer and the battery has typically had a boost, so the car is more likely to achieve the required starting RPMs. Other issues could be the fuel injectors silted up, fuel filter, blocked EGR/ASV assembly. Check for parasitic battery drain, especially if the battery checks out as ok or passable.
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  2212. Wow, thanks!
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  2213. I am totally regretting missing this one out, they are not as popular as the other engines, but are overlooked gems. I will plan a reshoot of this video for you 1.6TDi owners.
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  2214. To my mind this would imply another problem causing the o2 to fail, is the engine running rich? Are the wires between the sensor and ECU in good order? Most parts have a 12 month guarantee but that is against defective parts not failing due to fouling or poor installation. £265 is not relatively cheap is it, I guess prices vary from model to model and it's been a while since I have had to do one.
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  2215. Glad it was helpful!
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  2216. I'd love to see (hear) that, or you can send it over to me at torquecars.wetransfer.com if you would be happy for me to use it in a future video on the topic that I'm currently planning. What did you go for in terms of bore sizes and resonator/silencer configurations?
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  2217. I found I didn't have time or the insurance to give one on one advice, so started this channel to help multiple people out at once - thanks for supporting my little channel. Fire up any questions on here on on my website www.torquecars.com and I'll try to make sure an answer comes your way, via an article update, video or a reply.
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  2218. I actually said "we are going to look at how to achieve 350hp" after quoting that "many people say this engine can easily handle 350hp" which it can without breaking a sweat! I did not say this was the limit, but a 300-350 target does seem the be the most popular power level people aim for. I do prefer to stick to the bottom end of power recommendations when it comes to power, unlike parts sellers and tuners chasing headlines. Especially as some of the early engines and non forged ones really struggle to make higher power gains. Imagine the complaints I would get if I said these engines handle 700hp easily! They simply can't. My experience shows an upper reliable limit is nearer 600hp and only on the versions of the engines with large port heads and forged internals. I am always open to information that states otherwise and do not feel I am the authority, rather I, like many of our viewers are still learning as we go. Of course you can get 1000hp or more on these if you have deep pockets, but we have to be realistic. I am not here to make stupid claims or produce click bait videos, I just want to give the average guy the information they need to make decent reliable power for their street car.
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  2219. You are right, thank you. I never claim to be perfect and totally overlooked this. I was overthinking this wrongly "the highest gear as the low gear because it’s not doing much gearing!?!" - I was probably having a brain freeze when I recorded this and didn't mean to confuse people. I will plan a reshoot to correct this in the future as it's popularity has amazed me, I only usually get a few hundred views per video.
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  2220. That is a very good oil, but probably one of the most expensive, I put Fuchs TITAN GT1 PRO C-3 XTL 5W-30 Fully Synthetic Engine Oi in mine and it worked really well (BKD 140hp 2.0 Tdi). You don't mind changing oil often if it doesn't cost a small fortune.
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  2221. Premium fuels like Shell do in my experience and testing keep the injectors running clean and this is what will reduce carbon & carbon deposits. I never use anything else in my cars if I can help it, but I'm sure others will have different experiences with premium fuels. Cleaner injectors and less carbon will be better for the DPF in the long run, but will this clean a DPF? Hopefully there is very little of anything left after the combustion process to do anything inside the DPF. My take is that if your car is designed for premium fuel then you need to use it, anything else is likely to cause problems. All modern fuels have detergents and cleaning additives in them, but the formulations will vary from brand to brand.
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  2222. I think most people would prefer a long battery life over a slower charge. It's only really a pain if you want to take a long drive or have a mega commute to do.
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  2223. CEGA = 2.0TDI (170) 4x4, introduced to range WK45/2009, withdrawn week 22/2010 Injection control - Bosch EDC 17 CP 14_2.4 CFJA = 170 TDI 4x4, which replaced the CEGA engine from week 22/2010 Injection control - Bosch EDC 17 C 46
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  2224. I'll add this to my production list, I think quite a few people have rough idle issues on many diesel engines, so I'll pull together all the reasons and provide a troubleshooting guide. The EGR is a common cause of a cold rough idle, when it starts sooting up. Have you had yours cleaned or checked?
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  2225. I feel I should try out a good few before I make a recommendation. I have used OBDELEVEN to good effect and it was quite cheap, also on VW Group Cars the VAGCOM with an OBDII to USB or serial port cable to your laptop is also a great option (The decent cables are worth paying for the cheaper ones will break quite quickly). I'm sure others will chip in here with their recommendations and I'll take this into account when I can do a proper group test.
