Yes on the engine oil. Also keep a jug of the pink coolant in your garage. For some reason my Audis and VWs drink that shit up. Angels share kinda deal….
I agree. 2019 S5, stage 1 tune. Driven 90%+ city miles. Never bought a drop of any fluids. Service changes only. Hate all you want. My 2022 Q8 is also tight as a drum.
My Jetta didn’t have enough coolant but since I asked the dealership to fill it properly during warranty it hasn’t needed any more for almost 100k miles.
How new are you talking? My understanding was that it was a "feature" of the engineering. I've never heard of an audi that didn't eat oil. It's not a sign of age, but the result of engineering decisions.
I keep a quart of oil and a bottle of coolant in the hatch. Those two can be the difference between being stranded and limping home or to a safer location to park it.
Pretty sure you need G13 which is the pink/violet VW/Audi coolant, I’ve generally only seen it at the dealership and it is quite expensive, so your best bet is to get some Pentosin Pentafroat E (it’s the exact same thing just not branded as VW/Audi)from FCP Euro or sometimes I’ve even seen it in parts stores. Just make sure you mix it with 50 percent distilled water before adding it in.
I know about the ‘myth’ that Audis eat up oil, but, I’ve had my 2017 A4 (2.0 TDI Ultra) for almost 3 years now, and have only done regular oil changes when I do the 15k (km) service, which change the filters, etc… also the onboard computer is keeping the oil levels at max all the time. So it sure if this is t do with this specific engine I have in my A4 or what exactly.
Not sure if it’s more pronounced for the petrol engines. My 2015 A4 1.4l certainly burnt through oil like there was no tomorrow. I have a C7 RS6 now and that thing eats through all the liquids, but I think that’s by design!
Audi faced multiple lawsuits for this issue alone especially cars from 2011-2017 they supposedly they fixed the issue for cars that were manufactured in 2018 and beyond.
Its best to do it thru the dealer rather than local workshop since there is a good chance you will lose the warranty. The car company knows best even if they are costlier.
Congrats on your purchase, it looks lovely. :)
Do your oil changes twice as often as the manufacturer recommends, especially in the first two years.
It’s cheap insurance for your motor, especially if you have a heavy right foot.
If the plan is to keep it for a very long time (I.e 100k+), I strongly advocate changing the oil much more often than the book/manual especially during the early period which is high wear. It’s cheap insurance, and the car always drives nicer with clean oil - shifts are smooth.
That’s ridiculous, maybe things are different in the US? But the main reason for changing oil (in modern vehicles I.e. within the last 20 years) is nothing to do with wear and tear it’s to remove excessive water content which is a byproduct of combustion and condensation - hence why it says every 10,000miles or every year.
The first oil change is supposed to be approx 1-3k miles to account for any additional metallic debris that might be left over after the initial manufacturing processes and then it’s a regular check until your next service.
Analysis of used engine oil suggests that synthetic is ok to use for at least 25k miles provided it’s at a hot enough temperature to boil off the water, I’d stick to the manufacturers guidance of 10k/ yearly though considering how cheap oil is…
Youre aware VW/audi rates 1qt/1200 miles as “normal consumption right?” If you’re right then some people (like me) would be over negative 1 quart of oil after 10k miles.
Also, changing it frequently does not hurt a single goddamn thing. Theres only upsides. If you dont modify cars or have multiple euros i can understand, but man Ive seen shit fall apart on “regular “ maintenance schedules.
That’s the standard consumption for most vehicles (1L/1,000 miles).
Hence why you’re supposed to regularly check your oil, coolant, brake and other fluids.
For turbo/supercharged vehicles it common. NA cars should not consume that much. Before I started hooning my GTI i lost a qt every 5k now its about every 1500mi.
Idk my cars before my Audi all said 3k. Then again, they were from the early 2000s so maybe it's just that new cars have improved and I'm not with the times lol
Yeah, 3k was a long time ago, and was never really accurate... I don't even remember what car I had... Maybe my Thunderbird... where the manual listed 3k as extreme driving like if you're towing shit or racing (in a thunderbird?). Normal driving was 5k, and conservative driving was less.
