lets work out the quirks, before we style it! :)
#1
lets work out the quirks, before we style it! :)
Soooooo some Dbag truck driver pulled out and smacked my Allroad...totaling it.....Forcing me to down size to an a4 Avant 1.8t.
Needed a car fast and this was a great deal so I thought why not lolol
Why Im on here:
Minor quirks I would like to work out.
My horrible gas MPG...I got better gas MPG in my twin turbo v6 Allroad than I do this little thing....
What I have done so far:
Replaced plugs
Replaced Thermostat(was stuck open)
Oil change
And cleared codes
That's one issue..Next is
I need a source for OEM parts new/used cheap. I need another headlight housing, tabs on mine were snapped off and left for dead lol
Next is Reverse slips:
When I put her in R...I feel it engage.....then three seconds later I feel it engage again but even harder. Is it toast or can we flush and repair?
Next:
I need to do my wheel bearings, but i can not find anyone who carries the bear puller tool.
Last issue(for now)...when I start car up...I hear what sounds like boiling water coming from the rear area. o.O wtf is that? lol
Needed a car fast and this was a great deal so I thought why not lolol
Why Im on here:
Minor quirks I would like to work out.
My horrible gas MPG...I got better gas MPG in my twin turbo v6 Allroad than I do this little thing....
What I have done so far:
Replaced plugs
Replaced Thermostat(was stuck open)
Oil change
And cleared codes
That's one issue..Next is
I need a source for OEM parts new/used cheap. I need another headlight housing, tabs on mine were snapped off and left for dead lol
Next is Reverse slips:
When I put her in R...I feel it engage.....then three seconds later I feel it engage again but even harder. Is it toast or can we flush and repair?
Next:
I need to do my wheel bearings, but i can not find anyone who carries the bear puller tool.
Last issue(for now)...when I start car up...I hear what sounds like boiling water coming from the rear area. o.O wtf is that? lol
Last edited by DDAMANTI; 12-17-2012 at 01:06 PM.
#2
lol
I can't really help you, but this post was pretty funny.
I want to say the "boiling water" is either the fuel or the oil. I'm guessing the sound only happens on a cold start up.
I'm not sure what headlights you have, two-piece or one-piece, but Shokan might be one of your WORST options if you're looking for used OEM parts. Personally, I'd go with new eBay e-codes or the zine's classifieds so you have a good idea of what you're getting.
ECSTuning
Blauparts
I can't really help you, but this post was pretty funny.
I want to say the "boiling water" is either the fuel or the oil. I'm guessing the sound only happens on a cold start up.
I'm not sure what headlights you have, two-piece or one-piece, but Shokan might be one of your WORST options if you're looking for used OEM parts. Personally, I'd go with new eBay e-codes or the zine's classifieds so you have a good idea of what you're getting.
ECSTuning
Blauparts
Last edited by Skythe; 11-15-2012 at 11:43 AM.
#4
Well that changes things... I've never used them.
#6
It helps if you put the full info of your car in your signature or profile. i.e. 1997 A4 1.8TQM (Quattro manual.) There are some big differences between the early and late B5s.
It sounds like you have an auto?
Why Im on here:
Minor quirks I would like to work out.
My horrible gas MPG...I got better gas MPG in my twin turbo v6 Allroad than I do this little thing....
What I have done so far:
Replaced plugs
Replaced Thermostat(was stuck open)
Oil change
And cleared codes
Minor quirks I would like to work out.
My horrible gas MPG...I got better gas MPG in my twin turbo v6 Allroad than I do this little thing....
What I have done so far:
Replaced plugs
Replaced Thermostat(was stuck open)
Oil change
And cleared codes
That's one issue..Next is
I need a source for OEM parts new/used cheap. I need another headlight housing, tabs on mine were snapped off and left for dead lol
I need a source for OEM parts new/used cheap. I need another headlight housing, tabs on mine were snapped off and left for dead lol
Headlight Repair Tab, B5 Audi A4/S4, Left - 034Motorsport | Performance Parts for Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen
Next is Reverse slips:
When I put her in R...I feel it engage.....then three seconds later I feel it engage again but even harder. Is it toast or can we flush and repair?
Next:
I need to do my wheel bearings, but i can not find anyone who carries the bear puller tool.
Last issue(for now)...when I start car up...I hear what sounds like boiling water coming from the rear area. o.O wtf is that? lol
When I put her in R...I feel it engage.....then three seconds later I feel it engage again but even harder. Is it toast or can we flush and repair?
Next:
I need to do my wheel bearings, but i can not find anyone who carries the bear puller tool.
Last issue(for now)...when I start car up...I hear what sounds like boiling water coming from the rear area. o.O wtf is that? lol
So it sounds like you are Quattro then. That sound you hear from the rear is a little pump in the upside-down U shaped fuel tank that sends fuel from one side of the tank to the other over the driveshaft.
#8
Awesome thanks everyone...yea Ill update now..
Did not replace coolant temp sensor...I was told to pick it up but forgot :/
well I put 20 bucks into....said i had 210 till empty....drove 10 miles...then it said i had 130 till empty lol. And my MTE gauge seems right on...as I ran it all the way to 5 miles till empty and didnt run out....In my Allroad I took it to 10 miles to empty and....ran out of gas LMAO!!
Did not replace coolant temp sensor...I was told to pick it up but forgot :/
well I put 20 bucks into....said i had 210 till empty....drove 10 miles...then it said i had 130 till empty lol. And my MTE gauge seems right on...as I ran it all the way to 5 miles till empty and didnt run out....In my Allroad I took it to 10 miles to empty and....ran out of gas LMAO!!
#9
Make sure you grab an extra o-ring and clip or two. If you drop either, you will have a hard time finding them.
#10
For OEM parts, I've had lots of good experience with Blauparts, MJM, and ECS Tuning. The latter is known for over-charging on shipping though, so you would be wise to wait until you need enough stuff to make the shipping worth it. Shokan is a rip off, but sometimes they're the ONLY place that has what you need, especially if it's a random or discontinued part.
As for gas mileage:
- As Sheasta mentioned, change your fuel filter. They're supposed to be done every 60k miles or so, but rarely are ever changed.
- What did you gap the new plugs at?
- What kind of gas are you using?
- What's your air filter look like?
You should be able to get >25mpg on a stock 1.8T. I average 25mpg around town and I drive like a dick lol.
As for gas mileage:
- As Sheasta mentioned, change your fuel filter. They're supposed to be done every 60k miles or so, but rarely are ever changed.
- What did you gap the new plugs at?
- What kind of gas are you using?
- What's your air filter look like?
You should be able to get >25mpg on a stock 1.8T. I average 25mpg around town and I drive like a dick lol.