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Thank you, it’s already in the garage tomorrow for a faulty top shock mount, so I’ll get him to check it out Linda

Hi good shout, pictures always make the imagined part more realistic and potentially more attractive to people who are chasing the same problem. Steve.

Hi the only way you will get to the bottom of this is to have the car scanned for faults, its the only way to pin down what is going on. Steve.

Hi I hate to tell you this but transmission fluid does get very hot despite not being part of the combustion process, its called kinetic friction the base material is the same as engine oil but is heavily refined to a point where its thinner and has more of a propensity towards a hydraulic state then additives are employed to enhance the hydraulic properties as well as the rapid cooling properties of the fluid, after a suitable period or milage the additives break down and via the heat from the gear meshing and being pressurised through small detent valves the fluid looses its viscosity and also changes colour, it has nothing to do with abusers driving the car to hard, its all to do with ambient temperatures over a given time or milage, do you think that would be a selling point in a dealers, sorry sir you can't drive this 400hp flying machine fast for any length of time because you might wear the gearbox fluid out. Engine oil is a completely different product although it comes from the same base product its additives are designed in such a way to protect internal components and the additives involved allow it to do this at a much higher thermal grade whilst absorbing the moisture from the combustion process along with the carbon within that water, sorry but its a one way street, the engine wont burn sump oil unless your oil rings are knackered in which case it will kill your catalytic converter in record time as engine oil when exposed to super heat will crack and revert back to hard carbon unless its fully synthetic in which case it just coats the cat core in a slime that totally negates the function of the precious metals such as palladium which convert the harmful gases in the exhaust stream.

I was just coming off the motorway tonight and my engine light flashed a few times and then went off, the other day my oil light flashed on and then went off …. Oil is ok, does this sound like an electrical fault?

It is a pity the problem is not the flywheel because flywheels are cheaper than gearboxes to replace. A new gearbox is going to be horrendously expensive, while a secondhand box is going to be a lottery in terms of condition. I suggest you look for a company to restore your existing gearbox. It's been decades since I had a gearbox rebuilt so I don't know of a company to point you to, but a quick internet search revealed several in the UK.

euro 6 were from end of the 2014 September I have 2015 euro 6 Audi A3 TDi 2.0 sportback quattro 184 bumped to 230 bhp manufactured in 2014 september.. Then the word ''fluid'' wouldn't be used in car terminology .. The engine oil burns because it is used in combustion cambers where the fire meets the oil that's why is always immediately black .. Nobody says normally engine fluid but oil.. In Audi or VW-AG will automatically say trans fluid or haldex fluid etc. The transmission fluid is closed chamber where combustion isn't present and if u saying u had experience with very bad trans fluid that means the user of the car or owner or whatever was ruthless and and abuser of the car.. Driving car in top high speeds in long period of the time and often overheating transmission. Well everyone teaches different depending of the person or teacher..

Fixed. Car was in and out within 2 hours! Happy that it's now locked down.

Hi Andy thank you for the update it gives the forum value and continuity. Steve.

Hi quite the opposite in fact, my daughters Q3 2013 my friends 2020 BMW his sisters 2021 Mercedes GLA and finally my 2021 VW Passat, as for your statement about transmission fluid not being an oil I can only conclude that the college Bmec fluid and gas disciplines course I took was a waste of time and money and the lecturers were talking b@ll@cks, therefore I must bow to your superior experience on one vehicle and opinion on Trash cars which you have neither seen or driven.

I will be posting pictures from the packaging to on the car before and after fitting.

The companies are called, Topmaster - Autoparts and the other is Big time - Autoparts. Addresses no idea but they're both on ebay. Thanks Renato

Hi Cliff just to let you know on my car it’s not a dual mass flywheel it’s a single solid flywheel regards

Hello all A quick update on my clattering sound when taking foot off clutch taken the gearbox out my mechanic and i checked the clutch release bearing etc all of them in good working order Spinning the gearbox shaft and there was the noise i experienced when taking my foot off the clutch oh dear my mechanic/friend said i need a new gearbox i know the part number etc for my gearbox is 0AJ 301 103 B code LNY (see pic please to make sure ive read it right) so my next question is does anyone know of a good place to get a replacement gearbox from? Thanks in advance

I have a 17 plate A7 3.0 TDI (272) motorway was getting 40 to 45mpg on local roads closer to 25 to 30mpg. Had a stage 1 mid map (320bhp) now getting 30 all day long on local roads but motorway now sitting at a comfy 50 to 55mpg driving at 65 to 75. Extra oomph is a bonus when needed.

Will be too late now to arrange a stand.

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Hi all, im not looking for assistance im logging my warranty issue here for those who may have a similar issue for assistance/ diagnosis. vehicle effected: MY2023 40 TDi Quattro, 10,127 miles. symptom: vehicle displays drive system fault randomly at no given reason performing attribute causing vehicle to go into limp mode. Turning the car off and on again resolves limp mode. Extremely poor MPG (average 34mpg combined driving). Cause Fault codes: relate to air mass flow sensor recording incorrect parameters causing vehicle to go into limp mode. (Code to follow) additional fault code: relate to ‘reductant System’ ad-blu pump flow rate too low or ineffective. diagnosis verdict: warranty claim, replacement mass air flow sensor and pump. Concern is the car is trying to compensate for emissions out the exhaust as a result causing the air intake parameters to adjust outside of the required normal numbers. For good measure the dealership has decided to replace both as the indication for the air sensor has been two occasions where the car has broken down as a result of this fault code (recorded by Audi assist).

Moderator please swap this to 8v section. thanks in advance

Just realised I posted this in the 8p forum. Can a moderator swap this to the 8v section please ? thanks

Yes that’s true. There’s quite a few VAG repair specialist and breakers in the NW. it’s while since I’ve bought anything from a breakers but it’s always handy knowing their whereabouts. (Not that the OP has mentioned breakers specifically)

Or you can knock the door Ian if anything goes wrong!

Re the rear brakes, have you noticed excessive brake dust build up on either/both rear wheels? This can be an indication of a binding caliper. maybe raise the rear wheels and see if the wheel/wheels rotate freely without too much binding. if the caliper is binding badly you will notice the brake disc becoming hot after a run.

I’m in Manchester what’s the name of the company? It’s always handy knowing local Audi parts suppliers

What about Supercar Fest next week? We should have got a place there. https://www.supercarfest.co.uk/car-clubs