Questions you thought were too stupid to ask

[EHesh14]

Maybe it's time for a fluid flush? Has that ever been done? I did one once, but used a fluid that wasn't intended for cold weather. The car was a bitch to shift in cold winters.

If you're talking about transmission fluid yes I did it about 20k ago. Used redline synthetic so I might just do it again soon just to see.

[Reckon]

Same button to turn off the door chime :) (on a per door open basis lol)

This I did not know. So I hit that if a door is open and the chime will stop? Nice!

[Reckon]

Same here. My seat heaters work completely independently of my HVAC. I think it's safe to say that this was a change made on our B8.5s.

Also the same for me...no issues with HVAC when using the butt warmers.

[jsh139]

This I did not know. So I hit that if a door is open and the chime will stop? Nice!

Yup. Rocker switch on the wiper stalk does it, too. Also silences the "lights are on" buzzer.

[Reckon]

Nice!

[jmac1]

When navigating, the small info screen, which is directly behind the steering wheel, replaces the digital speedo info with the navigation info, which I don't want. Is there a way to keep the digital speedo up all the time?

Not sure you can keep up all the time default. However the bottom button on the lever on the right of the steering wheel, click it 4 times (may be 3 times) and you will have speed displayed on that screen. Used to bug me too.

[14S4GWM]

^Day late

[jokingjimmy]

& dollar short. lol sorry couldn't resist

[rraj2k9]

Hey Guys,

Question about Oil Change.

MMI is reporting my oil level is at half. Did my last oil change as part of the 85K service at 83K(KMs). I am at 93K(KMs) right now. Am I OK to just top up until the next scheduled service or should I just do an oil change ?
I personally do not like driving with low oil level even if the computer says 'OK'.

I have read that it is better to perform an oil change in between the Audi recommended service schedule and I was planning on doing one at 95K, but I am pretty busy this whole month and won't have time to do an oil change till probably January.

So can I drive with the level at where it is until I can change it next month or is it recommended I top up for the time being ?

Thanks

[cjw]

Is there any way to lock the car when exiting? This is the first car I've ever owned where I can't open the door, hit the lock button, then close the door.

I hate having to close the door, then hit the button on the handle once it's closed (sometimes it's not that responsive).

[SteveYem]

Hey Guys,

Question about Oil Change.

AMI is reporting my oil level is at half. Did my last oil change as part of the 85K service at 83K(KMs). I am at 93K(KMs) right now. Am I OK to just top up until the next scheduled service or should I just do an oil change ?
I personally do not like driving with low oil level even if the computer says 'OK'.

I have read that it is better to perform an oil change in between the Audi recommended service schedule and I was planning on doing one at 95K, but I am pretty busy this whole month and won't have time to do an oil change till probably January.

So can I drive with the level at where it is until I can change it next month or is it recommended I top up for the time being ?

Thanks

You can keep driving it. Assuming the MMI readout is correct (which is highly debated), when it reaches the 'Min' level that represents being approx. 1 quart low. You do not need to add any oil until you reach that point. I would imagine that by the time you reach 95km you will still be at around the half way mark on the MMI readout, unless you are romping on it in which case you can expect to see some additional oil consumed.

[jygesq]

Hey Guys,

Question about Oil Change.

AMI is reporting my oil level is at half. Did my last oil change as part of the 85K service at 83K(KMs). I am at 93K(KMs) right now. Am I OK to just top up until the next scheduled service or should I just do an oil change ?
I personally do not like driving with low oil level even if the computer says 'OK'.

I have read that it is better to perform an oil change in between the Audi recommended service schedule and I was planning on doing one at 95K, but I am pretty busy this whole month and won't have time to do an oil change till probably January.

So can I drive with the level at where it is until I can change it next month or is it recommended I top up for the time being ?

Thanks

buy a dipstick so you can really know . I would add oil . Not sure what "half down means" 1/2 quart? Dipstick would be only way to know.

[The Fat Kid]

"The S4 DOES NOT have auto-defrosting side-view mirrors?!" That is the question I asked myself this morning as I tried to merge on the highway and realized my side views were completely fogged over. I figured it would make total sense that Audi would not include an auto-defrost feature since they also took away power folding.

It turns out that the selector knob needs to be set to the center position to turn on defrosting feature. Another head-scratching moment in the S4...

[jygesq]

"The S4 DOES NOT have auto-defrosting side-view mirrors?!" That is the question I asked myself this morning as I tried to merge on the highway and realized my side views were completely fogged over. I figured it would make total sense that Audi would not include an auto-defrost feature since they also took away power folding.

