Important Facts to Know - Sticky?
#23
it follows the cam, silly goose.
heh heh...
I'm not a tech by any means, but I believe it rolls on a lobe of the cam and mechanically controls the fuel pump and/or fuel pressure.
heh heh...
I'm not a tech by any means, but I believe it rolls on a lobe of the cam and mechanically controls the fuel pump and/or fuel pressure.
#26
This is a very helpful post. Thank you. I am new to Audi – proud owner of a 2008 A4 2.0T (non-quattro. Sadly, couldn’t afford it), 6-speed manual. I love the car, and I guess ignorance is bliss, because it feels fast enough for me. Previous car was 2003 VW Passat W8 with plenty of power, but it always felt like a heavy cruiser. This A4 feels quick, nimble and ready to be tossed around – which I did to great delight last weekend on the Alpine Insanity loop at Southern Wotheresee in Helen, Ga.
Anyway, I’m rambling. I got the car certified pre-owned with 3+ years of factory warranty coverage. I plan on keeping the car forever and don’t really plan on many/any mods for a while -- not at least until it’s paid for.
My questions are – given that I plan on using dealer service for the next three scheduled maintenances (pre-purchased Audi Care for only $400 – and YES, I WILL CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 5K, in between the factory recommend 10K!!), and will use factory warranty for anything that goes wrong, do I need to do any of these things you list?
It seems you’re saying we should get a boost gauge to monitor boost level for potential problems – which will at some point arise from PCV failure (which I don’t know what that is – doesn’t seem to be explained here) and Diverter Valve degradation. If I just do the PCV fix ($100) and replace with “D” valve ($80), do we still need boost gauge?
Are there symptoms of PCV failure that I should look out for, or should I just purchase the BSH PCV fix and do it, or would this be checked during scheduled maintenance at the dealer?
Are there symptoms for Cam Follower failure? Should I just ask them at the dealer to “remember to check the cam follower” every time it’s in there?
CHIPS: …. one day…. Pretty much sold on at least APR stage 1. 292 TQ at 2,700 RPM! Why not!?
Thanks.
Anyway, I’m rambling. I got the car certified pre-owned with 3+ years of factory warranty coverage. I plan on keeping the car forever and don’t really plan on many/any mods for a while -- not at least until it’s paid for.
My questions are – given that I plan on using dealer service for the next three scheduled maintenances (pre-purchased Audi Care for only $400 – and YES, I WILL CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 5K, in between the factory recommend 10K!!), and will use factory warranty for anything that goes wrong, do I need to do any of these things you list?
It seems you’re saying we should get a boost gauge to monitor boost level for potential problems – which will at some point arise from PCV failure (which I don’t know what that is – doesn’t seem to be explained here) and Diverter Valve degradation. If I just do the PCV fix ($100) and replace with “D” valve ($80), do we still need boost gauge?
Are there symptoms of PCV failure that I should look out for, or should I just purchase the BSH PCV fix and do it, or would this be checked during scheduled maintenance at the dealer?
Are there symptoms for Cam Follower failure? Should I just ask them at the dealer to “remember to check the cam follower” every time it’s in there?
CHIPS: …. one day…. Pretty much sold on at least APR stage 1. 292 TQ at 2,700 RPM! Why not!?
Thanks.
#27
This is a very helpful post. Thank you. I am new to Audi – proud owner of a 2008 A4 2.0T (non-quattro. Sadly, couldn’t afford it), 6-speed manual. I love the car, and I guess ignorance is bliss, because it feels fast enough for me. Previous car was 2003 VW Passat W8 with plenty of power, but it always felt like a heavy cruiser. This A4 feels quick, nimble and ready to be tossed around – which I did to great delight last weekend on the Alpine Insanity loop at Southern Wotheresee in Helen, Ga.
Anyway, I’m rambling. I got the car certified pre-owned with 3+ years of factory warranty coverage. I plan on keeping the car forever and don’t really plan on many/any mods for a while -- not at least until it’s paid for.
My questions are – given that I plan on using dealer service for the next three scheduled maintenances (pre-purchased Audi Care for only $400 – and YES, I WILL CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 5K, in between the factory recommend 10K!!), and will use factory warranty for anything that goes wrong, do I need to do any of these things you list?
It seems you’re saying we should get a boost gauge to monitor boost level for potential problems – which will at some point arise from PCV failure (which I don’t know what that is – doesn’t seem to be explained here) and Diverter Valve degradation. If I just do the PCV fix ($100) and replace with “D” valve ($80), do we still need boost gauge?
Are there symptoms of PCV failure that I should look out for, or should I just purchase the BSH PCV fix and do it, or would this be checked during scheduled maintenance at the dealer?
Are there symptoms for Cam Follower failure? Should I just ask them at the dealer to “remember to check the cam follower” every time it’s in there?
CHIPS: …. one day…. Pretty much sold on at least APR stage 1. 292 TQ at 2,700 RPM! Why not!?
Thanks.
Anyway, I’m rambling. I got the car certified pre-owned with 3+ years of factory warranty coverage. I plan on keeping the car forever and don’t really plan on many/any mods for a while -- not at least until it’s paid for.
My questions are – given that I plan on using dealer service for the next three scheduled maintenances (pre-purchased Audi Care for only $400 – and YES, I WILL CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 5K, in between the factory recommend 10K!!), and will use factory warranty for anything that goes wrong, do I need to do any of these things you list?
It seems you’re saying we should get a boost gauge to monitor boost level for potential problems – which will at some point arise from PCV failure (which I don’t know what that is – doesn’t seem to be explained here) and Diverter Valve degradation. If I just do the PCV fix ($100) and replace with “D” valve ($80), do we still need boost gauge?
Are there symptoms of PCV failure that I should look out for, or should I just purchase the BSH PCV fix and do it, or would this be checked during scheduled maintenance at the dealer?
Are there symptoms for Cam Follower failure? Should I just ask them at the dealer to “remember to check the cam follower” every time it’s in there?
CHIPS: …. one day…. Pretty much sold on at least APR stage 1. 292 TQ at 2,700 RPM! Why not!?
Thanks.
Cam follower: Good luck having them check it. They probably won't or will just lie about it. It should be checked at least every 30k minimum and you might as well toss a new one in while it's all open.
Oil: I change mine every 10k as recommended by Audi. Synthetics have come a long way and why would a company take such a liability if they did not think the engine could handle it? I'm at 80K and going strong and I think you will be wasting your money.
#29
Kris, great write-up - you literally answered all of my major questions just becoming a new B7 A4 owner. Just one quick clarification so I can be sure I am clear on my end- if I go with the APR Stage 1 ECU Flash, the $80 DV replacement should be sufficient (along with the other items)? Or does that only apply to stock, and if I upgrade should I be looking at a forged? Thanks!