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With respect to 2.4 V6 drivers, the 3 litre is a lighter engine (more alloy, less iron) with more power than the 2.4 but similar economy and emissions. I regularly get 28 mpg out of my 52 plate 3.0 multitronic cab and can get low 30s on fast but constant motorway speeds. I would definitely go...

This vibration seems to be beyond anybody to sort out. 1. Took it first to my local independent, Auto Logic in Harrogate, they said it was a transmission problem and take it to a gearbox specialist. 2. Took it to Inde Tech in Milton Keynes as they fix multitronics and they said my 18" replica...

Hi Mehmet, The characteristics you describe are quite typical of the multitronic gearbox and not really faults. You do learn to live with these quirks and can adjust your driving style to minimise them, by being smooth on the throttle when pulling away for example. The multitronic is a nice...

Don't know, the 18s might be 8 or 7.5j. The 17s will definitely be 7.5j.

I'm looking to change my 52 plate 3.0 cabrio's current wheels which are 18 inch ET45 rims with 235/40 tyres to 17 inch ET35 rims with 235/45 tyres, (don't ask why, its a long story). The tyre diameter works out ok as a swap for speedo reading purposes but anyone know if the 35mm offset is ok...

I recently replaced a couple of my 235/40/18s with Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas, their website has a pressure calculator which recommended a whopping 3.5 bar front and back, (equivalent to 50 psi!): http://www.keepthepressureup.com/tirepressure.asp?TaalID=3 I tried this for a couple of days...

Car now on its way to the famous Inde-Tech in Milton Keynes, again they're busy but expect to have a diagnosis by the middle of the week. Not only has our A4 eaten its gearbox, my son's Alfa 147 manual refuses to engage 4th and we're told it needs a recon box as well, so avoiding the infamous...

This steering wheel vibration was overtaken at the weekend by a serious vibration through the floor and pedals. Car was fine in neutral and I felt just a little vibration through the gearstick when it was in drive or reverse. However, the whole thing went pete tong when giving it some gas...

I've gone with the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas too, after loads of research. I had originally planned to fit Goodyear F1 assymetrics but the Vredesteins are about £20 less each and have really good reviews so no point in paying the extra. Black Circles don't do Vredestein but there are lots of...

Before I bought my 52 plate A4 3.0 cab in March, I looked at the BMW 3 series as a coupe and convertible, the Saab 9-3 Aero convertible, Volvo C70 (latest model), Peugeot 407 coupe, VW Golf GTI and R32 as well as the Eos. I was looking to spend up to £12k. All the cars I drove were autos as I...

Thanks, interesting idea, I had wondered about engine mounts but did not realise they were more than blocks of rubber. I can live with it for now so will get a scan done when its next in for any work, unless the problem gets worse in the meantime.

It is an early car, 2002 on a 52 plate, and I've no evidence in the paperwork of the clutch being changed to the later 7 plate version. The clutch seems an obvious suspect but I thought it might be something else given the vibration is at a specific rev range and there are none of the other...

Having had an A6 avant, A4 avant and A4 cab, all with sports packs and sports seats, I'd definitely go for these seats in preference to the standard ones. The extendable seat cushion really helps to support your upper legs and the adjustable lumbar support is very useful to alter the shape of...

Here’s a tricky one – my 3.0 multitronic is smooth as anything except for a strange coarseness / vibration through the steering wheel which happens when accelerating through 1800 and 2100 rpm in auto mode or in numbers 2 to 6 of the manual ‘gears’, (don’t feel it in first for some reason). It...

I’m hearing servo type whirrings from the top of the dash of my 2002 B6 3.0 Cabrio, even when the ignition key has been taken out. These sound like the vents moving, anyone have any idea what’s going on and whether this is a problem?

Have decided to go back to my old lower pressures, as 41 psi in the front tyres made the steering too light imo.

I've been asking for advice on how to remove scratches from the aluminium gear selector surround on my multitronic and have been told to polish it out of the car in order to make a decent job of it. Anyone know how this can be removed? I've looked at the parts diagrams and can see how the wood...

As a cheaper and simpler alternative to a parrot, I can recommend the Supertooth Visor Voice which costs £44.99 from Amazon. This clips on my sunvisor using a magnetic clip so is easy to move from car to car. The bluetooth connection and phonebook synch processes are very straightforward...

I'm trying the 6 cylinder front and back pressures of 41 psi although this does seem very high, I was running at 37 front and 33 back before and have 235/40/18s. So far the car does seem to have stiffened up a little but I'll reserve judgement until a few more mixed miles have passed. Overall...

Exactly the same on mine, glad a replacement is affordable so will do the same when someone enlightens us. My local Audi independent said you have to remove the whole door card when I asked him but we didn't get as far and locating the fixings....