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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-07-2015, 03:10 AM
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'01 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro Totaled by Hail
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I'm Steve in KY. About 40 miles S. of Lexington.
I'm Steve in KY. About 40 miles S. of Lexington.
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-06-2015, 11:43 AM
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'01 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro Totaled by Hail
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'01 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro Totaled by Hail
Hail damage is not severe and would cause no problems driving, but enough to total it. 215,000 miles. Transmission good, and engine runs well, but needs a water pump before you drive it further than...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2015, 12:54 PM
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'01 A6 2.8 Overheating
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This afternoon I topped off the coolant tank with...
This afternoon I topped off the coolant tank with freshly fallen rain water. It took about 1 gallon. I started it up and stood by to see what happened. No leaks, but there was quite a racket after...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2015, 05:21 AM
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'01 A6 2.8 Overheating
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'01 A6 2.8 Overheating
Wife got home yesterday and said something went beep and some symbol appeared on the display. Since Audi saw fit to make a light bulb failure as critical as no oil pressure, I had no clue if it was...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-04-2014, 05:39 AM
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4th try on passenger valve cover gasket - Sigh
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I don't know about the 3.0, but on a 2.8 that's...
I don't know about the 3.0, but on a 2.8 that's where the cam plug leaks. Also could be cam tensioner seal.
Good Luck
Steve
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-16-2014, 12:27 PM
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Stupid Brake Bleeding Mistake
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When I have problems like that I bleed it from...
When I have problems like that I bleed it from the bottom up. Get a large syringe like 50 or 100cc from your drug store and clear tubing the right size to fit on the bleeder screw. Fill the syringe...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-15-2014, 09:42 AM
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Transmission fluid type
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Oreilly auto parts Pentosin - Automatic...
Oreilly auto parts
Pentosin - Automatic Transmission Fluid
Part # ATF1-1L
Line: PNT
Same stuff Audi puts in there. They will probably have to order this but you'll find the price better than...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-09-2014, 05:30 AM
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Power steering fluid leak question
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steveinky
Look at the boots on the ends of the rack. These...
Look at the boots on the ends of the rack. These are just behind the top of the front wheels. If one or both are dripping, then you have a bad rack. If dry, it could still be a bad rack leaking...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-30-2014, 04:33 AM
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Why is it so hard to find 5W-40 oil?
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Wal-Mart and Tractor Supply Co. both carry...
Wal-Mart and Tractor Supply Co. both carry gallons of 5w40 Rotella T6 here in KY. I wait for sales and buy a bunch. Last time it $19 a gallon.
Good Luck
Steve
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-29-2014, 08:34 AM
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Sweet Coolant Smell
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Look at the Audi OEM crappy quality plastic "T"...
Look at the Audi OEM crappy quality plastic "T" fitting near the front of the expansion tank. When these crack they will drip on the left side of the engine and the coolant will evaporate creating...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-29-2014, 04:35 AM
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Replace CAM Plug A6 2.8
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My experience is very limited; I've only done...
My experience is very limited; I've only done this once. Apparently, the cam plugs expand when heated, and, unlike valve cover gaskets, Audi recommends you put 'em in dry.
But hey, if I'm wrong...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-28-2014, 04:43 PM
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Replace CAM Plug A6 2.8
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Train has left the tracks. Easy to replace and...
Train has left the tracks. Easy to replace and it hasn't leaked again.
For any 2.8 owner who is tired of breathing burnt oil, order the cam plugs, (about $5ea) read this thread, and do it! I...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-28-2014, 04:36 PM
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Key won't start car.
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Previous post is correct. Auto immobilizer and...
Previous post is correct. Auto immobilizer and yes, you have to go to the dealer. Give them a call, they may be able to order you a key if you fax them your title. It will not be cheep! Maybe...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-26-2014, 05:58 AM
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AC low pressure side readings.
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steveinky
That sounds low to me. On many cars the low...
That sounds low to me. On many cars the low pressure switch shuts it down below 55PSI.
Of course Audi probably requires a dealer only refrigerant that costs $200 per pound!
Have a nice day...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-21-2014, 01:37 PM
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Replace CAM Plug A6 2.8
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My trepidation was unwarranted. A while later I...
My trepidation was unwarranted. A while later I went to check and it was snug after it warmed up to engine temp. A drive with the A/C on confirmed.....Success!!
Thanks for you help
Steve
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-21-2014, 07:24 AM
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Replace CAM Plug A6 2.8
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Old thread, new question re Cam Plug
Great! Mine popped right out and new one slid right in. BUT: seems way too loose to me. I can turn it. I think I could pull it out with my finger nail. The cam plug was room temp and the engine...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-20-2014, 02:43 AM
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New keys for 2000 A6
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steveinky
If the keys work and the car starts and runs and...
If the keys work and the car starts and runs and drives, you have no worries.
Have a nice day!
Steve
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2014, 05:49 AM
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'01 A6 2.8 No start
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494
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I slapped in the new plugs yesterday, (OE plugs...
I slapped in the new plugs yesterday, (OE plugs with 4 electrodes now available at Oreilly's for $4.59ea, $26 for 6 with military discount) and same thing, no start. I didn't try too much, but left...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
05-16-2014, 08:36 AM
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'01 A6 2.8 No start
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'01 A6 2.8 No start
Seems to be a common theme! Car was sitting about 2 weeks. Batt checked and it turns over good. Cams are turning. Got hot spark. Some of the plugs were wet with gas. Waiting on new plugs.
...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-07-2014, 12:21 PM
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oil leak from oil cooler housing/ now car wont start.
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Can you push the car into a garage to warm it up?...
Can you push the car into a garage to warm it up? I have had trouble sometimes with starting this winter with all the cold weather. At sub zero I'll crank it for 15 sec or so then let it sit a few...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-06-2014, 01:23 PM
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Yet another newby thread about changing transmission fluid. Sorry, guys
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1,393
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steveinky
I feel your pain
Nothing is cheep or eezy on an Audi. You can order the needed fluids at O'reilly's. Ask for a suction gun while you are there. Audi ATF might be cheeper at the deeler counter, but not if you have...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-30-2014, 04:10 PM
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What makes a C5 "Wide Body" wide
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22,552
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BS. The OE door blades on my '01 A6 2.8 are made...
BS. The OE door blades on my '01 A6 2.8 are made of crappy rubberized gunk over a rotting steel core. The nice replacements from a A6 4.2 junkyard special are made of fibreglaas or better.
But,...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2014, 02:07 PM
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What makes a C5 "Wide Body" wide
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22,552
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steveinky
There's a bit more to it than just door blades,...
There's a bit more to it than just door blades, which are all made of plastic.[/QUOTE]
Intelligent folks know what I'm saying. Non wide body cars have door blades made of dung over scheit.
...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-28-2014, 07:30 AM
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Redline oil any good? 2002 A6 2.7t ~160k
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2,113
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steveinky
I don't know, but this AM 5w40 T6 was very thick...
I don't know, but this AM 5w40 T6 was very thick at zero F. I was surprised how slow it flowed. I'd be weary of 15w50 at these temps unless you have an engine heater or garage the car. I'm...
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A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-28-2014, 07:24 AM
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What makes a C5 "Wide Body" wide
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22,552
Posted By
steveinky
"Wide body" cars have wider "door blades" (AKA...
"Wide body" cars have wider "door blades" (AKA door bottom trim strips) made of better stuff. They seem to be made of fiberglass or something like that instead of the puddy-over-rusty-steel Krapp...
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