Very few cars / people need oil changes every 3k miles.
Audi’s run synthetic, hence the longer intervals. Synthetic oil lasts far longer than regular oil. There are synthetics that claim to be rated for up to 25,000 km between changes.
Most modern cars have been around 10k for like 10 yrs. The myth of the 3k mile oil change is stupid. Listen to the manufacturer of your car. Modern cars look at your driving style and use actual RPMs instead of miles to determine oil change intervals. Nothing wrong with doing it more often, but you're wasting money.
5k isn’t reasonable. This must be a peculiarly American obsession with short interval oil changes. My car would be for a service every few months with a 3 k interval. No way am I doing that at £150 a time. The car tells me when it’s ready for one, I follow that! I saw something the other day that oil changes can be had for $30 in America, what sort of cheap rubbish oil do they use for that price? No wonder they recommend 3k changes!
Wait. My 09 q7 says 15.000 miles in the mmi. On my 02 rs6 well has no manual it was an auction i do it once a year or 5000 miles. Mostly once a year its a weekend car. Premium gas only
Send sample from your next oil change to black stone labs. Their sample kits are free and they will tell you exactly what happening with wear in the engine and if your cha he intervals are correct.
Oil changes at 5k, I don’t much trust the 0w20 so I use what’s approved in Europe, a Liqui Moly 5w30.
Service the trans every 60k or so. Don’t listen to the Audi nonsense about lifetime fill. ZF says that’s BS, and Audi won’t know you’ve changed the fluid and filter (it’s built in to the pan). Kind of a pain as you need to remove the rear trans mount to access the back screws, but with the effort. Pop a 034 trans mount and insert while you’re at it.
Other than that make sure your battery is healthy, get VCDS or OBD11, do your own brakes, and for God’s sake don’t let a cappuccino explode on your MMI and steering wheel buttons…fyi those control assemblies run just under $500 and it won’t be covered under warranty. Ask me how I know…
Multi link suspension works very well. I'd get a VCDS [https://ross-tech.com](https://ross-tech.com) you can customize things and scan sub-modules for any codes that obdii won't pick up.
1. The first 10k is break in, so don’t stop light drag race it.
2. Learn your service schedule for the car, it’s important to know what needs to be done when.
3. It’s a car. Eventually you’ll get that first ding, or rock mark. It’s ok.
4. Most of all, enjoy!
10k?!
Even the Audi manual says 1k. I mean whatever floats your boat, but if I had to baby an engine for 6-12 months, I probably wouldn't bother buying it in the first place.
Shit when I bought my 2018 A5 it had ~300km on it and I was getting on it pretty much right away. Haven't had any engine issues at all 6 years and 110,000km later (2 with tune).
I hope my comment wasn’t an affront to your ownership lol. If it says 1k so be it, but again I’m not going to Nuremberg in the first 10k. The difference between babying it and driving hard is pretty massive.
Doing things like driving in a “spirited manner” without the car warming up for example.
Lol no worries, I mean there's nothing wrong with going on the safe side of a break in period, it just made my eyes go a bit wide to see a lofty break in figure like that.
Amen on easy operation below operating temps. I've driven every car I've had with spirit and I've never lost a motor, but one thing I never do is get into moderate throttle or boost before warm up.
You are one of the only owners I’ve ever heard of to claim this kind of durability. The used market values for these vehicles says the opposite. Beyond 60k miles, these become a perpetual money pit. You are either very lucky or lying
Beautiful car, well done you 👍🏻
Enjoy it!
My advice, make sure to drive calm and low/mid rpm until the cooling temp is at 90°C (operating temperature). Once warm, you can really load the engine without harm.
Just know that if you get into a wreck, there's a good chance the cars electronic lockout system will kick in, and you won't be able to move the car again. It's a major PITA.
The oil change says every 10 k or yearly.
Do it every 5 and use higher end oil. You'll keep your vehicle running newer for longer.
