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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-21-2015, 08:02 AM
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Oil pressure low vs drain off oil?
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dk1
Low oil pressure is different from low oil level....
Low oil pressure is different from low oil level. You can have correct oil level yet there can be something wrong with the oil pump. Low oil is a warning while low pressure is a catastrophic engine...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-08-2015, 12:55 PM
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2011 Audi A4 Weedeater
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dk1
The whining noise could be a bad wheel bearing....
The whining noise could be a bad wheel bearing. You can hear it at lower speeds but at highway speed the road noise may overwhelm it. Troubleshoot a little more: when you hear the noise, let go of...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2015, 06:45 AM
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Major engine problem
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One thing I know is that if the dealer overfilled...
One thing I know is that if the dealer overfilled oil you would get a warning message "Please drain oil". It happened to me.
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
11-17-2014, 12:23 PM
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Engine failed at 98,800 miles and Audi won't cover it
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Did you by any chance find out what actually was...
Did you by any chance find out what actually was the cause of the engine failure? I know you mentioned a bent crankshaft but why would it happen all of a sudden?
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2014, 05:15 AM
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2015 A4 vs A3/S3 - maintenance/reliability?
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I had A3 as a loaner for a couple of weeks. The...
I had A3 as a loaner for a couple of weeks. The new A3 is a blast to drive. It is light and handling is great.
However, it is inferior to the current A4 in just about everything else. Visibility...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-26-2014, 05:30 AM
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Bugged car?
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Yes, it is the blind spot monitoring. It is not...
Yes, it is the blind spot monitoring. It is not tracking of any kind; emissions stop when the car is off.
My own car was setting off my radar detector (Valentine 1). It was K band, I believe. I...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-03-2014, 06:00 AM
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2011 A4 Issues? Do I need Extended Warranty?
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I would strongly advise some sort of extended...
I would strongly advise some sort of extended coverage (either certified or Audi endorsed).
Just to give you a taste of what you can expect to pay for repairs (most of these were quoted to me by a...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-26-2014, 03:46 AM
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Stiff Steering. I have searched the forums!
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Just a guess, but is it possible that just like...
Just a guess, but is it possible that just like transmission, steering is adaptive and can be reset using VAG COM? It is possible that after your fun driving stint it got into some weird mode.
...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-25-2014, 05:29 AM
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A4 2.0T Quattro-Check engine light on..again!
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I had my catalytic converter fail at 78K. It is...
I had my catalytic converter fail at 78K. It is covered until 80K so I was lucky. Otherwise the replacement cost is about $2000, according to my dealer. Otherwise the dealer said that they do see...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
07-14-2014, 04:53 AM
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Premium plus vs Prestige 2009 A4
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http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/09/media/downloa...
http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/09/media/downloads/pdfs/2009_Audi_A4.pdf
Prestige for 2009 had standard 5 spoke 18'' wheels, advanced key, lane assist, park assist, B&O audio and optional Audi...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
06-11-2014, 11:38 AM
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Is this a good deal?
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You will get very little or nothing for the extra...
You will get very little or nothing for the extra options when you sell the car. Yes, it will be more attractive to buyers but options like Nav depreciate the fastest.
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Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
05-27-2014, 06:32 AM
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4G data pricing
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What happens when you stick in your own SIM card?...
What happens when you stick in your own SIM card? There should be a slot in the glove compartment.
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-26-2014, 12:54 PM
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Help a newbie need advice on a scanner reset tool
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dk1
Don't buy such tools without some evidence that...
Don't buy such tools without some evidence that it works for your particular car. I got a tool similar to the one in link (exact same description) and it works fine as ODB scanner but most...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
05-15-2014, 06:56 AM
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2010 Audi A4 TPS Stopped Working
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Does 2010 models even have TMPS sensors? 2009...
Does 2010 models even have TMPS sensors? 2009 models do; later models switched to monitoring of rolling radius, I think. The actual sensors are on the inside of the valve - there is no way they can...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
02-06-2014, 06:13 AM
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2014 A4 or wait for 2015
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Personally, I am waiting to see what B9 will...
Personally, I am waiting to see what B9 will looks like before making my next car purchase. Otherwise A3 is looking very nice - it may very well be my next car.
Comparing upcoming A3 to the...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
01-15-2014, 11:31 AM
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Opinions A4 2009 vs 2011
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I vote for an older can with fewer miles. I...
I vote for an older can with fewer miles. I myself have a 2009 with close to 80K miles; 09 does have more known issues than 11 but none of them are significant. Both models will have oil consumption...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
10-28-2013, 08:14 AM
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Turbo replacement
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dk1
I'd like to know too. I couldn't find a definite...
I'd like to know too. I couldn't find a definite answer. From what I know A4 is a ULEV II type vehicle which should qualify for 8 year, 80000 mile emission equipment warranty. PZEV vehicles qualify...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
10-23-2013, 05:54 AM
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Turbo replacement
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dk1
Wait, wasn't one of the advancements of B8 models...
Wait, wasn't one of the advancements of B8 models is that no more turbo timing was required? I remember this being discussed at length when B8 models first came on the market. Also the switch to...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-18-2013, 12:37 PM
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How much did you get charged for labor on new tires?
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Always cross-shop with discounttiredirect.com. I...
Always cross-shop with discounttiredirect.com. I found them to be every bit as reliable, they don't charge for shipping and their total price is nearly always less than Tirerack. Additionally they...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-18-2013, 12:32 PM
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How much did you get charged for labor on new tires?
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dk1
$450 in labor is excessive. My dealer...
$450 in labor is excessive.
My dealer charges $90 for regular mount/balance and $220 for road force balance. I use an independent tire shop that charges $80 for simple road force balance: they use...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-13-2013, 07:10 AM
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2.0 or 3.2 A4?
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3,533
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dk1
The dealer should know if oil consumption test...
The dealer should know if oil consumption test was done on your car and if the previous owner serviced the car at a dealer those records should be available as well.
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
09-12-2013, 06:17 AM
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2.0 or 3.2 A4?
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3,533
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dk1
I'd say don't limit your options to one. There...
I'd say don't limit your options to one. There were few 3.2 models sold and this option was discontinued. There is a lot more feedback for 2.0 engines - at least we know what kind of problems it has....
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-28-2013, 10:17 AM
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How does turbo work?
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dk1
That would typically be the "Nitro" button and...
That would typically be the "Nitro" button and you weren't misled. Nitrous oxide works by supercooling air, increasing its density and providing instant power boost. Somewhat similar principle as...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-28-2013, 07:00 AM
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3
Navigation system - worth $3000?
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dk1
3000 is an extortion and I wouldn't get it just...
3000 is an extortion and I wouldn't get it just for Nav. However, it also affects the car in many was the car electronics behave and interior look as well; basically instead of a computer you get a...
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A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-21-2013, 11:31 AM
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4
Audi Drive Select
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1,298
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dk1
Steering and suspension are different on ADS...
Steering and suspension are different on ADS equipped cars. Even if you use Normal mode it is still feels different from a non-ADS car. I can drive the car in Dynamic or normal mode and both feel...
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