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Stef
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:52 pm Post subject:
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just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago but
can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
what is the asr how and when should it be used..
its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
done..
is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
good condition.
unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
would be will to but it off you
thanxs stef
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Juan Hunglow
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:52 pm Post subject:
Re: a6 |
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"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
| Quote: | just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
but
can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
what is the asr how and when should it be used..
its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
service
done..
is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
good condition.
unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
would be will to but it off you
thanxs stef
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only one light should work, possibly something to do with clashing with
brake lights.
asr.......no idea what does it stand for
oil every 6k (diesel)
service, check manual (once you get one)
keep it garaged 100% of the time only take out to dust off or clean.
keep an eye on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audi-Owners-Manuals-and-Wallet-for-Audi-A6_W0QQitemZ4594179064QQcategoryZ18334QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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Steve Sears
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:42 pm Post subject:
Re: a6 |
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Stef,
The rear fog light on the driver's side should be the only one that turns on
with the switch - I don't know the logic behind it but that's the way it is.
I would suggest that you get an owner's manual from either your local
dealer, or eBay or somewhere else on the net - it will answer your asr and
maintenance intervals - I doubt that anyone here with one wants to have you
"but it off" them ;-). You might want to hang out in the A6 forum on
www.audiworld.com (not sure if there's a .co.uk version) - there will be
lots of advice and BTDT's on there. Since your car has a turbo, make sure
you use synthetic oil and cool the turbo down after hard driving before you
shut down.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
| Quote: | just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
but
can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
what is the asr how and when should it be used..
its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
service
done..
is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
good condition.
unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
would be will to but it off you
thanxs stef
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Wolfgang Pawlinetz
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:48 pm Post subject:
Re: a6 |
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Stef wrote:
| Quote: | there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
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I think they're right, I never checked on mine. Strange, hmm?
| Quote: | what is the asr how and when should it be used..
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Anti Schlupf Regelung
The ASR powers down the engine if the wheels loose grip on slippery
surfaces. Combined with the Electronic Differential lock (brakes the
spinning wheel using the brakes) it acts as a helper to get you moving
on snow. You don't have to switch it on. It's on all the time and if you
press the button it's OFF! An orange triangle will come on in the dash,
warning you about this. It's reset to ON automatically when you start
the engine the next time.
| Quote: | its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
done..
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Uh well, depends. If it's on longlife service it should tell you. You
find out if it's on LLS either by asking a dealer to check up the car ID
(questionable, depending on the honesty of the dealer?) or by just
starting the engine and press the left knob in the instrument cluster
(car must be at standstill, otherwise you'll set a speedwarning
threshold with this action). A LLS car would report the remaining milage
to service (depending on the drivers driving habits).
| Quote: | is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
good condition.
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Check: MAF, front suspension and oilfilm on the engine.
For all three of them there is a service bulletin at Audi.
MAF: powerloss => replace MAF and disconnect post-shutdown heating of
the MAF
front suspension: some creaking because of increased play in the
bushings => dealer should check.
oilfilm on the engine: some series of the 2,5 150HP engines had the
crankshaft vent sized too small. There is a sieve in there which can get
clogged by oilslug and then the pressure in the engine increases,
blowing oil out the seals. => Dealer can check, there's a service
bulletin and that should have been done quite early.
Once this is done IMO the car is rock solid and cheap to maintain, even
at the (austrian) dealer.
| Quote: | unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
would be will to but it off you
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Sorry, mine is in german and I still need it :-)
regards
Wolfgang |
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Wolfgang Pawlinetz
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:02 pm Post subject:
Re: a6 |
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Juan Hunglow wrote:
| Quote: | oil every 6k (diesel)
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15.000 km if it's not longlife. 35.000 km if it's longlife.
Wolfgang |
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Peter Bell
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Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:30 am Post subject:
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In message <r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk>
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
| Quote: | there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
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As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
| Quote: | what is the asr how and when should it be used..
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anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
spinning.
| Quote: | its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
done..
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A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
(although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
definitely not be long life.
You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
(or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
| Quote: | is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
good condition.
unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
would be will to but it off you
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In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
have to charge postage.
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Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily') |
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Ronny
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Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:22 am Post subject:
Re: a6 |
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"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
| Quote: | just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
but
can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
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You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights :)
You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
there :P |
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Peter Bell
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Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:35 am Post subject:
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In message <6radnUZvGZHZqRPenZ2dnUVZ8qKdnZ2d@pipex.net>
"Ronny" <Admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
| Quote: | You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights :)
You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
there
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I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can tell,
the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't on my
current RS6 or wife's A2.