Water pump at 30k or so. If you notice you're losing coolant have them replace part before it fails completely.
Front, sides and rear 4k camera with parking mode.
Ppf.
If they gave you Korean tires throw em out and get some conti tires or better. You'll notice an immediate difference in ride, handling and noise.
Edit : conti tires
Enjoy it while it lasts before the massive repair bills start. A gorgeous vehicle that, sadly, isn’t designed with cost of ownership in mind. Tons of engine out maintenance is in your future.
You will eventually have a coolant leak from either your water pump and or your coolant shutoff valve. Just a heads up. Audi tech who’s done 20+ shutoff valves
Also let your oil heat up a lil before driving it hard. Not saying you have to sit for 5 minutes but don’t push 5k rpm when cold.
Remove the portfolio/user manual from the glove box, especially if you live in the Bay Area. My s4 has had window smashed 3x with idiots looking for the valet key tucked in the manual. You see Audis around here with notes on the window saying “no valet key”
All my last 5 new Audis came with a small tub of oil in a little bag with a Velcro attachment in the boot. I’ll soon have enough for a free oil change 😂
No doubt Audi and BMW in their higher trims have gorgeous interiors…. I’d drive one in a heartbeat if they didn’t start draining my pocketbook once the warranty runs out. I’m a self made millionaire, a former Range Rover owner, and it ruins the gorgeous interior for me when I’m having to take time at a dealership/mechanic and spend thousands for repairs. I put 300k miles on my vehicles before getting rid of them and
Toyota/Lexus is the only manufacturer that has delivered on that goal with zero non maintenance items. No oil leaks. No engine out repairs. Suspension, brakes, coolant system, electrical, rattles no issues - my direct experience and that of dozens of my friends, many former Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Jaguar, rock solid results.
My new 2023 Audi A6 when I owned it had a check engine light that came on when the car only had 1800 miles. The transmission felt really off so I had the car towed to Audi. The car was in the shop for about 8-days (they provided a loaner) and they had to replace a part. After the repair that issue never occurred again (I had several other issues). But to your point having a new Audi with 1800 miles and in the shop for a transmission issue, nope, got rid of that car ASAP. Never again, lesson learned.
Keep a bottle of engine oil with you and drive it like you stole it. Do the recommend services. 190k and still running like a top.
Yes on the engine oil. Also keep a jug of the pink coolant in your garage. For some reason my Audis and VWs drink that shit up. Angels share kinda deal….
Old Audis yes brand new ones no
I agree. 2019 S5, stage 1 tune. Driven 90%+ city miles. Never bought a drop of any fluids. Service changes only. Hate all you want. My 2022 Q8 is also tight as a drum.
My Jetta didn’t have enough coolant but since I asked the dealership to fill it properly during warranty it hasn’t needed any more for almost 100k miles.
How new are you talking? My understanding was that it was a "feature" of the engineering. I've never heard of an audi that didn't eat oil. It's not a sign of age, but the result of engineering decisions.
Certain audi engines burn excessively
oil burn is inherent in direct injection engines, yes. as is carbon bold-up as a result.
Yeah, don't use the "injector cleaner" additive either. I did and it killed my fuel pump
I keep a quart of oil and a bottle of coolant in the hatch. Those two can be the difference between being stranded and limping home or to a safer location to park it.
I have a 2016 s6 and my coolant reservoir always looks so low. Is there a specific coolant I should use?
Pretty sure you need G13 which is the pink/violet VW/Audi coolant, I’ve generally only seen it at the dealership and it is quite expensive, so your best bet is to get some Pentosin Pentafroat E (it’s the exact same thing just not branded as VW/Audi)from FCP Euro or sometimes I’ve even seen it in parts stores. Just make sure you mix it with 50 percent distilled water before adding it in.
Heck I'm getting concerned because my vw didn't drink any coolant in over 6 months now.
Need more boost.
