[200q20v] Smooth Running

[Brian Link]

when It gets hot, try a gallon of Toluene with a half tank

see:   http://elektro.com/~charlie/photos/cars/audi/toluene.html

It makes a pretty big difference up here in Colorado with pump gas being 91 
octane plus 10% ethanol.  When I run 1 gallon of toluene with 8-10 gallons 
of 91, the car is much smoother, much stronger, turbo spools up quicker, 
feels much faster off the line.
Only draw back was a little more cranking time to start (maybe my 
imagination) and made for $$ tank of gas.

my .02

Brian Link
Boulder, CO.


[Brian Link]  >
>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.
> >
> >