Has anyone driven the 08 A4's and noticed the lower engine noise

**markcorrado1** · 04-24-2008 04:21 PM

My girlfriends 05.5 A4 is in the shop so she got an 08 A4 loaner and when I jumped in it yesterday I noticed how much lower the engine nosie is. Did Audi change something to make the engine sound quieter??? Diesel's only sound good when you're getting 40mpg to 50mpg

**Jmaak** · 04-24-2008 07:05 PM

what engine in both?

**AUDI101** · 04-24-2008 11:49 PM

Were they 3.2L ?? when i first got mine i couldnt beleive how loud the engine was actually took it back to dealer to check out.They said it was the FSI
injection system that makes it so loud

**markcorrado1** · 04-25-2008 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by Jmaak

what engine in both?

The 2.0T engine is what I was talking about, I didn't know the V6 made a lot of engine noise too. It would be nice to get some of that engine noise down on the 2.0T. I wonder what Audi did to minimize the noise, I haven't opened the hood yet to see if the engine noise is louder from just the engine bay, if it is just as loud then maybe they put more sound deadening material in the cabin.

**a4dc89** · 04-25-2008 11:30 AM

i believe that they changed the fuel pump making it quieter and eliminating the cold start issue in the late 2007 models. How i would really love to have that new fuel pump, my only problem with the car is that....

**nikeblades** · 05-11-2008 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by a4dc89

i believe that they changed the fuel pump making it quieter and eliminating the cold start issue in the late 2007 models. How i would really love to have that new fuel pump, my only problem with the car is that....

What is the cold start issue? i am not aware of this issue and i have a 2007 2.0t. I just want to be able to identify the problem if it's to occur.

**a4dc89** · 05-11-2008 08:05 PM

your car takes like 10 sec or more to start when the temp is below 50. sometimes even 60.
some ppl in really cold climates, such as our friends the canadians cannot get the cars to start and it takes multiple tries. i dont think it effects the 2007 only ppl with the problem are 2005.5 and 2006 but i could be wrong just guesses from reading forum threads.

so no need to worry... at least for you my friend

**GEkido** · 05-11-2008 08:16 PM

I live in a hot and humid area so I dont experience the cold start problems but my 06 B7 did sound horrible! I remember taking it in to the dealer complaining that it sounding like a diesel. I had the mechanic come and assure me that it was normal and that there was a part of the FSI system that sounded like that. It drove me bananas but I ultimately gave up on it since I knew my lease would be up soon. My new 08 is like a dream come true in comparison. Little to no engine noise, and definitely, no complaints from me...

**drexplode** · 05-11-2008 08:21 PM

I had an 06 and now i have an 08...they sound the same.

**nikeblades** · 05-11-2008 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by a4dc89

your car takes like 10 sec or more to start when the temp is below 50. sometimes even 60.
some ppl in really cold climates, such as our friends the canadians cannot get the cars to start and it takes multiple tries. i dont think it effects the 2007 only ppl with the problem are 2005.5 and 2006 but i could be wrong just guesses from reading forum threads.

so no need to worry... at least for you my friend

good to know, thanks!