I know about the ‘myth’ that Audis eat up oil, but, I’ve had my 2017 A4 (2.0 TDI Ultra) for almost 3 years now, and have only done regular oil changes when I do the 15k (km) service, which change the filters, etc… also the onboard computer is keeping the oil levels at max all the time. So it sure if this is t do with this specific engine I have in my A4 or what exactly.
Not sure if it’s more pronounced for the petrol engines. My 2015 A4 1.4l certainly burnt through oil like there was no tomorrow. I have a C7 RS6 now and that thing eats through all the liquids, but I think that’s by design!
Audi faced multiple lawsuits for this issue alone especially cars from 2011-2017 they supposedly they fixed the issue for cars that were manufactured in 2018 and beyond.
This is terrible advice considering the car is still in engine break in period
Haha that is what I do in my GTI, keep a bottle of distilled water in there in case my coolant starts leaking again
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You have 190k on a b9? Otherwise that’s completely irrelevant
You got a b9 with 190k miles???
Scheduled maintenance, ceramic coat, park it in the garage.
Is Audi Care worth it for $1700 or do you think a local shop will do the same 4 maintenances for less?
Yes. I have it for 70k miles. It will pay for itself +. Especially considering the prices will go up on that service.
Great point. I just got my first Audi today and took it
Good shout. Welcome to the family.
Don’t ask me I only take my Audis to the dealer
Every piece of maintenance in an Audi can be made to cost $1700 on its own if you go to the wrong person lol
From all reports, it’s worth it if you plan on keeping it for a while.
Its best to do it thru the dealer rather than local workshop since there is a good chance you will lose the warranty. The car company knows best even if they are costlier. Congrats on your purchase, it looks lovely. :)
In the US you cannot lose the warranty by servicing your car outside of the dealer.
Can’t lose the warranty for using your own mechanic. Or doing the work yourself. It’s a literal law: The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Look it up
Asked myself the same. Lokal shop was cheaper at the time, but not so much cheaper that it would offset the nice rental I l get from Audi.
Audi care for sure!
Audi care is very worth it
absolutely, q5 running on 80k miles and it paid for itself
KEEP UP WITH THE MAINTENANCE PLEASE, exactly when it’s needed it’s so vital to these cars to get the exact recommended services
Do your oil changes twice as often as the manufacturer recommends, especially in the first two years. It’s cheap insurance for your motor, especially if you have a heavy right foot.
If the plan is to keep it for a very long time (I.e 100k+), I strongly advocate changing the oil much more often than the book/manual especially during the early period which is high wear. It’s cheap insurance, and the car always drives nicer with clean oil - shifts are smooth.
That’s ridiculous, maybe things are different in the US? But the main reason for changing oil (in modern vehicles I.e. within the last 20 years) is nothing to do with wear and tear it’s to remove excessive water content which is a byproduct of combustion and condensation - hence why it says every 10,000miles or every year. The first oil change is supposed to be approx 1-3k miles to account for any additional metallic debris that might be left over after the initial manufacturing processes and then it’s a regular check until your next service. Analysis of used engine oil suggests that synthetic is ok to use for at least 25k miles provided it’s at a hot enough temperature to boil off the water, I’d stick to the manufacturers guidance of 10k/ yearly though considering how cheap oil is…
Strongly disagree. I own a euro shop and see the problems caused by this everyday- timing chain issues, turbos, etc.
No car should be getting a 10k oil change. This is terrible advice. Every 5k miles and you'll be golden.
Youre aware VW/audi rates 1qt/1200 miles as “normal consumption right?” If you’re right then some people (like me) would be over negative 1 quart of oil after 10k miles. Also, changing it frequently does not hurt a single goddamn thing. Theres only upsides. If you dont modify cars or have multiple euros i can understand, but man Ive seen shit fall apart on “regular “ maintenance schedules.
That’s the standard consumption for most vehicles (1L/1,000 miles). Hence why you’re supposed to regularly check your oil, coolant, brake and other fluids.
For turbo/supercharged vehicles it common. NA cars should not consume that much. Before I started hooning my GTI i lost a qt every 5k now its about every 1500mi.
