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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-23-2018, 03:11 PM
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55K Inspection Work vs. New Q 7 or Atlas
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Yeah the only thing I can figure on that is at...
Yeah the only thing I can figure on that is at Max Boost on an old-ish belt, they were thinking you might get belt slippage and then glazing(?). On a stock SQ5, OK, maybe the factory tune allows...
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07-23-2018, 11:09 AM
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55K Inspection Work vs. New Q 7 or Atlas
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Do you have the 3.0T or 2.0T? The 3.0 55K service...
Do you have the 3.0T or 2.0T? The 3.0 55K service also recommends supercharger belt replacement (i.e great time to go stage 2 while you're in there! ;) ) and spark plug replacement. Both of those...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-20-2018, 07:31 AM
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AUDI WHEELS
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FWIW - 17" wheels are standard on Q5 in South...
FWIW - 17" wheels are standard on Q5 in South Africa. Surprised me too
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-24-2018, 01:49 PM
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2015 SQ5, lower control arm bushings leaking?
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Yeah, I dunno. According to this (item 8), all...
Yeah, I dunno. According to this (item 8), all 13-17 Q5s have hydro bushings thru 07/17. I was just checking the front end on mine when I had the wheels and bumper cover off to install the APR CPS...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-15-2018, 07:34 AM
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MK1 SQ5 nardo grey +black wheels??
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There was a guy on audizine that did this a while...
There was a guy on audizine that did this a while back. Sweet looking car, but most of the pics look like they gone now. Only thing I see is in the wheel thread:
CLICK ME...
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05-15-2018, 07:26 AM
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Tax return burning a hole in my pocket...time for a tune?
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It's only 1 data point, but I've been APR Stage 1...
It's only 1 data point, but I've been APR Stage 1 since ~25k and Stage 2 since 53k. It's daily driven, and just hit 80k miles and no issues at all
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-10-2018, 06:59 AM
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90-120ish Hz Door Rattle Solved!
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Awesome find New_Guy! I have a subtle resonance...
Awesome find New_Guy! I have a subtle resonance somewhere around that frequency in the left door at certain temperatures and certain music. I'm going to check those lights at lunch...or get an app...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-09-2018, 01:43 PM
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Air intake
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:) Ha. Yeah it's been quite a few years, but I...
:) Ha. Yeah it's been quite a few years, but I had a 93 Cobra, a 96 Cobra that ended up with way too much work done to it ($$$ pit), and believe it or not my favorite was a 2002 SVT Focus. I stuck...
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05-09-2018, 09:53 AM
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Air intake
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No, there is no MAF sensor on the 3.0T, It uses a...
No, there is no MAF sensor on the 3.0T, It uses a MAP sensor in each bank, and along with temperature, calculates the airflow rather than measures it. It is ironic that when the traditional hot-wire...
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05-09-2018, 08:31 AM
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Air intake
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I'm going to carefully avoid this whole minefield...
I'm going to carefully avoid this whole minefield discussion other than to correct a detail that has been repeated several times here:
The 3.0T (not sure of the 2.0T), definitely does NOT have a...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-08-2018, 07:50 AM
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Q5 tire wear
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FWIW, Tire rotation isn't even listed in the...
FWIW, Tire rotation isn't even listed in the scheduled maintenance except for that first 5k service. So technically, the dealer is following exactly what Audi recommends... The topic was beat to...
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05-07-2018, 07:32 AM
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2013 vs. 2014/2015 - 3.0T
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It's only 1 data point, but I'm at 79k miles on...
It's only 1 data point, but I'm at 79k miles on my Feb '13 built 3.0T and it's been drop dead reliable. I tuned it to Stage 1 (APR) at ~25k miles and Stage 2 + other stuff at ~50k, drive it every day...
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04-26-2018, 07:53 AM
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From lots of brake squeal to lots of brake dust
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For literally a decade+ if you looked at any BMW,...
For literally a decade+ if you looked at any BMW, Audi, MB... the front wheels especially, would be black. The German mfgrs usually won't compromise performance and fade resistance so the pad...
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04-18-2018, 10:44 AM
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Audi SQ5 vs. "Fixed" Audi Q5 TDI
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I'm having a tough time with where BMW went as a...
I'm having a tough time with where BMW went as a company and with their products the past 4-5 years...performance, looks, quality, all a big giant "no thanks". I work with both a 2016 X3 and 2017 X5...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-02-2018, 01:13 PM
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Q5 V6 Diesel Vs Gas Engine
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I totally missed that part of the question! Audi...
I totally missed that part of the question! Audi is selling "new" 2016 TDIs after the settlement? With full warranty?
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-28-2018, 11:45 AM
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Q5 V6 Diesel Vs Gas Engine
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I hate answering your question with a question,...
I hate answering your question with a question, but wise in what sense? I think the TDI owners are probably the most loyal and supportive group on the Q5 board here if I am making a guess based on my...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-26-2018, 07:58 PM
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A general brake/rotor question
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john1r, this is kinda strange to be discussing...
john1r, this is kinda strange to be discussing here, huh? But, yes, we own a 2011 Traverse (same car mechanically), and have had the same issue with GM OEM pads. I've had em apart and inspected...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-01-2018, 01:14 PM
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Q5 w/ APR + Pulley + Intake vs. SQ5
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I don't think it was offered in any NA Q5 or SQ5s...
I don't think it was offered in any NA Q5 or SQ5s :(
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-28-2018, 11:09 AM
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Q5 w/ APR + Pulley + Intake vs. SQ5
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apoelistas , I don't think any of that applies to...
apoelistas , I don't think any of that applies to North American market S/Q5s (i.e. no sport diff option in NA, active damping only on Q5, not on SQ5 in NA, all NA S/Q5s ride sky-high with the same...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-28-2018, 08:50 AM
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Q5 w/ APR + Pulley + Intake vs. SQ5
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No it is not. The SQ5 has "fixed" suspension...
No it is not. The SQ5 has "fixed" suspension whereas the S-Line adaptive damping package on the 3.0T is variable. Some have wondered why the adaptive was never offered in SQ5, but I have never driven...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-27-2018, 07:37 AM
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Replacing Control Arm Bushings at 36K Miles??
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Yes, Yes, Yes ^^^^ My direct experience is...
Yes, Yes, Yes ^^^^
My direct experience is with working in 2 different garages thru HS and college, but the more interesting angle comes from my father's 40 years working in the same dealership as...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-19-2018, 09:28 AM
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Did I do something dumb?
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[/left]Maybe I'm all wrong on this, but I thought...
[/left]Maybe I'm all wrong on this, but I thought all North American 2013+ 2.0Ts had the ZF8 speed? i.e. no mechatronics unit. A completely different tranny
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-14-2018, 10:15 AM
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Baffling rim leak
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Rim leaks are a really common problem. Auto...
Rim leaks are a really common problem. Auto and/or Wheel manufacturer usually does not matter -- Cold weather, lower tire pressures, a car that has been routinely run where road salt is used, age,...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-06-2018, 08:17 AM
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OIL Extractor can't get all oil out 2014 q5 3.0T Gas
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When it reached what seemed like empty, did you...
When it reached what seemed like empty, did you start pulling air, or did the extractor just stop? May be a long shot, but is it possible the extractor tube got suctioned to the bottom of the pan?...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-17-2018, 09:51 AM
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Start / Stop
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684
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Generally, it never shuts off on mine below 20F...
Generally, it never shuts off on mine below 20F no matter what the state of seat warmers/defroster/fan speed/engine temp... Between 20 and 40F is still kind of dicey depending on how warmed up the...
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