Keeping your B7 in top shape

[spex]

For those of you with high mileage cars, what have you done to keep them at their best?

I have a 2006 that I bought new. Coming up on 10 years and 95,000 miles.

[DannyDeez]

Heres my maintenance log from when I first picked up the car a year and a half ago. If you haven't done the timing belt already, I highly suggest doing it ASAP!


5/12/14 - 82,822 miles

• N80 purge valve
• New wiper blades
• Driver door master window switch
• Replace cam follower
• Timing belt and water pump
• Serpentine belt and rollers/tensioner
• Coolant flush with new coolant
• Spark plugs
• Air filter
• Cabin filter
• Complete Oil change (synthetic)
• New belly pan and hardware (the car didn't have one )
• New motor mounts (both sides)
• New OEM battery
• New rear caliper
• Replaced rear brakes (rotors, pads and fluid)

5/19/14 - similar mileage as above

• Driver side window regulator

10/31/14 - 87,999 miles

• Coolant flange and coolant
• Complete oil change (synthetic)
• Fuel filter
• Cam chain and tensioner w/ associated gaskets
• Coil packs

1/8/15 - 89,412 miles

• Oil filter housing
• Oil filter housing adapter
• Complete oil change (synthetic)

4/16/15 - 91,191 miles

• Front sway bar end links
• Front lower control arms
• Windshield cowl (factory one cracked)

5/4/15 - 91,500 miles

• Four new 235/40/18 Yokohama Advan Sport A/S tires installed (thank you potholes )

7/22/15 - 93,874 miles

• Complete Oil change (synthetic)
• Replace cam follower

8/11/15 - 94,576 miles

• Front brake rotors
• Front brake pads

12/23/15 - 99,857 miles

• Complete Oil change (synthetic)

[ADCS]

You have lots to read....

Maintenance, maintenance and more maintenance!!

Here is what I do to refresh a used car with a decent amount of mileage on it:

- Replace all fluids and filters (engine oil, trans oil, diff oil (all 3), power steering fluid , brake fluid, coolant).
- Timing belt et all
- Plugs and coils
- Vacuum lines and check valve replacement.
- Replace all the mounts (engine x3, trans x2 if tip 1 if manual, rear diff x1).
- Replace failure prone sensors which affect performance as they age (coolant temp, boost solenoid, MAF, intake air temp, oxygen sensors, diverter vavle).
- Replace pcv system.
- Replace cam follower. Check high pressure fuel pump.
- Fuel filter replacement.
- Carbon cleaning is a good idea as well.
- Replace front upper and lower control arms as well as inner/outer tie rods. Sway bar links.
- Replace dampers and bushings front and rear.
- Brake service (pads, rotors and rebuild the calipers).
- Battery
- Once the car is mechanically sound I do a full paint correction.

[Audibot]

If you haven't taken it to the dealership anytime within the last few years, you may want to check out any kind of recalls/TSBs you can get. When I got my car in '10, they replaced all my coil packs, and a couple years later, I went in and they did PCV and hpfp fuel pressure sensor. Those would save you some money right there, if you're eligible.

Of course, considering how long ago I blew past 100k, I don't consider it high mileage.

[adam044]

What spark plugs do you guys use? Stock and tuned.

[Audibot]

I'm tuned and use NGK BKR7EIX.

That said, years ago I was in a pinch one time and used AutoLite (Advance Auto, IIRC) iridiums for a bit and they were fine too, as I was not doing any hard driving.

[adam044]

I'm tuned and use NGK BKR7EIX.

That said, years ago I was in a pinch one time and used AutoLite (Advance Auto, IIRC) iridiums for a bit and they were fine too, as I was not doing any hard driving.

I won't be tune until the summer so what's recommended for stock?

[spex]

If you haven't taken it to the dealership anytime within the last few years, you may want to check out any kind of recalls/TSBs you can get. When I got my car in '10, they replaced all my coil packs, and a couple years later, I went in and they did PCV and hpfp fuel pressure sensor. Those would save you some money right there, if you're eligible.

Of course, considering how long ago I blew past 100k, I don't consider it high mileage.

Thanks Audibot. I've had my car at the dealership every 6 months for oil changes and scheduled maintenance since new. I'm noticing they haven't always been on top of TSBs and recalls. Do you know of an easy way to get a complete list for my VIN without relying on the dealership?

[Audibot]

Just ask your service manager. I mean, I asked them to check a few times in-between, but sometimes they may not be forthcoming. Just ask over the phone--saves a trip.

[spex]

Thanks for all the great responses. Especially appreciate the extensive lists from DannyDeez and ADCS. If anyone else has a personal list to share (or a reference list from great thread elsewhere) I'd love to see it.

[vce1232000]

For those of you with high mileage cars, what have you done to keep them at their best?

I have a 2006 that I bought new. Coming up on 10 years and 95,000 miles.

95K is barely broken in. Normal scheduled maintenance. cam follower every 60k, all fluids @ every 100K. Im @ 230K myself. Hope to it to 350K

[spex]

95K is barely broken in. Normal scheduled maintenance. cam follower every 60k, all fluids @ every 100K. Im @ 230K myself. Hope to it to 350K

230k. Nice! Glad to hear our cars can go the distance.

[bfunk1414]

Do you guys take it to the dealership for maintenance or just follow what needs to be replaced with audi maintenance schedule by buying your own parts?

[spex]

I think you'll find quite a few DIYs on the forms for the routine stuff. My car has been to the dealership for all scheduled maintenance and even oil changes. Expensive, but longevity was the goal. With more expensive items entering the picture (suspension upgrade, control arms, timing belt service) I've found a reputable independent shop with more reasonable labor rates. Started using them at 85k.

[bfunk1414]

I think you'll find quite a few DIYs on the forms for the routine stuff. My car has been to the dealership for all scheduled maintenance and even oil changes. Expensive, but longevity was the goal. With more expensive items entering the picture (suspension upgrade, control arms, timing belt service) I've found a reputable independent shop with more reasonable labor rates. Started using them at 85k.

Ain't got $ for that lol. Although I've always taking my car to the dealership for everything expect breaks. I got what is needed for the 95k schedule maintenance, just have to put them on. Unfortunately, the shops that I've found around where I live that are audi certified, they either charge me the same or more as the dealership

[vce1232000]

Ain't got $ for that lol. Although I've always taking my car to the dealership for everything expect breaks. I got what is needed for the 95k schedule maintenance, just have to put them on. Unfortunately, the shops that I've found around where I live that are audi certified, they either charge me the same or more as the dealership

Yaa Gotta get out of the city to get your ed. NYC and its Boro's are such a rip off