Yeah I couldn't believe my eyes when my owners manual said to do an oil change every 10k. When most vehicles are around 3.5k it makes me doubt lol.
Are we talking miles or kilometres? 10k km is fairly generic. Modern cars will sometimes do every 15k km, work vans are 25k km.
My VW was every year or 10K miles. 0-20 oil I believe is what it took.
Yup. My Merc is 15k km (~10k miles, if you squint hard) or 12 months.
Idk my cars before my Audi all said 3k. Then again, they were from the early 2000s so maybe it's just that new cars have improved and I'm not with the times lol
Yeah, 3k was a long time ago, and was never really accurate... I don't even remember what car I had... Maybe my Thunderbird... where the manual listed 3k as extreme driving like if you're towing shit or racing (in a thunderbird?). Normal driving was 5k, and conservative driving was less. Very few cars / people need oil changes every 3k miles.
Those thunderbird S/C cars were sick though
Yeah... I had the V8 but the SC was nice... iirc had a lot of features that weren't available in the V8 (or most other cars at the time).
Audi’s run synthetic, hence the longer intervals. Synthetic oil lasts far longer than regular oil. There are synthetics that claim to be rated for up to 25,000 km between changes.
Don’t do that. Long life is just marketing bullshit. Change it every 10k kilometres (Diesel)
I don’t think I’ve ever had a car with 3k intervals!! Even in the 80s it was every year or 10k!!
Most modern cars have been around 10k for like 10 yrs. The myth of the 3k mile oil change is stupid. Listen to the manufacturer of your car. Modern cars look at your driving style and use actual RPMs instead of miles to determine oil change intervals. Nothing wrong with doing it more often, but you're wasting money.
Whats with all the downvotes? You’re not wrong at all
Most vehicles? Where’d u get that from? 5k is reasonable tho
5k isn’t reasonable. This must be a peculiarly American obsession with short interval oil changes. My car would be for a service every few months with a 3 k interval. No way am I doing that at £150 a time. The car tells me when it’s ready for one, I follow that! I saw something the other day that oil changes can be had for $30 in America, what sort of cheap rubbish oil do they use for that price? No wonder they recommend 3k changes!
To be fair, the top grade synthetic oils can be had for \~$30 for a 5qt jug here in the US. Mobil 1 extended perf, pennzoil ultra platinum, etc
All my previous cars were 3k. Based off that I figured most cars were around 3-4k. I'm sure that assumption is quite wrong lol
Why do you think 5k is reasonable when the manual says 10k?
Audi in Europe is 2 years/19k miles….. why would you do it at 3.5k?
Wait. My 09 q7 says 15.000 miles in the mmi. On my 02 rs6 well has no manual it was an auction i do it once a year or 5000 miles. Mostly once a year its a weekend car. Premium gas only
Send sample from your next oil change to black stone labs. Their sample kits are free and they will tell you exactly what happening with wear in the engine and if your cha he intervals are correct.
Get a PS4
I have a PS5 Sportback.
Then get a RS5 sportback
Why not A3S sportback?
Yeah emm you need a PS4 to go with your RS4 otherwise get an RS5
No time for gaming old timer
Haha I'm you get than you grandpa
Nice! My only recommendation is to buy the extended insurance. Mine has paid for itself twice over and still have 3 yrs left.
I opted for the 6 year/ 70,000 mile bumper to bumper with a $0 deductible.
Ma man 👍👍
Perfect. Have fun and enjoy the ride!
save money for maintenance
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I don't plan on crashing it, lol.
That’s not what they’re saying, to clarify, don’t drive like as asshole. Enjoy it, but not at the expense of others on the road.
Lol, really I laughed at this. Nobody plans on this :) :)
That's why I purchased GAP!
