Milne2204

Hi Gareth, car is a 2015 with 59k and was a one owner with full Audi Aberdeen service history when I bought it last year. Am heading down south on Wednesday so will give it a good run then. Will be due an annual service in July so will put it to my local garage who I’ve used for years and get it serviced properly. Will let you know how it’s running after Wednesday. 

On 1/31/2021 at 6:02 PM, Magnet said:

Hello Andy,

Thanks for coming back.

Did you by it from an Audi dealership? Possibly not, due to it being slightly too old. 

If yes, forget about the air filter if (could be in caps) they changed it, so worth a no-expense look at it anyway. 

If it didn’t come to you directly from the main dealer, then I would be replacing the air filter with a genuine VAG one anyway as an assurance starting point, incase it either wasn’t changed at all, or if it was, it was repacked with a brand x aftermarket one. 

Have a word with Malcolm in Parts Dept at Aberdeen Audi. Lovely helpful chap, and he may give you a discount! 

Its possible there is something at fault, but always worth starting at base points. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

 

Hi Gareth, thanks for the advice. Changed the filter which was filthy and car now running better although still quite strong smelling on start up. 
Andy

Hi Gareth. Thanks I’ll give him a shout tomorrow and arrange to get one picked up. I’ll keep you up to date with any change. Thanks again. 👍

Hi Gareth. Thanks for replying. Air filter was possibly replaced in July last year when I bought the car. Richness has definitely become increasingly stronger possibly since October last year to the point that you could not stand behind the car for long on cold set up it is that strong. My fuel consumption has decreased by 3-4 miles per gallon although I realise this will be the case in colder weather although I didn’t think it would be that much. 

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