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Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair

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#1582 of 2367 Re: 2003 A4 with 53k miles (timing belt went - needs new engine) [vicam01] by pat

Aug 16, 2007 (7:17 am)

Replying to: vicam01 (Aug 16, 2007 7:00 am)
I wnet through the scheduled maintenance for an 03 Audi A4 listed here. Of course I don't know your trim level, engine or transmission so I was just guessing on them, but I did not find any mention of changing the timing belt until 120,000 miles.
 
You might want to try it yourself using your real specs. It seems to me if your timing belt broke this far in advance of when they say change it, they need to do something to help you out.
 
I found this link where you may be able to order an owners manual: Audi Service Publications. (I'm assuming you don't have one since you're not telling us what it says about the timing belt.) I'm sure there are other places too - eBay is always worth a try, for one. If you have the manual, you have a hard copy of their recommendation.

#1583 of 2367 Re: 1999 Audi A4 Quattro stutter & shake [benjamin5599] by davida2

Aug 16, 2007 (9:37 am)

Replying to: benjamin5599 (Aug 15, 2007 3:10 pm)
Ben,
So my mechanic told me to replace all the spark plug wires and one of the injectors. Seems to me it should be either/or, but I will take the wires as a tune up.
 
I'll let you know how it turns out.
 
David

#1584 of 2367 Re: 2003 A4 with 53k miles (timing belt went - needs new engine) [vicam01] by wolfsport

Aug 16, 2007 (10:12 am)

Replying to: vicam01 (Aug 16, 2007 7:00 am)
Sorry to hear that, vicam.
Best wishes on getting your problem resoved.
 
The timing sprocket tooth on my Audi broke at between 50 & 60k miles, very soon after I bought it used. My mechanic said that this was because the sprocket was probably not seated properly when the belt had been replaced. So this is another thing to try and watch for during your car repairs.

#1585 of 2367 Re: Does 2007(2005+) Audi A4 last long? [jamiewu0203] by gciaccia36

Aug 16, 2007 (7:46 pm)

Replying to: jamiewu0203 (Aug 13, 2007 7:23 am)
I have a 2003 Audi A4 Cab and the transmission died at 36k miles! I serviced it faithfully too! I didn't get the extended warranty b/c I thought I would be fine b/c I had low mileage and had no intention of driving that much. Well now I'm not driving at all!!! Good luck and get the extended warranty!!!

#1586 of 2367 Re: 1999 Audi A4 Quattro stutter & shake [davida2] by davida2

Aug 17, 2007 (9:36 am)

Replying to: davida2 (Aug 16, 2007 9:37 am)
So yesterday, my mechanic replaced only the spark plug wires and wa lah, it's fixed. He told me that the valve cover is leaking oil on one side onto one of the spark plug wires. The oil had damaged the wire causing resistance and therefore misfiring. So i'm having him replace both valve covers and hopefully this will be behind me.
 
Hope this helps everyone out there in the expensive AUDI land.
 
david

#1587 of 2367 Re: Does 2007(2005+) Audi A4 last long? [gciaccia36] by athornton

Aug 17, 2007 (10:15 pm)

Replying to: gciaccia36 (Aug 16, 2007 7:46 pm)
Hi:
AS you may have gathered from the experience that we reported with our 2004 Audi A4 6-spd, our clutch failure occurred well within our standard warranty period, (25000 miles and less than 3 years), but Audi would not honor the warranty, so I suspect that purchasing the extended warranty would be money down the drain.
Regards
athornton

#1588 of 2367 Re: audi sludge [kiki4] by audimom1

Aug 18, 2007 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: kiki4 (Nov 18, 2006 8:11 pm)
How can I get the information on the class action law suit? The same thing happened to my daughter who is leasing her car. She has been with out a car since May and her lease is up in Sept. They quoted her $8,000 for a new engine!

#1589 of 2367 Re: audi sludge [kiki4] by caps56

Aug 18, 2007 (2:57 pm)

Replying to: kiki4 (Nov 18, 2006 8:11 pm)
Yes, we have. They FINALLY honored the warranty and admitted to the "sludge problem". It took five months. It takes standing up to them!!! Don't back down. Good luck

#1590 of 2367 What is the best wax and spray for car? by jamiewu0203

Aug 20, 2007 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: caps56 (Aug 18, 2007 2:57 pm)
Does anyone used any good wax, spray, or any other kind of tool to keep their car clean and shiny!?
BTW, how long does the car wax last?
 
It will be great to share your info with people
Thank You
 

#1591 of 2367 Transmission by davida2

Aug 21, 2007 (11:54 am)

Does anyone know anything about sealed transmission service? My 99 audi has 125k (I about it at about 100k).
 
all info is appreciated
 
D

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