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The stat in my Land Rover 300tdi is 88 degrees. The older 200tdi was 86 degrees. I guess diesels just don't run that hot. I don't know what the Audi stat is rated at. You would hope they would mark the gauge to match the stat. If you are worried then it has to be worth swapping out the stat...

I have the same car & engine as you. Driving through town for a few miles then motorway at 60 for 10 miles it will barely get to 90 degrees. In the summer and at higher speeds mine will get to 90. Graham Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk

Many thanks Retroman for your reassuring reply. I've replaced the discs and pads, lubricating the slider pins etc. All went remarkably smoothly, the only oops being that I put the first wheel on then realised I hadn't refitted the anti-squeal(?) wire clip. I reused the bolts and applied blue...

Hi, looking to change the front discs on my 2013 A4 B8.5 quattro (1LT, 314mm). I'm guessing I'll have to remove the brake carrier to do that? The trusty Haynes manual and other sources say that the carrier bolts (the 21mm bolts that have to be torqued to a wapping 196nm) should be replaced each...

Have you checked for loose panels under the engine? I see quite a few cars on the motorway with panels flapping up and down. Graham Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk

What format are the files? I think my B8.5 only plays .mp3 files. It won't play e.g. apple format files (even unprotected ones). Graham Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk

When I had this it was the small pipe at the top of the reservoir that became unclipped and started to come off. There was dried pink liquid sprayed around that side of the engine but you might not notice in the dark. I just pushed it firmly back in and it has been fine since. Graham Sent...

Can't speak from personal experience, but my understanding is that Audi never sorted their Multitronic gearbox (they no longer sell it). The stronic auto box is OK from 2013 onwards. Graham Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk

Wow desertstorm, lots of interesting information in there. Not seen that document before. Graham

My A4 Technik is a quattro. The Audi quattro design has a very long transmission meaning the engine has to sit very far forward. I think that adversely affects the handling of mine. Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk

I would expect an air lock to cause over heating rather than preventing the engine getting up to temperature. Graham Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk

Sounds to me like the thermostat is stuck open. Graham Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk

On the 177 it is 10 years or 133,000 miles! The previous 170 engine, I think, was 90,000 miles. Graham Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk

I often start off with the windows open in hot weather just to evacuate the hot air out of the car. The other day the back ones were still open when I got the motorway and I got the warning tip :) I don't think the air con was on. The implication was that it increases drag. Graham Sent from...

I've just fitted an RSNav unit to my 2012 A4. It works really well. I already had MMI 3G (low) but was disappointed with low res 2D maps and lack of full postcode search. The RSnav unit is streets ahead and is also available for Concert/Symphony vehicles. It supports Bluetooth (both phone and...

I have obdeleven. I read up on Carista as well as it seems to be the preferred option for users of this forum. I preferred the obdeleven pricing structure which is pay per use. Carista is a subscription - you pay for a week/month/year (can't remember the options) which can be expensive if all...

Hi Awesome Sandra :) Thanks for the welcome. Here are some pics....

Had mine done yesterday. Driven about 25 miles since without any rattles or strange noises :) Graham

Hi Bought myself a 2012 "facelift" A4 Quattro SE Technik Avant a couple of months ago. This seems likely a friendly knowledgeable forum so thought I ought to join :) Previously I had a Subaru Legacy Diesel which is similar to the A4 Quattro being an AWD diesel estate. I was very pleased with...