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    Wheelarch rust

    My 06 has lost paint at bottom of front wheelarches on the thin lip as it folds in from wing / sill and first part of sill underside due to being peppered with stones over 70k miles. Cosmetic issue ie no metal lost. Tried 2 approaches with little success 1) Use dremel wire brush and wet & dry to...
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    Overcooling and high oil consumption 2.0TFSi

    I'm used to my 06 2.0TFSi using a lot of oil, especially on short journeys, but recently noticed an excessive consumption following 3 x 120 mile trips over the bank holiday. It went from max to min on the dipstick in that time, with most miles being on the motorway and hence the engine (should...
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    Front wheel arch liner & sill rust - be aware

    Washed car the other day and found small area of rust at bottom rear of front wheel arch / sill junction. Probed the drain hole underneath and seemed partially blocked with earth. Intrigued I undid bottom securing screws for wheel arch liner and probed behind with screwdriver. Came out covered...
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    A3 2.0TFSi Fault Codes

    Got the following codes constantly now, ie reappear straight away after being cleared. Had them intermittently over last year. 12600 P3138 Intake Manifold Flap Control 08200 P2008 Intake Manifold Flap Motor Open Circuit Also now had 12599 P3137 Basic Settings Not Carried Out 01602...