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Stock S Line there's a crome strip running across the full width of the bumper, and from a distance it kinda raised the front, so I've covered it with vinyl wrap - very subtle.

No prize but what's different on the front bumper (honeycomb grill excluded) on this S Line compared to a stock S Line? 🤔 😃

I had this on my A5 Resolved by increasing the button press time to 2 seconds with VCDS I think default was something like 600ms lol

Have you considered connecting your phone via Android Auto/Apple Play and using Google Maps instead?

I went through Michelin, Pirelli, Khumo and other bands on my A4 B9 before staying with Goodyear Eagle AS3 (now 5) I got 17-20k miles on the front and they feel great. My A5 came with a brand new set of the GY so I've got something to compare ahead of replacing.

This could help. I'd say it's in exactly the same place as the attached manual extract

Second the MPG comments here 😀 I'm getting high 70s from my A5 190 Ultra over a 40 minute drive of A roads

My Audi is Daytona grey and there were a couple of things that I didn't like with the overall look; for this topic it was the rear diffuser colour and asymmetric exhaust tailpipe. Ideally I would have fitted a twin exhaust pipe to create the symmetry, but that's not possible without an AdBlue delete which I didn't want to do. So, I decided to have the rear diffuser painted gloss black and the tailpipes too, so to lessen the imbalance. The diffuser was painted professionally at a local body shop. I did the tail pipes myself by first leaving them overnight in a litre of Hydrochloric Acid 35% to remove the chrome plating, washed them with a detergent and brake cleaner, before spraying with a can of Simoniz Gloss Black Engine Enamel. Very pleased with the outcome.

I'll summarise, otherwise this thread may be more confusing: Audi prices will always be more expensive, so unless there's a warranty concern, find a recommended indi and save yourself some money. The "better and Best" from the list I posted are all made by TMG friction (apart from Pagid), so buy whichever brand suits your budget.

Who funds what?

I'll call the garages next week to see what brands they use these days, as most of their VAG parts come from TPS.

I must be lucky because 'Ive used Pagid for over a decade with not one issue. Why are they not considered ok?

Found it! Post in thread 'Mintex or pagid' https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php?threads/mintex-or-pagid.175907/post-1723091

The VAG specialist I go to (in fact the other garage I use too) both fit Pagid. I've used them on our cars for over a decade and never had any issues. Fitted Brembo once because of availability but they didn't yield any noticeable benefit for the extra cost. Edit: I fitted a set of Pagid discs and pads to my brothers BMW F30 a few weeks ago from ECP.

I had something similar on my A4 B8 and it was one of the many lower suspension bushes. In my case it wasn't dangerous (just annoying) but definitely best to have it looked at just in case it's something more sinister.

Definitely not taken as a slight. If it's useful then great, if not it might as well be removed so not to confuse/mislead anyone. I wasn't expecting a reduction after the repair, but I'll continue to log this data for a few months and will post for reference. Good point re driving pattern and style though, I'll add now.

Nothing more than sharing the data I collected, as I considered it would've been useful to have found a similar log when I was trying to gauge if my values were typical. Feel free to delete the thread.