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  2226. You need the engine to be up to temperature for at least 10 mins, so in most cars and for most journeys you would be looking to exceed 15-20 mins for each run, but it will depend on ambient temps, how fast the engine warms up and the type of driving you are doing.
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  2227. Great idea, so I will do a more in depth diagnostic example video and hope to feature a few different brands of coilpack so stay tuned for this. I'd like to find a fault coilpack or two for this though if I can.
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  2228. Hi buddy, thanks for the compliments, it makes all the hard work worth the effort. I have only done a general catch can video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlOV9Wym6X0 they are a good idea on those early TFSi engines.
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  2229. Sorry I thought the video was too long but I can do a more detailed deep dive on the major things. What do you suggest I should focus on in that video?
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  2230. You tend to see an increase at the top end and a bit of a dip at the bottom end, but as you say it's the experience of the drive you get with that induction roar.
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  2231. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for the support my friend.
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  2232. Cheers buddy, thanks for the kind words of support, and I hope you have many more years of trouble free motoring.
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  2233. I think it might be, it was quite old footage so I'm unsure. I love it when people work on these interesting project cars and make something really special from them.
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  2234. Which fuel do you use out of interest?
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  2235. Lol. To take your analogy to match the video, if my calculator was a Cray supercomputer with million pixel screen, when it went wrong the new quantum chip and replacement screen was astronomical. I never lost a bead on my Abacus though. I don't think we are against tech per se, just the silly expensive upgrades that don't add very much to the basic car, and many of which many drivers seem to switch off. Light Bulbs worked fine, so why do we need expensive laser headlights? Parking beepers are useful but do we really need full colour cameras and auto park?
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  2236. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful. I will have some more engine guides to BMW owners in the near future.
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  2237. That will be a monster when it's done. Have you found a remapping specialist for that locally? Let me know how you get on and what your experiences are.
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  2238. Thanks for the support & tips my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  2239. I just sprayed my coffee over my screen when I read that!
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  2240. I personally have found Vpower to be best on both Petrol and Diesel. Injectors and carbon deposits are lower than a generic E10 fuel. Regen is part of the DPF so avoiding this completely is not possible, perhaps if the engine is constantly running and there are no cold starts there will be little to no soot caught in the DPF. I would recommend running an additive through the fuel once a month or so like the BG cleaner range.
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  2241. If the tyre still looks good and is holding air ok you have nothing to worry about. Just keep an eye on the condition when you check the pressures periodically. the thing to look out for are DEEP cracks, or deep damage to the sidewalls.
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  2242. I didn't think anyone would spot that!
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  2243. Thanks for subbing!
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  2244. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVzD6qNjTuE The CRDi Video is now live.
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  2245. Fire up your question and if I know the answer I'll do my best, if not I'll try and find out for you when I get a chance.
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  2246. Thanks for the support my friend.
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  2247. Interesting, you are a handy guy to know. I'll look into these for the next videos on each generation of the 2.0 TDi engines. I've heard claims that the EVO Gen 3 irons out pretty much all of the problems, but others have told me it's just as bad as the previous one? What are your thoughts?
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  2248. Please tell us about your stage 3 project car? What mods have you done? Is it a track day car or race car? What topics would you like me to expand on in future video content?
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  2249. Yes you would need to get the ECU adjusted to cope with the lack of an EGR or you'll get error codes flashing up and may even enter limp home mode. Read the comments on here and on our website, many people did this to restore power and didn't see any. In most cases a carbon clean is the best option for a direct injection engine which is down on power especially if the mileage is creeping up. BG intake cleans are performed by specialists and I had one done on my 2.0 TDi and it made a massive difference to it.
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  2250. Glad it helped, and thanks for the support my friend. I didn't realize this was possible on the S4. What year is it and which engine?
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  2251. 5 years after the 1st year, so it applies UP TO year 6 although technically you only pay it for 5 years. If I'd said 5 years people would be more unhappy, I did debate this one and decided it was just simpler to say 6 counting the last year as a whole year just in case you buy one just inside the year range after April.
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  2252. If you look at the official SMMT figures you'll see the drops are year on year (2023 vs 2024) for private buyers, and the early part of the year was quite solid but things went pear shaped towards the end of the year.
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  2253. Nothing too special to look out for on these, but check for a full service history. Many vans are poorly serviced and if they carry heavy loads and do lots of stop start journeys they really need fresh oil.
