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    09/10 B8 S4 Is using a little oil and has a slightly wobbly idle once warmed up

    57k 2010 model S4 using a little oil and has a slightly wobbly idle once warmed up, not so bad wife notices, but cant think it is meant to be like that, is it? Should I consider changing PVC Value part no. 06E103547Sq ? Has anybody had any simular experinces ? or Installed one of these...
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    Benjie’s “My S4 gearbox is fine,” thread… Spoiler Alert – it’s not.

    Razza & Dippy What are you view on these products, might they help with gearbox issues? https://store.034motorsport.com/density-line-transmission-mount-upgrade-b8-audi-a4-s4-rs4-a5-s5-rs5-q5-sq5.html...
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    Benjie’s “My S4 gearbox is fine,” thread… Spoiler Alert – it’s not.

    Razza, Your knowledge is always very decent on B8 S4's I want a remap that a)doesn't kill my gearbox b)doesn't kill my fuel {95ron?} c)doesn't cost a fortune, stage 1 only Where should I go? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE
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    Benjie’s “My S4 gearbox is fine,” thread… Spoiler Alert – it’s not.

    Dippy, Thanks for that. Do you know any Indy's who are good on these boxes... maintance/repair/knowledge etc,.
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    Benjie’s “My S4 gearbox is fine,” thread… Spoiler Alert – it’s not.

    Spoken to both Audi garages, neither did any gearbox work. They also insist there aren't any software updates.... So whose the best specialists?
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    Benjie’s “My S4 gearbox is fine,” thread… Spoiler Alert – it’s not.

    Razza, you know your stuff! There was a date stamp, it said 2000, so that wasn't very helpful I'm afraid. Perhaps you need an Audi computer for that one. I have a stamped service book and that's it. I rang Audi previously and asked if there were any software updates for the s-tron and they said...
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    Benjie’s “My S4 gearbox is fine,” thread… Spoiler Alert – it’s not.

    OH DEAR.. OH DEAR.. OH DCT So having bought my 55k 2009 s4, worried about the gearbox having read this thread... I decided to take it to a good mates garage (quite a place). He plugged it into £10k Snap on machine. Following fault codes, the Gearbox being the worrying one. We subsequently...
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    Benjie’s “My S4 gearbox is fine,” thread… Spoiler Alert – it’s not.

    Dippy and Razza, Would you think re-map's are contributing factors to these gearboxes blowing up? JOe
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    Benjie’s “My S4 gearbox is fine,” thread… Spoiler Alert – it’s not.

    Hi Dippy Good info thank you. If you had a late 2009 car like me, would change the s-Tron fluid a lot say every 5k? Joe
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    Benjie’s “My S4 gearbox is fine,” thread… Spoiler Alert – it’s not.

    Razza - thanks. That is a good point, get cover and it doesn't matter if it happens. But you don't think I should check if the previous services did the filters? Also are there any really top independents who are good at keeping an eye on these things? Best Joe
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    Benjie’s “My S4 gearbox is fine,” thread… Spoiler Alert – it’s not.

    Firstly, thank you, this is great info. Secondly, I'm terrified... .... you see I just bought a b8 s4 which was reg'd in late December 2009 - which seems the bad years for gearbox trouble Now showing 55k. Full Audi service history (s-trontic oil ticked) apart from the last service which is...