i was just seeing how hard it was to replace my belts and if i needed to remove the front bumper when i do them. Also how often should you replace the plugs on a audi? And what kind do you recomend? I am running the NGK platinums right now and they seem fine.

 

NGK platinum spark plugs should be changed every 40K mi.

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Yeah factory plugs are NGK double platinum or something to that effect... I changed plugs a couple weeks ago using denso irridiums. IK20's, to be specific.

I did a lot of research, and it looks as though the denso irridiums are the best plugs out there.

 

The serpentine belt is easy to replace. V belts are slightly tougher but the bumper doesnt need to be removed to replace either type.

 

I am not a fan of iridium plugs.

They transfer head poorly. They are way too expensive.

They are made so that the time between changes can be increased. Besides, the marketing department needs something "Sexy" to say about spark plugs.


I'd go for the NGK copper plugs. They are about 2 dollars each, and if you change your own plugs, t saves you money

 

ok. so i just called the local autozone and they say that there are 2 serpentine belts for the car but no v-belt. does this sound right.....and also i am trying to do this today so what tools do i need and is this going to be a hard project....basically whats involved, what parts, and what tools?

 

also...its a 99.5 1.8t quattro 5speed

 

I have heard that copper plugs produce best spark, but the life of them is much less than platinum.

 

alright ive got the plugs(ngk double platinums) but what about the belts...does anyone know?

 

Try ECS tuning