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  2254. Great tip, thanks for passing that one on. I'll be sure to mention that in the next video and updated article. I guess the B58 plug upgrade is cheaper as well?
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  2255. Glad it was helpful and thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  2256. It depends where you live with regards to getting caught, and often there is a sequence of events before cars are confiscated or clamped. The annual inspection (MOT Test) in the UK is quite specific in checking emissions and for removal of cats/dpfs. A failed MOT will result in not being able to tax the car for road use will result in clamping and various fines levied. I have also seen roadside emissions testing in the UK (aimed at commercial vehicles) but this could be easily extended. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has caught 1,800 drivers since 2014 to 2017 not a massive number I will admit. I do know of some cases where even without a DPF the car still meets the emissions regulations so it is possible for some in some regions and areas.
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  2257. Oh man sorry to hear that, some guys give the whole industry a bad name. One of the tips in my avoid rip off garages video is to ask for the old parts - thay way you know they've taken them off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCjBk2834p4
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  2258. It's not ideal I always recommend the gentle drive to warm up, but in those really cold climate that is not an option, so adding a few RPM will warm it up more quickly than letting it idle.
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  2259. You only change your underwear once a day, you've never been in a car with my granny driving then!
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  2260. The intercooler will need upgrading at this point they tend to peak out around 240hp. Also the injectors would need a little more at this power level.
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  2261. The EGR cooler adds a lot of heat to the coolant allowing the engine to warm up more quickly. The cooling circuits are complex on these, I have asked Audi to provide a technical diagram and schematic but they haven't responded to me. As soon as I have the information I will do a video on this.
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  2262. I guess "Quality" like beauty is subjective and I totally take the point that fuel meets certain quality standards before it can be sold. I often use the term loosely though, and my implication is if your car is build to run on premium higher octane fuel then anything else is going to be "worse" for both performance and economy therefore of lower quality. Here in the UK lower octane typically contains 10% Ethanol which kills some of our older engine's seals, whereas high octane premium fuel contains just 5%, the additive packs also differ between brands with cheap suppliers not even coming close to the larger brands. What are your thoughts on increasing Ethanol content in fuels?
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  2263. You'll always want more, I've never met anyone who's said I now have enough power time to stop upgrading things. You will find the first 30% hike is quite cheap and the next 10% will cost double that and the next 10% 3 times as much again. Bear in mind you'll have traction issues on these at around 225hp, which definitely spoils your fun.
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  2264. Awesome spec, how do you find traction with that at the moment and thanks for the support my friend. It is impossible to estimate power as there are too many variables here, I would suspect you need to focus on fuel mods as well. Improving the head is a key on these higher power B series builds.
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  2265. Are you just doing a software delete or are you removing the DPF & EGR? A software only delete will cause problems, especially on the DPF as it will still clog up and not enter the regeneration. Both can be removed and deleted, I would also get the mapper to increase the power a little whilst they are in there, and this should give you a little more power to play with. EGR & DPF removals are illegal in most areas, so do check your local regs to see if this applies to you.
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  2266. It depends on the car and power but for something like my A3 I would use Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2, Continental Contact 6, The Goodyear Eagle F1 is a good summer tyre. For the UK I would probably go with Uniroyal RainSport 5, Michelin Primacy are also good, but quite pricey.
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  2267. You hardly notice it in operation (Audi call it the COD or cylinder on demand). The engine note changes slightly and it' switches back to 4 cylinders when you need the power instantly. I've had this on mine for some time now, and you get used to exploiting it for amazing fuel economy. I find dropping a gear and kicking the revs up to 1600rpm to be a sweet spot and get an extra 10-20mpg in this state in most driving conditions.
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  2268. Do you really drive at near tickover RPM and use heavy acceleration? Or do you just cruise around at 1500rpm or so, and change down when you accelerate? I have clarified "low RPM" as this seems to mean different things to different people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uot7DHY_C1c
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  2269. That is a good tip. Tyre pressures are often ignored. I had a nail removed today, and it cost me around 9 mpg due to underinflation over the last few weeks. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  2270. Glad you liked it!
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  2271. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on the benefits, the more opinions I can absorb the greater my understanding becomes. There are some differences between brands though, some makers EGR are quite well designed, others leave a lot to be desired.
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  2272. Shouldn't be a problem at all just find your power band and aim to stay in that with careful gear selection. Warm up is important when towing so don't drive hard from cold just keep it gentle until the engine warms up. It is easier to lug the engine when towing which should be avoided. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyt5ETkSot0
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  2273. Anything to webmaster @ torquecars.com (without the spaces) will get to me or the feedback comments form on the TorqueCars site.