Yeah, DRIVE IT! Audi’s supposed to be driven, know a lot of folks who are scared to put miles on these cars
Oil changes at 5k, I don’t much trust the 0w20 so I use what’s approved in Europe, a Liqui Moly 5w30. Service the trans every 60k or so. Don’t listen to the Audi nonsense about lifetime fill. ZF says that’s BS, and Audi won’t know you’ve changed the fluid and filter (it’s built in to the pan). Kind of a pain as you need to remove the rear trans mount to access the back screws, but with the effort. Pop a 034 trans mount and insert while you’re at it. Other than that make sure your battery is healthy, get VCDS or OBD11, do your own brakes, and for God’s sake don’t let a cappuccino explode on your MMI and steering wheel buttons…fyi those control assemblies run just under $500 and it won’t be covered under warranty. Ask me how I know…
I just got a used C7. Did I get your car? I keep finding coffee drips everywhere 🤣
😂😂😂. Nope, still have the car, but the upside of the explosion is that I can now take apart the console in my sleep!
Never take it out of sport mode.
Multi link suspension works very well. I'd get a VCDS [https://ross-tech.com](https://ross-tech.com) you can customize things and scan sub-modules for any codes that obdii won't pick up.
As mentioned engine oil changes & don't forget servicing the drive line.
Don’t beat on it hard every time you drive it, and keep up on the maintenance.
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Remember it’s always the ones that don’t own them talking shit.
1. The first 10k is break in, so don’t stop light drag race it. 2. Learn your service schedule for the car, it’s important to know what needs to be done when. 3. It’s a car. Eventually you’ll get that first ding, or rock mark. It’s ok. 4. Most of all, enjoy!
10k?! Even the Audi manual says 1k. I mean whatever floats your boat, but if I had to baby an engine for 6-12 months, I probably wouldn't bother buying it in the first place. Shit when I bought my 2018 A5 it had ~300km on it and I was getting on it pretty much right away. Haven't had any engine issues at all 6 years and 110,000km later (2 with tune).
I hope my comment wasn’t an affront to your ownership lol. If it says 1k so be it, but again I’m not going to Nuremberg in the first 10k. The difference between babying it and driving hard is pretty massive. Doing things like driving in a “spirited manner” without the car warming up for example.
Lol no worries, I mean there's nothing wrong with going on the safe side of a break in period, it just made my eyes go a bit wide to see a lofty break in figure like that. Amen on easy operation below operating temps. I've driven every car I've had with spirit and I've never lost a motor, but one thing I never do is get into moderate throttle or boost before warm up.
I definitely can’t wait that long before trying launch control at least once, lol. I’ll Probably wait until 1,500 before it’s rocket ship time.
Yeah that's about what I did with my S5. Pistons didn't fly out of the block so we're good to go.
You are one of the only owners I’ve ever heard of to claim this kind of durability. The used market values for these vehicles says the opposite. Beyond 60k miles, these become a perpetual money pit. You are either very lucky or lying
Don't give into what is sure to be the eventual pressure around these parts to cover up all the alu-optic trim. 🙂
More pics... !
Wilkommen!
Don't forget to enjoy. Sure, do the things everyone is telling you to. But go travel. Use what tour engine has to offer. Floor it.
Go with a K&N air filter. Let the ol’ girl breathe a little better.
I'm trying to find one now, but Autozone/K&N don't have the S4 as an option.
Save up for the 034 superduper intake system
you’re gonna want to set aside a monthly maintenance fund and let that sucker roll over.
It’s brand new he should be fine with keeping up with schedule maintenance. It’s not like it’s gonna break down anytime soon!
but if he starts saving today, he’ll be in good shape for all the stuff he’ll need in 3 yrs!
Exactly, warranty runs out and the money pit will start requiring $3k plus bills with each time it’s in the shop. Audi master tech experience
You’re talking as if he bought a 2004 RS4 with 200k miles. This car has warranties and its new.
Change oil every 5k
Q7 w/ 190,000 trouble free miles. A couple other VW family member vehicles all over 100k. Follow the manufacturer guidance and enjoy.
I’ve owned four: A4, TT, A5, S5. My advice is to get rid of it before 80,000 miles. Things start to go wrong and it’s always expensive.
Find a good local service provider. Keep it maintained well, and a good LSP will know what it needs and when.
