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Forum: TDI Discussion
11-29-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,416
Posted By tdifan

2014 Audi A6 3.0 TDI - EGR adaptation?

Hi ,

Maybe very dumb question. I never thought about that. I have had 1.9 Golf/Jetta and I had the adaptation done. I have VagCom.

Is this a thing for the 3.0 engines?

Also, back to the...
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
04-12-2016, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 839
Posted By tdifan

Upgrade would be $289. Brand new with latest...

Upgrade would be $289. Brand new with latest software is $399. Are you willing to adjust the price a bit :) ?
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-04-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 32,403
Posted By tdifan

Gotta love how people make choices nowadays...

Gotta love how people make choices nowadays ;):D:rolleyes:
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-04-2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 27,555
Posted By tdifan

And one more small trick to this thread. I park...

And one more small trick to this thread. I park on a downhill when I refill the DEF. It helps the fluid go down to the main tank faster - IMO.

I had filled DEF out of the 2.5 Gal jug just with the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-21-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 191,587
Posted By tdifan

255 - OMG, you've got a nice powder set up :)....

255 - OMG, you've got a nice powder set up :). Please do report how do these snow tires do in actual snow - traction, braking.....
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-17-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 191,587
Posted By tdifan

Ha, ordered the same exact wheels :), though I...

Ha, ordered the same exact wheels :), though I opted for something different - 18 inch wheels and 225 tires, I think would work better in the snow, imho :). No matter what, I haven't installed them...
Forum: Texas Discussion
11-17-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,642
Posted By tdifan

Premium (Non-Biodiesel) Stations in Dallas?

Please post any station that you know of that sells the good old premium diesel. The newer generations of TDIs, do not take very well biodiesel :(. I am planning a trip from Chicago to Dallas and...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-17-2014, 05:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,587
Posted By tdifan

Yes, 18 inch on Blizzaks in Chicago :)

Yes, 18 inch on Blizzaks in Chicago :)
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-17-2014, 04:55 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 191,587
Posted By tdifan

Absolutely second that. I am also in Chicago and...

Absolutely second that. I am also in Chicago and I ordered 18 inch wheels and went down to 225 for the winter set up instead of the stock 235 all season 19 inch set up. I am still waiting for the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-17-2014, 04:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 832
Posted By tdifan

If need to, you can play with a hot glue gun or...

If need to, you can play with a hot glue gun or some silicone to make them fit more tight. I am going to probably have to do the same since I ordered them from Amazon for $9 all four and they come...
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
10-23-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,934
Posted By tdifan

... shame on you for selling the TDI :)

... shame on you for selling the TDI :)
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-09-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

That's an interesting proposition. "Calibrated...

That's an interesting proposition. "Calibrated universal dipstick", hmmm, I hope someone else confirms it's existence. Next, "some unauthorized....... From the internet", that happen to be VAG...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-28-2014, 04:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

:), seriously ?

:), seriously ?
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-27-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

I am looking at the photo and I am looking at my...

I am looking at the photo and I am looking at my dipstick. Part numbers are exactly the same. Mine is orange.

ECS - refunded back the money for the dipstick. Wow!

Oil level with this dipstick...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-25-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

Ha, I am yet to see the Yellow dipstick. Mine is...

Ha, I am yet to see the Yellow dipstick. Mine is the Orange and from all I have seen, everyone has gotten the Orange.

What's the part number of this Yellow one? Let's try to figure out which...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-24-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

I will do it tomorrow. Only if there was a...

I will do it tomorrow.

Only if there was a way to combine these two threads ;) - https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-sq5-discussion-129/dipstick-part-deux-2860423/
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-23-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

Spijun, I do believe it. Now, what would be...

Spijun, I do believe it.

Now, what would be your suggestion then? The ECS dipstick is supposed to be the righ one for my Q5 TDI. On the other hand, when the oil level is at Max on it, the MMI...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-23-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

When I started this, I did expect some buzz :). I...

When I started this, I did expect some buzz :). I do hope to get to the bottom of it.

Spijun, I do understand the 3.0 engines are essentially the same on all the above mentioned models. I am not...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-22-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

Oh well, this story hopefully will end. After a...

Oh well, this story hopefully will end. After a trip to the dealer - i was told the dipstick is too long. So, the tech who did thee oil change, went by dipstick measure and not by the MMI :(. This...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-18-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

Funny that you asked :). It did - yesterday. MMI...

Funny that you asked :). It did - yesterday. MMI is still confused as of the oil level though ;). It's still thinking and calculating. No level to display yet. And as Mr. Bob advised, I am not...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-18-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

According to my order from ECS - I did get the AM...

According to my order from ECS - I did get the AM one.
Engine Oil Dipstick - Mfg Part#059115611AM

I am just attaching a link to the discussion here when I was in search for one....
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-17-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

Definitely I will :). I am waiting for the call...

Definitely I will :). I am waiting for the call fro service tomorrow.

Bob, I live on this site of the pond too (right next to a pond, as a matter of fact). Never called it any other way than a...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-17-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

Brutus, no, I did not calibrate it. never thought...

Brutus, no, I did not calibrate it. never thought I have to. At least, a very knowledgeable forum member (spijun) here posted the part number for this engine and I got it from ECS.

Even if I did,...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-17-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

Thank you Bob, Forgive me for ignorance -...

Thank you Bob,

Forgive me for ignorance - what do you call bonnet? The hood itself or the plastic engine cover. in any rate - by no means I am opening (have been) the hood every 10 minutes :).
...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-17-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,400
Posted By tdifan

2014 Q5 TDI First Oil change issues

Dear all,

I need some help. I brought the Q5 for the first oil change to the dealer, because it was complimentary :(. It went OK, they said they did oil change, tire rotation and add blue top off....
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