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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-14-2022, 06:16 PM
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Rear brake pads and rotors replacement
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I did mine without a battery charger. Just make...
I did mine without a battery charger. Just make sure you follow the VCDS procedure for opening the brake…there are plenty or write ups on here for rear brake job. Everything says to hook up a...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-11-2022, 07:54 AM
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What else to service while I am "in there" - OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET
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Preferred method would be walnut blasting, but...
Preferred method would be walnut blasting, but not sure if you have access to that. I am sure there are shops in your area that would do it. The bulk of the cost is the labor to get to the valves. ...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-10-2022, 06:05 PM
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What else to service while I am "in there" - OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET
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With that mileage and since you’ll have the...
With that mileage and since you’ll have the intake manifold off, might as well clean the carbon build up on those valves. If there are any issues with your injectors, now would be the time to address...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-28-2022, 02:10 AM
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A6 3.0t or a8 l 4.2?
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Having owned both an A6 and 2 A8Ls, I can tell...
Having owned both an A6 and 2 A8Ls, I can tell you there is no comparison. If you’ve driven both of these cars, you will take the A8L without question. I realized I made a mistake when driving the...
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2007 Audi A8L Sport
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2007 Audi A8L Sport
2007 Audi A8L sport 4.2FSI with 144,500 miles has always been maintained, garaged all the time. and well taken care of. Engine is free of leaks, nothing at all wrong with the car, no warning lights,...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-06-2021, 05:49 PM
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High Mileage A8/S8s?
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2007 A8L with 143K on it and still going strong....
2007 A8L with 143K on it and still going strong. Don’t drive it much any longer due to getting a company vehicle, but by far, it has been the best car I’ve ever owned!
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-11-2021, 04:14 PM
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Oil Pressure Warning
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That’s all it was...the filter. Did an oil change...
That’s all it was...the filter. Did an oil change and put in a new Mann oil filter and everything is back to normal. I’ve always used Napa Gold oil filters for as long as I’ve owned this car and...
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A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
04-03-2021, 03:43 AM
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2007 a6 4.2 fsi oil pressure switch
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Has anyone changed this without pulling the front...
Has anyone changed this without pulling the front end off the car? If so, please inform me how to do it. I believe mine may be faulty. Thanks
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2021, 08:40 AM
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Oil Pressure Warning
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Yes, nipple...Cleaned out the housing and I don’t...
Yes, nipple...Cleaned out the housing and I don’t see it....looked down the tubes in there also and I cannot see it.
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2021, 07:55 AM
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Oil Pressure Warning
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Just decided to pull out my oil filter to take a...
Just decided to pull out my oil filter to take a look and it appears as if the small nipple or valve on the bottom of the filter sheered off! Bad news is, the piece is not in the oil filter housing!...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-01-2021, 04:19 PM
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Oil Pressure Warning
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Oil Pressure Warning
Driving today on a short trip and got the Low Oil Pressure Red warning. This car has been problem free forever, now when I go above 2000rpm, I get the oil pressure warning....no MIL though. I...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-18-2020, 05:49 PM
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VCDS
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You have something else going on if you’re...
You have something else going on if you’re getting no key identified. While you do have to program the new battery to the car, it is not absolutely necessary. The car will eventually recognize the...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-19-2020, 04:01 PM
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New to Audi experience. Need some good advise
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You came to the right place for help and...
You came to the right place for help and advice...what codes are popping up other than the misfire on cylinder 5? Since you’ve changed plugs and coils, I’d say the next place to look is injector....
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2020, 01:04 PM
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Valve cover gasket availablity
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I believe that they change the valve cover due to...
I believe that they change the valve cover due to warping, but unknown why it wasn't covered under a recall if it was such a big deal to even have Audi stop making the gasket for the original cover. ...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2020, 11:56 AM
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Valve cover gasket availablity
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Thanks to MP, I found them at rmeuropean.com they...
Thanks to MP, I found them at rmeuropean.com they had the older style gasket for the left side if you did not update your cover. I had them changed, but am still getting some oil in the plug wells...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-27-2020, 07:10 AM
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P2179 ongoing issue
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I have the same code popping up on my car now. I...
I have the same code popping up on my car now. I am noticing no issues whatsoever when driving, just the CEL and this is the only code showing. I cleaned the MAF sensor, used some Techron with 93...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-04-2019, 10:23 AM
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Oil leak - Cylinder Head Gasket?? (see pic)
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Yes, looks like a lot, but not too bad. I did it...
Yes, looks like a lot, but not too bad. I did it myself on the 4.2 so not sure how much room you have in the back of your engine compartment; that was the toughest part, taking out that plastic union...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
09-04-2019, 08:43 AM
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Oil leak - Cylinder Head Gasket?? (see pic)
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Yes, oil filter housing is leaking. There is an...
Yes, oil filter housing is leaking. There is an o-ring under there that leaks, oil then seeps down the front of the engine just like you’re describing. Many of us have had this issue. Cheap fix but...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-08-2019, 12:50 PM
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Are both front air struts bad?
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If you leave the car parked on a level ground for...
If you leave the car parked on a level ground for a few days NOT in jack mode, does the suspension normally drop? My car has been sitting for about 4 days in garage and I’ve noticed the front end...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-18-2019, 05:10 PM
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Anyone do Tail light repair?
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Anyone do Tail light repair?
My 07 has the dreaded inner tail light issue where that connector to the LED board is all corroded not making a connection. Now, this has been an issue the past 5+yrs I’ve owned the car, but just now...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-27-2019, 03:26 PM
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brake rotor and pads recommendation?
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Not sure if keeping your car looking clean is...
Not sure if keeping your car looking clean is important to you, but if it is, do yourself a favor and get some ceramic pads. I use EBC Redstuff up front and Akebono Euro Ultra-ceramics in the rear....
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-08-2019, 05:20 PM
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Sunroof drains
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Yes, push wind deflector down and you should see...
Yes, push wind deflector down and you should see the front ones. You then have to peel back the fender liners to get at the other ends. Mine were so clogged at the fender liner end, I had to go in...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-05-2019, 05:20 PM
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Wheel rash repair
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Do yourself and your car a favor....take it to a...
Do yourself and your car a favor....take it to a body shop and have them take care of it. The dealer Had my wheels done by some “wheel repair company” when I bought my car. They looked nice but...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-01-2019, 06:25 PM
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Audi bluetooth
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What year is your A8? Do you have AMI? That is...
What year is your A8? Do you have AMI? That is how to get Bluetooth in these older models, not by just updating the firmware.
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-12-2019, 05:11 PM
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Intake removal for maintenance 2008 A8L
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Mike141
I had the same exact issue with mine, the nipple...
I had the same exact issue with mine, the nipple breaking off the plastic housing. Although I went to my Audi dealer and forked over $230 for a new one, but I like your repair. I have to do the valve...
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