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Audidothat
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
29th May 2019, 03:09 PM
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I bought a new daily drive so.......
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Audidothat
I bought a new daily drive so.......
....... I have a ‘59 D3 S8 sat on my driveway and I don’t know what to do!
I picked up a BMW M6 Gran Coupe with comp pack.
In terms of performance the D3 S8 is in its shadow. It is so so so...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
18th March 2019, 08:43 AM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
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Audidothat
An update So I had the regulator changed in...
An update
So I had the regulator changed in the alternator, I was prepared to replace the entire thing but on the advice of the Indie I just changed the regulator.
Anyway I am a week in and all...
Forum:
Daily banter
4th March 2019, 07:14 AM
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14
A8 KAK spotted
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6,544
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Audidothat
Which one is which?????? LOL Seriously, is the...
Which one is which?????? LOL
Seriously, is the top car the 8?
I HATE this trend of fake exhaust ends embedded in the rear valance.
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
23rd February 2019, 06:59 PM
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3
Removal of Cobra Tracker?
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3,597
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Audidothat
Yes! I didn’t do it though but can give you...
Yes!
I didn’t do it though but can give you the contact details of the garage that did it, so you can give them a call if you need......
Forum:
Other marques
20th February 2019, 04:39 PM
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3
Passat W8 Estate
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12,257
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Audidothat
Passat W8 Estate
Spotted this afternoon on the M4 eastbound. Quite a sleeper.
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
18th February 2019, 09:23 AM
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7
D3’s 3.2fsi
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10,301
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Audidothat
After reading your post I checked my car against...
After reading your post I checked my car against the ULEZ on the TFL site as I am in Putney all week and apparently i’m Ok, so get an S8!!
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
16th February 2019, 12:37 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
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Audidothat
Just had a quote of £880 from Audi to change the...
Just had a quote of £880 from Audi to change the alternator regulator. Damn it.
Forum:
Daily banter
16th February 2019, 12:36 PM
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28
Wheels opinions please
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9,982
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Audidothat
I like them, I think if they had Audi centre caps...
I like them, I think if they had Audi centre caps only the initiated would ever know!
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
15th February 2019, 03:43 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
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Audidothat
I just googled the symptoms of a poor alternator...
I just googled the symptoms of a poor alternator regulator and I think that's me! Dimming flickering internal lights, inoperative dash gauges/readings, etc etc
I bet the front of the car has to...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
15th February 2019, 03:19 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
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Audidothat
Sorry MJ we were typing at the same time! I can’t...
Sorry MJ we were typing at the same time! I can’t check the voltage so wouldn’t know. I imagine that would be resolved via a new alternator?
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
15th February 2019, 03:17 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
Posted By
Audidothat
Yes to the hole and the black pipe was connected....
Yes to the hole and the black pipe was connected. It doesn’t looked like it has split or cracked anywhere so perhaps as you say, it boiled up!
What I can’t figure out is whether a crazy battery...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
15th February 2019, 02:54 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
Posted By
Audidothat
Leaking battery - I took the battery out and...
Leaking battery - I took the battery out and everything underneath is covered in a light film of battery juice, lots of yellowing and corrosion. The corner of the boot closest to the battery was...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
13th February 2019, 06:46 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
Posted By
Audidothat
Actually I think you might be on to something. I...
Actually I think you might be on to something. I wonder if there is a test for that?
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
12th February 2019, 07:49 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
Posted By
Audidothat
So my gremlins have returned with a vengeance,...
So my gremlins have returned with a vengeance, the entire car cut out for a micro second, lost all power whilst on the M40! I properly sh1t myself!
That is bloody dangerous and not sure really...
Forum:
Daily banter
1st February 2019, 11:47 AM
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7
Weather, (or wether I should go or not)
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3,190
Posted By
Audidothat
Not too far from you Ray, i'm currently in...
Not too far from you Ray, i'm currently in Marlborough and the snow is about 10-15 cm deep and doesn't look like stopping.
I think the A346 north out of Marlborough toward M4/Swindon has been...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
29th January 2019, 10:27 AM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
Posted By
Audidothat
Yes I think that is what my issue is. There...
Yes I think that is what my issue is.
There is a fix but it requires a competent person opening the headlight unit up.
I think there is a write up somewhere, I believe the wires are either too...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
28th January 2019, 01:47 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
Posted By
Audidothat
I mentioned to the garage that the media/hard...
I mentioned to the garage that the media/hard drives etc in the glove-box are really noisy, like a PC hard drive writing data .
They had a look and realised the noises were coming from elsewhere,...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
26th January 2019, 04:06 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
Posted By
Audidothat
A further update. The previous owner had a...
A further update.
