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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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Default a really good software for diy
It is Alldata an u can get the program at www.autozone.com is $26.95/year but will save you a lot of time for diy repairs i've been using this program for 7 years now and i can say it is worth every penny
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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It is Alldata an u can get the program at www.autozone.com is $15/year but will save you a lot of time for diy repairs i've been using this program for 7 years now and i can say it is worth every penny
this is the direct link http://www.alldatadiy.com/ it can be bought online and accesed online from anyware ever from a smart phone i use my htc hd2 and it works perfect
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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vagcom is $20 on ebay and no one wants knock off software. period
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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Alldata isn't knockoff software. It's what most auto repair shops & stealerships use for reference for maintenance.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Alldata leaves important info out and in the case of the 01 A8L there are torque specs for timing components that are switched for bolts that can't the higher torque.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Alldata isn't as complete as you would think and not all dealerships use alldata because its lacking alot of information. They do use Mitchell on demand which is alot better.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Devildub
Alldata leaves important info out and in the case of the 01 A8L there are torque specs for timing components that are switched for bolts that can't the higher torque.
Even if the info is not there u just email then with the question and they reply right back in matter of min, Mitchel on demanand is very expensive for diy guy
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 06:29 AM
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Once a source of information causes u to snap a bolt off in the ******* block of a 70k$ car it's kinda hard to continue to trust them.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Once a source of information causes u to snap a bolt off in the ******* block of a 70k$ car it's kinda hard to continue to trust them.
Yeah I would have a tough time trusting any of the info after that. Especially because engine-related torque specs are so important (IMO, anyway)
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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utter bs vagcom or nothing
 
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