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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
Today, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 49
Posted By A6Gary

You post your question on the regional forum for...

You post your question on the regional forum for the Texas to received most relevant recommendations for Houston.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
04-19-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 84
Posted By A6Gary

Assuming your Avant is a A6 C6, I have used the...

Assuming your Avant is a A6 C6, I have used the SKF bearings for a replacement on the front. Audi parts are not made specifically by Audi Ag, so probably SKF makes the bearing for them as an OEM...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
04-17-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,125
Posted By A6Gary

I haven't pulled any of the ignition coils since...

I haven't pulled any of the ignition coils since I installed the aluminum sleeves. However, when I performed the valve gasket replacement and installed the sleeves, I found no oil in any of the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
04-12-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 143
Posted By A6Gary

Ross-Tech VAG-COM (VCDS) is the best scan...

Ross-Tech VAG-COM (VCDS) is the best scan tool/software.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
04-08-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 223
Posted By A6Gary

Besides ECS Tuning and FCP Euro, there are...

Besides ECS Tuning and FCP Euro, there are several additional sites for OEM parts at a discount. Some of the supplies I have used are: www.autohauseaz.com, www.audi.oempartsonline.com, and...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
04-07-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 254
Posted By A6Gary

That color of your ATF in the measuring cup is...

That color of your ATF in the measuring cup is about what the color of my old ATF looked like.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 254
Posted By A6Gary

Although Audi Ag claims the ATF is lifetime fluid...

Although Audi Ag claims the ATF is lifetime fluid and does not need to be changed, ZF, the manufacturer of the transmissions, recommends changing the ATF every ~80K miles to maintain and extend the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 254
Posted By A6Gary

Transmission AFT Service Recommendations, A6 C6 Quattro

Even though I had no shifting issues, I recently serviced the transmission on my 2006 A6 Avant after 109,254 miles. Through that experience, I have some recommendations to assist my fellow A6 Quattro...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-27-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By A6Gary

Possibly a plugged or bad fuel filter is causing...

Possibly a plugged or bad fuel filter is causing you the problem.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
03-26-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 230
Posted By A6Gary

When I performed a carbon cleaning of my '06 A6...

When I performed a carbon cleaning of my '06 A6 Avant 3.2L V6, I removed the lower intake manifolds as well as the injectors, etc. I didn't use the walnut blasting system for carbon removal. But...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-23-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By A6Gary

Which engine do you have and what is the mileage?...

Which engine do you have and what is the mileage? The misfire(s) could be due to carbon buildup on the intake valves. Also, did you replace all coils only only one that was suspect?
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-20-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 165
Posted By A6Gary

Unless your 2014 Q5 is connected to the internet,...

Unless your 2014 Q5 is connected to the internet, Audi of America can't collect data.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 213
Posted By A6Gary

Try your thread on the Southern CA forum for more...

Try your thread on the Southern CA forum for more pertinent responses.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
03-19-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By A6Gary

When you say "breaking", do you mean the steel...

When you say "breaking", do you mean the steel drive shaft shears apart or the CV joint boot fails? Not clear what is happening.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 280
Posted By A6Gary

Have you scanned the car to check for DTCs? If...

Have you scanned the car to check for DTCs? If not, that is the first step you should do when you have a warning light.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
02-29-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 22,723
Posted By A6Gary

Since one may need to change a flat tire while...

Since one may need to change a flat tire while traveling, every vehicle will have lift points so the driver (or even AAA) can change a tire en-route on each corner location. As kelisco has shown in...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
02-27-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 22,723
Posted By A6Gary

Quite stable! Thanks for the show.

Quite stable! Thanks for the show.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-24-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By A6Gary

Maybe, but you should try to sit and drive in the...

Maybe, but you should try to sit and drive in the Q5 to ensure you will fit comfortably in the vehicle.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 259
Posted By A6Gary

Which engine do you have?

Which engine do you have?
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-10-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,291
Posted By A6Gary

Not really. I have been performing my oil and...

Not really. I have been performing my oil and filter changes on both my A6 Avant and the Q5 using an extractor for years w/o any issue. Since both of these models have the oil filter on top of the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 332
Posted By A6Gary

Your A6 is not a C6 platform. Try the C5 forum...

Your A6 is not a C6 platform. Try the C5 forum for a 2001 A6.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 549
Posted By A6Gary

AFAIK, you can only replace the HPFP. Try one of...

AFAIK, you can only replace the HPFP. Try one of the on-line OEM part suppliers, e.g., www.autohausaz.com, for a replacement.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-09-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 781
Posted By A6Gary

Enjoy the new ride!

Enjoy the new ride!
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
02-09-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 22,723
Posted By A6Gary

As shown, this result is what happens when the...

As shown, this result is what happens when the "bean counters" run the company to drive the cost to the lowest Euro denominator rather that the technology experts for the best technical solution at...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
02-09-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,373
Posted By A6Gary

You should scan the car to find out what DTCs are...

You should scan the car to find out what DTCs are tripped to diagnose.
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