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  1. Ianbts

    S4 advice

    My 09 had a total gearbox failure at about 50K miles even with correct transmission fluid service. The gearbox was replaced by Audi costing around £9K. If you're on a 09/10 budget and fancy the s-tronic look for a car that has had a gearbox replacement or at least the mechatronic unit replaced...
  2. Ianbts

    Dead Key Fob

    Sorry I'm sure this has been covered before. One of my key S4 B8 fobs has died, I've replaced the battery and the red led now flashes. But it won't open the doors or switch on the ignition. Other key is fine. Any ideas? Thanks.
  3. Ianbts

    S4 fuel consumption

    There has been some variation! - so it's down to temp. Makes sense, thanks.
  4. Ianbts

    S4 fuel consumption

    I agree 20-28 is pretty good, I'm finding the variation on the same journey slightly run strange. And I'm starting to think accelerating a little harder and driving faster might be more economical. I'm not worried about the fuel consumption, just interested to understand it.
  5. Ianbts

    Revo Stage 1

    Turns out the gearbox was replaced about 12,000 miles ago so hopefully that shouldn't present any issues for the foreseeable. No reason not to go for it then!
  6. Ianbts

    S4 fuel consumption

    I've owned my S4 B8 Stronic for a few weeks now and am very pleased with it, but I'm slightly confused by the fuel consumption. My same journey to work seems to vary quite a lot, from an average of 20 to 28 mpg. Driving style doesn't seem to be the main factor, in fact spirited driving might be...
  7. Ianbts

    Revo Stage 1

    Sorry if this has been covered, I just wanted to ask a basic question. I have a 2009 S-Tronic S4 with 65,000 miles on the clock and a full Audi service history. I'm keen to go for the Revo Stage 1 or 1+ modification. Is there a danger of shortening the life of the engine and gearbox etc on...