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#11 of 2132 service INSP by JBaumgart Nov 29, 2001 (10:42 pm)
I believe this is a service reminder indicator which the dealer should reset after doing the recommended maintenance. I would call your dealer to be sure, or just drive by and see if they will reset it (probably +7500 miles from where you're at now). I have a '98 also, but have never seen this because we've always had the car serviced before 7500 miles elapses.
#12 of 2132 service INSP by rahm0277 Nov 30, 2001 (12:02 pm)
But what IS the recommended service that is required ? I usually check the fluids on my own, and anything major usually shows up without the flashing display..
#13 of 2132 rahm0277 by KarenS HOST Dec 03, 2001 (9:21 am)
Not sure if this will help, but check your model year through Edmund's Maintenance Guide for the recommended service info. KarenS Host Owner's Clubs
#14 of 2132 '02 A4 Purchase?? by jimbones Dec 31, 2001 (10:29 am)
I am in the market for a new car and I will be giving serious consideration to the Quattro A4 1.8T w/ manual transmission. I have read some wonderful things about this engine and some not so wonderful. Can anyone elaborate on this engine, especially with the quattro weight it must carry? Thank you. Jimbones Replies to this message: daget1 (Sep 02, 2005 8:56 am)
#15 of 2132 Which gas? by megawhizz Jan 01, 2002 (8:11 pm)
I just purchased a '02 A4 1.8T FWD Manual. I know super or premium fuel is recommended. Which kind of fuel do you people use?
#16 of 2132 Audi A4 Avant Check Engine and Change Oil Lights by garydk Jan 05, 2002 (6:30 am)
I have a 98 Audi A4 Avant and just changed the oil. Does anyone know how to reset the "change oil" indicator on the dash?   Also, don't know if it's coincidence but the "Check Engine" light came on the day after I changed the oil. Anyone have any idea if there is a connection between the two and on how to reset this -- manual says it's related to the emissions system -- but I hate to pay for a complete diagnostic which the manual recommends.   I am cross posting this in the maintenance and repair section as well.   Thanks, Gary
#17 of 2132 re: fuel by garydk Jan 05, 2002 (6:31 pm)
Now that gas is cheap, I give it premium all the time. When it was more expensive, I gave it premium about every other week...never noticed a difference in performance. I suspect the higher octane with additives keeps the injectors clean...I add a fuel injector cleaner every 3k miles anyway.
#18 of 2132 Help!! My 2002 A4 1.8T Check Engine Light Turns On!! by sgaide Jan 18, 2002 (4:05 pm)
I just bought a 2002 A4 with 1.8T, manual transmission. I have approximately 605 miles on the car and have had it for 23 days. This car has now been in the shop for 5 days. I have had two instances of the check engine light coming on, and I am not happy about the root causes I have been told by service. The first time, they said I had carbon on my spark plugs (from lots of stops and starts while the car was on the lot). The second time, they said that the premium fuel is burning too slow in my engine and I need to put a lower octane fuel in the engine. I called the Audi Advocate line and they disagreed with my dealer's recommendation. Has anyone else seen this problem? I am at wits end.   Please advise Replies to this message: ginzoes (Oct 05, 2004 11:52 pm) nismo1 (Apr 19, 2005 7:33 pm) cmj (Apr 20, 2005 1:01 pm) glasscal (Apr 24, 2005 11:53 pm) beech1 (Jul 19, 2005 4:28 am)
#19 of 2132 RE: Help!!! by art42 Jan 20, 2002 (7:49 pm)
I am not sure what is the problem with your car, but I had very similar experiences with our '00 A4. The problem did re-occur 4 or 5 times within the first 25K miles. Dealership changed everything from Oxygen sensor to faulty fuel filters and so on. Now the car has approx. 44K and been "check engine light" free for the last year or so. Recently picked-up '02A4 and was told by one of the mechanics that warming up the car in those cold monrnings is usually the main cause for "check engine light" problems. Been following that advice religiously and so far with approx 7K miles no engine light problems. Hope it stays like that... But overall it is a common problem for A4's, especially 1.8T versions.
#20 of 2132 RE: '02 A4 Purchase?? by art42 Jan 20, 2002 (8:01 pm)
Our first Audi was (and still is) '00A4 1.8T FWD 5spd. In early December I picked-up '02 A4 1.8T Quattro 5spd. Cannot tell much of a difference in quickness of the line. The car does feel a bit heavier, but so long as I don't load my whole family and its belongings - its power feels more than adequate, even if to compare with our "older" Audi. I think quattro, despite its extra weight, does clearly provide better grip and traction, especially on the wet and curvy roads (I live in the mountainous area). Also, the new Audi has 20 extra ponies and you can definitely feel the extra power in the midrange. Overall, I truly enjoy this car - especially on those early Sunday morning drives when local cops are still at Dunkin Donuts ... So don't worry about the extra weight and unless you live in a big city with no "room to run", you will definitely appreciate the four-wheel handling. Replies to this message: kurier44 (Jan 31, 2007 3:41 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 31, 2007 6:39 pm)

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