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  1. 09-21-2017 08:03 PM #1
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    55K Service: Dealership vs Indy

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    Which would you choose? Can a dealership erase my APR tune?
    APR Stage 1, APR CPS, ECS Intake
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    They can mark you TD1, which will let them refuse any kind of engine (and maybe drivetrain) warranty work, as well as make other outrageous claims. Most folks flash back to stock before going to the dealer.
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    I've had a dealership accidentally erase a tune I had on a previous car (B7 A4)... it drove very differently afterwards and my indy shop confirmed and re-uploaded the tune.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PopTart View Post
    Which would you choose? Can a dealership erase my APR tune?
    Indy, Dealers quoted close to $1,100

    I did it myself for about $150
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  5. 09-21-2017 09:57 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by PopTart View Post
    Which would you choose? Can a dealership erase my APR tune?
    I don't think there is anything big in the 55k, biggest may be supercharger belt.


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    Quote Originally Posted by B18b1ex View Post
    I don't think there is anything big in the 55k, biggest may be supercharger belt.


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    Do you mean: Ribbed V Belt- replace only the belt for compressor drive (front belt)
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  7. 09-22-2017 03:23 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Audibot View Post
    They can mark you TD1, which will let them refuse any kind of engine (and maybe drivetrain) warranty work, as well as make other outrageous claims. Most folks flash back to stock before going to the dealer.
    Unless OP has a CPO or extended warranty, the basic warranty is 4yr/50k miles.

    @OP- if you can't / don't have time to do the work yourself, a good Indy shop is the better option. Find one that specializes in performance cars / European cars. Being in Chicago, I would assume you would have some decent options.


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  8. 09-22-2017 06:04 AM #8
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    The 55k service is spark plugs, cabin and air filter, no belt service. Easily done DIY or Indy shop.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sacandagaD View Post
    The 55k service is spark plugs, cabin and air filter, no belt service. Easily done DIY or Indy shop.
    If I can do spark plugs, anyone can ... ANYONE!
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    Quote Originally Posted by doughboy17 View Post
    If I can do spark plugs, anyone can ... ANYONE!
    It's definitely easy to do and the plugs themselves only cost $ 100 or less. Stealership gets $ 500-600 to do it!!
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    My mistake on the belt, but I'll tell you guys change the belts early and at any signs of wear. A broken belt can cost you thousands of dollars. Trust me.


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    Quote Originally Posted by B18b1ex View Post
    My mistake on the belt, but I'll tell you guys change the belts early and at any signs of wear. A broken belt can cost you thousands of dollars. Trust me.


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    Can you please advise when you would recommend changing the belt and when is the recommended interval? Are you chipped?
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    I had a belt break twice on my last b8.5, one at around 50k and the other was blamed on my non dampened pulley. Both caused a lot of damage, one covered under warranty the other caused me to get rid of the car and move to this 2016.


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    The belts are cheap the possible costs of it breaking are not!


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    crap im at 88K kms, overdue on spark plugs 85K kms.

    another thing to do before the winter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SDV325 View Post
    crap im at 88K kms, overdue on spark plugs 85K kms.

    another thing to do before the winter.
    Stock OEM NGKs gapped down to .026"
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    I typed a summary. The chart that Audi uses is difficult to read. Hope this helps people:
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    Quote Originally Posted by PopTart View Post
    I typed a summary. The chart that Audi uses is difficult to read. Hope this helps people:
    For $1,100 my dealer also threw in Sunroof rail lubrication, like I said before, I passed
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    I heard the B8 uses Bosch plugs, whereas the B8.5 uses NGK.
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    Been running the NGKs in my B8 since December '16, no issues.
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    You can DIY it, it's super easy. If you're CPOed, just keep your receipts and the mileage log. I take photos and video of the odometer and the new and old parts in order to prove that they were done at the right mileage


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    What is the "Ribbed V Belt - replace only the belt for the compressor drive (front belt)"? Is it the main accessory belt, that on other cars would be called a serpentine belt?
    I am trying to price out the 55k maintenance service for a 2013 S4 I am purchasing
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    There are 2 belts. You are referencing the the supercharger belt, not the serpentine belt.
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