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#759 of 2367 Upgrade + oil sludge by simple2

Jun 12, 2005 (9:32 pm)

Hello All,
 
I have A4 1.8T Q 2002.
I just wonder if any one has had an upgrade done to car using APR "www.goapr.com" (Stage I ECU Upgrade) and what is the result. I am thinking to do it.
 
Other think is that "oil sludge" problem AUDI has. What I done, is asked my mechanic to use one of those OIL FLUSH additive before he changes the oil. This additive rinses the engine internals. Apparently the first time he done it there were some dirt coming out with oil. So it did the job. If you use that staff it should help you keep the engine clean and happy.

#760 of 2367 Re: 2004 A4 Cab brake light bulb replacement [ashton1] by simple2

Jun 12, 2005 (9:39 pm)

Replying to: ashton1 (Jun 11, 2005 10:19 am)
ashton1,
 
Open the boot, on each side approximattely 10cm away from rubber boot seal there is a visible round plug, which is the service holle. It is about 5 sm in diameter. Pop it with flat screwdriver and you will see botl under it. Undo it and pull it all the way out. Then simply pull the light out! There is 2 more clips holding it, but they will let go.
This is all.

#761 of 2367 02 A4 Engine Oil Sludge Damage by psledge

Jun 13, 2005 (8:06 pm)

I have an Audi '02 A4, 1.8 Turbo and recently my oil light came on which I considered unusual. I immediately went to the dealer who first reacted that it just needed topped off. I questioned the dealer about this but they were very evasive and said the problem was corrected. I drove approx. 15 miles and the oil light came back on and would not go off. I called the dealer immediately who now informs me to have the car towed immediately. It seems within 30 minutes the dealer now tells me there is a severe oil sludge problem. After returning to the dealer they now tell me about this supposedly recall that Audi discovered back in January. It is June and I never received anything from the automaker or dealership. I continued to question the dealer about the use of improper oil. It seems they were using a regular oil instead of a synthetic. I was furious! To me it would be common sense to use a synthetic in a high performance engine...duh! Now the dealer tells me they can desludge the engine and I do not need to have the engine replaced. However, I will receive an extended 5-year warranty as long as the dealer continues to do the maintenance. I am very, very leery of this situation. I see there are a few other messages posted. Curious, has anyone been notified by Audi of this problem? I am convinced if my oil light had not come on Audi nor the dealer would have never notified me that there is a problem. If others have been effected are your dealers replacing the engine or just doing some type of clean-up?

#762 of 2367 Re: 02 A4 Engine Oil Sludge Damage [psledge] by auditech

Jun 13, 2005 (9:34 pm)

Replying to: psledge (Jun 13, 2005 8:06 pm)
The 1.8 turbo engines can have a problem with sludge build-up. It's not so much inside your engine, but the hoses and pipes that run around it, and the oil pump pick-up screen....this fix right now is to see how badly your engine is plugged and either do nothing and switch to synth oil and a bigger filter - or replace the engine and use synth oil and a bigger filter. The turbo eng. just runs too hot - and most people don't know that you should always let a turbo engine cool down after a drive and change your oil frequently

#763 of 2367 Re: 02 A4 Engine Oil Sludge Damage [auditech] by psledge

Jun 14, 2005 (12:59 pm)

Replying to: auditech (Jun 13, 2005 9:34 pm)
To Auditech,
I greatly appreciate your response to my Oil Sludge problem. I am curious however as to the confidence I should place in the decision as to how badly my engine is plugged. My car is still at the dealer for repairs so I do not have a final decision. Although when I followed up, they indicated most likely there was no engine damage and they would be cleaning, flushing, etc. Since I originally stopped in and at first all they did was add a quart of oil and send me on my way I have very little confidence in whatever they tell me. Interesting comment about the frequent oil change. I have always wondered why/how these engines could go 10,000 miles before recommended oil change. What are your thoughts on using regular, unleaded gasoline? That's another recommendation from the dealer when I reported problems with the engine seeming to choke at times. They said the Premium gas was too rich.
Again, your comments have been greatly appreciated.

#764 of 2367 Re: 2002 A4 3.0 Extended Warranty...which one? [ankuragarwal12] by marleybarr

Jun 14, 2005 (3:00 pm)

Replying to: ankuragarwal12 (Jun 07, 2005 3:32 pm)
1.) warranty direct----1.800.632.4222
 
2.)continental warranty---- 1.800.929.2694
 
3.) western national---------1.800.722.4758

#765 of 2367 Refueling Problem by mtman

Jun 15, 2005 (6:18 am)

I have a 2003 Audi A4 that has a fueling problem. Nearly 75% of the time I try to refuel the vehicle, the pump shuts off, apparently because of pressure. I turn the nozzle in different directions, remove it, and even start refueling at a slower rate but it still shuts off. When I remove the nozzle I can actually hear pressure being released. After a frustrating 10-15 minutes at the pump, it finally starts taking fuel normally.
This started after some routine maintenance was done.
 
Any ideas?

#766 of 2367 Re: Refueling Problem [mtman] by jca1

Jun 16, 2005 (11:39 am)

Replying to: mtman (Jun 15, 2005 6:18 am)
I thought I was the only one with this problem. One time the pump actually gushed gas over the car and pavement because of this. Don't know why the pressure doesn't equalize when the cap's removed (the little flapper apparently continues to hold the pressure), but I find if I laboriously hold the pump nozzle at a slight angle to allow the pressure to vent while gassing up I avoid spillage or premature cut-off. Happens only when the tank's pretty empty and I'm wearing nice clothes...

#767 of 2367 Poor design by larrytax

Jun 16, 2005 (2:00 pm)

I purchased a 2004 Audi A4 convertible in October 2003. Last weekend the air conditioner went out. I took it in to get serviced on the following Monday. The service was horrible and by Thursday they finally figured out that a rock hit the condenser. This is such a poor design to put the condenser directly behind the grill without any protection. This poor design cost me $1200 to fix. I have been happy with my Audi until this week and in fact I was planning on purchasing another one in the future, but after terrible service and poor design on a very expensive car, I plan on taking my business elsewhere. I wanted to warn other people of this poor design and I hope it doesn't happen to any of you. It has been a nightmare.

#768 of 2367 Re: Poor design [larrytax] by simple2

Jun 16, 2005 (7:00 pm)

Replying to: larrytax (Jun 16, 2005 2:00 pm)
larrytax],
Sorry mate, but as far as I know there is no protection on any cars I know against dissent size rock flaying in to the condenser / radiator when you travel at speed around 100 Km/hour. Only off-road SUV’s have heavy duty grilles and bash boards….
If you have damaged your condenser so the gas has escaped it was a fair size rock or a high speed impact. Unless of coarse AUDI service are playing games because they do not want to do it under the warranty …. but this is only guess.

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