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04-17-2024, 11:06 AM
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Posted By lyleswk

Gonna drag this out a bit. Not a 3.0 expert, but...

Gonna drag this out a bit. Not a 3.0 expert, but 30K? That's pretty unusual. Who did the work and might there be recourse?
04-04-2024, 07:50 AM
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Posted By lyleswk

I've heard that too, but have no experience with...

I've heard that too, but have no experience with it. Only additional comment I have is may want to disconnect the exhaust so you don't destroy the cat.

Any others have thoughts?
04-04-2024, 04:55 AM
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Views: 622
Posted By lyleswk

You will need to drop the oil pan and clean out...

You will need to drop the oil pan and clean out the oil pump screen. And, you still may have the problem as the sludge will be throughout the engine.
04-03-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
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Posted By lyleswk

That's what I was afraid of. The 1.8t is...

That's what I was afraid of. The 1.8t is notorious for "sludging" if regular oil changes with high quality synthetic are not done. I changed mine every 5K since I have owned it which is more...
04-03-2024, 05:50 AM
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Views: 622
Posted By lyleswk

Also, I am referring to the long term oil change...

Also, I am referring to the long term oil change history, like the last 20 years.
04-02-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 622
Posted By lyleswk

Few questions. Is this a 1.8t? You oil light,...

Few questions. Is this a 1.8t? You oil light, but there are 2 oil lights; 1) oil level (I think this one is yellow) and 2) oil pressure (I think this one is red). What is the service history of...
03-22-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By lyleswk

No clunking in my 3 A4's. Note that you...

No clunking in my 3 A4's. Note that you responded to a 20 year old thread.
03-22-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 283
Posted By lyleswk

I would stop driving the car until you figure it...

I would stop driving the car until you figure it out. Having said that, what is the oil change history of the car?
03-20-2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By lyleswk

Someone in the trunk? Sorry, not helpful:) ...

Someone in the trunk? Sorry, not helpful:)

Sounds more like brakes to me. I would put the car on jacks, spin the tires to isolate the noise to a side, and then inspect from there. If nothing...
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