What are some things I can do to restore horsepower?

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Jul 13, 2012 | 07:56 PM

kduznetsov

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What are some things I can do to restore horsepower?

I'm changing various fluids tomorrow such as transmission, coolants, oil ect.. anything else I can do?

Jul 13, 2012 | 08:09 PM

BaseDrifter

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If you're Quattro, it's also a good time to change the rear diff oil (75w90 gear oil.)

Here's a DIY: http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2797649

Have you changed the air filters? Done a basic tune up?

Jul 13, 2012 | 11:12 PM

ImTheDevil

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You need to add your location up top and a sig with your car's info - we'll be able to help a lot more that way.

Jul 14, 2012 | 01:10 AM

FishEye

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change your plugs and wires if u have wires... then change ur fuel filter and air and u should be good

Jul 14, 2012 | 03:18 PM

bmoore98A4

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seafoam and STP redline to clean out gunk/sludge/rust/ ect

I noticed more response from a 0w40 oil, but got a little more valve tick with it.

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