It turns out that the selector knob needs to be set to the center position to turn on defrosting feature. Another head-scratching moment in the S4...

and turned to RT mirror position if you want mirror to turn down to the ground(if you have so programmed it)

[The Fat Kid]

and turned to RT mirror position if you want mirror to turn down to the ground(if you have so programmed it)

That was one of the first things I did when I picked up the S4, and the reason why I was so confused this morning when they were not defrosting. The POWER-FOLDING side-view mirrors on my B6 A4 still auto defrosted when the right mirror was selected

[SteveYem]

That was one of the first things I did when I picked up the S4, and the reason why I was so confused this morning when they were not defrosting. The POWER-FOLDING side-view mirrors on my B6 A4 still auto defrosted when the right mirror was selected

It's very annoying. All winter I leave the mirror position selector in the center position so they always defrost, and then when I get home, where I always back-in park, I have a moment of rage every day when I put the car in reverse and the passenger mirror does not dip.

[DBL R]

It's very annoying. All winter I leave the mirror position selector in the center position so they always defrost, and then when I get home, where I always back-in park, I have a moment of rage every day when I put the car in reverse and the passenger mirror does not dip.

first world problem

[jsh139]

"The S4 DOES NOT have auto-defrosting side-view mirrors?!" That is the question I asked myself this morning as I tried to merge on the highway and realized my side views were completely fogged over. I figured it would make total sense that Audi would not include an auto-defrost feature since they also took away power folding.

It turns out that the selector knob needs to be set to the center position to turn on defrosting feature. Another head-scratching moment in the S4...

That's annoying. I read my manual a while ago, but I just assumed they defrosted when the rear defroster was on.

[The Fat Kid]

first world problem

Oh, you are that guy... You should really spend your time on SuperTopo instead of Audizine; you will fit right in over there

[The Fat Kid]

That's annoying. I read my manual a while ago, but I just assumed they defrosted when the rear defroster was on.

The kicker is that the manual also indicates how to operate the power-folding feature.

[dashotgun]

any pictures of how to get the rear view mirror off to get to the power plug

[jsh139]

The kicker is that the manual also indicates how to operate the power-folding feature.

...

[Senseless]

"The S4 DOES NOT have auto-defrosting side-view mirrors?!" That is the question I asked myself this morning as I tried to merge on the highway and realized my side views were completely fogged over. I figured it would make total sense that Audi would not include an auto-defrost feature since they also took away power folding.

It turns out that the selector knob needs to be set to the center position to turn on defrosting feature. Another head-scratching moment in the S4...

Great; thanks for the tip!

[scottycs]

how do i activate the headlight washers?

[blackfunk]

Lights have to be on.

[jsh139]

how do i activate the headlight washers?

I'm pretty sure they activate automatically when you use the windshield washer, but only if the headlights are on.

[14S4GWM]

I'm pretty sure they activate automatically when you use the windshield washer, but only if the headlights are on.

That's the ticket. Don't do it after you wash your car or you'll be pissed.

[jsh139]

That's the ticket. Don't do it after you wash your car or you'll be pissed.

Yeah no worries here. No headlamp washers on my 2010. Although I had them on my B7 and they were a pita.

[Brother Owl]

Is the steering wheel off-center? Or am I?

[JMUNFORD]

Can you keep the back up camera on while moving forward ?

[dudley]

I'm thinking the same thing...I was going to bring it up when I took it in for my 35k service.

[Moto One]

Witch way is it to San Jose? (USA)

Mark

[jimrobbington]

Witch way is it to San Jose? (USA)

Mark

It's thatta way!

[Southern4]

Anyway to turn the seat belt indicator off? I know I could in my Raptor.


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[14S4GWM]

Anyway to turn the seat belt indicator off? I know I could in my Raptor.


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Carista

[jimrobbington]

Anyway to turn the seat belt indicator off? I know I could in my Raptor.


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Only with vag com, but yes. You can disable chime and indicator.

[jimrobbington]

Carista

I Forget about that app...

[14S4GWM]

I Forget about that app...

It is nice and convenient but it seems like the support has been lacking lately. Todor seems to be fading away. They were on it for a while and making great improvements.

[IceFour]

and turned to RT mirror position if you want mirror to turn down to the ground(if you have so programmed it)

Doh!

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[rraj2k9]

buy a dipstick so you can really know . I would add oil . Not sure what "half down means" 1/2 quart? Dipstick would be only way to know.

I was referring to the oil level indicator in the MMI. Which shows the oil level at the half way mark.

So I decided to top up the oil until the next oil change.

Question I have is, when I opened the oil cap I do not see a straight opening to pour the oil into. Am I OK to pour the oil and it has some valve the oil flows through or when I open the oil filler cap should I see a straight opening ?