[200q20v] Smooth Running

[Derek Pulvino]

Lucky for me I've been saving for just this opportunity!  That's what 
Quattro's for anyways, winter and other such low traction driving.

dp


>From: Bernie Benz <b.m.benz at prodigy.net>
>To: Derek Pulvino <dbpulvino at hotmail.com>
>CC: 200q20V mailing list <200q20v at audifans.com>
>Subject: Re: [200q20v] Smooth Running
>Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 16:50:18 -0800
>
>You're fat for now.  Run it only in winter, buy a summer car next spring.
>
>Bernie
>
> > From: "Derek Pulvino" <dbpulvino at hotmail.com>
> > Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 16:05:26 -0700
> > To: s-car-list at yahoo.com, 200q20v at audifans.com
> > Subject: [200q20v] Smooth Running
> >
> > Quick question for everybody,
> >
> > Noticed with the colder weather coming on my car is running smoother and
> > stronger at part throttle.  Any ideas why this would be?
> >
> > I know that combustion favors colder air (cold air is denser, etc, 
>purpose
> > of intercooler), but I am willing to discount that as a factor here.  I 
>can
> > see stronger running as a potential result, but I think 30 deg f. would 
>be a
> > neglible amount.  In addition, I don't think it would also lead to 
>smoother
> > running as well.  I have had fault codes come up for the intake air temp
> > sensor, but I checked and found out the replacement temp value for an
> > incorrectly working temp sensor is 80 degrees cel.  So, no correlation
> > there.
> >
> > As an ancilary, I've noticed some weakness in the tbv but not to the 
>point
> > of constant annoying, and predictable dying.
> >
> > Any ideas on what could be affected by the cooler temps?  Air temp 
>changing
> > pliability of hoses, a sensor working more effectively at temp, knock
> > sensors etc.  Something is obviously going on here, but I'm not sure 
>what to
> > look for.  It would be nice if the power curve and running 
>characteristics
> > spent more time like this.
> >
> > Suggestions?
> >
> > Derek P
> > 91 200, Seattle Wa, approx average temp 45-48 f.
> >
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