[s-cars] 2004 S4 servicing

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I account for every drop and mile and I am at 16.58 mpg in  spirited city 
and Hill country driving for the year 2009. I can  get 22 mpg on steady 75 
mph freeway. For the record 93 miles on MSR in Cresson  TX  8.1 mpg.
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 10/5/2009 8:48:59 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
joe.pizzimenti at gmail.com writes:

I think  you're being a bit optimistic with the mileage.  You would be 
lucky to  squeeze 15 mpg out of it.

That being said, nothing like a  V8.

Pizzo
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-----Original  Message-----
From: "David Giannandrea"  <david.giannandrea at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 06:31:17  
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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