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RE: A4 oil usage
normal, and nothing to be worried about (2.2 litres in 12,000kms is
sweet nothing). the owners manual should state 'normal' usage. 1 litre
per 1,000kms is getting up there but still normal...
dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q
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>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 09:54:02 -0800
>From: Jeff & Staci Hemmerlin <hemmsta@sc.llu.edu>
>Subject: A4 oil usage
>
>My father is the owner a 96 A4 2.8 quattro that uses 3 quarts of oil
>between dealer oil changes (7500 mi). The car has about 30,000 mi on it
>and there are no puddles in the garage. Is this normal for this engine.
>The dealer has been told about the oil usage, but they tell my father that
>it is normal and nothing to worry about.
> From my eperience this is not normal and I would consider it "bad". I
>have a 83 ur-q with 105,000 mi. that uses half a quart every 3000mi. My 95
>S6 with 65,000 mi. has not used a drop of oil.
> Is it time to play hard ball with Audi? or is this normal and nothing to
>worry about. As always your advice is appriciated.
>
>Jeff Hemmerlin
>95 S6
>83 ur-q
>
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>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 13:16:29 -0500
>From: Don Forte <dforte@mediaone.net>
>Subject: '90 and '93 100Q radio questions
>
>I've got a '90 100Q w/a Sony radio installed. The trouble is that the rear
>speakers don't work. I suspect that there is an amplifier which needs
>powering back there, but my Audi shop manual (on microfiche) doesn't
>describe the wiring. Is anyone familiar with this?
>
>Also, I have a '93 w/the original radio that only turns on occasionally.
>From the ads I see for rebuilt ones, I would imagine that this is fairly
>common. I'm thinking of removing it to check the on/off switch. Does one
>simply insert some sort of rod into the 4 holes? Is there a particular
>order required?
>
>If I can't fix it, I'm thinking of a Blaupunkt radio and changer, but
>wonder if it's a problem to install an aftermarket on this car, since I
>can't find a harness adapter at Crutchfield or elsewhere.
>
>Any help would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Don
>
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>
>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 12:20:20 -0700
>From: Jason <cosmokramer@mindspring.com>
>Subject: P700 v Dunlop 4000a/s
>
>I have an 89 90q, I am looking into 205/50 15's. Which of these is the
>better tire, and for what r
>easons. Thanks for all your help!
>
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>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 14:54:20 -0500
>From: Don Forte <dforte@mediaone.net>
>Subject: Re: A4 oil usage
>
>Interesting that you mention this problem. My wife mentioned this morning
>that she heard a ticking sound on her '93 100S. Fearing the worst, I went
>out and checked the oil. My suspicians were born out, in that the level
>was over 2 quarts low less than 4k miles after the last change. I hope
>it's not typical.
>
>At 09:54 AM 1/31/98 -0800, Jeff & Staci Hemmerlin wrote:
>>
>>My father is the owner a 96 A4 2.8 quattro that uses 3 quarts of oil
>>between dealer oil changes (7500 mi). The car has about 30,000 mi on it
>>and there are no puddles in the garage. Is this normal for this engine.
>>The dealer has been told about the oil usage, but they tell my father that
>>it is normal and nothing to worry about.
>> From my eperience this is not normal and I would consider it "bad". I
>>have a 83 ur-q with 105,000 mi. that uses half a quart every 3000mi. My 95
>>S6 with 65,000 mi. has not used a drop of oil.
>> Is it time to play hard ball with Audi? or is this normal and nothing to
>>worry about. As always your advice is appriciated.
>>
>>Jeff Hemmerlin
>>95 S6
>>83 ur-q
>>
>>
>>
>
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>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 14:50:00 -0500
>From: Bob Davis <rkd@sover.net>
>Subject: RE: Part Deux - Euro driving tips
>
>Olesen, Allan[SMTP:allan.olesen@post3.tele.dk] asks:
>>How the h*** do you americans make your tires squeal on grass or dirt
>>roads?
>
>I always wondered about that myself, until codriving in the 1985 Rally =
>of the Voyageurs. We were on a very fast (70+ mph average speed) =
>hard-packed dirt stage with Bridgestone rally tires on the GTI. My =
>driver and I actually did hear the tires squeal.
>
>Bob
>
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>
>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 14:59:49 -0500
>From: Bob Davis <rkd@sover.net>
>Subject: RE: CQ Tahrs
>
>From Lee Levitt[wheelman@shore.net]
>>>From: harrison <hsapir@multiverse.com>
>>>
>>>First of all, I would like to claim the cheap crown. My tires come off
>>>wrecks in my salvage yard. But to the point, my current tires are the
>>>Michelin MXV4s and as far as cheap tires go (which they definately =
>are)
>>>they aren't that bad.
>>
>>Oh yes they are. Phooey. I had a set of these on my 200 and couldn't
>>wait to peel them off. They *sucked*. They felt like rental car tires.
>
>My feelings also. They came on the used 1994 90CSQ I bought. After =
>3000 miles I couldn't stand it any more. Bought Hakka snows for the =
>winter, had them mounted on the rims the MXV4s were on, and threw away =
>the MXV4s. (Still *plenty* of tread left.) Very vague steering feel, =
>*no* grip. For a cheap tire I much prefer the Yoko 509s. (Won't be =
>buying them for this car, though.)
>
>>>They have lasted about 5000 miles now without significant wear like
>>>most of my tires show at about this age.
>>You'll wish they wore more quickly. They are designed to be a long =
>lasting
>>tire...with the resultant lack of traction. My Hakkas handle better =
>than
>>they did!
>
>My experience exactly!
