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Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-21-2015, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 33,361
Posted By dk1

Low oil pressure is different from low oil level....

Low oil pressure is different from low oil level. You can have correct oil level yet there can be something wrong with the oil pump. Low oil is a warning while low pressure is a catastrophic engine...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-08-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,335
Posted By dk1

The whining noise could be a bad wheel bearing....

The whining noise could be a bad wheel bearing. You can hear it at lower speeds but at highway speed the road noise may overwhelm it. Troubleshoot a little more: when you hear the noise, let go of...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2015, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,988
Posted By dk1

One thing I know is that if the dealer overfilled...

One thing I know is that if the dealer overfilled oil you would get a warning message "Please drain oil". It happened to me.
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
11-17-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 44,239
Posted By dk1

Did you by any chance find out what actually was...

Did you by any chance find out what actually was the cause of the engine failure? I know you mentioned a bent crankshaft but why would it happen all of a sudden?
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2014, 05:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,740
Posted By dk1

I had A3 as a loaner for a couple of weeks. The...

I had A3 as a loaner for a couple of weeks. The new A3 is a blast to drive. It is light and handling is great.

However, it is inferior to the current A4 in just about everything else. Visibility...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-26-2014, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,133
Posted By dk1

Yes, it is the blind spot monitoring. It is not...

Yes, it is the blind spot monitoring. It is not tracking of any kind; emissions stop when the car is off.

My own car was setting off my radar detector (Valentine 1). It was K band, I believe. I...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-03-2014, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,757
Posted By dk1

I would strongly advise some sort of extended...

I would strongly advise some sort of extended coverage (either certified or Audi endorsed).

Just to give you a taste of what you can expect to pay for repairs (most of these were quoted to me by a...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-26-2014, 03:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,358
Posted By dk1

Just a guess, but is it possible that just like...

Just a guess, but is it possible that just like transmission, steering is adaptive and can be reset using VAG COM? It is possible that after your fun driving stint it got into some weird mode.
...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-25-2014, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,676
Posted By dk1

I had my catalytic converter fail at 78K. It is...

I had my catalytic converter fail at 78K. It is covered until 80K so I was lucky. Otherwise the replacement cost is about $2000, according to my dealer. Otherwise the dealer said that they do see...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-14-2014, 04:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,535
Posted By dk1

http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/09/media/downloa...

http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/09/media/downloads/pdfs/2009_Audi_A4.pdf

Prestige for 2009 had standard 5 spoke 18'' wheels, advanced key, lane assist, park assist, B&O audio and optional Audi...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-11-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,937
Posted By dk1

You will get very little or nothing for the extra...

You will get very little or nothing for the extra options when you sell the car. Yes, it will be more attractive to buyers but options like Nav depreciate the fastest.
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
05-27-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,068
Posted By dk1

What happens when you stick in your own SIM card?...

What happens when you stick in your own SIM card? There should be a slot in the glove compartment.
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-26-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,257
Posted By dk1

Don't buy such tools without some evidence that...

Don't buy such tools without some evidence that it works for your particular car. I got a tool similar to the one in link (exact same description) and it works fine as ODB scanner but most...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-15-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By dk1

Does 2010 models even have TMPS sensors? 2009...

Does 2010 models even have TMPS sensors? 2009 models do; later models switched to monitoring of rolling radius, I think. The actual sensors are on the inside of the valve - there is no way they can...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
02-06-2014, 06:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,828
Posted By dk1

Personally, I am waiting to see what B9 will...

Personally, I am waiting to see what B9 will looks like before making my next car purchase. Otherwise A3 is looking very nice - it may very well be my next car.

Comparing upcoming A3 to the...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-15-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,707
Posted By dk1

I vote for an older can with fewer miles. I...

I vote for an older can with fewer miles. I myself have a 2009 with close to 80K miles; 09 does have more known issues than 11 but none of them are significant. Both models will have oil consumption...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,299
Posted By dk1

I'd like to know too. I couldn't find a definite...

I'd like to know too. I couldn't find a definite answer. From what I know A4 is a ULEV II type vehicle which should qualify for 8 year, 80000 mile emission equipment warranty. PZEV vehicles qualify...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
10-23-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,299
Posted By dk1

Wait, wasn't one of the advancements of B8 models...

Wait, wasn't one of the advancements of B8 models is that no more turbo timing was required? I remember this being discussed at length when B8 models first came on the market. Also the switch to...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-18-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,008
Posted By dk1

Always cross-shop with discounttiredirect.com. I...

Always cross-shop with discounttiredirect.com. I found them to be every bit as reliable, they don't charge for shipping and their total price is nearly always less than Tirerack. Additionally they...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-18-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,008
Posted By dk1

$450 in labor is excessive. My dealer...

$450 in labor is excessive.

My dealer charges $90 for regular mount/balance and $220 for road force balance. I use an independent tire shop that charges $80 for simple road force balance: they use...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-13-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,528
Posted By dk1

The dealer should know if oil consumption test...

The dealer should know if oil consumption test was done on your car and if the previous owner serviced the car at a dealer those records should be available as well.
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-12-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,528
Posted By dk1

I'd say don't limit your options to one. There...

I'd say don't limit your options to one. There were few 3.2 models sold and this option was discontinued. There is a lot more feedback for 2.0 engines - at least we know what kind of problems it has....
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-28-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,060
Posted By dk1

That would typically be the "Nitro" button and...

That would typically be the "Nitro" button and you weren't misled. Nitrous oxide works by supercooling air, increasing its density and providing instant power boost. Somewhat similar principle as...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-28-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,195
Posted By dk1

3000 is an extortion and I wouldn't get it just...

3000 is an extortion and I wouldn't get it just for Nav. However, it also affects the car in many was the car electronics behave and interior look as well; basically instead of a computer you get a...
Forum: A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-21-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By dk1

Steering and suspension are different on ADS...

Steering and suspension are different on ADS equipped cars. Even if you use Normal mode it is still feels different from a non-ADS car. I can drive the car in Dynamic or normal mode and both feel...
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