vutekho

When are you guys replacing your water pump and thermostat as a preventative maintenance?

In my previous Japanese vehicles, it was usually around 90k miles, which was around the same time I changed out the timing belt too.

The only other place that mentioned a recommended interval, was on Ecstuning website, which was 60k miles. That sounds like a very short interval to me. But I rather not be like my friend and have his BMW dead on side of road due to water pump failure.

Vehicle is 2013 Q5 2.0T

tomaszp72

What engine? I have a 3.0T and my water pump was replaced at around 25K. I think 3.0T are known for bad water pumps.

vutekho

It's a 2.0T engine, 2013.

poncho@home

Really? First I hear of 3.0T having water pump issues. Where have you seen this?

poncho@home

well a quick google search turned up some older posts talking about premature water pump failures on the early 3.0Ts. Recall was issued and Audi has since changed pumps to an aluminum one from plastic, doesn't seem to be a problem on the 3.0T in the Q5

DennisMitchell

My 2010 Q5 3.2L had that water pump recall.

mrayhan

Does that recall apply to all 3.2 engines?

HZ60

I saw it in my garage on my previous Q5 -2013 3.0T. Water pump went out (started leaking) at 22.5k mi. Replaced under warranty. No recall that I know of. The service tech said I was the first 3.0T he had seen with this issue. Guess I just got lucky.

tomaszp72

They told me that mine wasn't the only one. I think if you look at the A6 and S4 forums you will find more.

DennisMitchell

If I recall correctly (pun) the recall happened in 2011 so it depends on date of manufacture.