Formal Intro!

juve021 · 05-03-2012, 02:28 AM

Hi all, new allroad owner here. Had a previous post where I asked questions (http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2825800) but I'd like to introduce myself in this one!

Just picked up an 04 2.7T 6speed black ext w/89k and drove it from Boston to Cleveland! It was such a nice ride! For being an 8 yr old car it is in great shape but of course isn't perfect. A few items I need to address are the following:

1)cargo dome light not functioning when hatch open (common problem)
2)middle dome light not functioning at all
3)creaking driver door trim(I hope its the trim, if not anything else I should check?)
4)safety window switch doesn't engage (common)

I did have a general question about oil. What is everyone running? brands and weight? I am a diyer so I'll be doing most of the maintenance on the car myself.

Thanks in advance! Cheers!

Pics to come!

GTA_Driver · 05-03-2012, 03:43 AM

Run a good brand of synthetic 5w-40.

The creaking in the door panels is bothering me too. It happens in my 05 Allroad, but not in my 01 A6. Overall, my 4.2 A6 is still creak free after so many years, and has better quality materials inside (roof liner, pillar trim, leather on the doors, wood trim).

I suspect that creaking is occurring inside the door panel, will eventually take them off and see what's going on. Spray some silicone.

juve021 · 05-03-2012, 04:26 AM

Great 5w40 it is. I suspect a motul or elf is quality oil for this car.

Yeah, creaking is annoying but I guess it is an older car. My previous 01 e320 was a tank and had no creaks or noise whatsoever. If there was something however, I knew it was something major (cat converters, suspension, etc). Oh well!

GTA_Driver · 05-03-2012, 04:31 AM

Yes, I run Motul x-cess 8100.

Strange, Audi interiors generally last better than BMW, but the creaking in my AR is not helping with this generalization.

juve021 · 05-03-2012, 04:55 AM

I have some left over elf/total I used in my Volvo so that should work!

Yeah those Benz are were really the last decent ones, IMO. Too many computers now adays! lol

Well, looks like I just fixed both dome lights. Went to remove them to re-touch the solder joints as per the articles and after alittle prying, they both now work. I'm sure they will turn off again but at least I know they aren't completely dead!

Now to program that homelink, fix the safety switch for rear windows and refresh the headlight lenses!

jujuC6 · 05-03-2012, 06:50 AM

I am thinking of using Castrol Full Synthetic when I get mines this weekend. Local store carries the Castrol that Audi uses and not the blend found everywhere else. Question, has any one used an oil flush agent? Is there any benefit and/or down side in using an oil flush given the millage on these cars? I will like to do it to clear any build up if any but not sure because these cars can be so sensitive some times.

Sgt G · 05-03-2012, 07:16 PM

Tip: after you've wet sanded & buffed out the headlights to get them like new, clear coat them or have a body shop do it. Will prevent them from dulling / oxidizing again.

09mehashaw · 05-03-2012, 11:06 PM

I used this to fix my windows.
Completely destroys the functionality of the lock out switch, but at least passengers can roll the windows down.
Window Lock Out Switch Dead

juve021 · 05-04-2012, 02:45 AM

Wow thanks for the tip and switch article! For the headlights, could I just put some laminex or clear vinyl over it instead of clear?

GTA_Driver · 05-04-2012, 04:32 AM

Yes you can, that's what the headlights on my A6 have.

I don't know the material, but I had a shop do the headlights for me. Best $100 I ever spent.

Quote:

Originally Posted by juve021

Wow thanks for the tip and switch article! For the headlights, could I just put some laminex or clear vinyl over it instead of clear?

05-03-2012, 06:50 AM	#6
jujuC6 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 411	I am thinking of using Castrol Full Synthetic when I get mines this weekend. Local store carries the Castrol that Audi uses and not the blend found everywhere else. Question, has any one used an oil flush agent? Is there any benefit and/or down side in using an oil flush given the millage on these cars? I will like to do it to clear any build up if any but not sure because these cars can be so sensitive some times. __________________ -05 Audi AllRoad 2.7T (Current) -05 Audi A6 3.2 (Current) -01 Infiniti i35 (Sold) -94 Acura Legend LS (Sold) -93 Acura Vigor GS (Sold) -89 Civic Si (Sold)

05-03-2012, 07:16 PM	#7
Sgt G AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 420	Tip: after you've wet sanded & buffed out the headlights to get them like new, clear coat them or have a body shop do it. Will prevent them from dulling / oxidizing again. __________________ 03' allroad Atlas Grey; Body Clad painted 03' Nissan Maxima Grey, Smoked tail lights, Neuspeed Chip, K&N Filter, H-Sports (hard), Mufflers removed (straight pipe), Mandrus Regenmeister Rims: 19x8.5 w/25mm offset on Pirelli 245/45-19" Tires, 20% window tint. 10' Cadillac CTS-V (grey, 6 speed manual, all factory options, no mods yet).

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05-03-2012, 03:43 AM	#2
GTA_Driver AudiWorld Super User 2005 Audi Allroad Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,575	Run a good brand of synthetic 5w-40. The creaking in the door panels is bothering me too. It happens in my 05 Allroad, but not in my 01 A6. Overall, my 4.2 A6 is still creak free after so many years, and has better quality materials inside (roof liner, pillar trim, leather on the doors, wood trim). I suspect that creaking is occurring inside the door panel, will eventually take them off and see what's going on. Spray some silicone.

05-03-2012, 04:26 AM	#3
juve021 Audiworld Junior Member 2004 Audi Allroad Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 55	Great 5w40 it is. I suspect a motul or elf is quality oil for this car. Yeah, creaking is annoying but I guess it is an older car. My previous 01 e320 was a tank and had no creaks or noise whatsoever. If there was something however, I knew it was something major (cat converters, suspension, etc). Oh well!

05-03-2012, 04:31 AM	#4
GTA_Driver AudiWorld Super User 2005 Audi Allroad Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,575	Yes, I run Motul x-cess 8100. Strange, Audi interiors generally last better than BMW, but the creaking in my AR is not helping with this generalization.

05-03-2012, 04:55 AM	#5
juve021 Audiworld Junior Member 2004 Audi Allroad Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 55	I have some left over elf/total I used in my Volvo so that should work! Yeah those Benz are were really the last decent ones, IMO. Too many computers now adays! lol Well, looks like I just fixed both dome lights. Went to remove them to re-touch the solder joints as per the articles and after alittle prying, they both now work. I'm sure they will turn off again but at least I know they aren't completely dead! Now to program that homelink, fix the safety switch for rear windows and refresh the headlight lenses!

05-03-2012, 11:06 PM	#8
09mehashaw AudiWorld Member 2002 Audi Allroad Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 482	I used this to fix my windows. Completely destroys the functionality of the lock out switch, but at least passengers can roll the windows down. Window Lock Out Switch Dead

05-04-2012, 02:45 AM	#9
juve021 Audiworld Junior Member 2004 Audi Allroad Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 55	Wow thanks for the tip and switch article! For the headlights, could I just put some laminex or clear vinyl over it instead of clear?

05-04-2012, 04:32 AM
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