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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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I am a new A6 owner and noticed a vibration when I first start driving in the morning. After driving for a few minutes the vibration stops and the ride is smooth. I tried warming it up before jumping in and driving off, but that hasn't helped stop it. Any suggestions or experience with this?
 
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Tires type? Freezed and then heated up while driving?
 
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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I would assume tires unless it happens more specifically/consistently. It might help to put some more air in your tires too, although getting rid of the problem completely requires a heated garage.
 
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by hunt11
I am a new A6 owner and noticed a vibration when I first start driving in the morning. After driving for a few minutes the vibration stops and the ride is smooth. I tried warming it up before jumping in and driving off, but that hasn't helped stop it. Any suggestions or experience with this?
I would guess flat spots in the tires from sitting over night. But since the car is new I would take it back to the dealer.
 
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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What year, engine, transmission is your new A6? If you bought a used A6, then you could have defective tires, wheels or missalignment. The wheels may be bent or be out of balance.
 
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Hi, I would not worry about the vibration you're feeling. This is pefectly normal for all cars. When your car sits overnight, the air pressure in them drops because they are cold and not up to normal operating temperature. That's why all tire pressures are recommended to be taken when they are cold. The other reason you feel the vibration is because when the car sits for an extended time on the same spot, the portion of the tire that is on the ground is not pefectly round and does flat spot until the car is driven and the tire temperature rises.

If you feel this same vibration at any other time once the car has warmed and been driven...then there may be some other issue. Drive your car and enjoy it!
 
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