[s-cars] NAC? - Towing Capacity Figures

[Joe Pizzimenti]

There's probably nothing wrong with towing with a stock S6, but once
you start hogging it out and EGT's are already near the limit and
you're pumping 26-30psi into a motor and asking it to pull a lot,
something's gotta give.

My friend's F-350 mit Powerstroke turbodiesel has several programs
that he can plug in via the OBD-II port, the more radical ones
explicitly say not to attempt towing due to higher EGT's and risk of
hurting the motor.  I've noticed in my car that EGT's get higher even
with just some luggage and a set of wheels and tires, much less a
trailer.

Joe


On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 05:57:51 -0500, Robert Myers <robert at s-cars.org> wrote:
> 
> IIRC, towing is mentioned in the owner's manual and is not forbidden.  Also
> IIRC, load limits are mentioned.  This leads me to believe that, within
> reason, there is nothing wrong with towing with an S6.  Perhaps the advice
> might be RTFM.
> 
> At 12:02 AM 1/19/2005 -0500, Keith Maddock wrote:
> 
> >Mark Pollan <mark.pollan at mci.com> wrote:
> > > Apologies in advance but the knowledge base of the members comprising this
> > > list is unparalleled in my world sooo..
> > >
> > > I am looking for a complimentary vehicle to my S6 (ahah, Audi content) and
> > > am looking at mid-size SUVs (4Runner, Pilot, Montero, etc) for hauling and
> > > towing (2500 lbs worth of Waverunners) capability.  The max payloads do not
> > > differ much but the towing capacity ranges from 2000 lbs (Montero) to 5000
> > > lbs (4Runner).  The horsepower/torque specs really do not differ that much
> > > across the power trains.  With all that said, how do manufacturers
> > determine
> > > towing capacity?  Is there an actual formula mandated by the feds or is
> > > there a significant degree of marketeering?
> >
> >Actually, what's wrong with towing with the S6?  Does anyone know what
> >the towing rating is on our cars.  I see the C5 S6 avant is rated up
> >to 4630 lbs in the UK.  The C4 S6 can't be too far behind.
> >
> >http://www.aa.co.nz/Section?Action=View&Section_id=257&Story_id=1565
> >Lists the C4 100 at 3087 lbs for  "5 cyl" and 3418 lbs for "V6" , I
> >would assume the turbo motor is capable of as much as the V6...
> >
> >Cheers,
> >Keith
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