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Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily') |
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Juan Hunglow
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Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:08 am Post subject:
Re: a6 |
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"Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
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| Quote: | In message <r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but
only
one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
what is the asr how and when should it be used..
anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
spinning.
its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
service
done..
A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
(although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
definitely not be long life.
You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
(or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
good condition.
unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one
i
would be will to but it off you
In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
have to charge postage.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
'bellfamily')
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as for their pricing, I replaced both heated wing mirrors and bought them
from my local Audi dealer at £40 the pair.............vagparts want £60 +
postage. |
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Jone Tytlandsvik
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Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:12 am Post subject:
Re: a6 |
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Peter Bell wrote:
| Quote: | I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
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Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as usual
to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in front all
the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was only one fog
light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the brake light even if
you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in traffic. Wrong use og
foglights has probably caused more accidents than correct use has prevented.
Jone T. |
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Ronny
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Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:04 pm Post subject:
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"Jone Tytlandsvik" <jone> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Peter Bell wrote:
I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as
usual to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in
front all the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was
only one fog light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the
brake light even if you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in
traffic. Wrong use og foglights has probably caused more accidents than
correct use has prevented.
Jone T.
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Define correct use?
UK cars have always had 2 x rear fog lights, it's only recently we have seen
cars come with oinly 1 foglight, so we are used to having 2, and why are
most cars still pre-wired for 2.
If you think the use of no fog lights would allow you too see the brake
lights better then you need to re-take your test.
Foglights are there to allow you to see a car further ahead, when the brake
light is on it would normally be too late, especially in fog. |
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Stef
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Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:20 pm Post subject:
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thanxs for all your eplies they have been a great help i never meant to
cause an arguement over fog lights though ;o) i do have another question
though the oil indicator on the dashboard goes all the way over to the red
mark i think it on 180 degrees or something is this correct
thanxs stef
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
| Quote: | just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
but
can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
what is the asr how and when should it be used..
its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
service
done..
is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
good condition.
unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
would be will to but it off you
thanxs stef
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carbuzzard.com
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Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:05 pm Post subject:
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Oh, please, don't add the second rear fog light. With a light on each side, it will make it look like you are driving with your brakes on, and it will decrease the "effectiveness" of your brake lights. As already mentioned, they won't stand out as much.
 AND PLEASE only use the rear fog light in heavy fog. Some people think they're safer running with front and rear foglights on all the time, but all they're really doing is annoying their fellow motorists!
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Steve E.
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Fri Dec 02, 2005 3:11 am Post subject:
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In the states correct use of foglights I believe occurs when visibility is
less than 100 ft. Common sense would dictate their use when you can's
clearly see the car in front at a reasonable distance
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"Jone Tytlandsvik" <jone> wrote in message
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Peter Bell wrote:
I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as
usual to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in
front all the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was
only one fog light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the
brake light even if you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in
traffic. Wrong use og foglights has probably caused more accidents than
correct use has prevented.
Jone T.
Define correct use?
UK cars have always had 2 x rear fog lights, it's only recently we have
seen cars come with oinly 1 foglight, so we are used to having 2, and why
are most cars still pre-wired for 2.
If you think the use of no fog lights would allow you too see the brake
lights better then you need to re-take your test.
Foglights are there to allow you to see a car further ahead, when the
brake light is on it would normally be too late, especially in fog.
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Sami Heikkinen
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Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:59 pm Post subject:
Re: a6 |
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You mean oil temperature? There is definitely something wrong if yours is
showing 180 degrees celsius. My temperature meter starts from 60 degrees,
and normal is somewhere around 80 degrees when engine is warm, if I remember
correct. Could the oil temperature sensor be faulty? I don't know where it
gets the reading .
Regards, Sami
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:uXudnTENkeAnvxLeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
| Quote: | thanxs for all your eplies they have been a great help i never meant to
cause an arguement over fog lights though ;o) i do have another question
though the oil indicator on the dashboard goes all the way over to the red
mark i think it on 180 degrees or something is this correct
thanxs stef
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
but
can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but
only
one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
what is the asr how and when should it be used..
its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
service
done..
is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
good condition.
unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one
i
would be will to but it off you
thanxs stef
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