2001 Audi A4 V6 -- P0118 code
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Re: 2001 Audi A4 V6 -- P0118 code
"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
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> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> to be changed, I will just take it in.
If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
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>
> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> to be changed, I will just take it in.
If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
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"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
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>
> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> to be changed, I will just take it in.
If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
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>
> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> to be changed, I will just take it in.
If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
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"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
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>
> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> to be changed, I will just take it in.
If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
news:259qv05koii154bkcddb39d3g018q73hv1@4ax.com...
>
> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> to be changed, I will just take it in.
If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
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Re: 2001 Audi A4 V6 -- P0118 code
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>>
>> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
>> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
>> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
>> to be changed, I will just take it in.
>
>If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
>mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
>more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
>
I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
buy that one.
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>>
>> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
>> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
>> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
>> to be changed, I will just take it in.
>
>If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
>mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
>more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
>
I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
buy that one.
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>>
>> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
>> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
>> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
>> to be changed, I will just take it in.
>
>If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
>mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
>more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
>
I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
buy that one.
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>>
>> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
>> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
>> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
>> to be changed, I will just take it in.
>
>If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
>mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
>more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
>
I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
buy that one.
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>>
>> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
>> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
>> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
>> to be changed, I will just take it in.
>
>If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
>mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
>more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
>
I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
buy that one.
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>>
>> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
>> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
>> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
>> to be changed, I will just take it in.
>
>If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
>mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
>more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
>
I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
buy that one.
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"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 12:19:16 -0700, "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net>
> wrote:
>
> >"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
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> >
> >>
> >> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> >> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> >> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> >> to be changed, I will just take it in.
> >
> >If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I
do
> >mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
> >more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
> >
>
> I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
> time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
> thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
> was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
>
> I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
> has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
> that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
> Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
> buy that one.
I let my T.B. go until 73,000 miles. My '98 A4 V6 2.8 has a 90,000 mile
interval in the maintenance manual but I believe Audi has reduced that
interval since. When I had it done I also had the water pump, thermostat,
tensioners and serpentine belt replaced and oil leaks fixed to the tune of
$1200 total at a good independent. I think the oil leak portion of that was
about 1/3. I believe the labor for the thermostat is almost as much as that
for the T.B. because you have to do much the same work to get at the dang
thing. I suspect you'll find that problem is the sensor since it seems to be
a common replacement item. Ironic you should be coming to Audi from
Japanese, I expect to be going in the opposite direction in a year or two.
I've had Audis for nearly twenty years so time for a change. If you haven't
done so already, you should check out Audiworld.com. There's a wealth of
info in the searchable forum archives.
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> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 12:19:16 -0700, "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net>
> wrote:
>
> >"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
> >news:259qv05koii154bkcddb39d3g018q73hv1@4ax.com.. .
> >
> >>
> >> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> >> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> >> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> >> to be changed, I will just take it in.
> >
> >If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I
do
> >mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
> >more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
> >
>
> I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
> time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
> thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
> was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
>
> I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
> has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
> that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
> Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
> buy that one.
I let my T.B. go until 73,000 miles. My '98 A4 V6 2.8 has a 90,000 mile
interval in the maintenance manual but I believe Audi has reduced that
interval since. When I had it done I also had the water pump, thermostat,
tensioners and serpentine belt replaced and oil leaks fixed to the tune of
$1200 total at a good independent. I think the oil leak portion of that was
about 1/3. I believe the labor for the thermostat is almost as much as that
for the T.B. because you have to do much the same work to get at the dang
thing. I suspect you'll find that problem is the sensor since it seems to be
a common replacement item. Ironic you should be coming to Audi from
Japanese, I expect to be going in the opposite direction in a year or two.
I've had Audis for nearly twenty years so time for a change. If you haven't
done so already, you should check out Audiworld.com. There's a wealth of
info in the searchable forum archives.
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Re: 2001 Audi A4 V6 -- P0118 code
"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 12:19:16 -0700, "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net>
> wrote:
>
> >"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
> >news:259qv05koii154bkcddb39d3g018q73hv1@4ax.com.. .