The previous owner had a Cobra Tracker installed way up into the dash behind the glovebox. Apparently it was still ‘on’ and drawing down heavily on the battery and having an...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
16th January 2019, 08:08 AM
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29
Gremlins
Views:
14,932
Posted By
Audidothat
No I haven't! Good point, every little helps.
No I haven't! Good point, every little helps.
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
15th January 2019, 12:16 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
Posted By
Audidothat
Hi all Thanks for the feedback. The...
Hi all
Thanks for the feedback.
The garage dont think it is belt related but more aligned to a CPU/software/power issue and want 2 days to investigate.
I will keep you all in the loop.
...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
14th January 2019, 04:44 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
Posted By
Audidothat
Gremlins
Hi all
My car has developed a number of gremlins.
I believe it may be something to do with the oil leak I have had resolved recently. The oil must have been leaking down the front and back of...
Forum:
Daily banter
13th January 2019, 04:49 PM
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11
Black Swan Classic Car & Motorcycle Meet
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5,386
Posted By
Audidothat
I missed this! Is it a regular event?
I missed this! Is it a regular event?
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
15th December 2018, 12:40 PM
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24
Windscreen wipers
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20,363
Posted By
Audidothat
Windscreen wipers
Hi all
The computer at Halfords does not list wipers for the D3 S8 or any D3 for that matter. Anywho, anyone know the fitment/code for D3 S8 wipers? The Bosch aero twin blade style.
Forum:
Daily banter
11th December 2018, 01:09 PM
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13
D3 Audi S8 only 151mph!
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5,901
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Audidothat
Look how high the rear is! He is hard on the...
Look how high the rear is!
He is hard on the brakes, scrubbing speed having just realised there is a camera, I am assuming that photo is event 1.
Forum:
Daily banter
9th December 2018, 08:11 PM
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6
Caught a Train! GWR Hitachi
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3,601
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Audidothat
Caught a Train! GWR Hitachi
As the car is in the garage having an oil leak fixed I took a new Hitachi train to the west country this weekend from Paddington.
Anyone else been on one? They are dreadful.
The ride is...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
5th December 2018, 10:38 AM
Replies:
5
Drinking oil
Views:
4,722
Posted By
Audidothat
So I have just had the garage call me. It...
So I have just had the garage call me.
It sounds very similar your description.
The oil is leaking 'from somewhere' at the top of the engine under the intake manifold, in the V, and running...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
30th November 2018, 01:37 PM
Replies:
10
Help with acc
Views:
7,980
Posted By
Audidothat
Hi Dave Have you cleaned the sensor at the...
Hi Dave
Have you cleaned the sensor at the front?
Is your system showing three dots ••• and saying ACC unavailable or other wording or just not displaying anything?
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
26th November 2018, 07:07 AM
Replies:
5
Drinking oil
Views:
4,722
Posted By
Audidothat
Drinking oil
I reset the mileage counter when I last put a litre of oil in and she has drunk it in 390 miles!!!! Warning came on again during this mornings commute.
Power delivery is down and she has been very...
Forum:
Daily banter
23rd October 2018, 01:27 PM
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11
Top Gear presenters
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5,934
Posted By
Audidothat
I think my fantasy presenting team could consist...
I think my fantasy presenting team could consist of a combination of....
I'd keep Chris and Rory
Jenson Button
Jay Leno
Ginny Buckley (Carbuyer on Youtube)
Jay Kay (Jamiroqui)
Ben Collins...
Forum:
Daily banter
22nd October 2018, 02:03 PM
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11
Top Gear presenters
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5,934
Posted By
Audidothat
Top Gear presenters
So I am sure you will have all seen the news today, Top Gear has announced its refreshed presenting lineup.
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-tv/welcome-your-new-top-gear-presenters
I...
Forum:
Daily banter
28th September 2018, 10:38 AM
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16
"Classic Cars" Magazine Article
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7,356
Posted By
Audidothat
Thanks for sharing. The red really stands...
Thanks for sharing.
The red really stands out in the photo of all 5 marques together, I was trying to imagine another colour in there, would have made the photo look quite drab.
Forum:
Daily banter
18th September 2018, 09:17 AM
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13
At last - a (real..) electric Audi
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7,852
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Audidothat
One step closer.......? ...
One step closer.......?
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-audi-electric/audi-launches-electric-suv-in-teslas-backyard-with-assist-from-amazon-idUKKCN1LY0CX
Forum:
Daily banter
29th August 2018, 12:53 PM
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8
Imposter!
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4,239
Posted By
Audidothat
Mick Jagger...….….?
Mick Jagger...….….?
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
27th August 2018, 06:30 PM
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85
WANTED: Interesting daily driver
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39,324
Posted By
Audidothat
Well you wanted an interesting daily drive so you...
Well you wanted an interesting daily drive so you ticked that box!
