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24th August 2015, 10:05 AM
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4.2 TDI - servicing
hiya,
my car is due for service in some 3-4k miles and having completed pan Euro trip with over 5k miles in total [trouble free though  ] I'd like to do the service slightly earlier for piece of mind. I have come across carparts4less that do competitive pricing/deal for Mann Hummel filters and Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 oil hence was wondering what do you think of it? ...and in case you have any suggestions where to source OEM parts at discounted rate I'd be inclined to sensibly pursue that option  ? Cheers Last edited by centurion; 24th August 2015 at 10:42 AM. 
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24th August 2015, 10:10 AM
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Mann filters are probably the same filters in the Audi boxes
 shell helix oil I've found to be very good and have currently changed all my cars over too it, fixed service with fully synthetic oil and you'll be a happy camper for miles to come 
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24th August 2015, 07:20 PM
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Centurion,
Are you anywhere near Swindon? Daviesbike, forum member is worth contacting about servicing/repairs. I have travelled down to him on two occasions from Wigan and both times he has managed to quickly resolve problems for me that other have struggled with. I highly recommend him.
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25th August 2015, 06:34 AM
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I use Mann filters now as they seem to be the OEM manufacturers- the best prices I have found if you aren't in a hurry is mister-auto (http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/)
Delivery takes a few days, but the prices are the lowest I have found for decent parts
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26th November 2015, 04:57 PM
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26th November 2015, 05:23 PM
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http://www.partscats.info/audi/en/?i...tgr=1234567890 Note the Audi parts in a text file or Note on your computer and build up a list. The mister-auto site usually has Audi/VW part numbers under the MANUFACTURER REFERENCES (OEM CODES) subheading. I much prefer mister-auto to ECP these days, but GSF is also OK for some things when they have a 33% off code most weekends but you need to be on their mailing list to get it.
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27th November 2015, 08:37 AM
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Checking part numbers on the old item is not the surest way.
I have often found that a muppet has changed the part for the cheapest in the past. Check with ETKA and the part you are taking off, if they are the same then you should be OK. Otherwise, more research needed 
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Ray at Wigan Pier 2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore.. In progress, Nothing left to do. Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter)
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27th November 2015, 10:27 AM
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ta... in the end and due to convenience I bought stuff off CP4L [Mann filters] and used Shell helix oil so I'm pleased with results overall.
They did do a very competitive deal hence another + on the financial impact gain .cheers guys.
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27th November 2015, 05:15 PM
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