Recent content by Derv_guzzler

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    New Member - S6 Avant / BiTdi

    Bitdi here. I used to average 33mpg, about 11k a year. Recently, with the change in fuel prices, I have been leaving earlier (and generally appreciating the comfy ride) and I now get 38mpg, so mething like 500 miles per tank (120 quid). Hope this helps
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    Transmission service on BiTDI

    Car on 93k miles, I decided to have the ZF8HP serviced. Mainly because I feel oil and filters are designed to be replaced. Also, after a bit of a drive, the car would stink of burnt "oil". The garage charged me for 9l. of oil. I know the box takes 6 so I am guessing the remainder will have...
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    Removing rear reading lights

    You mean you pulled the bulbs out? If so, do they need twisting?
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    Removing rear reading lights

    hi Yes, just trying to remove the halogen bulbs in order to fit LEDs. This is on a 2013 A6 Avant
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    Judder when accelerating any thoughts?

    oh crap....some times, when I drive off and gently press the accelerator, I have what appears to be hesitation/judder. Feels like incorrect fuel-air mixture. Started happening after the fuel filter was replaced so thought that the fuel line had not been bled properly and air was in the...
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    Removing rear reading lights

    Hi Bishop Yes that is what I thought, but I am unclear as to how you "take out the whole fitting"? Is there a screw, or do you just need to "brute-force" it? Or does it need a special tool to pinch some retainers somewhere?
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    Removing rear reading lights

    Hi can somebody please explain to me, how to remove the rear reading lights? I can clip off the first cover, but for the life of me, I can't pop out the whole fitting in order to gain access to the rear of the bulbs? Thanks in advance