Steve Q
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I personally go from my experience of how my 1993 ford escort runs on E10 which is a lot different to e5. I know the car well as I've owned it 16 years. I always put e5 in it, unless E10 is a last resort. My worry is how E10 degrades the fuel lines due to the extra sulphur. Ultimately increasing the risk of pipe degradation and thus fuel spilling into a hot engine causing a fire. However I appreciate fuel lines should be checked regularly on older cars anyway.
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Thankfully not for another 6 years!
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Take a look at YouTube buyers guides. Check the service history. Is it full? Has the Cambelt and water pump been changed on time. Has the gearbox oil been changed on time. Dpf and egr coolers are expensive bills when they break. Make sure all electrical items work as things like AC compressors can be expensive. Coolant leak, could it be a leaking heater matrix causing water and thus condensation in the cabin. I think it's very odd the windows to be down for a viewing.
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MMI initialising. Dropping CarPlay
Steve Q replied to RonanC's topic in Audi Audio / DashCams / Electronics / Security
You might find the mmi needs a software update. I'd recommend speaking to your last cal Audi dealer. In theory the update should be free. -
I think e5 is selling out faster as people aren't trusting E10. It's all a money making scam as cars running on E10 are getting less mpg.
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Unfortunately a fact of life due to the design of the car. You could always try and fit larger rally style mudflaps I suppose
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How odd. I have to question my source.
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You're most welcome, glad I could help 🙂
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I know on my A6 the whole front has to come off to access the belts 🤦♂️
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They can be a nightmare to change. I know on my A6 c5 the front has to come off.
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I'm surprised the remapper didn't offer you to have the dpf deleted from the ECU at the same time. Even if the dpf was still in place. I'd say that the remapper is bound to deny that it's anything to do with what they've done. Was the remap ona rolling road?
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So sorry to hear of your situation. Trading in made sense.
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Hey David, there's a guide under the A6 c5 section which might help. https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/21584-a6-c5-cd-error-fix/
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Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 your A8 looks stunning! Best version of A8 is the d3 in my opinion
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Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 sounds like you've had a nice few Audi's 👍
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It seems to have gone full circle, in the sense Audi had long Cambelt intervals (8 years in my Audi's case) to then 5 years and now this.
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Convenience/Comfort/Body Control module query
Steve Q replied to 56Doc's topic in Audi A6 (C7) Forum
No probs. -
Something like this without the roof tent. I've got a roof rack already similar to the one on the green allroad. Think mine is slightly longer though
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If the switch is like my a6 from a similar era you need to turn the headlights on then put the headlight switch out.
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Your mpg seems right to be honest.
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Convenience/Comfort/Body Control module query
Steve Q replied to 56Doc's topic in Audi A6 (C7) Forum
I know on my era of A6 (2002) the comfort control module part number has to be a 100% match. I'd recommend you speak to a retrofitter such as autologics. They've been used by multiple members for retrofits. -
I know it's scary isn't it. I speak from experience being an enthusiast my A6 is over serviced and like to make sure parts are changed. Like you, I stuck to the major/minor principals. I can only assume that the materials use for cambelts etc have improved over time hence the longer intervals?
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No probs at all 🙂
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Safe To Use Lane Assist With No Multifunction Stalk?
Steve Q replied to Ujw's topic in Audi A4 (B9) Forum
Don't forget if you enable it and don't have the appropriate stalk and then have an accident your insurance would be void as you've modified the car. -
That's my thoughts. Would rather sleep in the car then a tent. Getting mixed views about them on my posts on Facebook. I'm contemplating A side drive away awning for cooking etc.
