Hi Guys

I just bought a 2000 A4 1.8TQ w/ 61K on it. I plan to do a full tune-up, and was wondering what parts should I from factory and what parts are okay to use OEM. Can someone offer some recommendations? Much Appreciated. Thanks.

 

oem is factory, what are u asking?

 

Sorry, I am not too familiar with these car jargons. I guess what I mean is what is the difference between me buying a timing belt from like ecstuning.com or straight from the dealer? Is it the same thing?

 

No, they aren't the same ones. ECS Tuning sells high quality parts though. Never heard of any complaints about the timing belt kit.

 

I also found a site called GermanAutoParts.com, just wondering if their parts are the same as ecstuning.com. Have you bought anything from there? Or heard about the quality of parts from there?

 

umm... not to knock you or anything but if you're not familar with the lingo, i'm gonna assume that your not familar with the car either... and you're planning on doing a full tune up????

 

Now play nice gentlemen.

I'd suggest looking around the archives for information.

With regards to parts from the dealer, there should be little reason to go back there for most parts. Generally, I try to stick to OEM parts when possible. I have used the ECS kit, as have most others here, and it is fine. Many of the parts are OEM, although the belt itself wasn't.

 

lol...this is actually my first Euro car, not to mention I am not too mechanical to begin with. I plan to bring it to a mechanic for a full tune-up, however, I was thinking of buying the necessary parts for the tune-up on my own.

 

I would suggest that you check your manual, and, if you are based in the US, go to PEPboys and purchase a Haynes manual for 15 dollars. It gives the basic information on maintenance.

A tune up consists of nothing more than changing the spark plugs.

If you are going to have a mechanic work on your car, find one that specialized in VW/Audi. Nothing will ruin your car faster than a mechanic who doesn't know about your car.

I'd suggest the following,

Swap out all fluids (brake fluid, power steering (pentosin only), oil (synthetic 5W-40) use the new larger Mann oil filter that you can buy from ECS, not a cheapy from quicky lube, transmission oil and front, center and rear differential oils.

Sometime in the next 20K miles or so, do the timing belt kit. Also do the water pump, accessory belts, and front engine seals while you are in there. Change the coolant with new G12 antifreeze and distilled water.

Find out when the air filterand spark plugs were last changed. If over 30K miles, it is time.

 

David9999

Thanks for the suggestions and taking the time to help out a newbie like me. Much appreciated.