4k still running hot!!

Ti Kan ti at amb.org
Sun May 6 23:32:53 EDT 2001


Huw Powell writes:
> >     The bottom line is they run hot I think. 
> 
> Yup.  That's a trademark of the classic Audi/VW 4 and 5 cyl engines. 
> It's OK!  They are hot, nasty, durable little engines.

These engines operate best when hot.  I do not recommend changing to
lower temp thermostats or fan switches unless the car sees regular
severe use.  Insufficiently hot running can actually reduce the life
of these engines.  Hot is a good thing as long as it's not overheating.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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