[s-cars] 2004 S4 servicing

[Michael Bess]

David:

After my '95 S6 (RS-2'd) was T-boned and totaled, I went over to an '04 S4.
Chose the '04 since it was the last year the Audi Assured pre-owned warranty
was transferable.  Yep, there's nothing like a V-8, but I miss the turbo
power surge.  So far I have had absolutely no unscheduled maintenance (I
bought it with 19K on the clock in Sept '07 and it now has 37K).  Original
brake pads and rotors although it looks like rotors will need to be replace
with pads when they are done.  Oil change is a bit much: 9 qts full
synthetic.  Mileage around town is pitiful; however, on the road I get about
22 mpg (if I have a light foot).  

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of David Giannandrea
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 9:31 AM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] 2004 S4 servicing

I'm nearing the end of the relationship with a 93 S4. I see that the 2004
S4's with 4.2V8 and 6-speed manual are now in range. I read that Audi
remodeled the engine to make it fit in the S4 chassis, specifically: timing
chain to rear of engine. So, if that's true...

What are the major maintenance items for a 2004-5 S4.
	Manual trans - no trans service?
	Timing chain - no timing belt replacement?
	Water pumps and pulleys ??
	Weak suspensions links ??
	Yes, lots of brake pads.
	Clutches - never a problem for me.
	O2 sensors - reachable?

I'm willing to suffer the 20-23mpg to live with this car. I don't want to
get into a high maintenance relationship...or I would buy a Porsche.

David G.
1993 S4, still wonderful DD at 240K


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