2012 A4 2.0 T ECU flash - good or bad and which one
10-22-2013, 12:56 PM
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Re: 2012 A4 2.0 T ECU flash - good or bad and which one
My car is an 2011 B8 A4 since we both are B8 I did APR Stage1 cuz is the closest tune to the factory you can switch the ECU program from your cruise control
My APR Stage1 I hv Fully Loaded ECU, basically included the 4programs+Security Lockout˛+Fault Code Erase/Throttle Body Alignment (FCE/TBA)˛+Anti-Theft System˛.
- will this decrease the engine life? maybe cuz additional pressure on the engine and the APR 93-octane program allows up to about 16-19 psi, stock will be 6-10 psi
- warranty? 30days from APR
- decrease in fuel economy? I do not think so cuz wt i usually hv 450km/tank on avg before tune and still the same 450km/tank after tune
- increased strain on transmission and AWD gear? Still duno but personally don't think so
But make sure u change ur diverter valve (Forged would be a good suggestion, you need to change the harder spring in it which it does come with) since the OEM might get tired quickly.
But I really duno it will increase mileage when cruising on the highway as "audimontreal" said
My APR Stage1 I hv Fully Loaded ECU, basically included the 4programs+Security Lockout˛+Fault Code Erase/Throttle Body Alignment (FCE/TBA)˛+Anti-Theft System˛.
- will this decrease the engine life? maybe cuz additional pressure on the engine and the APR 93-octane program allows up to about 16-19 psi, stock will be 6-10 psi
- warranty? 30days from APR
- decrease in fuel economy? I do not think so cuz wt i usually hv 450km/tank on avg before tune and still the same 450km/tank after tune
- increased strain on transmission and AWD gear? Still duno but personally don't think so
But make sure u change ur diverter valve (Forged would be a good suggestion, you need to change the harder spring in it which it does come with) since the OEM might get tired quickly.
But I really duno it will increase mileage when cruising on the highway as "audimontreal" said
10-22-2013, 02:21 PM
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Re: 2012 A4 2.0 T ECU flash - good or bad and which one
Fuel economy is a bit better with APR assuming you're driving like a *sane* person
As for the DV, supposedly the one that came with the B8 is already updated and was not considered necessary. I've had the tune for the last 18 months / 15,000kms.. all's good.
As for the DV, supposedly the one that came with the B8 is already updated and was not considered necessary. I've had the tune for the last 18 months / 15,000kms.. all's good.
10-22-2013, 03:23 PM
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Re: 2012 A4 2.0 T ECU flash - good or bad and which one
and 2005 1.8T should be like this below...
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