a6
#11
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Re: a6
Stef wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
I think they're right, I never checked on mine. Strange, hmm?
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
Anti Schlupf Regelung
The ASR powers down the engine if the wheels loose grip on slippery
surfaces. Combined with the Electronic Differential lock (brakes the
spinning wheel using the brakes) it acts as a helper to get you moving
on snow. You don't have to switch it on. It's on all the time and if you
press the button it's OFF! An orange triangle will come on in the dash,
warning you about this. It's reset to ON automatically when you start
the engine the next time.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
Uh well, depends. If it's on longlife service it should tell you. You
find out if it's on LLS either by asking a dealer to check up the car ID
(questionable, depending on the honesty of the dealer?) or by just
starting the engine and press the left **** in the instrument cluster
(car must be at standstill, otherwise you'll set a speedwarning
threshold with this action). A LLS car would report the remaining milage
to service (depending on the drivers driving habits).
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
Check: MAF, front suspension and oilfilm on the engine.
For all three of them there is a service bulletin at Audi.
MAF: powerloss => replace MAF and disconnect post-shutdown heating of
the MAF
front suspension: some creaking because of increased play in the
bushings => dealer should check.
oilfilm on the engine: some series of the 2,5 150HP engines had the
crankshaft vent sized too small. There is a sieve in there which can get
clogged by oilslug and then the pressure in the engine increases,
blowing oil out the seals. => Dealer can check, there's a service
bulletin and that should have been done quite early.
Once this is done IMO the car is rock solid and cheap to maintain, even
at the (austrian) dealer.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
Sorry, mine is in german and I still need it
regards
Wolfgang
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
I think they're right, I never checked on mine. Strange, hmm?
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
Anti Schlupf Regelung
The ASR powers down the engine if the wheels loose grip on slippery
surfaces. Combined with the Electronic Differential lock (brakes the
spinning wheel using the brakes) it acts as a helper to get you moving
on snow. You don't have to switch it on. It's on all the time and if you
press the button it's OFF! An orange triangle will come on in the dash,
warning you about this. It's reset to ON automatically when you start
the engine the next time.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
Uh well, depends. If it's on longlife service it should tell you. You
find out if it's on LLS either by asking a dealer to check up the car ID
(questionable, depending on the honesty of the dealer?) or by just
starting the engine and press the left **** in the instrument cluster
(car must be at standstill, otherwise you'll set a speedwarning
threshold with this action). A LLS car would report the remaining milage
to service (depending on the drivers driving habits).
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
Check: MAF, front suspension and oilfilm on the engine.
For all three of them there is a service bulletin at Audi.
MAF: powerloss => replace MAF and disconnect post-shutdown heating of
the MAF
front suspension: some creaking because of increased play in the
bushings => dealer should check.
oilfilm on the engine: some series of the 2,5 150HP engines had the
crankshaft vent sized too small. There is a sieve in there which can get
clogged by oilslug and then the pressure in the engine increases,
blowing oil out the seals. => Dealer can check, there's a service
bulletin and that should have been done quite early.
Once this is done IMO the car is rock solid and cheap to maintain, even
at the (austrian) dealer.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
Sorry, mine is in german and I still need it
regards
Wolfgang
#12
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Re: a6
Stef wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
I think they're right, I never checked on mine. Strange, hmm?
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
Anti Schlupf Regelung
The ASR powers down the engine if the wheels loose grip on slippery
surfaces. Combined with the Electronic Differential lock (brakes the
spinning wheel using the brakes) it acts as a helper to get you moving
on snow. You don't have to switch it on. It's on all the time and if you
press the button it's OFF! An orange triangle will come on in the dash,
warning you about this. It's reset to ON automatically when you start
the engine the next time.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
Uh well, depends. If it's on longlife service it should tell you. You
find out if it's on LLS either by asking a dealer to check up the car ID
(questionable, depending on the honesty of the dealer?) or by just
starting the engine and press the left **** in the instrument cluster
(car must be at standstill, otherwise you'll set a speedwarning
threshold with this action). A LLS car would report the remaining milage
to service (depending on the drivers driving habits).
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
Check: MAF, front suspension and oilfilm on the engine.
For all three of them there is a service bulletin at Audi.
MAF: powerloss => replace MAF and disconnect post-shutdown heating of
the MAF
front suspension: some creaking because of increased play in the
bushings => dealer should check.
oilfilm on the engine: some series of the 2,5 150HP engines had the
crankshaft vent sized too small. There is a sieve in there which can get
clogged by oilslug and then the pressure in the engine increases,
blowing oil out the seals. => Dealer can check, there's a service
bulletin and that should have been done quite early.
Once this is done IMO the car is rock solid and cheap to maintain, even
at the (austrian) dealer.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
Sorry, mine is in german and I still need it
regards
Wolfgang
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
I think they're right, I never checked on mine. Strange, hmm?
