control arms, engine compression, and ABS ctrl module questions
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09-26-2006 | 04:16 AM
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control arms, engine compression, and ABS ctrl module questions
I just got my Audi A4 1.8t a couple months ago, and seriously love it. It's time for the problems to come on though.
First:
ABS control module went out. Shop quoted me $650 out the door, good price?
Second: Engine coolant is low, I'm not sure if it's the orange or pink stuff in there now. Can I just add Water Wetter to it, or add either pink or orange, or should I drain it all and replace it?
Third:
Performance shop I took my car to put 20w50w oil in sayin that's the best for the turbo, I've noticed my oil temp's have been at 200+ constantly now, from 150-175. Should I drain this and replace it or should it be fine for the next 2500 miles?
Fourth:
When my friends dad was looking for a used car, he took the cap off the top of the engine, and told me that if there was air coming out of there, it meant the cylinders were losing compression and that's bad. My 1.8t has much more air blowing out of it than the 91' Honda he was showing me. Is that normal or is it something I should have checked out?
Fifth:
My brakes squeek, a lot. I've been auto-x'ing twice since I got the car and I'm not sure if I've worn out the brake pads or if it's just normal.
Sixth and last:
In the morning when it's about 65 degrees, my clutch is super stiff. In the afternoon when it's about 90 degrees, my clutch is really loose. On steep hills it will noticably start slipping. Is this normal or do I have a clutch that's about to die?
Thanks a lot,
Kyle H
First:
ABS control module went out. Shop quoted me $650 out the door, good price?
Second: Engine coolant is low, I'm not sure if it's the orange or pink stuff in there now. Can I just add Water Wetter to it, or add either pink or orange, or should I drain it all and replace it?
Third:
Performance shop I took my car to put 20w50w oil in sayin that's the best for the turbo, I've noticed my oil temp's have been at 200+ constantly now, from 150-175. Should I drain this and replace it or should it be fine for the next 2500 miles?
Fourth:
When my friends dad was looking for a used car, he took the cap off the top of the engine, and told me that if there was air coming out of there, it meant the cylinders were losing compression and that's bad. My 1.8t has much more air blowing out of it than the 91' Honda he was showing me. Is that normal or is it something I should have checked out?
Fifth:
My brakes squeek, a lot. I've been auto-x'ing twice since I got the car and I'm not sure if I've worn out the brake pads or if it's just normal.
Sixth and last:
In the morning when it's about 65 degrees, my clutch is super stiff. In the afternoon when it's about 90 degrees, my clutch is really loose. On steep hills it will noticably start slipping. Is this normal or do I have a clutch that's about to die?
Thanks a lot,
Kyle H
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09-26-2006 | 08:04 AM
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RE: control arms, engine compression, and ABS ctrl module questions
1- Not a bad price for an ABS module. If you do the work yourself or get a friend, you can get it rebuilt with a 5 year warranty for $250.
2- G12 coolant from the dealer or pentosin.
3- Get it out. If you do a quick search for "approved oil" there's a thread all about oils for Audis.
4- Huh? Need a better explanation.
5- Brake pads. Get them changed.
6- Haven't got a clue on this one.
2- G12 coolant from the dealer or pentosin.
3- Get it out. If you do a quick search for "approved oil" there's a thread all about oils for Audis.
4- Huh? Need a better explanation.
5- Brake pads. Get them changed.
6- Haven't got a clue on this one.
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09-27-2006 | 02:20 AM
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RE: control arms, engine compression, and ABS ctrl module questions
4. It could be blowby from the rings. You could also have a blocked pcv system. Its pretty common for the pcv hoses to get all sludged up. In any case pressure in the crankcase is a bad thing as eventually oil seals will start to blow out.
6. Sounds like a clutch on the way out.
6. Sounds like a clutch on the way out.
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