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i did an oil and filter change today, i looked up the net before hand and it said the filter was at the bottom of the engine so that is the plastic cover i removed. this is however not the oil filter and caused a huge oil leak as the top gasket didn't go on right after i realised my mistake. i...

On a recent 200 mile trip it took £25 to fill the car to the rim at 139 per litre, think that worked out around 50 mpg. On mixed i get 40 mpg and using the car only to get to work and home (9 mile round trip) , so the engine never gets a chance to warm up i get 33 mpg, that's cruising around 80...

Ok, just bought all the tools i didn't have, one adjustment to the above is that the wheel hub bolt is 5/16 th in size with 12 splines inside it, a 24mm fits but it is a bit loose, hope this info helps someone else down the line...

Ok, after some digging i found the required info. For future reference it is as follows... Required tools: 21mm Socket - for removing brake calipers 12mm triple square socket/bit - to remove 4 rear bolts on wheel bearing/hub T30 socket/bit - to remove rotor from hub 27mm socket - to remove...

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Thanks for the input folks, light was out the following day when i started the car. I never had this warning light before this incident and the car is running as normal since this one issue, will just leave things and see if it comes back at all...

I tried to start the car (tdi) without letting the glow plugs warm up properly, the car didn't start and the glow plug warning light started flashing. I then tried again and let them warm up properly, the car started fine however the engine management light is now permanently on. I am 99% sure...

Hi, I have an Audi A3, 2.0l tdi 140, the car is on a 2004 plate, 8P? The front wheel bearing has gone, i bought one locally and it came with a new hub bolt and four bolts to secure the hub but i need help buying the correct sockets for the job. The hub bolt is 12 sided, around 24mm??? , maybe...

Hi, I have an Audi A3, 2.0l tdi 140, the car is on a 2004 plate, 8P? The front wheel bearing has gone, i bought one locally and it came with a new hub bolt and four bolts to secure the hub but i need help buying the correct sockets for the job. The hub bolt is 12 sided, around 24mm??? , maybe...