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Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
12-08-2016, 02:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,397
Posted By Grapeking

Hotlips, you don't specifiy if the "outside wear"...

Hotlips, you don't specifiy if the "outside wear" was on only one outer shoulder of the tire or on both sides. If on both sides, you're probably on the right track that more inflation is needed. ...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-30-2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,789
Posted By Grapeking

Help me out here: why would the supercharger...

Help me out here: why would the supercharger require its own oil, and not feed off the engine? I'm used to turbochargers (Chrysler, Saab, Audi) all were fed off the engine. So why would a...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-17-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,762
Posted By Grapeking

Those look good - provide even more coverage on...

Those look good - provide even more coverage on the side windows than you get from the Audi "Rear sunscreen" option. Also, the addition of the screen for the rear opera window is nice.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-17-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,671
Posted By Grapeking

Tend to agree that Nav traffic (mine is MY '13)...

Tend to agree that Nav traffic (mine is MY '13) is hit-or-miss. Most of my driving in in the greater NYC Tri-State area and the traffic feature provides a decent general overview, but I find myself...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-14-2015, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By Grapeking

Based on the low miles currently on the vehicle...

Based on the low miles currently on the vehicle and the projected use, and the fact you'll be covered for the next four years, an extended warranty seems to provide little benefit. You'll be...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2015, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,037
Posted By Grapeking

JM - took me a while to find it as well, but here...

JM - took me a while to find it as well, but here is the answer: while in radio, press "Settings". Next, select the "Sound Settings" option. Next, select the "Navigation" option (note: not the...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-11-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,511
Posted By Grapeking

Try this: turn on your headlights, and activate...

Try this: turn on your headlights, and activate the windshield washer for four seconds. Go to the front of the car and see if there is any washer fluid on the headlights/bumper.

That'll tell...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 29,350
Posted By Grapeking

Have not noticed this at all. are you certain...

Have not noticed this at all. are you certain the steering wheel locks, or could it simply be the lack of power steering makes it seem locked?
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-27-2015, 03:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,534
Posted By Grapeking

Yes...another benefit of the A6! A couple of...

Yes...another benefit of the A6! A couple of thoughts if you're going to do this often:
1. Go to Lowes or Home Depot - for $15 you can purchase one of the "entry way" mats that offices use by...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-24-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 31,498
Posted By Grapeking

Good idea TJK - I'm over in northern NJ and ran...

Good idea TJK - I'm over in northern NJ and ran snows last winter.....saved me a couple of times.



Those are the exact wheels that came on my 2013 A6 with sport suspension. So they should fit...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-14-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,755
Posted By Grapeking

Where does one find leaded (never mind leaded...

Where does one find leaded (never mind leaded premium) fuel these days?
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-14-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,027
Posted By Grapeking

No tools, and no VCDS cable/software required. ...

No tools, and no VCDS cable/software required. It is a simple procedure performed using the MMI. As others said, quick and easy to do. IIRC it is under "vehicle settings" but I would need to...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-14-2014, 02:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,705
Posted By Grapeking

Second this line of thinking.

Second this line of thinking.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
11-13-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,895
Posted By Grapeking

The 4.2 engine is quite robust and most here seem...

The 4.2 engine is quite robust and most here seem to have very few issues with the longevity of the engine. You are at 146,000 which really is not that high a number.....assuming, of course, that...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-13-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,755
Posted By Grapeking

Normal - have it on mine as well. I just use a...

Normal - have it on mine as well. I just use a fine "scrubby" pad (the grey colored ones) to clean it up when washing the car. Works like a charm.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-13-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 80,295
Posted By Grapeking

I once drove more than 10 miles after the...

I once drove more than 10 miles after the "distance to empty" readout read 0. Upon fillup, the car took 18.6 gallons of fuel - - which tells us that there were roughly 1.2 gallons still in the tank....
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-07-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,355
Posted By Grapeking

Very rarely. Generally have the trip computer...

Very rarely. Generally have the trip computer showing in the center cluster.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
11-05-2014, 03:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,810
Posted By Grapeking

Sounds like you are on the right track with all...

Sounds like you are on the right track with all your diagnoses. Suggest you try bleeding - or at a minimum, raising the front end of the car (as if on ramps) and running the engine from cold (with...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-29-2014, 02:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By Grapeking

Have you checked all your vacuum connections? ...

Have you checked all your vacuum connections? Since the noise varies with the engine RPMs it is likely not the secondary air injector pump, but more likely something vacuum oriented.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
10-24-2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 82,056
Posted By Grapeking

To your questions: 1. Not uncommon for the...

To your questions:
1. Not uncommon for the dealers to suggest replacing the rotors. IMHO generally not needed as while the rotors do wear, the pads wear much more rapidly. You should be able to...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
10-24-2014, 02:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,279
Posted By Grapeking

SnagIt - good catch and my bad. I was thinking...

SnagIt - good catch and my bad. I was thinking of the DRL strip light on my car, which is a non-LED headlight car. So yes I have "disabled wink", but not "LED wink" for the reason you mention.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
10-23-2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 82,056
Posted By Grapeking

The VCDS software and cable (formerly known as...

The VCDS software and cable (formerly known as VAG-COM) allows communication with the Audi's various systems. You can perform numerous customizations/modifications with the system. You can also...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
10-23-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,279
Posted By Grapeking

I can attest that the "Disable LED wink" does...

I can attest that the "Disable LED wink" does work on the C7 (mine is set up that way (USA model, residing in the US). It was a quick and easy VCDS fix.

I agree with the OP that a single source...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-19-2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,594
Posted By Grapeking

Congrats GSRob! Its a good feeling when things...

Congrats GSRob! Its a good feeling when things come together in the end.
I had success bleeding air out of the coolant system by raising the front end of the car on ramps and running the engine...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
10-17-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,670
Posted By Grapeking

1. check your codes, as others have said. 2....

1. check your codes, as others have said.
2. Coolant temp sensor? This can trigger the issues you describe (cranks fine, no start). and, it can trigger with no warning whatsoever.
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