STAGE 0 - Before Tuning
Here is a summary of recommendations that should be followed before any modification or performance increase. These recommendations can help safely achieve the required performance. However, they can also serve as a guide for extended maintenance to restore the engine performance lost over years of operation. These recommendations not only help restore original performance, but also extend engine life.
- Engine oil change, oil leak check
- Oil filter replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Fuel filter replacement
- Turbocharger check / WasteGate adjustment check
- TCV (turbo control valve) inspection / replacement, leak inspection / vacuum tube replacement
- Injector inspection / spark plug inspection / replacement
- Clean / check for leaks / replace intake hoses
- Tightness check of the intercooler
- Check / clean the crankcase ventilation
- Transmission oil change
- Slip control / clutch change
- Leak check / cleaning of the cooling system
After modification and after performing STAGE 0, we recommend a follow-up service plan that certainly will not harm cars without modification.
- Change engine oil after 15,000 km or 1 year (10,000 km recommended)
- Replace air filter after 30,000 km (20,000 km recommended)
- Change the transmission oil after 50,000 km
- Use quality fuel (Benzina, Aral, OMV,…)
- Drive reasonably - gradually warm the engine / cool down the turbo before turning off the engine
- Set WasteGate to the correct pressure according to your tuning stage
- Check the brakes and inflate the tires at least once a month
- Do not forget the other fluids - power steering, differential, angle gearbox, Haldex,…