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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-11-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,600
Posted By oltmannd

A couple of things... The car weighs about...

A couple of things...

The car weighs about 4400 lbs. That's quite a bit! - we get about 18 mpg all local driving, 26 mpg on trips.

The car isn't sprung for a boulevard ride. However, it...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-09-2015, 07:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,384
Posted By oltmannd

"Trust but verify" are words to live by when...

"Trust but verify" are words to live by when using any nav system.

All of them do the best with what they can discern from the GPS signal - including tossing in a bit of dead reckoning when they...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-22-2014, 05:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,127
Posted By oltmannd

Has happened a few times on our 2103... It makes...

Has happened a few times on our 2103... It makes you jump when it happens.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-28-2014, 06:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 35,525
Posted By oltmannd

Broke the driver side clip the other day. Design...

Broke the driver side clip the other day. Design of the clip is stupid. It has a necked down area just where the most bending stress would be - right where the hook joins the base.

Ordered a new...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-13-2014, 05:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,112
Posted By oltmannd

Sure sounds like a cloud point issue which is...

Sure sounds like a cloud point issue which is paraffin wax crystals precipitating in the fuel. Diesel fuel (#2) i is normally blended with a bit of kerosene (#1) to depress the cloud point in the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-10-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,574
Posted By oltmannd

I think the seats are quite comfortable. We've...

I think the seats are quite comfortable. We've taken some really long day trips over the past year, the most recent a 12 hour drive about two months ago. I've was quite comfortable the whole time.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-04-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,384
Posted By oltmannd

My 2013 2.0T does, too. And you get heat almost...

My 2013 2.0T does, too. And you get heat almost instantly... Has to have an electric element in there somewhere.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-02-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,384
Posted By oltmannd

Finally got cold enough here to notice how well...

Finally got cold enough here to notice how well it works. Pretty near instant heat! I know the 2013 2.0 TSFI is flex fuel... are there any 2013s and up that don't fit the flex/diesel/hybrid...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-27-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 209,005
Posted By oltmannd

A small one: when you use the turn signal in lane...

A small one: when you use the turn signal in lane change mode, it blinks 3 times, minimum.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-27-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 209,005
Posted By oltmannd

Also, you can change set speed with cruise...

Also, you can change set speed with cruise control not engaged. Set speed is displayed on driver display.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-20-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,463
Posted By oltmannd

+1 The other factors are "compared to what?"...

+1

The other factors are "compared to what?" and "for how long?" The main issue with the car seat is shoulder room. To get substantially more, you'd have to go up a class or two in size or to a...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-01-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,742
Posted By oltmannd

Isn't auto recirculation a selection on the car...

Isn't auto recirculation a selection on the car menu under AC? Or, does that do something different?
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-24-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,235
Posted By oltmannd

While you are listening, click the "settings"...

While you are listening, click the "settings" soft key, then the second item down is "channel info" (or something like that). Select "yes".

After a few seconds on a channel, you'll get ht pop-up...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-21-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,235
Posted By oltmannd

We have a 2013. Had to change a setting for the...

We have a 2013. Had to change a setting for the radio data to display.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-16-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,368
Posted By oltmannd

The car weighs over 4000 lbs. I'm amazed the gas...

The car weighs over 4000 lbs. I'm amazed the gas mileage is that good!
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-10-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,368
Posted By oltmannd

93 top tier all the time.

93 top tier all the time.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-09-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,368
Posted By oltmannd

Now at 5000 miles with the 2.0T. All suburban...

Now at 5000 miles with the 2.0T. All suburban driving - no commuting - plus one Atlanta to Chicago trip and one Atlanta to Nashville trip. Overall 20.4 mpg. Have not seen any break-in effect. ...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-01-2013, 04:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 36,752
Posted By oltmannd

Same for me - at 4100 miles

Same for me - at 4100 miles
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-28-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,060
Posted By oltmannd

How about a VW Tiguan?

How about a VW Tiguan?
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-26-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,132
Posted By oltmannd

This is really good to know! Thanks! Pretty...

This is really good to know! Thanks! Pretty much makes it a slam dunk to install a hard wired brake controller.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-18-2013, 04:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,132
Posted By oltmannd

Completely agree about proportional brake...

Completely agree about proportional brake controller. I have Tekonsha Prodigy in my Expy. I see now where they have a radio based controller that requires no wiring called Prodigy RF. Might be a...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-13-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,006
Posted By oltmannd

I have noticed the unhappy intersection of a...

I have noticed the unhappy intersection of a downshift and turbo lag at very lows speeds sometimes. Just stepping down on the gas a hair to accelerate a bit faster causes a downshift and then a big...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-07-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,762
Posted By oltmannd

Cool! Like the pix. Am jealous of the scenery!

Cool! Like the pix. Am jealous of the scenery!
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-31-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,412
Posted By oltmannd

Completely agree. I particularly like the AWD for...

Completely agree. I particularly like the AWD for sure-footedness in the wet weather.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-31-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,412
Posted By oltmannd

Our '99 Expy is to tow our small travel trailer...

Our '99 Expy is to tow our small travel trailer and occasionally tote more than 5 people around. It was one of our primary vehicles until we got a CRV, and now the Q5.
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