Tuneup frequency and reasonable cost?
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Holland MI
RE: Tuneup frequency and reasonable cost?
Buy a K&N for $60 and install it yourself. Plugs are about $12-15 each. You can probably find someone to change your oil for $10-15 if you supply the filter and oil (Mobil1). If theysupply material, figure on about $100 due to markup. I had my indie do the cabin filter at the same time as the last oil change and it was less than $30.
Other than the K&N, I find it easier to let my local shop do the work and inspect the car at the same time. Find a reputable independent repair shop that specializes in or at least knows Audis.
What concerns me is that they are recommending the 40k tune-up at 167k - what about the rest of the intervals (at 20k each) and the timing belt change that should be done around 80-100k? Mine calls for brake fluid replacement at 80k and I did all the drive-train fluids at the same time I replaced the clutch and flywheel.
Other than the K&N, I find it easier to let my local shop do the work and inspect the car at the same time. Find a reputable independent repair shop that specializes in or at least knows Audis.
What concerns me is that they are recommending the 40k tune-up at 167k - what about the rest of the intervals (at 20k each) and the timing belt change that should be done around 80-100k? Mine calls for brake fluid replacement at 80k and I did all the drive-train fluids at the same time I replaced the clutch and flywheel.
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Joined: Feb 2018
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nd advice lol
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