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iE AutoProtect: Unrivaled Safety for Audi B9 3.0T ECU Tunes

Meet iE’s latest innovation for Audi B9/B9.5 3.0T engines: AutoProtect. Designed as a last wall of defense, it protects your engine from the dangers of low-octane fuel or damaged components.

ENGINE KNOCK: THE ACHILLES HEEL OF AUDI B9 3.0T

The B9/B9.5 3.0T has major performance potential, making it a favorite among Audi enthusiasts. However, its high compression and commonly poor U.S. fuel quality occasionally lead to low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and detonation issues, especially on cylinder 6, where things are the hottest.

Effected Vehicles:

  • 2017-2024 Audi S4
  • 2017-2024 Audi S5
  • 2017-2024 Audi SQ5

THE SOLUTION: iE AutoProtect

Even with the best tuning solutions, unreliable fuel and mechanical failures still pose a risk to these finely tuned engines. That’s where iE AutoProtect comes in. This innovative solution automatically lowers the boost and alerts you with a CEL if dangerous conditions do arise. This proactive approach not only protects your engine but also allows power to return automatically once conditions are safe.

This solution is entirely unique to iE. The original computer logic is based on averages of all 6 cylinders, which allows dangerous conditions to prevail in a single cylinder. The Audi programming also allows no way to set a code or reduce boost to intervene when things are dangerous -without the double-edged sword of limiting the total range of the knock control. Our engineers have gone where others have not, solving all of these issues and building this feature.

DRIVE WITH CONFIDENCE

iE's AutoProtect acts as your engine's final defense. It even protects in situations where the original calibration falls short. Now available for every iE tuning stage on all B9/B9.5 S4, S5, and SQ5 3.0T, update your tune today with your POWERlink Mobile app.

Learn more about iE's advanced Tuning Suite For Audi B9 3.0T Engines

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