Hi people,

Just bought an Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
When accelerating and de-accelerating there is a whine. At first I thought it was a police car in the distance until I realised it was my car. It's not that loud but is noticable. I've never owned a car like this so I dont know what sound are normal and what isn't.
Does anyone know what it could be and is it anything to worry about.
It's under warrenty from the garage so I can get it checked, but any advice and help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

 

would i be wrong in saying it's your turbo spooling?

 

Hi thanks for replying.

yeah. this is my first car with a turbo. it starts to become obvious at about 1500 then gets a bit louder and higher as you acclerate. when you drop your foot off it decreases in pitch. Does sound like a distant police siren.
Just worried it's a turbo problem. I've read on a few posts it could be an indication or the turbo bearings going????? just dont know if i'm fussing about nothing.

 

lol yea dont worry you're fine. 1500 rpms is exactly where your turbo starts spooling. your turbo is fine. enjoy the new car!

 

LOL Hope so!! I'm going back to the garage in the morning just to check, but thanks for the reassurance!! I'm sure theres going to be lots of new things to learn about it.
It is a lovely car though!
Once again thanks!