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  2274. Hi buddy, thanks for the sub. What is a high mileage is a very subjective question and much depends on how the engine has been looked after, a lot of people assume 80,000 on petrol and 130,000 on diesels. Personally I would say 100,000 on petrol as you start to see things failing and wear and tear is taking it's toll and on diesels you can get to 150,000 before you start experiencing similar wear and tear related issues. It does depend on the engine though, as they lose compression and start to wear they can throw up all sorts of problems, a well maintained engine though is in a much better condition and will tolerate tuning more easily. So perhaps the best answer is "if the compression ratio is lower the engine is more worn and considered high mileage"?
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  2275. That's interesting, I didn't know they did that. Is the MPG pretty good on those then?
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  2276. They are all calculated slightly differently and on different scales there is Ron RDoN Mon and Aki etc... all are octane but applied via different standards. I did an article on this a while back but perhaps I should also make a video. https://www.torquecars.com/articles/fuel-octane-ratings.php Much like centigrade and celcius I suppose.
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  2277. In the next week or so there will be a video on this very topic for you. It's pretty much edited and queued up for release now.
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  2278. Hope you get that sorted cheaply and quickly, run through the steps in this video, error codes first will save a lot of time if it flags something important up.
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  2279. lol. Yes somewhere in the world the weather is doing the complete opposite. Perhaps I should do a summer one just for you guys over there.
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  2280. Thanks for your kind words, I'm pleased this early video of mine is still proving useful to people.
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  2281. Hi buddy, sorry for my slow reply, I'm just trying to catch up with 300 comments. A rattle on startup is not normal, mine is silent. The things to check are where is the rattle coming from. Top of the engine or rear or near the bottom are primary locations for a rattle. Engine mounts can cause a rattle but this will not go away when the engine is warm. The Cam timing mechanism (it is a wheel that uses oil pressure to rotate the cams slightly) can start to fail and this will exhibit a rattle but it will also affect the power delivery. The timing chain tensioner can also cause a rattle if this fails. Some of these engines had weak bolts on the injector rail, it is worth checking that all the bolts are securely fastened. Other than those obvious things it is nearly impossible to diagnose by message, you'll need to get someone to look at the engine in person.
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  2282. Thanks for the sub! It is usually pretty quick you'll notice something is up you might find the car is coping ok but will be slightly down on power. That is quite a big overfill, did they forget to drain it or just do it twice. I wouldn't recommend anyone overfilling by this much and would encourage you to drain away some oil at the earliest convenience.
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  2283. Diesels generally produce all of their torque at the low end and the gearing is set up to exploit that. Try accelerating from 40mpg in top gear and even the best diesel will struggle to make power. You hit the key there, is the engine happy or not? If you feel like there is not power or it is making vibration or noise then it's time to choose a different gear. If you have a DPF it would be worth running at higher RPM from time to time to allow the regen (as they are all different check your manufacturers guidance on RPM and time for a regen.)
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  2284. I think you'll find I don't have an accent, it's everyone else! lol. Sorry buddy the accent is me, you'll just have to put up with it like the rest of us.
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  2285. I didn't explain that very well did I? Each engine cycle provides data on the burn efficiency, knock risk etc... so with more cycles to work from you can make finer adjustments, effectively 4000 more every minute. The ecu is running at the same speed, it can just make better decisions with a faster turning engine.
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  2286. This video should provide the answers you seek my friend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TMgLwKda50
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  2287. Maybe if you had the right motivation!! lol
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  2288. Nice car. A good friend of mine had one a few years back, and he was always complaining about the MPT (Miles Per Tyre) it did seem to eat up the rubber. The T5 has to be one of the ultimate sleepers out there, it surprises so many people with it's power and grip.
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  2289. Do a compression test, You'll probably find the valves on cylinder 2 are failing in some way, exhaust gases are exiting to the intake causing it to melt, I can't think of specifics at the moment other than perhaps a gasket problem. Let me know what you discover though, I'm sure you'll not be alone and someone else out there will benefit from your findings.
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  2290. Anything is possible, but here are my thoughts. Flow from these engines is quite low, the RPM redline is around 5000rpm so there is not much scope for spooling up two turbos. Space is limited in most engine bays where these are fitted. Running two smaller turbos will mitigate these issues and should give a decent spool up and power delivery. You could run into fuel issues as you would with a larger single turbo. Audi did produce a biturbo variant of these engines, that might be a good starting place for parts and specs.
