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Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
Yesterday, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 162
Posted By SchwarzS6

I hope when you put on the 10mm spacers you also...

I hope when you put on the 10mm spacers you also installed longer lug bolts, if not you may not have enough thread engagement and you may be ripping the threads off the end of the bolts or ripping...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
04-07-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By SchwarzS6

While a splitter may not be lower than the...

While a splitter may not be lower than the plastic tray under the bumper it will still reduce your clearance on entrances and exits from parking lots and driveways where there are ramps. I have the...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-19-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,835
Posted By SchwarzS6

I read the above report of the reliablilty of the...

I read the above report of the reliablilty of the Honda Pilot and cringed. I owned two from brand new and both were problematic. The first one had transmission problems at 70k that caused us to...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-13-2024, 05:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,280
Posted By SchwarzS6

Yes BUT What actually happens...

Yes BUT

What actually happens (https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/how_tested.shtml#:~:text=Manufacturers%20test%20their%20own%20vehicles,Vehicles%20and%20Fuel%20Emissions%20Laboratory.)
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-12-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,280
Posted By SchwarzS6

Actually the EPA does not do the testing for gas...

Actually the EPA does not do the testing for gas or electric vehicles. The may audit some cars but the fuel/electric efficiency numbers are “created” by the manufacturers. Some manufacturers are...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-04-2024, 04:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 402
Posted By SchwarzS6

A common source of rattles at low speeds is an...

A common source of rattles at low speeds is an exhaust heat shield hitting the car or one of the heat shield mounting points is broken. It is possible that when replacing the engine mount a heat...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-25-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By SchwarzS6

That pricing is crazy. When my 2018 with LED...

That pricing is crazy. When my 2018 with LED headlights hit a deer I needed to get the headlight replaced here in the US. The price at that time (~ 4 years ago) was ~US$2500 for the headlight. ...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-24-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 293
Posted By SchwarzS6

I get that same range quite often. In fact I...

I get that same range quite often. In fact I have seen it as high as 560 miles. The computation is done based on your recent driving style. So if you fill up after a 65 mph run on a level highway...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
12-18-2023, 05:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By SchwarzS6

Can you provide more information on your car and...

Can you provide more information on your car and your location? Here in the US most of the front calipers are 4 piston models that do not have slide pins. I have not had to do these Audi front...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
11-14-2023, 05:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,317
Posted By SchwarzS6

That is unfortunate, that website has been great...

That is unfortunate, that website has been great for good prices on OEM parts for my last 5 Audi's.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
11-12-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,981
Posted By SchwarzS6

I have not looked at closely at these rotors but...

I have not looked at closely at these rotors but many manufacturers stamp the wear limit on the outside diameter of the rotor. Does Audi do this?
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
11-12-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,317
Posted By SchwarzS6

If you want OEM parts at a more reasonable price...

If you want OEM parts at a more reasonable price try https://www.genuineaudiparts.com. Front rotors will cost you about $300/pair and rears about $250/pair, pads $225 front $110 rear. If you need...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
11-09-2023, 04:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,388
Posted By SchwarzS6

I have noticed this problem also and I believe it...

I have noticed this problem also and I believe it is related to the DSG clutch not releasing quickly enough when you come to a quick stop. As the car stops and the clutch has not yet released while...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
11-01-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,981
Posted By SchwarzS6

The OEM rotors are rather pricey compared to...

The OEM rotors are rather pricey compared to other cars I have owned.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-12-2023, 04:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By SchwarzS6

I also have 17” winter tires and the clearance...

I also have 17” winter tires and the clearance around the front calipers is adequate but tight. When I first got the wheels + tires the wheel weights on one of them was scraping on the caliper. I...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-02-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,200
Posted By SchwarzS6

The LED headlights are very expensive everywhere....

The LED headlights are very expensive everywhere. You might want to contact local auto recycling yards and ask them to watch for one for you.

Based on your video I suspect that the high beam...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-25-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By SchwarzS6

Alcantara is probably one of the better choices...

Alcantara is probably one of the better choices because it is a synthetic blend of polyester and polyurethane. I am sure that it wears slower than leather and can be cleaned more aggressively. Even...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-25-2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By SchwarzS6

I have noticed that when the car is new the...

I have noticed that when the car is new the steering wheel has a matte finish which is really nice. After about 20,000 miles the matte surface starts to get shiny and does not improve with the use of...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-17-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,829
Posted By SchwarzS6

Note that the rain sensing wipers will work at a...

Note that the rain sensing wipers will work at a very reduced rate when the car is stopped which Audi considers any speed below 10 kph or 6.2 mph. At times this can be quite annoying because if you...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-11-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By SchwarzS6

Looking at the color of your oil is not a good...

Looking at the color of your oil is not a good indicator of the oil “cleanliness”. Oil has detergents and additives which collect contaminants and suspend them. Any large particles are removed in...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-01-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,229
Posted By SchwarzS6

The first one had 40k and the current one has...

The first one had 40k and the current one has 30k. Not high mileage but all of my previous Audi’s, some of which I purchased new, used some oil so these last two have been a pleasant surprise.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-31-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,229
Posted By SchwarzS6

I have had two B9 A4's. I did 10k oil changes on...

I have had two B9 A4's. I did 10k oil changes on both and neither one burned any oil between changes. Having said that, I always check the oil level periodically and just before an oil change...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-28-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,159
Posted By SchwarzS6

I give you credit for disassembling this complex...

I give you credit for disassembling this complex transmission. Are you planning to replace the damaged components or get a donor transmission from a recycling yard? If you are planning to replace...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-28-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,044
Posted By SchwarzS6

I find it interesting that Audi did not specify a...

I find it interesting that Audi did not specify a fluid change interval. They do recommend fluid changes on the DSG every 40k miles (also a wet clutch). And fluid changes on wet clutch 4WD diffs is...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-23-2023, 03:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,040
Posted By SchwarzS6

If you just put on new wheels I would suspect the...

If you just put on new wheels I would suspect the wheels. Either a bent wheel (probably low probability since it is brand new) or a poorly sized centering ring (high probability). Rotate the tires...
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