Steve Q

That definitely shouldn't happen. It's worth taking it up with Audi for sure.

Definitely is, the new sensor should fix it 👍

You're most welcome ☺️

Very interesting. On that basis it would imply commercial vehicles will remain diesel for a very long time to come. But it just supports my theory that electric vehicles aren't the future. The problem we have is that if we still had a fantastic rail network like we did in the 1950s then it would mean we could get lorries off the road. For example my Gran remembers the mixed freight trains pulling into the yard in oymur town, the British rail scammel 3 wheel lorries ten dropping the goods to local businesses. Or they would go and collect it. This would be ideal now to get lorries off the road but thanks to the short sightedness in the 60s such as the ban on mixed freight and Beeching axe (I appreciate it wasn't just him) it's left us in a situation where we have no choice but to rely on the road network for all deliveries. As the demolition of the old infrastructure is long gone.

No probs at all 🙂 it's good you've got it. Most get lost along the way. I still have mine too.

I'd forgotten about the crystallisation. Regarding that Mazda that's really naughty. I can see down the line the next "emissions type scandal" will be regarding manufacturers charging for work that's not required etc. I have to say regarding my wife's jag, it's been reliable up to this point (touch wood). It's a 17 plate with 42k. And very economical.

Arnott are very experienced. My experience of them is air compressors on the a6 c5 and appear popular amongst owners when the Audi compressor units fail.

Here you go: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Audi-Q5-2011-2012-2013-2014-2-0T-06J115611F-Engine-Oil-Dipstick-/224495579595?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 I appreciate you won't buy this one due to price, however this listing gives you the part code 👍

Truthfully im new to PHEVs too. I think there's a lot to learn for all of us.

It's an emergency key. Most people remove them as thieves can break into your car and steal it if it's there.

You're most welcome, unfortunately electrics aren't my area of expertise. But I'm glad the links will be useful ☺️ please keep us posted on how you get on 👍

Potentially it might depend on conditions. Diesels have glowplugs instead of spark plugs. Definitely check leads. A basic test I did with a mad on an old Volvo was to disconnect it t o see how it runs. In my old volvos case the car ran better with the mag disconnected so I knew it wasn't working right.

No probs at all. I know when I worked at VW it was 5w30.

Let's get this going again. The clue, it's a popular Christmas film. Here's a new one:

I've found these links which might help: https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/led-headlight-upgrade-can-anyone-help.265373/ https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/audi-a4-facelift-b8-5-halogen-to-factory-bi-xenon.299898/

This could be a actuator.

When I worked in the motor trade we always said take 10mpg off whst the manufacturer claims.

As you say you shouldn't poo ush too hard to when the engine is cold. However the car has been up to temp in this case which is would have allowed the fluids to circulate and warm up ok. So I think it wouldn't have been to much of an issue in my opinion.

Please keep us posted on how you get on. It's very naughty it's not covered under warranty. If you bought the car recently on finance you might be able to contact the finance company to try and go down the "not fit for purpose" route.

I definitely think you'll need a diagnostic check to see whst fault codes flag up.

Usually its 5w30 long life I think. This link should help further though: https://www.uk-audis.net/threads/what-oil-should-i-use.1454/

I wonder if this could be an engine mount? In failing that rough idle could be a failing maf sensor but usually this would show up as an engine light.

I'd definitely buy from ebay. Glad Audi are footing the bill.

Glad you got sorted 🙂