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  2291. Hi buddy, from tuning cars to tuning guitars, it would be an interesting side line. How are you doing musically speaking?
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  2292. They are sold with a manifold suitable for the 140, get a full install kit rather than just a turbo, a company like darkside would see you right on this.
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  2293. I've actually had an interesting issue with the newer 3.0 Tdi, the variable flow oil pump leads to poor lubrication if you keep the engine at low rpms for long periods, which leads to excessive wear. It's resulted in an engine seizing up and one burning oil. I think there is an ECU fix to run the oil at a higher pressure but when I've got to the bottom of it all I'll do a video on it. There are so many opinions and suggestions it's hard sifting through them all to get to the root of the matter.
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  2294. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  2295. Glad you enjoyed it buddy, thanks for the support.
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  2296. Glad to see someone enjoying their car.
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  2297. I missed the . didn't I? Sorry about that.I went straight from Pence to Euros forgetting cents altogether. Doh!
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  2298. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend.
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  2299. That single thing is probably about 80% of a persons fuel saving .
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  2300. Diesels typically top out around 4500rpms, so I guess taking a percentage is better than setting an arbitrary RPM as there are so many engines out there. You can tell as a driver if the engine is struggling to pull, and with this information in mind change to an appropriate gear.
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  2301. The quicker it warms up the better, for most that means just driving it when you start it but not too hard. See this video if you haven't already https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_WtD0N6_Fk
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  2302. A water pump failing can cause these surges. It could also be down to a sticking thermostat. You need to be careful it doesn't cause the engine to overheat so I'd recommend getting it checked and sorted sooner rather than later.
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  2303. This is an interesting question and I will do a whole video on this topic as it affects so many modern engines. Get an engine compression test done: This test checks the engine's ability to compress air and can help to identify problems such as worn piston rings and if this is limited to one cylinder or is a wider problem. A camera can also be useful to inspect for wear and tear inside the engine and head and identify any possible ares for leaks. Common Causes of Oil Burning in Cars Worn piston rings: Over time, the piston rings that seal the combustion chamber can become worn, allowing oil to leak into the engine and be burned. The top piston ring with the wavy edge is called an oil control ring. It's a crucial component in the engine's oil control system, responsible for controlling the flow of oil into the combustion chamber and preventing oil from being burned. The wavy edge of the oil control ring helps to scrape excess oil from the cylinder walls and return it back to the engine's oil pan. This helps to reduce oil consumption, improve engine efficiency and performance, and prevent harmful oil from entering the engine's combustion chamber. Damaged valve seals: Valve seals that prevent oil from leaking past the valves can become worn or damaged, causing oil to seep into the engine. High mileage engines: High mileage engines are more likely to burn oil due to increased wear and tear on engine components. Failing turbocharger: A failing turbocharger can cause oil to leak into the engine and be burned, as well as increase engine heat and oil breakdown. Additionally, a failing turbocharger can also cause excessive engine heat, which can lead to oil breakdown and increased oil consumption. If a car is burning oil and has a turbocharger, it's important to have the turbocharger inspected by a mechanic to determine if it's the cause of the oil consumption.
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  2304. You really need to follow the instructions that come with the product you are using. Application methods and driving requirements vary too much for a simple answer to that question. Some spray into the DPF, others are added to the fuel and some go into the air intake stream, a few even require DPF removal to use properly. Personally after a regen runs I would give the car another 10 minutes at least to settle afterwards, but manufactures often recommend different things.
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  2305. Thanks for the sub & support!
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  2306. My Bad I totally slipped up there and used the wrong term. I blame my age!
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  2307. These videos should be of interest to you @danielatia8593 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx_AG5gt4Oo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1qeeIymYd8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fzNDt2Z-X4
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  2308. Glad it was helpful!
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  2309. Are you referring to combustion at idle? I'm talking about volumetric efficiency under load at low RPM (or trying to). I understand that a typical engine is volumetrically very inefficient at close to idle rpm typically only 50% this is why car makers are using cylinder shutdowns at lower points in the RPM range to increase efficiency. When you start pressing the throttle and lugging the engine, which is the main focus and intent of this video you see the engine struggling to burn fuel and make power. Perhaps I've not explained it well enough and if you can think of a better way to say this please let me know, I appreciate all comments and feedback.
