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#993 of 1201 Re: 95 A6 Quattro, head gasket [jcanton1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 23, 2008 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: jcanton1 (Jul 18, 2008 11:08 am) Well if you burn up the coolant in the combustion chamber, the temperature sensors have nothing to measure except steam. This would be the case with any car. The sensor needs to immerse itself in coolant to read correctly. So sudden coolant loss would probably be undetectable in any car.   As for doing the work yourself, I think if you prepared yourself by buying a FACTORY repair shop manual and acquiring the tools you'll need beforehand, you might take a crack at it. As you say, basically your car is now "totalled" anyway, so what have you got to lose?   However, you will have to take the cylinder heads to a machine shop and have them checked for warpage---this is essentially. And you MUST replace or boil out the radiator---also mandatory. If the heads need reconditioning, that could start to get expensive.   I'd say your probability of success is dependent on the level of your preparation prior to loosening the first bolt.
#994 of 1201 05 CPO A6 by ipod_nano Jul 23, 2008 (8:53 pm)
Hi all,   Finally made the plunge and purchased a CPO 05 A6 w/ 45k miles on it. While I have to admit that I am an avid BMW fan, I thought it would be nice to explore the other side and so far like it a lot.   That said, I have a few questions:   1- 05's include audicare, is there anything I should expect after 45k that is covered(unfortunately I did not receive a service manual, just owners + MMI) 2- It seems as if every 5-7 or so cold-starts it seems VERY rough but then smooth's itself out after 30 seconds or so. Anyone experience this type of start? 3-Checked the oil and it seemed a bit dark. Dealer said it's policy to change oil for every CPO(during inspection/cert) but does audi oil have a different color(sounds like a stupid ques.) 4-Anyone change their own oil on a C6 A6? Any tips? how to remove the skid/plate cover & where to access oil filter.   Thanx in advance. Replies to this message: erickpl (Sep 23, 2008 12:41 pm) ipod_nano (Nov 07, 2008 7:50 pm)
#995 of 1201 Audi A6 Volt meter question by bremerdc Aug 01, 2008 (12:18 pm)
I have a 99 A6 Quattro sedan. Lately, when the car is idling, I notice the volt meter kind of 'going crazy' when I have a couple of devices running at the same time (A/C, stereo, headlights, etc). It bounces between 12 and 15 volts. When the car is driving along, it seems to be fine. Any idea where to start? Battery? Alternator? Voltage regulator?   Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: giovannimd (Aug 03, 2008 11:54 am)
#996 of 1201 2000 Audi A6 Tiptronic troubles by labelbob Aug 03, 2008 (7:45 am)
I have a 2000 A6 Automatic that is stuck in 3rd. All the transmission gears light up in black on red rather than red on black on nthe dash so the colors are reversed.   Help!!! Replies to this message: giovannimd (Aug 03, 2008 12:02 pm)
#997 of 1201 Re: Audi A6 Volt meter question [bremerdc] by giovannimd Aug 03, 2008 (11:54 am)
Replying to: bremerdc (Aug 01, 2008 12:18 pm) My 96 A6 Quatro was doing the same and it was because the batery was to small, put a new with the right zise and problem fixed, this happened specially when I used the A/C.
#998 of 1201 Re: 2000 Audi A6 Tiptronic troubles [labelbob] by giovannimd Aug 03, 2008 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: labelbob (Aug 03, 2008 7:45 am) MY 95 A6 QUATTRO, did some thing like it when I changed some fuses and they could not figured out at the transmission place, then I disconnected the (-) terminal of the battery for a couple of minutes and when I connected it back on again it reset ed some thing and the car started shifting normally again, I tried this about 3 times and it worked the same all 3 times, I have not had any problem again!!!
#999 of 1201 98 Audi A6 Quattro maintenance/transmission by mairlou Aug 08, 2008 (9:40 pm)
I am new to this website and awhile ago I put a post on about questions/problems I now have with my audi;I think I listed it wrong since not showing up. When I put the car in drive and go it feels as if my emergency brake is on or something in the back wheels won't let me go forward without jerking. Someone told me that I may need to change or add transmission fluid which may be correct since we cannot locate the place to put the fluid (lack of dipstick).Does anyone have any ideas on this problem I am having? Also, where can I get a maintenance book for my vehicle.I hope someone can help me out since I would like to know is it work putting money into or not. Replies to this message: audiluvblues (Aug 10, 2008 6:39 am)
#1000 of 1201 Re: 98 Audi A6 Quattro maintenance/transmission [mairlou] by audiluvblues Aug 10, 2008 (6:39 am)
Replying to: mairlou (Aug 08, 2008 9:40 pm) I have a 1999 Audi A6 and I was told by my Audi mechanic that the transmission fluid/filter can only be changed by removing the transmission casing and adding fluid. You should be able to find a maintenance book at a site called partstrain.com or on ebay.
#1001 of 1201 Sunroof and windows dont work by audiluvblues Aug 10, 2008 (6:41 am)
I have a 1999 Audi A6 and the sunroof and windows don't operate. Has anyone had this problem and if so what can I do to fix it?
#1002 of 1201 Continental Conti Pro 245 40 R18 97H by audiluvblues Aug 10, 2008 (6:43 am)
I have a 2005 A6 and the factory 3 of the 4 tires that came with the car developed bubbles in the side walls.Has anyone else had this problem? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 10, 2008 7:44 am)

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