EGT guidlines? was Re: [s-cars] NAC? - Towing Capacity Figures

[Keith Maddock]

Thanks Bob and Joe :)

Since I have an EGT in my car - I suppose it would help to know what
range of EGT's is considered to be ideal, and what range of EGT's is
considered to be bad.

Anyone have this info or a good link?

Thanks,
Keith


On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 07:48:02 -0500, Joe Pizzimenti
<joe.pizzimenti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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