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Hi Chris...welcome to the Forum As you have already identified that the cambelt and waterpump should always be replaced as a matter of caution, I think you're mostly there in realising that if you carry out routine maintenance with quality parts then the car should serve you many years without too many problems. As regards to the oil specification, I would always use the best oil you can get for your budget....Mobil1 or Shell Helix Ultra are superb oils and around £40 for the amount you would need. Have a look at this section of the Forum as these guys will give you a good deal if you're buying for DIY or otherwise, their website will list the oil specs you need to know. http://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/forum/86-opie-oils/ Cheers Trevor

Hi Jason....welcome to the Forum Generally, the 2.0 TFSI engine is quite good if its maintained correctly and driven properly by the previous owner(s). What problems are you having with it? Cheers Trevor

Hi Dean...welcome to the Forum Only real things to look out for are ensuring all the routine maintenance tasks and parts have been carried out on time and quality components used then you can't really go wrong. Are you planning to mod it much or keep it completely standard? Keep us updated with how you're getting on with your A4. Cheers Trevor

Hi Trevor (and what a superb name I must say!) Welcome to the Forum I'm sure you'll have many nights of bedtime reading with the Owners Handbook...I know I did with my Honda Cheers Trevor

You could have a look at Icebox www.iceboxauto.com and see that they have alternative systems around the same price for a replacement Audi unit.

Stretch belts are the new type of belt used where there is no tensioner and you feed it on over the pulleys....maybe useful if you are no longer able to tension the belt with the AC pulley missing. So would be a case of finding the nearest smaller size of belt to run round the pulleys, hence cutting an old belt to find the true size.

Thanks for the info Nige...very useful

Hi Lee...welcome to the Forum If they are physically the same size head unit then it should fit with the wiring being similar but I think you will need to code it into the vehicle. Look at the Technical Section in this forum where there is some info on MMI...maybe something there of use to you? Let us know how you get on with it. Cheers Trevor

same as Motorbikes, Caravans and Boats

Good collection of MGs...worth loads of money now ! Had quite a few myself and still remember them fondly (except for the BGT)

Hi Wayne...welcome to the Forum Sounds like the hose could have been the fault then...other suggestions would be the turbo vanes sticking with carbon...just need to run a cleaner through it and drive it hard to clear it out. The vibration appearing at between 60-70 mph is more than likely a wheel imbalance (which may not be felt through the electric power steering) and won't cost much to sort. Let us know how you get on with it Cheers Trevor

Hi Martin....welcome to the Forum That's a shame you got a cabriolet just as the weather has turned cold...however, I still take my convertible out in the winter, just have to turn the heating up and it's still great fun. Enjoy! Cheers Trevor

It would be worth checking the battery condition before proceeding further as this could cause the symptoms you're describing...and if there is any doubt then worth changing the battery especially this time of year when there is more demand on the electrical systems. I think also that if it isn't the battery at fault, it may be worthwhile removing the radio connection just to see if that makes a difference. Let us know how you get on with it. Cheers Trevor

Hi Jason....welcome to the Forum Firstly I don't think its advisable to skip a service but if it has been carried out and they didn't reset the service reminder then you could follow this tutorial to reset it yourself http://mr-fix.info/audi-mmi-3g-reset-oil-change-interval-reminder/ Cheers Trevor

Useful information on website about setting up the RNS-E Navigation system http://mr-fix.info/tag/rns-e/

Useful website giving information on RNS-D Navigation system setup http://mr-fix.info/tag/rns-d/

Very useful website detailing information on the MMI 3G system setup http://mr-fix.info/tag/audi-mmi-3g/

Very useful website detailing information on the MMI 2G system setup http://mr-fix.info/tag/audi-mmi-2g/

Very useful site showing procedure for resetting the Service Interval reminder http://mr-fix.info/audi-reset-service-reminder-a2-a3-a4-a6-tt/

Hi Colin...welcome to the Forum It seems like a lot of guesswork has been taking place so far....the only way forward is by using proper diagnostic tests (does it fuel, air going in/out the engine, fault codes, wrong fuel, etc) I would definitely entrust a VAG specialist in your area to look at it logically. Fault codes would be a good place to start. Looking at the Fuel Filter housing / supply to see what fuel it is drawing up (if any) is another good place to start with. Let us know how you get on with it Cheers Trevor

Hi Steve Not too sure exactly what the wires look like but could be for audio/phone cradle (if fitted)

Hi....welcome to the Forum You may just need to drive the car for a while for it to relearn after the battery disconnect. Not sure about the LED bulbs you got but it would only be down to resistance (or lack of it) that's putting the light on...maybe try a different make of bulbs? Let us know how you get on with it all. Cheers Trevor

You may be able to try a belt from another vehicle if you cut the old belt to the correct length and go to your local motor factors to match it up, even a new type stretch belt might work. It's got to be worth the time spent trying to go this route and bypass the air cond completely but not sure about the routeing and how you tension it sufficiently...trial and error I guess

Definitely worth a look at their range of enhanced units to replace the standard (and sometimes limited) audio system http://www.iceboxauto.com/audi

Hi Andrew....welcome to the Forum not experience this on a car as late as yours, only earlier models where it was the stalk at fault. Let us know if you find any info on this . Cheers Trevor