> >
> >>
> >> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> >> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> >> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> >> to be changed, I will just take it in.
> >
> >If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I
do
> >mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
> >more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
> >
>
> I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
> time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
> thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
> was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
>
> I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
> has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
> that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
> Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
> buy that one.
I let my T.B. go until 73,000 miles. My '98 A4 V6 2.8 has a 90,000 mile
interval in the maintenance manual but I believe Audi has reduced that
interval since. When I had it done I also had the water pump, thermostat,
tensioners and serpentine belt replaced and oil leaks fixed to the tune of
$1200 total at a good independent. I think the oil leak portion of that was
about 1/3. I believe the labor for the thermostat is almost as much as that
for the T.B. because you have to do much the same work to get at the dang
thing. I suspect you'll find that problem is the sensor since it seems to be
a common replacement item. Ironic you should be coming to Audi from
Japanese, I expect to be going in the opposite direction in a year or two.
I've had Audis for nearly twenty years so time for a change. If you haven't
done so already, you should check out Audiworld.com. There's a wealth of
info in the searchable forum archives.
newsmkqv0prukqiejlucea9ntqirbu1asfv78@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 12:19:16 -0700, "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net>
> wrote:
>
> >"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
> >news:259qv05koii154bkcddb39d3g018q73hv1@4ax.com.. .
> >
> >>
> >> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> >> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> >> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> >> to be changed, I will just take it in.
> >
> >If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I
do
> >mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
> >more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
> >
>
> I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
> time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
> thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
> was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
>
> I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
> has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
> that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
> Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
> buy that one.
I let my T.B. go until 73,000 miles. My '98 A4 V6 2.8 has a 90,000 mile
interval in the maintenance manual but I believe Audi has reduced that
interval since. When I had it done I also had the water pump, thermostat,
tensioners and serpentine belt replaced and oil leaks fixed to the tune of
$1200 total at a good independent. I think the oil leak portion of that was
about 1/3. I believe the labor for the thermostat is almost as much as that
for the T.B. because you have to do much the same work to get at the dang
thing. I suspect you'll find that problem is the sensor since it seems to be
a common replacement item. Ironic you should be coming to Audi from
Japanese, I expect to be going in the opposite direction in a year or two.
I've had Audis for nearly twenty years so time for a change. If you haven't
done so already, you should check out Audiworld.com. There's a wealth of
info in the searchable forum archives.
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Re: 2001 Audi A4 V6 -- P0118 code
"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 12:19:16 -0700, "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net>
> wrote:
>
> >"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
> >news:259qv05koii154bkcddb39d3g018q73hv1@4ax.com.. .
> >
> >>
> >> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> >> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> >> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> >> to be changed, I will just take it in.
> >
> >If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I
do
> >mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
> >more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
> >
>
> I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
> time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
> thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
> was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
>
> I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
> has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
> that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
> Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
> buy that one.
I let my T.B. go until 73,000 miles. My '98 A4 V6 2.8 has a 90,000 mile
interval in the maintenance manual but I believe Audi has reduced that
interval since. When I had it done I also had the water pump, thermostat,
tensioners and serpentine belt replaced and oil leaks fixed to the tune of
$1200 total at a good independent. I think the oil leak portion of that was
about 1/3. I believe the labor for the thermostat is almost as much as that
for the T.B. because you have to do much the same work to get at the dang
thing. I suspect you'll find that problem is the sensor since it seems to be
a common replacement item. Ironic you should be coming to Audi from
Japanese, I expect to be going in the opposite direction in a year or two.
I've had Audis for nearly twenty years so time for a change. If you haven't
done so already, you should check out Audiworld.com. There's a wealth of
info in the searchable forum archives.
newsmkqv0prukqiejlucea9ntqirbu1asfv78@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 12:19:16 -0700, "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net>
> wrote:
>
> >"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
> >news:259qv05koii154bkcddb39d3g018q73hv1@4ax.com.. .
> >
> >>
> >> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
> >> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
> >> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
> >> to be changed, I will just take it in.
> >
> >If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I
do
> >mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
> >more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
> >
>
> I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
> time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
> thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
> was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
>
> I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
> has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
> that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
> Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
> buy that one.