Forum:
Daily banter
19th August 2018, 09:23 PM
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12
3.2fsi advise needed
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8,175
Posted By
Audidothat
A friend of mine has a A5 3.2 on a 09 plate, it’s...
A friend of mine has a A5 3.2 on a 09 plate, it’s lovely, sounds great and has never given him any problems.
Forum:
Daily banter
8th August 2018, 08:41 AM
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15
Implication of WLTP on D5 Prices - Bargains to be had!
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8,731
Posted By
Audidothat
Great link, thanks.
Great link, thanks.
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
6th August 2018, 07:02 AM
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4
No suspension!
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4,529
Posted By
Audidothat
I agree, this forum is a godsend, although my...
I agree, this forum is a godsend, although my relationship with it still quite 1 dimensional, I am not quite competent enough to post fixes myself yet!
Glad your issue is sorted.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
30th July 2018, 09:29 AM
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85
WANTED: Interesting daily driver
Views:
39,324
Posted By
Audidothat
I am not the worlds best fan of ACC, it works on...
I am not the worlds best fan of ACC, it works on a deserted motorway and that is about it. Or Richmond Park trying to keep at 20mph!
You are correct, overtaking starts much further down the road...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
19th July 2018, 03:39 PM
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85
WANTED: Interesting daily driver
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39,324
Posted By
Audidothat
I would. Lots of great cars are often overlooked...
I would. Lots of great cars are often overlooked because of higher mileage, despite solid, evidence history.
Have you thought of a Golf R estate? Too small?
Forum:
Other marques
19th July 2018, 07:50 AM
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5
Unknown supercars!
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13,953
Posted By
Audidothat
Unknown supercars!
I spotted this pair in central LDN yesterday.
Any takers on having seen or heard of this brand before?? The engineering, especially on the active aero looked amazing.
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
17th July 2018, 12:14 PM
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7
Audi A8 D3 V6 3.0 TDI for sale LOW MILEAGE (83,000)
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5,715
Posted By
Audidothat
Hi I believe £5,700, despite the mileage,...
Hi
I believe £5,700, despite the mileage, is quite a price for a repaired, non standard looking D3.
Can I suggest that your chances of a sale may be improved if you tried to return the car to...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
16th July 2018, 10:26 AM
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10
What a great car
Views:
16,273
Posted By
Audidothat
I have just arrived at Sainsbury in the outskirts...
I have just arrived at Sainsbury in the outskirts of Plymouth having travelled from Putney (LDN). 200 Miles, no stop and she covered the miles with ease. Great cruiser!
I have to admit she has...
Forum:
Daily banter
13th July 2018, 01:08 PM
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4
Goodwood FoS photos from today
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3,345
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Audidothat
Forgot to say, this lovely R8 parked behind me...
Forgot to say, this lovely R8 parked behind me and the driver was a young chap who does loads of car reviews / vlogging on YouTube, will search later for his name.
Just checked, SOL - Supercars of...
Forum:
Daily banter
13th July 2018, 09:13 AM
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4
Goodwood FoS photos from today
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3,345
Posted By
Audidothat
More photos....
More photos....
Forum:
Daily banter
13th July 2018, 09:07 AM
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4
Goodwood FoS photos from today
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3,345
Posted By
Audidothat
LOL, actually I sat in the model X! Really liked...
LOL, actually I sat in the model X! Really liked it and makes my D3 seem very dated. The queue for the model 3 was huge so looks like it is going to be popular!
Very odd watching electric cars...
Forum:
Daily banter
12th July 2018, 03:25 PM
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4
Goodwood FoS photos from today
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3,345
Posted By
Audidothat
Goodwood FoS photos from today
No Audi stand, very bizarre.
Anyway hope you enjoy the random photos.
Forum:
D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
10th July 2018, 07:47 AM
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11
Getting my new exhaust fitted today!
Views:
29,994
Posted By
Audidothat
Looking forward to hearing the results!!!
Looking forward to hearing the results!!!
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
26th June 2018, 08:44 PM
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V10 Engine out
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3,839
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Audidothat
V10 Engine out
So after much deliberation and searching for a dreadful, intermittent rattle from the rear of my engine it has been narrowed down to either something to do with the oil pressure or a chain tensioner,...
Forum:
Daily banter
23rd June 2018, 08:44 AM
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Gwen
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12,832
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Audidothat
Ray Very very sad to read your news. My...
Ray
Very very sad to read your news. My family and I are thinking of you.
Forum:
Daily banter
4th June 2018, 09:23 PM
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Oil analysis?
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2,375
Posted By
Audidothat
Yep but not for the S8. I used to get oil...
Yep but not for the S8.
I used to get oil analysis conducted for the M6 (it’s been off the road for 2 years so haven’t bothered in that time).
The tolerances are so fine in the BMW V10 engine...
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