Notices
 
 

  

User Tag List

Thread: Cooling system upgrade

Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. Cooling system upgrade 
    #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    Newmains, Scotland
    Posts
    27
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    11 Post(s)
    Just bought an A4 se technik TDIe 2014. I need a tow bar but was advised by the garage that I may need a cooling system upgrade! Why would that be and how do I find out if I do?
     
    0 0 0
     

  2. Re: Cooling system upgrade 
    #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Shetland & S.Tyneside
    Posts
    1,865
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    2 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    104 Post(s)
    would that garage have been the main dealership? I've heard this recommendation before when a pal got a tow bar fitted to a Q7, but never seen it implemented. Suppose if you are dragging the maximum towable weight up steep hills all day or towing a caravan across Africa it might be necessary, doubt you'd need it in most cases though. I believe it is a larger gearbox oil cooler (if auto), bigger fans on the rad. Speak to independent tow bar installers who do it all day, they should know if customers are having overheating problems. I think if you intend towing things that heavy or far you wouldn't have an A4!
     
    0 0 0
     

  3. Re: Cooling system upgrade 
    #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    Newmains, Scotland
    Posts
    27
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    11 Post(s)
    It was a towbar company that said I may need it. I’ll give audi a call tomorrow if I get the time. Wish my allroad hadn’t got written off, wouldn’t have had any problems with putting a towbar on that I think.
     
    0 0 0
     

  4. Re: Cooling system upgrade 
    #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Location
    Blaydon, North east England
    Posts
    386
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    53 Post(s)
    Is your A4 an Avant? if so it may be like my A6 Avant as come with towbar prep, so has the extra cooling and the wiring in place, it just needs the towbar fitting and the control module. That's what I did with mine and its been no problem, I tow a caravan about 2000 miles a year with no overheating issues
    2015 A6 Allroad 3.0TDi 218 CRTE - NEW
    2012 A6 Avant 3.0TDi Multitronic - OLD
     
    0 0 0
     

  5. Re: Cooling system upgrade 
    #5
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    Newmains, Scotland
    Posts
    27
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    11 Post(s)
    Not an Avant, saloon style.
     
    0 0 0
     

  6. Re: Cooling system upgrade 
    #6
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    Newmains, Scotland
    Posts
    27
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    11 Post(s)
    Towbar fitted. The guy who fitted it said the cooling system upgrade is for warmer countries. It’s never going to be a problem in Scotland.
     
    0 1 0
     

Similar Threads

  1. Question A4 B8 Quattro Avant towbar. Why does my cooling system need an upgrade to fit??
    By EX09 in forum Towbars, Towing, Roof Boxes & Bike Racks
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 20-12-2016, 07:58 AM
  2. Please Help Oil in the cooling system
    By JonnieSix in forum Passat - B5 Forum - 1997 -2005
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-08-2015, 07:09 AM
  3. Question Cooling system
    By NOSNI in forum Passat - B5 Forum - 1997 -2005
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 16-07-2011, 07:08 PM
  4. air in the cooling system
    By lliikk in forum Passat - B5 Forum - 1997 -2005
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 20-01-2010, 02:31 PM
  5. cooling system
    By billza1967 in forum Passat - B5 Forum - 1997 -2005
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 02-02-2008, 02:29 PM
Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


 



  


Disclaimer: VW Audi Forum is an "independant enthusiast website", administered in line with guidelines supplied by VAG in the UK, and is in no way related to any of the Worldwide Volkswagen,Audi,Seat,Skoda,Bentley,Bugatti,Porsche or Lamborghini group of Companies. For official up to date information on any of there vehicles, please visit the official websites. Any comments made throughout this website, are the views of the respective poster, and in no way represent the views of the VW Audi Forum Administration, or the worldwide Volkswagen & Audi Group of companies.


VW Audi Forum do not vet and are not responsible for any information which is posted in this forum. All content is viewed and used by you at your own risk and we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information.


Copyright: Certain "words", "phrases" and "Images" used on this website by the Administration are "Copyright" of Volkswagen GB, Volkswagen AG (Germany), Audi GB, Audi AG (Germany), Volkswagen Motorsport GB, Volkswagen Motorsport AG (Germany), Audi Motorsport AG (Germany), Volkswagen Racing GB, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche and Lamborghini. No image can be replicated by anyone WITHOUT the relevant Companies written permission.


All trademarks and copyrights remain property of their respective owners.

No part of the VW Audi Forum website or forum may be reproduced without written permission from the site administration


PLEASE NOTE - PERSONAL ABUSE, ABUSE AGAINST THIS OR ANY OTHER WEBSITE OR ANY COMPANY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. OFFENDERS WILL BE MODERATED OR EVEN BANNED.


This website and forum are best viewed at a minimum resolution of 1024 by 768.



  



- VW AUDI Forum - The #1 Volkswagen (VW) Group Forum - Volkswagen (VW) - Audi - Seat - Skoda - Bentley - Bugatti - Lamborghini - Porsche - Scania - MAN - Ducatti - VW Audi Forum -


- www.vwaudiforum.co.uk - www.vwaudiforum.co.uk -