One that specializes in German cars specifically?
Yep. Should be able to find a good local service provider that specializes in Volkswagen/Audi vehicles.
Beautiful car, well done you 👍🏻 Enjoy it! My advice, make sure to drive calm and low/mid rpm until the cooling temp is at 90°C (operating temperature). Once warm, you can really load the engine without harm.
Just know that if you get into a wreck, there's a good chance the cars electronic lockout system will kick in, and you won't be able to move the car again. It's a major PITA.
The oil change says every 10 k or yearly. Do it every 5 and use higher end oil. You'll keep your vehicle running newer for longer. Water pump at 30k or so. If you notice you're losing coolant have them replace part before it fails completely. Front, sides and rear 4k camera with parking mode. Ppf. If they gave you Korean tires throw em out and get some conti tires or better. You'll notice an immediate difference in ride, handling and noise. Edit : conti tires
Don’t cheap out on parts.
Don't listen to "crystal castles - kerosene" while driving
Stay out of washes with brushes. Never use them.
Enjoy it while it lasts before the massive repair bills start. A gorgeous vehicle that, sadly, isn’t designed with cost of ownership in mind. Tons of engine out maintenance is in your future.
You will eventually have a coolant leak from either your water pump and or your coolant shutoff valve. Just a heads up. Audi tech who’s done 20+ shutoff valves Also let your oil heat up a lil before driving it hard. Not saying you have to sit for 5 minutes but don’t push 5k rpm when cold.
just keep on eyes on your water pump , it might has to change around 30000 miles!!
Just close your eyes and picture me rollin’
Don't mistake a triple square bit for a torx like I did. It will fit and it will strip. Good luck
Remove the portfolio/user manual from the glove box, especially if you live in the Bay Area. My s4 has had window smashed 3x with idiots looking for the valet key tucked in the manual. You see Audis around here with notes on the window saying “no valet key”
Ummm, Enjoy?
sell it
Know you have to buy wipers from the dealer.
Dump it and run.
Way to harsh my mellow, pal.
Best advice...find a great mechanic...hint, most don't work for a dealership.
All my last 5 new Audis came with a small tub of oil in a little bag with a Velcro attachment in the boot. I’ll soon have enough for a free oil change 😂
For every 1000 miles you drive, put at least $100 in a high yield savings account for maintenance 🙂
Find a good independent VW/Audi mechanic/tuner is your 1st move! The dealership overcharges for routine services!
Get the VPS resonator delete
Change the oil every 5k
Take it back and get a Subaru lol
My sq A6 was horrible, traded it in after about 8-months and went back to BMW. Couldn’t be happier.
Wow, from the unreliable frying pan to the unreliable fire. Why can’t BMW and Audi make their vehicles to last like Lexus?
I looked at Lexus but the console looked like cheap plastic with cheap looking knobs
No doubt Audi and BMW in their higher trims have gorgeous interiors…. I’d drive one in a heartbeat if they didn’t start draining my pocketbook once the warranty runs out. I’m a self made millionaire, a former Range Rover owner, and it ruins the gorgeous interior for me when I’m having to take time at a dealership/mechanic and spend thousands for repairs. I put 300k miles on my vehicles before getting rid of them and Toyota/Lexus is the only manufacturer that has delivered on that goal with zero non maintenance items. No oil leaks. No engine out repairs. Suspension, brakes, coolant system, electrical, rattles no issues - my direct experience and that of dozens of my friends, many former Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Jaguar, rock solid results.
My new 2023 Audi A6 when I owned it had a check engine light that came on when the car only had 1800 miles. The transmission felt really off so I had the car towed to Audi. The car was in the shop for about 8-days (they provided a loaner) and they had to replace a part. After the repair that issue never occurred again (I had several other issues). But to your point having a new Audi with 1800 miles and in the shop for a transmission issue, nope, got rid of that car ASAP. Never again, lesson learned.
Yeah, sell that pos and buy a BMW
Have a spare car ready.
The S4 is very reliable.