Everything posted by Neil Dickinsin
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Yellow Engine Management Light
You will need to get it scanned and find the fault code, this will point to what the issue maybe but will need investigation and confirmation.
- DPF-Bank 1 about threshold
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Audi A6 3.0 Bitid Air Filter
I fitted a k&n (as this will be less restrictive than a standard filter) to mine and also retro fitted the sock that comes with the standard filter(the sock washes out with detergent). I would also keep the standard airbox as this in my opinion is better than an induction kit as it keeps the hot engine air completely away from the intake.
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switching wheels from 18" s line to 19" black edition alloys
You should have a label on the drivers door showing tyre/wheel options and tyres, normally if you increase rim size and keep width you would need to reduce wall height also have you checked offset.
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Cleaning exhaust tips
Yes
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Cleaning exhaust tips
Mr muscle oven cleaner and T cut.
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DPF EGR AND REMAP
Don't forget MOT's have been changed last year for diesel emissions i.e. no visible smoke, so I hope you have a very good remap? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mot-changes-20-may-2018
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What are the differences between the 218, 245 and 272 bhp models
Try https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_8HP_transmission
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T.P.S. Trade Parts Supply. - Account?
Or try Rps online
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What are the differences between the 218, 245 and 272 bhp models
Try Wikipedia as a starting point as this list information on different engines and gearbox combos. You need to decide if you want low tax or BHP then what your budget is. BITD 313 - 326 PS 650 to 700+Nm. These have tiptronic 8speed transmission. Tunable to around 400bhp.
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Tyre size question
The should be J code and some other digits stamp on the inside if the rim.
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Tyre size question
M+S are winter tyres, I would fit the 215/55/16 the 55 means the tyre wall height in % of width. So running 205 tyres will give you a slightly smaller overall diameter so will show less mpg.
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Do I have a head gasket leak?
Just watched video and looks like water vapour of a cold exhaust on a cold day. Monitor coolant and oil level and if no change proberly worrying over nothing. Have you checked oil is not over filled?
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Help/advice on part name
Try 7zap.com
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Car Security (or lack of it)
I have just gone old school and fitted the old yellow stoplock that fits throght the steering wheel, also not leaving key in front door anymore as I have seen they blow torch upvc doors and put hand through to get key to brake into house to steal car keys.
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Fresh Tyres
I choose these over the michalin for tyre noise only 68db, I also run tyres at 4-5psi higher then audi recomends 70psi back and 45 front (drivers door panel) as they felt a bit like jelly when driving hard, they seen alot better with higher pressure or it may be me expecting to much from them? (My tyres are 255/35/20) This is why I am going to try michalin next time. The wet grip is very good and a nice positive road feel, no tramlining as I had with the P Zeros. Also had 4 wheel tracking checked and corrected at ProTyre Fareham - very good, this stopped the front outsides scuffing that you get and the issue with rear tread edge scuffs across the tyre width. when you run flat palm over tread you can feel the tread edges a symptom of this when bad is it sound like a wheel bearnig is on its way out.
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Fresh Tyres
I wouldn't fit P Zeros, I run goodyear f3, but next set of rubber will be Michelin pilot sport 4s.
- Winter wheels/tyres for A6 Allroad 2011 (3LitreTDI)
- Bumpers
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Winter tyres for 2017 A6 Allroad
I use http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/ you can choose price, size etc.
- Airbag sensor
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Heated rear windscreen fault
My A6 heated mirrors work with the front demist and the door arm rest switch on either mirror position not the centre top position.
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Service now warning
Just buy an OBD read/write device and if You are happy reset the 'service due'.( as you must have saved a few penny's not getting Audi to service it?)
- Front bumper needed
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19 inch Q5 wheels
Are the brake calipers the same size?