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  2310. Interesting, may I ask how many gears to typical trucks have? I'm not surprised really they have a very narrow power band and oodles of torque from low down so I guess they are even harder to lug.
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  2311. Yes it is, here is a video discussing this very point https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyPJVjoiYvY
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  2312. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your support.
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  2313. Glad it was helpful!Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend I'm glad you've found it useful.
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  2314. Which model vehicle is your 2.5 TDi fitted to? Done any mods or upgrades to it? What do you recommend?
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  2315. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  2316. That is a good point I hadn't considered. Lots of cars have collision protection systems now which I guess still use radar of some form.
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  2317. The fuel filter could be clogged, the fuse to the fuel pump or pump may be blown, check for voltage at the fuel pump. Old gas does degrade over time, it tends to form a wax which can block filters.
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  2318. Welcome aboard and thanks for the support and kind words.
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  2319. Thank you very much my friend! I appreciate your support encouragement and kind words.
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  2320. Let me know how it goes. Will it be a physical delete and block or a software shut off?
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  2321. Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend and I love hearing what people have done to their cars What's next for your project?
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  2322. Most tuning boxes are setup for a factory engine so if you do other mods you'll lose out on them with a preset "map in a box". Some tuning boxes can be programmed and these could be setup to optimize your turbo and other mods. There are OBDII modules around that unlock the ECU and allow you to tweak parameters and some of these may be suitable with other mods. I would strongly recommend you add these mods and get the car setup on a rolling road remap, it will make a world of difference to the end power you get. Don't mix a remap with a tuning box though, both will try to take up the slack BMW build in and this will usually "push things over the edge." It is very much a case of tuning box/piggyback ECU or get the stock ECU remapped.
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  2323. Glad to help and thanks for your encouragement, I wish you all the best in your project, there are some very interesting projects around with Honda engine swaps in them.
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  2324. Any engine will warm up faster and more effectively with slight load compared to relying on the idle tickover - driving it is better still. Yes theoretically synthetic oils are great, but there are still many engines which will suffer from sludge build up - VW Turbo engines are notorious for this. Again you won't harm anything waiting a few seconds until things have cooled/spooled down. When making videos I have to cover the worst case overall rather than give the best case as engines and use vary considerably.
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  2325. Sorry I don't understand this comment, My car will sit at just below the redline at 60mph is second gear (not that I recommend that) but by dropping a gear you increase the RPM. If you car sits at 2000rpm at 70mph which I what I think you are saying if that is the limit where you are, then dropping to 4th or 3rd will take the RPM up to 3000-4000 without needing to go faster.
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  2326. This video should cover most of the bases for you... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR0OoxFOMTw
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  2327. Thanks for sharing! Appreciate your comment my friend.
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  2328. I really didn't understand the point you were making here. The markings on the battery indicate it is a heavier grade with more cranking power, oil film thickness is dependent upon heat, viscosity decreases with heat. If you've ever stripped down an engine you'll realise there is always a thin coating of oil all over the inside, stop start engines typically restrict the drain back to the sump in addition to that. The starter motor cranks with more torque, that is why stop start engines start almost instantly compared to the couple of seconds or so we had to wait on older non stop start engines. I've never replaced a starter in a stop start engine, whereas I've done plenty in non stop start engines.
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  2329. That's why London is so busy and congested.
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  2330. Which engine does it have? Even a modest ECO map will give a nice bump up in power.
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  2331. It was in the Autumn Budget, Legislation will be introduced in Finance Bill 2024-25 to amend the applicable rates for cars, vans, motorcycles and motorcycle trade licences specified in Schedule 1 to Vehicle and Registration Act 1994. Full details of the new rates are given in Annex A to the Overview of Tax Legislation and Rates. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/autumn-budget-2024-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar/annex-a-rates-and-allowances Near the bottom under VED bands
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  2332. Yes motor is short for motor car, in a number of regions especially the UK, some regions say autos from "automotive" (but here in England auto means automatic). With the advent of electric cars I'm sure there will be more changes to the language we use about them. I do try to use neutral terms understood by as many as possible so i will keep this in mind for future videos.
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  2333. You'll enjoy it for sure. My day with this one was really good fun.
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  2334. Oh no sorry to hear that. Did it overheat at some point? This happened on a friends car and it turned out to be a blown head gasket due to overheating. In that case the water pump thermostat failed.
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  2335. Yes it is a good read indeed, I believe the entire Police Driver training program is based on the content of that book. Other great reads include Ben Collins How to Drive and A. Tom Toppers Very Advanced Driving have also been a part of my progress as a driver.
