a6
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a6
just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago but
can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
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.
what is the asr how and when should it be used..
its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
done..
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
thanxs stef
can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
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.
what is the asr how and when should it be used..
its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
done..
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
thanxs stef
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Re: a6
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
only one light should work, possibly something to do with clashing with
brake lights.
asr.......no idea what does it stand for
oil every 6k (diesel)
service, check manual (once you get one)
keep it garaged 100% of the time only take out to dust off or clean.
keep an eye on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audi-Owners-Ma...QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: a6
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
only one light should work, possibly something to do with clashing with
brake lights.
asr.......no idea what does it stand for
oil every 6k (diesel)
service, check manual (once you get one)
keep it garaged 100% of the time only take out to dust off or clean.
keep an eye on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audi-Owners-Ma...QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: a6
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
only one light should work, possibly something to do with clashing with
brake lights.
asr.......no idea what does it stand for
oil every 6k (diesel)
service, check manual (once you get one)
keep it garaged 100% of the time only take out to dust off or clean.
keep an eye on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audi-Owners-Ma...QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: a6
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
only one light should work, possibly something to do with clashing with
brake lights.
asr.......no idea what does it stand for
oil every 6k (diesel)
service, check manual (once you get one)
keep it garaged 100% of the time only take out to dust off or clean.
keep an eye on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audi-Owners-Ma...QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: a6
Stef,
The rear fog light on the driver's side should be the only one that turns on
with the switch - I don't know the logic behind it but that's the way it is.
I would suggest that you get an owner's manual from either your local
dealer, or eBay or somewhere else on the net - it will answer your asr and
maintenance intervals - I doubt that anyone here with one wants to have you
"but it off" them . You might want to hang out in the A6 forum on
www.audiworld.com (not sure if there's a .co.uk version) - there will be
lots of advice and BTDT's on there. Since your car has a turbo, make sure
you use synthetic oil and cool the turbo down after hard driving before you
shut down.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
The rear fog light on the driver's side should be the only one that turns on
with the switch - I don't know the logic behind it but that's the way it is.
I would suggest that you get an owner's manual from either your local
dealer, or eBay or somewhere else on the net - it will answer your asr and
maintenance intervals - I doubt that anyone here with one wants to have you
"but it off" them . You might want to hang out in the A6 forum on
www.audiworld.com (not sure if there's a .co.uk version) - there will be
lots of advice and BTDT's on there. Since your car has a turbo, make sure
you use synthetic oil and cool the turbo down after hard driving before you
shut down.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
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Re: a6
Stef,
The rear fog light on the driver's side should be the only one that turns on
with the switch - I don't know the logic behind it but that's the way it is.
I would suggest that you get an owner's manual from either your local
dealer, or eBay or somewhere else on the net - it will answer your asr and
maintenance intervals - I doubt that anyone here with one wants to have you
"but it off" them . You might want to hang out in the A6 forum on
www.audiworld.com (not sure if there's a .co.uk version) - there will be
lots of advice and BTDT's on there. Since your car has a turbo, make sure
you use synthetic oil and cool the turbo down after hard driving before you
shut down.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
The rear fog light on the driver's side should be the only one that turns on
with the switch - I don't know the logic behind it but that's the way it is.
I would suggest that you get an owner's manual from either your local
dealer, or eBay or somewhere else on the net - it will answer your asr and
maintenance intervals - I doubt that anyone here with one wants to have you
"but it off" them . You might want to hang out in the A6 forum on
www.audiworld.com (not sure if there's a .co.uk version) - there will be
lots of advice and BTDT's on there. Since your car has a turbo, make sure
you use synthetic oil and cool the turbo down after hard driving before you
shut down.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
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Re: a6
Stef,
The rear fog light on the driver's side should be the only one that turns on
with the switch - I don't know the logic behind it but that's the way it is.
I would suggest that you get an owner's manual from either your local
dealer, or eBay or somewhere else on the net - it will answer your asr and
maintenance intervals - I doubt that anyone here with one wants to have you
"but it off" them . You might want to hang out in the A6 forum on
www.audiworld.com (not sure if there's a .co.uk version) - there will be
lots of advice and BTDT's on there. Since your car has a turbo, make sure
you use synthetic oil and cool the turbo down after hard driving before you
shut down.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
The rear fog light on the driver's side should be the only one that turns on
with the switch - I don't know the logic behind it but that's the way it is.
I would suggest that you get an owner's manual from either your local
dealer, or eBay or somewhere else on the net - it will answer your asr and
maintenance intervals - I doubt that anyone here with one wants to have you
"but it off" them . You might want to hang out in the A6 forum on
www.audiworld.com (not sure if there's a .co.uk version) - there will be
lots of advice and BTDT's on there. Since your car has a turbo, make sure
you use synthetic oil and cool the turbo down after hard driving before you
shut down.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
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Re: a6
Stef,
The rear fog light on the driver's side should be the only one that turns on
with the switch - I don't know the logic behind it but that's the way it is.
I would suggest that you get an owner's manual from either your local
dealer, or eBay or somewhere else on the net - it will answer your asr and
maintenance intervals - I doubt that anyone here with one wants to have you
"but it off" them . You might want to hang out in the A6 forum on
www.audiworld.com (not sure if there's a .co.uk version) - there will be
lots of advice and BTDT's on there. Since your car has a turbo, make sure
you use synthetic oil and cool the turbo down after hard driving before you
shut down.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
The rear fog light on the driver's side should be the only one that turns on
with the switch - I don't know the logic behind it but that's the way it is.
I would suggest that you get an owner's manual from either your local
dealer, or eBay or somewhere else on the net - it will answer your asr and
maintenance intervals - I doubt that anyone here with one wants to have you
"but it off" them . You might want to hang out in the A6 forum on
www.audiworld.com (not sure if there's a .co.uk version) - there will be
lots of advice and BTDT's on there. Since your car has a turbo, make sure
you use synthetic oil and cool the turbo down after hard driving before you
shut down.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> 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.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> service
> done..
>
> 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
> thanxs stef
>
>
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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