I have the 2.0 ltr 190 ultra. From VAG: When the load condition reaches 1.59 ounces (45 grams), service regeneration is no longer possible. Because the danger of destroying the filter is too great with this load, the filter must be replaced. Automatic(active) regens should happen approx. 483km/300miles My driving pattern is a 70 miles round trip for work (3 days/week) of A roads, and several 15-20 minute trips of again mostly A roads. We typically use my wife's car at weekend, otherwise I'll do another 60 miles round trip (minimum) drive on A roads. My driving style to work is either conservative (avg. 57mph to get 76mpg+) or less patient where the economy drops to 64mpg. The shorter runs are less consistent 😃 I only use Esso or Shell fuel with a dose of either Archoil or Millers Eco Max. The data can be found in VCDS under: 01-Engine > Advanced Measuring Blocks > Look for particuate values in the pop up menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday,11,April,2022,18:22:38 Mileage: 113739km-70674miles IDE00430-ENG57549 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 4.287 H IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 17.77 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 4.76 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 277.2 km ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Attempted to regen by driving at 2000-2500RPM for 20 minutes to no avail Forced regen by VCDS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday,11,April,2022,19:52:56 Mileage: 113808km-70717miiles IDE00430-ENG57549 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 0.086 H IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 5.48 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured -5.90 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0.0 km IDE06059 Particulate filter: oil ash mass 27.3242038 g IDE06060 Particulate filter ash load limit 80.000 g ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Car did an active regen on 19th April idle afer a 10 mile journey ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday,20,April,2022,19:10:25 Mileage: 114294km-71019miiles IDE00430-ENG57549 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 1.322 H IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 9.49 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured -0.67 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 105.8 km IDE06059 Particulate filter: oil ash mass 27.4332197 g IDE06060 Particulate filter ash load limit 80.000 g ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday,25,April,2022,20:06:45 Mileage: 114587km-71201miiles IDE00430-ENG57549 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 5.650 H IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 22.12 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 5.39 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 395.1 km IDE06059 Particulate filter: oil ash mass 27.4953320 g IDE06060 Particulate filter ash load limit 80.000 g ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday,26,April,2022,18:25:59 Mileage: 114725km-71287miiles IDE00430-ENG57549 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 1.049 H IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 7.55 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured -2.93 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 64.4 km IDE06059 Particulate filter: oil ash mass 27.5283779 g IDE06060 Particulate filter ash load limit 80.000 g ----------------------------------------------------------------------- New EGR Valve and Cooler fitted at ~75k miles ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday,30,July,2022,08:16:18 Mileage: 120925km-75139miiles IDE00430-ENG57549 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 3.596 H IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 16.09 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 1.77 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 262.0 km IDE06059 Particulate filter: oil ash mass 28.8149848 g IDE06060 Particulate filter ash load limit 80.000 g -----------------------------------------------------------------------

This P2002 00 code (as far as I can tell) was first logged on Oct-27 2021 at 69669 miles according to the scan I had done when I purchased the car in March with not many more on the clock The MIL first came on in April at approx. 61k miles, and again in May at just over 72k miles From that point it came on every 170-200 miles so I was clearing it each week There was the familiar white smoke deposited on the exhaust pipe, which became much more noticeable after the MIL light came on for the first time I had both the EGR valve and cooler replaced a few days ago at just under 75k miles as indicated by TPI 2050077/7 My new EGR valve was not adapted So just to clarify there is no need to consider your DPF for this code as I did initially, however before you rush in to having the parts replaced, check your G450 sensor voltages because it could be that at a cost of around £80 The warranty company requested photos, so I kept the parts and have uploaded them here Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the thread, and my learning - I hope someone else finds it useful V339_low pressure.pdf

Have you resolved this?

I wasted more than half a day at my local F1 centre when they "did" the tracking on my old A4, just because I was already there having tyres fitted. Never again.

I've read some issues occur with crystal build-up and wondered if there's any advantage in diluting the AdBlu by 5-10% with DI water?

Thanks for that. I'll make sure this is done when mine is changed in a couple of weeks. Or I'll likely just do it myself anyway, as it won't do any harm if it's done twice. I've also read the G450 sensor should be adapted too. What are your thoughts on that?

Thanks for the clarification. Great that you have it sorted and the car is running well. 125k miles is extremely good from what I've read. What procedure did you follow to adapt the new cooler?

Thanks for the info. If I understand correctly, it was a leak you noticed which led to the cooler being changed? Do you mean a EGR valve was VDO or the cooler too? My A4 EGR valve was replaced with a VDO and it clocked up over 100k, but was cleaned a couple of time as to be expected (and still going for the new owner).