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  2336. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support and encouragement my friend. The later ones have a vapor catch kit installed in the PCV as standard which returns the oil to the sump, so not a lot of point, but the earlier ones will certainly benefit from fitting one. I am trying to find the year this changed, it seems to be around 2017.
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  2337. Unless you drive a VW group car, when they keep changing the formulations and withdrawing the one they recommended! lol
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  2338. Cheers mate, thanks for your support. The general principles of tuning are pretty much the same between cars. Things that alter the approach slightly are turbos, diesel fuel and the typical RPM range and power band. I just wish I could push out all the videos I want to, but time is not on my side and I want to offer quality over quantity.
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  2339. Yes it is, some manufacturers use a small turbo for low RPM and then switch to a large turbo at high RPMs. There are a number of twin turbo configurations and I recently did a video covering this if you haven't seen it yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GklnUby0a8w
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  2340. Most 208 spoilers and wings are purely for looks, the stock one keeps the rear window clear forcing rain to jump away at most speeds. I'm not sure they would hinder things much though unless you went for a massive roof mounted wing so if you like the look there is nothing stopping you my friend. A lip may well reduce drag slightly though, which is good for a few more MPG's etc... but only really at those higher speeds. I think drag becomes significant on most cars around 50-60mpg, up to that point it is not much of a factor.
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  2341. That's a fair comment, I felt I hadn't explained mysefl very well so I did another video on the idling comment I made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCGsZp-OG4c The take away IMHO is to put a small load on the engine instead of letting it idle, it will warm up more quickly that way. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on that video. Thanks again for chipping in to the discussion.
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  2342. Are these on 19 or 20 inch rims? I've heard people say the 18's are less prone to "tramlining" and big rims and low profile tires are the usual culprits. Dropping the heavy runflats will help a little but might not eliminate the problem completely if you have a large rim size. Also you could try a direction tread pattern, Eagle F1 (GS D3 think the one with the V groove pattern.)
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  2343. There are many many different designs, shapes, sizes and setups for each of these, exhausts are a very complex topic. Some use a V chamber design to prevent a return flow, size of the chambers needs to be matched the engines cylinder sizes and flow characteristics, which is why I hate to see these "universal" back boxes. Some designs can affect the torque output but most create a different sound.
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  2344. Could just be a bad battery not holding it's charge. Check with a voltmeter and pull the fuses in turn to see which circuit is causing a drain.
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  2345. I used to think that too but discovered that most modern engines will shut off coolant circulation to the radiator until the engine warms up enough, then if it cools too much in winter the radiator is once again shut off or flow is reduced. This is the job of the radiators thermostat. I have known people blank off radiators to improve fuel economy but I can't personally see the benefits on a modern engine.
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  2346. LOL @5400bowen you are right - I have learned never to make sweeping statements even if they seem to be correct, there is always an exception which someone will point out. I also never profess to know everything, I like everyone is still learning and expanding my knowledge and understanding so really welcome comments and feedback. In my mind I was thinking of a few cars with electric water pumps and some will only slow the flow through the radiator rather than stop it, (it keeps the coolant temps more uniform that way) and rather than be thermostatically controlled some might even anticipate the temps before they happen regulating flow in advance but crucially not shut it off completely. So to clarify "pretty much all cars will have a thermostat to shut off water circulation from the radiator" but I'm sure someone out there will know of an exception to this. With a mechanical water pump you need a physical restriction such as that afforded by a thermostat but with electric water pumps control can vary and there are many exotic solutions and controllers out there.
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  2347. Good engine choice, I had a BUL version in my 2007 A4 Quattro and it was great to work on and made really good power gains. K04, Intake and remap are the choice mods on those for the higher power gains, unless you have front wheel drive, as traction is usually a big problem at 230hp.
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  2348. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your kind words, it makes the hard work worth it.
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  2349. Thanks for chipping in, I'm really appreciating the feedback and I look forward to your findings. The more data we all have to work on the more informed we can be.
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  2350. Cheers for your kind words of support my friend.
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  2351. I've only got half of your miles, but still no problems so I'm very happy. 52 seems about right to me, my urban runs reach the high 40's and I can actually push it to 70mpg in some runs I do regularly, must do a video on that.
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  2352. Totally agree with you I have known many cars with DPF removals and decent tuning still meet or exceed the emissions standards. A DPF does seem like a bad solution to the problem IMO.