I let my T.B. go until 73,000 miles. My '98 A4 V6 2.8 has a 90,000 mile
interval in the maintenance manual but I believe Audi has reduced that
interval since. When I had it done I also had the water pump, thermostat,
tensioners and serpentine belt replaced and oil leaks fixed to the tune of
$1200 total at a good independent. I think the oil leak portion of that was
about 1/3. I believe the labor for the thermostat is almost as much as that
for the T.B. because you have to do much the same work to get at the dang
thing. I suspect you'll find that problem is the sensor since it seems to be
a common replacement item. Ironic you should be coming to Audi from
Japanese, I expect to be going in the opposite direction in a year or two.
I've had Audis for nearly twenty years so time for a change. If you haven't
done so already, you should check out Audiworld.com. There's a wealth of
info in the searchable forum archives.
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Re: 2001 Audi A4 V6 -- P0118 code
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>I let my T.B. go until 73,000 miles. My '98 A4 V6 2.8 has a 90,000 mile
>interval in the maintenance manual but I believe Audi has reduced that
>interval since. When I had it done I also had the water pump, thermostat,
>tensioners and serpentine belt replaced and oil leaks fixed to the tune of
>$1200 total at a good independent. I think the oil leak portion of that was
>about 1/3. I believe the labor for the thermostat is almost as much as that
>for the T.B. because you have to do much the same work to get at the dang
>thing. I suspect you'll find that problem is the sensor since it seems to be
>a common replacement item.
That is why I had planned to trade my A4 at 75,000 miles.
BTW, the interval from the dealer and the manual say timing belt
replacement on 2.8L 30V V6 is 105,000 miles. Of course, I would never
take it that far.
And, I hope you are right about the problem being the sensor.
> Ironic you should be coming to Audi from Japanese, I expect to be going in
>the opposite direction in a year or two. I've had Audis for nearly twenty years
>so time for a change. If you haven't done so already, you should check out
>Audiworld.com. There's a wealth of info in the searchable forum archives.
>
I live in Colorado and the quattro is just so sweet. The front wheel
drive cars I have had (Accord, Integra, ES300) just didn't get around
well in the winter. I feel like I can go anywhere in my A4. I
actually have been looking at the Infinity G35X, but I don't like the
interior at all--bottom line, I really like the Audi A4.
As for the Audi forums, been there, actually had a post there also.
Off to the dealer on Tuesday to (hopefully) replace the ECT sensor and
nothing else...
Thanks again for the help. L8R.
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>I let my T.B. go until 73,000 miles. My '98 A4 V6 2.8 has a 90,000 mile
>interval in the maintenance manual but I believe Audi has reduced that
>interval since. When I had it done I also had the water pump, thermostat,
>tensioners and serpentine belt replaced and oil leaks fixed to the tune of
>$1200 total at a good independent. I think the oil leak portion of that was
>about 1/3. I believe the labor for the thermostat is almost as much as that
>for the T.B. because you have to do much the same work to get at the dang
>thing. I suspect you'll find that problem is the sensor since it seems to be
>a common replacement item.
That is why I had planned to trade my A4 at 75,000 miles.
BTW, the interval from the dealer and the manual say timing belt
replacement on 2.8L 30V V6 is 105,000 miles. Of course, I would never
take it that far.
And, I hope you are right about the problem being the sensor.
> Ironic you should be coming to Audi from Japanese, I expect to be going in
>the opposite direction in a year or two. I've had Audis for nearly twenty years
>so time for a change. If you haven't done so already, you should check out
>Audiworld.com. There's a wealth of info in the searchable forum archives.
>
I live in Colorado and the quattro is just so sweet. The front wheel
drive cars I have had (Accord, Integra, ES300) just didn't get around
well in the winter. I feel like I can go anywhere in my A4. I
actually have been looking at the Infinity G35X, but I don't like the
interior at all--bottom line, I really like the Audi A4.
As for the Audi forums, been there, actually had a post there also.
Off to the dealer on Tuesday to (hopefully) replace the ECT sensor and
nothing else...
Thanks again for the help. L8R.
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