COOLANT LEAK....again
03-22-2010, 08:19 AM
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COOLANT LEAK....again
Here's the story
About 1 year ago (30,000km), the coolant indicator came on
I took it to Audi and the replaced the j plug, problem solved
5 Months ago, the same coolant indicator light came on. I took it back to Audi. This time it wasn't as simple.
They said there was an air leak with the Radiator, causing the coolant to leak. The replaced the Rad.
Last night, I get in my car, SAME THING! Coolant leak! I topped it up, and I can see it dripping out the side.
Couple of questions:
1. since Audi just "FIXED" this in October, should they not technically be fixing this for free? The invoice shows that they will cover their work for 12 months or 20,000km (whichever comes first). Or do you think they will find some way to blame it on something else?
2. Would you know what else is causing this? It seems like a very small crack in the reservoir...can this be fixed easily?
I can believe what a pain in the a$$ the coolant is in these cars!!
Thanks in advance guys
About 1 year ago (30,000km), the coolant indicator came on
I took it to Audi and the replaced the j plug, problem solved
5 Months ago, the same coolant indicator light came on. I took it back to Audi. This time it wasn't as simple.
They said there was an air leak with the Radiator, causing the coolant to leak. The replaced the Rad.
Last night, I get in my car, SAME THING! Coolant leak! I topped it up, and I can see it dripping out the side.
Couple of questions:
1. since Audi just "FIXED" this in October, should they not technically be fixing this for free? The invoice shows that they will cover their work for 12 months or 20,000km (whichever comes first). Or do you think they will find some way to blame it on something else?
2. Would you know what else is causing this? It seems like a very small crack in the reservoir...can this be fixed easily?
I can believe what a pain in the a$$ the coolant is in these cars!!
Thanks in advance guys
03-22-2010, 11:29 AM
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Re: COOLANT LEAK....again
Just went to dealership and i really need some advice here
To make a long story short, there's a little bit of bad blood between myself and this dealership
They identified the issue- there's a crack in the line going to the engine and they need to replace the flange
He even showed me the crack and there is pink fluid there burning out.
What i am questioning is the price he is quoting me
I'm being told $375 all in. To me, that seems high.
Obviously I don't want to get taken for a ride and spend money that i do not need to. So I have a 2 part question:
1. is $375 reasonable for this job? too high? What should it cost?
2. does anybody know a REALIABLE AUDI MECHANIC that would be able to fix something like this? If so, please advise of contact info. Apparently I am also leaking oil in the same area.
Any help would greatly apprecaite....thanks in advance!!
To make a long story short, there's a little bit of bad blood between myself and this dealership
They identified the issue- there's a crack in the line going to the engine and they need to replace the flange
He even showed me the crack and there is pink fluid there burning out.
What i am questioning is the price he is quoting me
I'm being told $375 all in. To me, that seems high.
Obviously I don't want to get taken for a ride and spend money that i do not need to. So I have a 2 part question:
1. is $375 reasonable for this job? too high? What should it cost?
2. does anybody know a REALIABLE AUDI MECHANIC that would be able to fix something like this? If so, please advise of contact info. Apparently I am also leaking oil in the same area.
Any help would greatly apprecaite....thanks in advance!!
03-22-2010, 04:25 PM
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Re: COOLANT LEAK....again
independent tuning is by far the best shop i've taken my audi to...little far from missisauga...but well worth the drive for the money you'll save...
mark and bryan are probably the most experienced audi tech's i've come accross...but there is a new guy working there now...i think his name is John...never had the pleasure of dealing with him so don't know...but i'm sure he's just as good
mark and bryan are probably the most experienced audi tech's i've come accross...but there is a new guy working there now...i think his name is John...never had the pleasure of dealing with him so don't know...but i'm sure he's just as good
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