Freed Performance

The Q5 uses active hydraulic mounts filled with fluid and wired to the car’s computer, which adjusts their stiffness in real time to smooth out engine vibration. When the rubber degrades and the fluid leaks out, that system collapses — and the engine has nothing absorbing its movement.
What you’ll notice:
— Vibration at idle felt through the steering wheel, floor, and seat
— Clunking on acceleration and deceleration
— Purple or dark fluid leaking onto the subframe
— Increased engine movement during gear changes
This is happening on 2021–2025 Q5s, sometimes as early as 30,000–40,000 miles. It’s a known issue on Audi’s MLB Evo platform — the same mounts run across the A4, A5, Q5, and Allroad.
If your Q5 is vibrating at idle or you’ve got fluid on the subframe, DM us or book through the link in bio.
📍 Freed Performance | Cu***ng, GA | Serving Metro Atlanta

BMW N20 Timing Replacement ⛓️‍💥

The 2012–2015 BMW N20 known failure point is timing chain. Metallic Rattling or Clattering Sounds at a cold start, idle or during acceleration are all symptoms of timing chain issues.

The N20 timing chain issue affects the F30 328i, 428i, 528i, X1, X3, and Z4

Engine side:
The N20 factory plastic timing chain guides degrade from heat cycling. When they break, the chain loses tension — it can jump timing or snap entirely.

Oil system side:
Shattered n20 guide fragments fall into the oil pan and get pulled into the oil pump pickup tube. That restricts flow and starves the engine of oil pressure and total engine failure.

Caught early, this is a straightforward preventative repair.
If you’re in the Atlanta area and have a BMW F30 328i, 428i, 528i, X1, X3, and Z4, get it inspected before you hear that rattle. DM us or book through the link in bio.

📍 Freed Performance | Cu***ng, GA | Serving Metro Atlanta

Time to give away this APR Tune. 🏁⚡️
We are officially announcing the winner this Friday at 3:00 PM

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth, talked builds with the team, and entered the APR Tune giveaway. We will be calling the winner directly using the phone number provided on your entry form. You will have exactly one hour to answer or call us back to claim your prize. If we don’t hear from you within that hour window, we are moving straight to the next name on the list.

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