Re: Some Q's I've Save Up

[Mike Larosa <mlarosa@v8q.East.Sun.COM>]

> 
> I've saved up a few of my own:
> 
>      1.) I've owned my '93 90CS (sadly, Q-less) since April and I've
> noticed a lot of oil usage. Maybe a quart every 8-10 weeks. Every car I've
> owned before ('85 Honda, '85 4k, even my '78 Honda) has held their juice
> until the next oil change.  Just had the oil changed 2 weeks ago...and it's
> down a half (assuming the tech filled it up all the way). There's no
> detectable leaks (nothin on the driveway) and haven't noticed blowing any
> smoke...so I'm stumped. This can't be good!  :-(
> 


1/2 a quart that aint too bad....  there may be others who can help better than I :-)


>      2.) Has anyone swapped out the annoying alarm activation horn in the
> trunk?  Mine is sounding pretty "enemic" and I was wondering if it's easy
> to replace.
>

Nope.

 
>      3.) Just curious...there is a small (1"x1") vent of somesort just next
> to the sunroof switch. Whatsit for?  Also, a small vent on the dashboard
> too.....I'm guessing it has to do with the auto climate system...but I
> could be wrong.
>

You are correct, a/c temp sensors.

 
>      4.) My paint job is looking pretty pale ....almost like the paint is
> fogging...I'm not sure how to describe it.  It's a pretty green, with acrue
> interior (don't know official color name), but it's lookin kinda sick right
> now.  My best bud is a cop, so I had him run the VIN.....apparently my 90
> was a lease return and grew up in southern Calif. with all the smog and
> yuch.  She's livin here in Northern CA now (South Bay Area) and is in need
> of some "cosmetic surgery."  I'm hopin a good professional detail job
> should suffice. Any suggestions would be helpful.
>

Sounds like time for a compound buffing..... 
 
>      5.)  The headrests in the back seat are separating on the
> top....common??  fixable??
>

Later in the post you mention the car is from so. cal, big sun....
best bet is probably visit your local Audi boneyard and just replace them

 
>      6.) Is the growl I hear a few seconds after starting the car the ABS?
> My sister's Astro van does the same thing.
>

Yup.

 
> Thanks for listening.....I thought I'd throw them out all at once.  Looking
> forward to you all's input.
>

That's what where here for :-)  Paying attention Levent....


 
> -Bob Beach, '93 90CS (quattro wannabe)
> San Jose, CA
> 


Mike L.
90 V8
89 100 Avant