>
>Bob
>
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>
>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 15:13:06 -0500
>From: Greg Ames <tga@ma.ultranet.com>
>Subject: A4 2.8 buying advice, Massachusetts
>
>I'm looking to buy a new A4 2.8Q, and had a couple o
>f quick questions for
>Massachusetts list members:
>
>- - Can anyone recommend eastern Mass dealers to seek out/avoid?
>- - How good a deal can I reasonably expect in this area (I have the
> invoice/MSRP info from Edmunds/Kelley Blue book); I'm looking for an
> estimate of "X $/% over invoice". 98 Passats seem to be going for
> close to MSRP due to short supply. Is the A4 market equally tight?
>
>Thanks,
>Greg
>tga@ma.ultranet.com
>
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>
>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 16:26:50 -0500
>From: Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>
>Subject: Re: '90 and '93 100Q radio questions
>
>Don Forte wrote:
>> [...]
>>
>> Also, I have a '93 w/the original radio that only turns on occasionally.
>> >From the ads I see for rebuilt ones, I would imagine that this is fairly
>> common. I'm thinking of removing it to check the on/off switch. Does one
>> simply insert some sort of rod into the 4 holes? Is there a particular
>> order required?
>
>No particular order to this, except that you need something in all 4
>holes at the same time. Some people use coat hangers but they didn't
>work very well for me--too thin. I used small screwdrivers.
>Anyway, cram something in all four holes, then put your hand in the
>cassette hole and pull it out. The wires that connect it are kind of
>short; if the radio doesn't pull out enough, open the ashtray and you'll
>get a little more wire to work with.
>
>> If I can't fix it, I'm thinking of a Blaupunkt radio and changer, but
>> wonder if it's a problem to install an aftermarket on this car, since I
>> can't find a harness adapter at Crutchfield or elsewhere.
>
>Well the unit you have is a Blaupunkt in fact. As for wiring, if you're
>so inclined you can probably make one yourself--the pinouts for the
>connectors are on stickers on the radio.
>
>HTH!
>
>- --
>Elliott
>
>"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling
>something."
>( Westley, "The Princess Bride" )
>
>
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Don
>
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>
>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 16:33:07 -0500
>From: Ron Roth <TalkPine@clarityconnect.com>
>Subject: Parts
>
>Audi Heads-
>Looking for interior door handle casing/shell parts for my 4k.
>Anyone have any for sale or know a good place to find them?
>(Local junkyards don't let "you pull it")
>TIA--Ron
>*****Ron Roth Ithaca NY USA 84 4ks*****
>
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>
>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 17:15:26 EST
>From: Audinamx@aol.com
>Subject: Urq colors
>
>Someone posted a request on this a few days back. I checked the fiche today
>and couldn't find any details. On my car the black paint isn't completely
>flat black, but it definitely isn't gloss ... is matte black different from
>flat? Anyway, the horizontal surface of the trunk (boot) lid is black from
>the point of inflection under the spoiler to the edge near the rear window.
>Along the sides the black paint is used for the door frame and frame around
>the rear window from the trim at the bottom of the window to the water
>channel
>over the door. The door is painted black on the inside as well as the
>outside. My car is an early '83 model ... perhaps the newer models might be
>a
>bit different (e.g. the '85s with the body colored spoiler).
>
>As far as getting info on the paint itself, you might want to check with a
>paint shop that has close ties to Audis.
>
>HTH!
>Steve Buchholz
>San Jose, CA (USA)
>
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>
>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 17:15:22 EST
>From: Audinamx@aol.com
>Subject: Re: Center caps on Ronals
>
>In a message dated 98-01-31 02:42:01 EST, you write:
>
><< I'm looking for the part number of the small black caps that fit in the
> 2 inch center holes in the 16 spoke Ronals. I have the larger flat
> covers right now, but thought it would be fun to try a different look
> for a while. I have the part number for the VW version of the cap, but
> don't really want the VW logo on there.
> >>
>
>... actually you have several options. The black caps with the Audi
>logo have a part number of 841 601 165 01C (... these are the orig-
>inal caps for the Ronal wheels on the urq 15x7 & 15x8. There is
>also another option, which i
>s the caps for the Fuchs 5-spokes,
>which is Zermatt silver and covers the entire raised portion at the
>center of the wheel (P/N 437 601 165 ... or possibly 811 601 165).
>These caps are available in 3 color codes: V7Z "old silver bright"
>V7T "zermatt silver" and 0A9 "Pearl white". Finally you might
>want to consider the center cap on the A8 wheels (darker grey
>and more rounded ... but you know that :): P/N 8D0 601 170 A 7ZJ.
>When you come by to return the crank pulley tools I can show
>you what they all look like ...
>
>Since you're going to be leaving those ugly lug bolts exposed you
>may want to consider getting the plastic caps for them ...
>321 601 173.
>
>HTH!
>Steve Buchholz
>San Jose, CA (USA)
>
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>
>Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 22:27:03 GMT
>From: allan.olesen@post3.tele.dk (Olesen, Allan)
>Subject: Re: vinegar
>
>On Sat, 31 Jan 1998 00:27:08 -0500, Brett Dikeman wrote:
>
>>Is this someting an Exxon tanker captain says? :)
>
>You will all have to live with this until my new house is ready in the
>autumn and I will have enough space for unpacking all my books -
>especially the Danish-English wordbook ("wordbook" - is that the
>correct expression? - let me just have alook in my Danish-English...)
>
>- --=20
>Allan Olesen, Denmark
>
>83 100cd man. 243k miles (just runs and runs and...)
>87 100cd aut. 144k miles (wish it did too)
>84 Toyota Corolla (no comments, hiding face behind newspaper)
>66 Jaguar S (rusting/awaiting restoration)
>65 Jaguar S (rusting/awaiting restoration)
>
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