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  2353. Yes I should have qualified that statement more. Too many older cars struggle to provide sufficient power - do alternators get less efficient with age? Slipping belts is another common issue that can cause problems. Thankfully most modern setups provide more than enough power to run everything and charge the battery. I think the real problem is sitting there with the lights on and heater running when the stop start has cut in, which very quickly drains the battery. The BMS is good but I feel is a little too forgiving in winter months and I switch of the stop start manually, otherwise I see my average voltage drop on short drives. Overall with each drive you are draining the battery more and it is not getting topped up. I have an app that shows me the voltage on my phone which is quite useful to keep an eye on things. It is surprising how long it would take a running engine to charge a low battery. A 30 min drive is nowhere near long enough really iMHO. What are your thoughts on that?
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  2354. Cheers buddy, thanks for the support and encouragement.
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  2355. wow it gets pretty cold out there. What do you do as your warm up routine on the engine when you start in those temps?
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  2356. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the encouragement my friend. You'll have fun there, the Escort Chassis is fantastic.
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  2357. Is it modified in any way? Perhaps a remap will improve the fuel economy. What figures are you getting? It shouldn't be too much lower than the factory figures.
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  2358. A simple remap on that should give you around 45hp more power and 55lbft of torque for max economy a remap of around 30hp should be in the sweet spot for power vs economy and be better than the stock setup. It has the EDC17C64 ecu on it.
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  2359. That sounds like a handful but in a fun way. I'll have to cover the M51 in more detail, it's quite a special engine. I did an article on it back a couple of years, https://www.torquecars.com/bmw/m51-tuning.php (time for an update I think).
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  2360. Glad to hear it, I try to answer everything that crops up in my life, the comments I get and the feedback in our forums. All the best with your project and hope you find that perfect exhaust setup.
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  2361. Which year and which engine do you have in your A1? Have you done any mods or are you planning any? Let me know what you recommend and think about this great little Audi.
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  2362. Thank you! Cheers!
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  2363. You are right, I did a follow up video recently to clear up that point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uot7DHY_C1c
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  2364. Wow that is quite a statistic. What are the popular models and brands out there?
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  2365. I love these technical points. As most people think of the Suck Squeeze BANG Blow we'll pretend "air fuel mixture explodes" is correct.
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  2366. That sounds like you have plans for it then. You had it long?
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  2367. I hadn't thought of that one, good suggestion my friend.
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  2368. Ah yes, you probably remember fondly the Mk 1 Golf GTi. It is interesting that a modern Polo is larger than the Mk 1 Golf. I guess that is progress. I totally agree about the power you suggest, the 30 still feels gutless and you have to wring it hard at 70mph.
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  2369. Kent have already done part of this and have put potholes everywhere. They fix it by drawing a white line around it, then finally after the potholes act like reservoirs and absorb all the water they get filled in or we end up with a hosepipe ban!!!! It seems that people think the faster you go over a pothole the less impact it has on the car so not sure that one will slow people up. Perhaps if they put a hotwheels loop in the roads only the powerful cars and confident drivers can proceed, Im sure that would improve road safety.. LOL
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  2370. Thanks for the support my friend, good to have you aboard.
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  2371. No it's not and I've dropped it from my videos for over a year now. I will get around to redoing this one.
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  2372. I think we've all been there, so you're not alone.
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  2373. Potentially, the oil flows through the central turbo spindle to keep it lubricated so if a seal goes it can seep into the intake and cause burning.
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  2374. When you open the drivers door in many new cars, the fuel pump is already starting to prime you can usually hear it power up. The electrical system is on when the key is turned, and the only benefit to waiting to crank is on diesel engines to allow the glow plugs to warm up. I'm glad to hear others opinions on this, I can't think of any other good reasons.
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  2375. That would be a more lucrative career choice than YouTuber! I think you'll find that the best jewel thieves don't actually look like Jewel thieves though.
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  2376. They are pretty easy, I don't know the Insignia in detail but most if not all of these have just two leads (4 plugs) - that go into the car and it's just a matter of disconnecting and reconnecting, the instructions are really well laid out. The TDi tuning guys offer really good support.
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  2377. Which model do you have? The regen happens automatically as needed for most cars, providing you meet certain criterion which are explained in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6wKuegjMV4 you can force a regen through the OBDii port in some cases where the automatic regen has not worked/ isn't cutting in etc. The key is driving speed/rpm & duration which will vary according to model of car. 37 mph @ 3000 rpm and 30 minutes is a very general rule of thumb.
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