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#1
7th April 2015, 01:11 PM
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Someone doesn't like their new car...
Not me, I love mine
 but this A5 was parked outside Audi Chelmsford when I went there earlier...   
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#3
7th April 2015, 01:43 PM
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One report here: http://garagewire.co.uk/news/bbc-hig...l-usage-issue/
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#4
7th April 2015, 02:10 PM
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Subtle, very subtle.
 Let's hope someone listens!
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#5
7th April 2015, 02:33 PM
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It's well known with the 2.0t engine particularly in the A5
Most seem to get done free of charge but I gather that's changed again, presumably because it was costing them too much money
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#6
7th April 2015, 02:40 PM
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I like how it's also 'For Sale'.
Don't fancy his chances of selling it much! By contrast, my S8 (with over 100K on the clock) uses almost no oil at all between services.
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#7
7th April 2015, 07:35 PM
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But there's a good looking D2 parked just in front of it. Which probably doesnt use any oil at all!
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#8
7th April 2015, 07:40 PM
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My cr@ppy phone pics don't do it justice but the detailer took a few himself so will post them soon.
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Currently '8-less Previously: - Aqua Blue Pearl D3 S8 - Kamut Beige leather, ACC, B&O, factory RSE, solar sunroof, electric blinds, ski bag, Homelink, comfort headrests. - Aqua Blue D2 S8 - Grey leather/Alcantara - D3 A8 3.0 CVT - D3 3.7 V8
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#9
7th April 2015, 07:51 PM
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Its crazy that these modern engines are so unreliable or even possibly badly made. Wasn't there something about M3 or M5 crank shaft bearings a few years ago?
High time to switch to electricity I say, no more of this oil and fuel business, bearings, seals etc. Well, much fewer at least.
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#10
7th April 2015, 07:56 PM
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