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
Anti Schlupf Regelung
The ASR powers down the engine if the wheels loose grip on slippery
surfaces. Combined with the Electronic Differential lock (brakes the
spinning wheel using the brakes) it acts as a helper to get you moving
on snow. You don't have to switch it on. It's on all the time and if you
press the button it's OFF! An orange triangle will come on in the dash,
warning you about this. It's reset to ON automatically when you start
the engine the next time.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
Uh well, depends. If it's on longlife service it should tell you. You
find out if it's on LLS either by asking a dealer to check up the car ID
(questionable, depending on the honesty of the dealer?) or by just
starting the engine and press the left **** in the instrument cluster
(car must be at standstill, otherwise you'll set a speedwarning
threshold with this action). A LLS car would report the remaining milage
to service (depending on the drivers driving habits).
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
Check: MAF, front suspension and oilfilm on the engine.
For all three of them there is a service bulletin at Audi.
MAF: powerloss => replace MAF and disconnect post-shutdown heating of
the MAF
front suspension: some creaking because of increased play in the
bushings => dealer should check.
oilfilm on the engine: some series of the 2,5 150HP engines had the
crankshaft vent sized too small. There is a sieve in there which can get
clogged by oilslug and then the pressure in the engine increases,
blowing oil out the seals. => Dealer can check, there's a service
bulletin and that should have been done quite early.
Once this is done IMO the car is rock solid and cheap to maintain, even
at the (austrian) dealer.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
Sorry, mine is in german and I still need it
regards
Wolfgang
#13
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Re: a6
Stef wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
I think they're right, I never checked on mine. Strange, hmm?
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
Anti Schlupf Regelung
The ASR powers down the engine if the wheels loose grip on slippery
surfaces. Combined with the Electronic Differential lock (brakes the
spinning wheel using the brakes) it acts as a helper to get you moving
on snow. You don't have to switch it on. It's on all the time and if you
press the button it's OFF! An orange triangle will come on in the dash,
warning you about this. It's reset to ON automatically when you start
the engine the next time.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
Uh well, depends. If it's on longlife service it should tell you. You
find out if it's on LLS either by asking a dealer to check up the car ID
(questionable, depending on the honesty of the dealer?) or by just
starting the engine and press the left **** in the instrument cluster
(car must be at standstill, otherwise you'll set a speedwarning
threshold with this action). A LLS car would report the remaining milage
to service (depending on the drivers driving habits).
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
Check: MAF, front suspension and oilfilm on the engine.
For all three of them there is a service bulletin at Audi.
MAF: powerloss => replace MAF and disconnect post-shutdown heating of
the MAF
front suspension: some creaking because of increased play in the
bushings => dealer should check.
oilfilm on the engine: some series of the 2,5 150HP engines had the
crankshaft vent sized too small. There is a sieve in there which can get
clogged by oilslug and then the pressure in the engine increases,
blowing oil out the seals. => Dealer can check, there's a service
bulletin and that should have been done quite early.
Once this is done IMO the car is rock solid and cheap to maintain, even
at the (austrian) dealer.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
Sorry, mine is in german and I still need it
regards
Wolfgang
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
I think they're right, I never checked on mine. Strange, hmm?
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
Anti Schlupf Regelung
The ASR powers down the engine if the wheels loose grip on slippery
surfaces. Combined with the Electronic Differential lock (brakes the
spinning wheel using the brakes) it acts as a helper to get you moving
on snow. You don't have to switch it on. It's on all the time and if you
press the button it's OFF! An orange triangle will come on in the dash,
warning you about this. It's reset to ON automatically when you start
the engine the next time.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
Uh well, depends. If it's on longlife service it should tell you. You
find out if it's on LLS either by asking a dealer to check up the car ID
(questionable, depending on the honesty of the dealer?) or by just
starting the engine and press the left **** in the instrument cluster
(car must be at standstill, otherwise you'll set a speedwarning
threshold with this action). A LLS car would report the remaining milage
to service (depending on the drivers driving habits).
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
Check: MAF, front suspension and oilfilm on the engine.
For all three of them there is a service bulletin at Audi.
MAF: powerloss => replace MAF and disconnect post-shutdown heating of
the MAF
front suspension: some creaking because of increased play in the
bushings => dealer should check.
oilfilm on the engine: some series of the 2,5 150HP engines had the
crankshaft vent sized too small. There is a sieve in there which can get
clogged by oilslug and then the pressure in the engine increases,
blowing oil out the seals. => Dealer can check, there's a service
bulletin and that should have been done quite early.
Once this is done IMO the car is rock solid and cheap to maintain, even
at the (austrian) dealer.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
Sorry, mine is in german and I still need it
regards
Wolfgang
#18
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Re: a6
In message <r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk>
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
spinning.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
(although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
definitely not be long life.
You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
(or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
have to charge postage.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
spinning.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
(although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
definitely not be long life.
You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
(or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
have to charge postage.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
#19
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Re: a6
In message <r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk>
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
spinning.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
(although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
definitely not be long life.
You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
(or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
have to charge postage.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
spinning.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
(although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
definitely not be long life.
You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
(or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
have to charge postage.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
#20
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Re: a6
In message <r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk>
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
spinning.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
(although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
definitely not be long life.
You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
(or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
have to charge postage.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
spinning.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
(although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
definitely not be long life.
You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
(or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
have to charge postage.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')