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Forum: Q3 Discussion
02-24-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,870
Posted By rez

They are, but for the North American market the...

They are, but for the North American market the transmission is built by Aisin in Japan.
Forum: Q3 Discussion
02-23-2023, 05:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,870
Posted By rez

This transmission is also used by a number of...

This transmission is also used by a number of other manufacturers - including Volvo - without the volume of issues reported by Audi Q3 owners. The likely source of the problem is that Audi did not...
Forum: Q3 Discussion
11-08-2022, 06:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 30,250
Posted By rez

Hot or cold mine has the same shifting quirks as...

Hot or cold mine has the same shifting quirks as discussed in my, and other, posts on this thread.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-18-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 243,999
Posted By rez

We’re nearing the end of our second season towing...

We’re nearing the end of our second season towing a 2700 lb GVWR trailer with our 2012 Q5 using a light duty Fastway e2 WDH which also functions as a sway controller - mileage log is showing close to...
Forum: Q3 Discussion
08-17-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 30,250
Posted By rez

exactly! +1

exactly! +1
Forum: Q3 Discussion
08-07-2022, 05:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,870
Posted By rez

Well I’ve owned a lot of vehicles and this is the...

Well I’ve owned a lot of vehicles and this is the first one that wears out the rear brakes before the fronts though admittedly our other car is now 10 years old - a 2012 Q5 with just under 200000 kms...
Forum: Q3 Discussion
08-06-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,870
Posted By rez

Same on my 2020 Q3 at 38000km (~24000 miles) -...

Same on my 2020 Q3 at 38000km (~24000 miles) - service advisor said rear brakes were approaching minimum - fronts were fine. Engineering or execution mis-hit? Parts supplier under spec? Service...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-02-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,107
Posted By rez

My independent mechanic used LiquiMoly...

My independent mechanic used LiquiMoly transmission fluid in my 2012 Q5 with ZF 8spd and 2.0T engine without telling me. I noticed odd shifting almost immediately as I drove away so returned back to...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-27-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 598
Posted By rez

We tow a 2700 lb GVWR rv and guessing it’s pretty...

We tow a 2700 lb GVWR rv and guessing it’s pretty near that when fully loaded. Also have the 2.0T engine and while we can definitely feel the odd tug we have no problems towing in the flats or in the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-13-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,759
Posted By rez

I did and note that in addition to burning oil...

I did and note that in addition to burning oil right from the git go I started noticing increased oil burning at ~30,000 km (that’s only ~19,000 miles) so now after the rebuild literally no oil...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-12-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,759
Posted By rez

One other potential factor is how it’s broken in...

One other potential factor is how it’s broken in - I followed Audi’s break-in recommendation, and beyond, when the Q5 was new and it always burned a little oil right from the start. I doubled up on...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-10-2022, 05:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,759
Posted By rez

2012 with 2.0T is currently at 195,600 km...

2012 with 2.0T is currently at 195,600 km (122,250 miles). Engine rebuilt at 118,000 km (73,750 miles) due to high oil consumption - Audi Canada picked up 70% of the tab. Still not burning any oil...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-07-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,423
Posted By rez

Button on our 2012 has stopped working in just...

Button on our 2012 has stopped working in just the last couple of months - come this spring I may remove it and see if there’s some access to the interior of the assembly to spray it with something...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-17-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 243,999
Posted By rez

Towing a Safari Condo Alto - 2700 lbs GVWR. We...

Towing a Safari Condo Alto - 2700 lbs GVWR. We use a light duty weight distribution hitch - Fastway e2. 2012 Q5 with 2.0T.
...
Forum: Q3 Discussion
11-19-2021, 03:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,162
Posted By rez

Dealer performed a tcu reset when I complained...

Dealer performed a tcu reset when I complained the second time - I could not detect any significant change and certainly the thud as well as some other rough points remain.
Forum: Q3 Discussion
11-17-2021, 12:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,162
Posted By rez

Apparently so!

Apparently so!
Forum: Q3 Discussion
10-12-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,870
Posted By rez

My 2020 with 36000 km still has the problem so I...

My 2020 with 36000 km still has the problem so I suspect this won’t go away on its own. As others have noted, this needs a software fix from VAG.
Forum: Q3 Discussion
10-01-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 30,250
Posted By rez

Well I guess it sucks to be me - I've had a TSB...

Well I guess it sucks to be me - I've had a TSB applied as well as having the dealer re-map the TCU and still has the same issues of;
- nasty jerk when transitioning from throttle-off to throttle-on...
Forum: Q3 Discussion
10-01-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 31,057
Posted By rez

Great review! I'll be towing soon with our Q3...

Great review! I'll be towing soon with our Q3 using the recently added DrawTite hitch that has some very robust specs. RV is a 2700lb gvwr which we're towing now behind our 2012 Q5 and no issues...
Forum: Q3 Discussion
10-01-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 31,057
Posted By rez

I'm having this one installed soon to tow a...

I'm having this one installed soon to tow a 2700lb gvwr rv trailer - specs from the etrailer.com website for 2019+ Audi Q3

DrawTite Trailer Hitch:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:
...
Forum: Q3 Discussion
09-17-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 30,250
Posted By rez

My 2020 is similar except I would say that 6-7 is...

My 2020 is similar except I would say that 6-7 is the worst and 7-8 nearly as bad. I’ve complained to the dealer a couple of times but they say they can’t replicate the issue. Also 3/4 throttle...
Forum: Q3 Discussion
08-31-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,162
Posted By rez

I have the same experience - have complained a...

I have the same experience - have complained a couple of times when bringing in for service but advisor claims mechanics can’t reproduce😙. As others are experiencing the same issue this is apparently...
Forum: Q3 Discussion
08-03-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 31,057
Posted By rez

Looks like DrawTite now has a 2” 2019+ Q3...

Looks like DrawTite now has a 2” 2019+ Q3 specific hitch!
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-25-2021, 08:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,352
Posted By rez

We just towed a 2000 lb rv from Abbotsford to...

We just towed a 2000 lb rv from Abbotsford to Edmonton with our 2012 Q5 and with cruise set at 105 on the flats and 100 kph on the uphill pitches we averaged 15.5 l/100 km. We normally drive at 120...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-11-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 69,444
Posted By rez

Did not have the camera installed and a year...

Did not have the camera installed and a year later I found someone on-line who was selling a package that integrated into the can-bus and there was some suggestion that these were made in the same...
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