Re: A4 1.8T CHIP (1.8T vs 2.8)

[Mike Stump <tree@triton.net>]

Greg Ames wrote:

> - I have heard of after-market gizmos that store engine oil under
>     pressure to provide bearing lube after shutdown.  If they aren't
>     a load of BS, why aren't they standard equipment on all cars?
>

According to Road & Track, these systems don't provide a substantial
benefit and often are the same cost as a replacement turbo.  As for the
period of idling after shutting the car off HKS makes a device that
allows the car to continue idling after it's been shut off for up to a
minute and a half (as long as the parking brake is on).  You just turn
the ignition to off and after whatever time period you set the car for,
it shuts itself off.  The device is supposed to be available for most
makes and modles but I don't know for sure if it fits Audis.

Mike Stump
80q