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Thanks Michael, So I guess you are prepared to compromise on ride quality. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Darren, Welcome and thanks for joining. Not wanting to come over as being unhelpful, but any attempt to diagnose the cause of such noises, without access to the car, simply boils down to guesswork. ‘No garages can find the problem…’ Have you had it inspected by an MOT station? Pure guess - anything from ARB links/bushes to top suspension mounts, and anything in between. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Beany, Yes they will have some movement - normal. LUK? - very good choice in my book. Kind regards, Gareth.

Well done - enjoy. Tyre pressures? Should be listed inside the fuel flap cover Lorraine. Kind regards, Gareth.

In the clutch plate Beany? What make is it? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Phil, Not sure on the Chassis Control module, but might be worthwhile passing it passed Andy. Compressor and luck - is it reasonably accessible? If so, you shouldn’t need much luck. Now the X350 Jaguar would be a completely different story! Kind regards, Gareth.

Don’t know John, so why not top it up with water until you find the leak source.

Don’t run this car with a low coolant level John. Recipe for disaster.

Hello Lorraine, Rest assured on two counts:- The older generation (and I’m well qualified!) will always find something to be dissatisfied about. If they have ab inherent dislike of a particular marque, then that will amplify the above statement. If this were mine:- I would be checking what Stevey Y has said, and see what is found. Keep doing what you are doing - and keep regular checks on the oil and water levels when cold, stop worrying, and simply enjoy the car. It will let you know when something is wrong! Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Also check tyre pressures regularly - often overlooked.

Hello Phil, In the absence of any other replies so far, my stab at it would also have been to consider level sensor/s, and the most common - compressor issues. I would be guessing beyond that. A good contact for all air suspension components and issues would be ‘Bagpiping Andy’ - should be found via an EBay search for air suspension compressor piston rings. Might well be worth seeing what he can suggest. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello John, To answer your question on topping up, you need to buy a small quantity of pink OAT (concentrated) coolant and mix it 50/50 with water, and use this to top up when cold. If you are uncertain, you will not do any harm topping up with water, until you establish where the leak is - and it’s important that you find that leak site. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on John. Kind regards, Gareth.

Great Nickel, but the poster is in the U.K.!

Don’t worry about your headlamps Kristian, until you have had the car inspected by a trusted garage. I think you will understand it would only be possible for anyone on here to simply guess the cause, without examining the car. Personally, I wouldn’t be using it until it has been inspected. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Stuart, I would suggest you get the car into a trusted garage without delay - having topped up the coolant to fill the reservoir to get it there, and stopping regularly to carefully top it up. Take extreme care when removing the cap, when the system is hot, since it will be under pressure - use a heavy rag to put over the cap and to protect your hand. Apologies if you already know that. Kind regards, Gareth.

OK Alex, Mann filters will be fine. I don’t know whether this particular number is correct for your engine, so you will need to pass your registration number on to the supplier for confirmation. Who are you getting it from? Oil grade? It surprises me that your printed copy of the handbook doesn’t recommend the correct oil grade and specification for your year, model and engine, but for the final result, just go in (rather than telephone) to your local main dealer’s Parts Dept. and ask to buy 1 ltr of the correct oil for your model, and engine. Obviously go armed with your registration number, and the VIN incase needed. Let us know what they come up with. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Kristian, I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but going through water up to your headlamps is serious territory, and you were in danger of drawing water into the air intake. Regrettably, I don’t think your guessing answer lies on the forum, and the best advice I can offer is to get this into a trusted local garage - without delay, and ideally not using it until it’s been looked at. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Nawaz, Chris joined and last posted on the same day some 7 months ago. It would probably be better to send him a PM. Perhaps you could let us know the outcome. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Stephen, Always used it in the now 174K A3 on annual changes. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks John, 13.6v output from the alternator is certainly too low - I would be looking for around 14.5v. Personally, I would put a possible parasitic drain second on the list, and concentrate on getting the alternator/charging system professionally assessed. I would consider getting yours repaired rather than fitting an aftermarket replacement. Seems it’s time for an auto electrician. Perhaps you would let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Alex, You just won’t go wrong then using VAG’s Quantum Longlife 3 5w/30. I think it may well be on Amazon as well now, but certainly available from a few EBay sellers. What make filter was you thinking of using Alex? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Alex, As Cliff says. So are you saying you haven’t got, or can’t get, a hard copy of the owner’s handbook? That would surprise me. It used to be 5w 30, but you would need to check that, either by obtaining a copy of the handbook, or buying a litre of the correct oil at your local dealer. As well as needing to know the grade, you will also need to know the VAG specification within that grade - used to be …..504?. from memory, so don’t quote me on that. Do you need this oil to top up, or do you want it to do an oil change? If the latter, then I always use the VAG brand by Quantum - available from a number of EBay suppliers. Perhaps you could come back to us. Kind regards, Gareth.

Where is the badly leaking coolant leaking from Stuart?

All within half an inch to have missed it Colin - I feel sorry for him - it could happen to any of us. Perhaps we have more choice down this end of Wales, but £880 to deal with a minor-ish short scrape, does seem a little heavy on the pencil, as we say down here. Still, it’s done. Kind regards, Gareth.

Tried the main dealer, or Audi Customer Services?

What 10 digit code Wayne?