Cold weather Sucks
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,165
RE: Cold weather Sucks
ORIGINAL: wood_e
Changed it at 97k... castrol syntec 75w90
ORIGINAL: sean1.8t
change your trannyoil and you'll love 1st and 2nd gear on cold starts again
ORIGINAL: wood_e
was -10 this morning here in Ames. My car starts fine, but man, if the trans is cold 1st and 2nd are HARD to get into. Once it's warmed up they're fine.
was -10 this morning here in Ames. My car starts fine, but man, if the trans is cold 1st and 2nd are HARD to get into. Once it's warmed up they're fine.
audi recomends a GL-4 rated lubricant. so change that stuff out to some Redline MT90(a GL-4 75w90 grade)
Here's a link where i get mine- http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_752195_-1..
it will probably only slightly make your shifts smoother but it will help out with the longevity of your transmission
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 525
From: Minneapolis, MN
RE: Cold weather Sucks
-20 air temp this morning, still-16 at noon. Car turned over really slow, but fired pretty quickly. Pulling out of the lot it felt like I was driving in mud, but warmed up before the freeway. Next time it is cold like this my baby is staying at home in my garage, not at the girlfriend's. Didn't feel like getting a DUI though...
I don't mind though. I work outside quite a bit too, and this gives me an excuse to ditch the suit & tie for warmer clothes!
I don't mind though. I work outside quite a bit too, and this gives me an excuse to ditch the suit & tie for warmer clothes!
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,393
From: Columbus Ohio
RE: Cold weather Sucks
ORIGINAL: cstarky15
Alright so as im reading all of these threads it seems to me that everyone is having problems with cold weather. post your problems here.
Alright so as im reading all of these threads it seems to me that everyone is having problems with cold weather. post your problems here.
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 82
From:
RE: Cold weather Sucks
my car started acting up for the first time!! saturday night i was driving home it was - 26 out and i came up to a stop sign and the car just die! i restarted it adn same thing when the rpms hit one they just kept going down and it shut of so i kept the rpms built and drive it home and the next morning she fired right up and no problems since so i think the gas lines were frezzing up but what do you think!
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,764
From: Ames, IA
RE: Cold weather Sucks
ORIGINAL: sean1.8t
castrol syntec is a GL-5 gear oil which is not recomended by the manufacturer..
audi recomends a GL-4 rated lubricant. so change that stuff out to some Redline MT90(a GL-4 75w90 grade)
Here's a link where i get mine- http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_752195_-1..
it will probably only slightly make your shifts smoother but it will help out with the longevity of your transmission
castrol syntec is a GL-5 gear oil which is not recomended by the manufacturer..
audi recomends a GL-4 rated lubricant. so change that stuff out to some Redline MT90(a GL-4 75w90 grade)
Here's a link where i get mine- http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_752195_-1..
it will probably only slightly make your shifts smoother but it will help out with the longevity of your transmission
If i find any big "uh oh" with the GL5 vs. GL4 then yeah, I'll change it come march but if nothing I think I'll just keep in in there. Don't get me wrong, shifts once it's warmed up are buttery smooth.
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 14
RE: Cold weather Sucks
hey guys,
i have a 98 a4 1.8t, and sometimes (more in recently in the past month) that on cold days my engine would have problems starting. i would crank the starter and the car would sputter and try and turn on but won't unless i hold and crank the starter for about 15-30 seconds. i know that it is bad for the starter and it will wear out but i dont know what else to do to turn the car on. My uncles a mechanic but not specialized in audis or german cars and he said that its my spark plug or coils or the fuel injector pump. My friend who is also a mechanic (still not a german car guy) said it might be worn out cylinders and its getting by pass because the cylinders and worn and when its cold the metal constricts thus causing air to by pass instead of being pressurized to inject the fuel. i'm not really good with cars but i love them. i am taking my first auto class next quarter lol. please any help would be very appreciated. thanx
i have a 98 a4 1.8t, and sometimes (more in recently in the past month) that on cold days my engine would have problems starting. i would crank the starter and the car would sputter and try and turn on but won't unless i hold and crank the starter for about 15-30 seconds. i know that it is bad for the starter and it will wear out but i dont know what else to do to turn the car on. My uncles a mechanic but not specialized in audis or german cars and he said that its my spark plug or coils or the fuel injector pump. My friend who is also a mechanic (still not a german car guy) said it might be worn out cylinders and its getting by pass because the cylinders and worn and when its cold the metal constricts thus causing air to by pass instead of being pressurized to inject the fuel. i'm not really good with cars but i love them. i am taking my first auto class next quarter lol. please any help would be very appreciated. thanx
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 206
From: Columbus Ohio
RE: Cold weather Sucks
I agree and disagree that cold weather sucks. It sucks for sure for people, but for turbo cars like ours, its the best. I have a GT3071R in my B6 and have the mbc set at 23psi and when its nice and cool at..say 30 degrees...it pulls so good. Great feeling and sound, shifting and hearing that turbo spool.
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 16
From:
RE: Cold weather Sucks
Why do people whine about the weather? Especialy in the midwest! It rains, it snows, its cold, its hot and humid, and thats in a matter of days ( sometimes hours ). If you don't like it, move!
Bill,
Lovin' Chicago, any time of year!
Bill,
Lovin' Chicago, any time of year!