272 V6 re-map

[Ian A4 Allroad V6]

Hi,

Just wondering where is the best place for a re-map etc?

I just want bettter MPG.

I tried a TDI Tuning box, similar to those I’ve had on previous Audi’s.

However, the car didn’t like it ??!

Many thanks

Ian .

[Steve Q]

The tuning boxes just trick the ECU to tink it's running in different conditions. You e done the right thing removing it. 

You could try Celtic tuning who show you what the power/mpg figures will be from each map they do once you put your reg in.  

Or you could try Revo or darkside developments.  

When choosing a garage to do a remap make sure you use one that's got a rolling road so you get the best results. 

[spartacus 68]

Darkside Developments have definitely remapped an A4 272. I have the same car and to be honest in dynamic mode, it’s fantastic as stock. Be interested to know what mpg you’re looking for? Premium diesel will help a little, as well as decent ambient temperatures. I tend to get around 50mpg, but that’s in efficiency mode, and driving like Miss Daisy! Best I’ve ever achieved was over 60mpg heading back from London on motorway in late summer.

The V6 doesn’t like city driving, and if you tow then that figure plummets too.

At some point I may consider it, so would be interested to know outcome. With these sort of things, I’d drive to a reputable remap business with rolling road, which will probably involve overnight stop depending on where you live. Better that than issues down the line.

The Tiptronic 8-speed can handle the power, but consider changing the gear oil and filter. I did this last month at 60k on a 17 plate. ZF have kit. Audi main dealer will say it’s sealed for life, but all gear oil deteriorates over time, and I tow too, so felt justified in doing as it’s likely to be my last diesel and a keeper. Will do rear diff at 100k miles.

Edited December 28, 2024 by spartacus 68