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03-19-2024, 05:31 PM
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Posted By Mister Bally

Location, Location, Location....

The two Las Vegas area dealer service rates are $237.50/hr. Reno was $225.00 two years ago so probably more today. San Francisco is probably the highest in the 48 states these days. Hawaii should be...
07-26-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4,334
Views: 2,061,645
Posted By Mister Bally

At the now defunct Fry's Electronics in Las...

At the now defunct Fry's Electronics in Las Vegas, Nevada....
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07-23-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By Mister Bally

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07-23-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,062
Posted By Mister Bally

Amazon.com

Amazon.com
07-23-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,725
Posted By Mister Bally

1974 models required brake fluid changes every...

1974 models required brake fluid changes every two years, regardless of mileage.
Also, my 2019 A5 maintenance schedule indicated a brake fluid change every two years.
06-22-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,157
Posted By Mister Bally

I had this happen to me on my '04 about eight...

I had this happen to me on my '04 about eight years ago. I started a thread on it here.

Prior to the failure, I noticed my tach needle fluctuating about 50 RPM while driving. Once hot, car would...
04-05-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,318
Posted By Mister Bally

I've spent thousands of dollars on Griot's Garage...

I've spent thousands of dollars on Griot's Garage car care products and equipment. Well worth the price. Once you buy some, you will likely be hooked and start spending big dollars!
I still do...
04-05-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,318
Posted By Mister Bally

I've spent thousands of dollars on Griot's Garage...

I've spent thousands of dollars on Griot's Garage car care products and equipment. Well worth the price. Once you buy some, you will likely be hooked and start spending big dollars!
I still do...
04-04-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4,334
Views: 2,061,645
Posted By Mister Bally

I'll be able to take many photos of my A5 from...

I'll be able to take many photos of my A5 from there shortly. Here's one of my A8 which is already garaged there....
03-30-2021, 07:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,824
Posted By Mister Bally

If you mean throwout bearing, it's right there in...

If you mean throwout bearing, it's right there in your picture. Integrated with the slave cylinder. Where the hydraulic line attaches.
03-30-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By Mister Bally

Unless you see a leak in the clutch hose or at...

Unless you see a leak in the clutch hose or at the master cylinder (Clutch pedal area); Prepare for the miserable or expensive transmission R&R job.
03-07-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By Mister Bally

Sounds like a bad starter solenoid. Diagnostics...

Sounds like a bad starter solenoid. Diagnostics should reveal a "Stuck Starter" or related fault if that is the case. This is if using the Ross-Tech diagnostic interface & software or equivalent. ....
03-01-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,132
Posted By Mister Bally

Here are some reasons why some want to avoid EV...

Here are some reasons why some want to avoid EV or hybrid systems on the Q5 Series:

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-sq5-mkii-discussion-218/q5-phev-55-tfsi-e-2nd-breakdown-3000981/
02-27-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By Mister Bally

I'm guessing you tried Auto Europe in Birmingham....

I'm guessing you tried Auto Europe in Birmingham. I think for the quality of service, you get a very fair price.

That said, I am not telling you how to spend your money. To get the best possible...
02-27-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,912
Posted By Mister Bally

Just to comment for those with no storage space,...

Just to comment for those with no storage space, Some of the tire stores as well as higher-end European vehicle repair shops offer tire storage as well as seasonal swap service. There is a fee, but...
02-27-2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By Mister Bally

I like the idea of nylon screws. I used new,...

I like the idea of nylon screws. I used new, plated screws when I replaced my plate and they still seized a few years later.

Many of us are in the Three screws hold the plate just fine club. For...
02-27-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,219
Posted By Mister Bally

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They are indeed power steering lines.

As for total Mineral Oil capacity of...
02-08-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By Mister Bally

You need to determine if the problem is...

You need to determine if the problem is Mechanical or Hydraulic. That's the first thing. Let's say you verify that it is a burst hydraulic hose. There will be hydraulic/Brake fluid in the engine...
02-02-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By Mister Bally

A 2015 D3 A8 is very rare. May be a one of a kind.

A 2015 D3 A8 is very rare. May be a one of a kind.
02-01-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,631
Posted By Mister Bally

My son replaced his original alternator in his ...

My son replaced his original alternator in his '03 TT that was 15 years old with 190,000 miles. He bought and aftermarket (new, made in Mexico) from Auto Zone with a "lifetime warranty". It lasted...
01-31-2021, 06:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,868
Posted By Mister Bally

I also had a thermostat that failed closed. In...

I also had a thermostat that failed closed. In the middle of Summer.
01-30-2021, 05:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By Mister Bally

Any chance that the were bent by using an...

Any chance that the were bent by using an improper (three point) puller? Usually they snap like a pretzel though.
01-28-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,164
Posted By Mister Bally

I could be wrong but if the vehicle was in an...

I could be wrong but if the vehicle was in an accident with frame or non-bolt-on panel damage, I thought I read that it cannot be CPO'd.
01-28-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 63,283
Posted By Mister Bally

To each their own but an S5 sportback (especially...

To each their own but an S5 sportback (especially in blue) from the side looks like a 2017 Ford Fusion. I had a Ford Fusion as a Company car so it didn't cost me a dime. I think the Audi S5 and A5...
01-14-2021, 07:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,307
Posted By Mister Bally

I bought my MY 2019 on November 30, 2019. Owning...

I bought my MY 2019 on November 30, 2019. Owning it for 13 1/2 months, I just took it in today for the 20,000 mile maintenance with 20,989 miles.
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