At 90K miles, what other common maintenance items should I consider

**dualquad** · 10-26-2016 05:51 AM

Hello,

I'm looking at a used 2008 with 90K miles.

Other than checking when the last time the tires, breaks, clutch, battery, carbon work was done, what other common maintenance items should I be considering?

I might not need to get this done I understand, but what are some common parts that might start to let go at this stage that I should at least have some money on the side in case something fails? i.e. buying a 70K plus car so you should have $x amount in case something fails.

Water pump?
Starter?
Exhaust system?
ball joints?

**bakedziti** · 10-26-2016 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by dualquad

Hello,

I'm looking at a used 2008 with 90K miles.

Other than checking when the last time the tires, breaks, clutch, battery, carbon work was done, what other common maintenance items should I be considering?

I might not need to get this done I understand, but what are some common parts that might start to let go at this stage that I should at least have some money on the side in case something fails? i.e. buying a 70K plus car so you should have $x amount in case something fails.

Water pump?
Starter?
Exhaust system?
ball joints?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...with-90K-miles

**Blackstallion** · 10-26-2016 06:33 AM

You've lost me already ...

**dualquad** · 10-26-2016 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Blackstallion

You've lost me already ...

What do you mean?

- - - Updated - - -

Originally Posted by bakedziti

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...with-90K-miles

Sorry I just thought this was not exactly related to my original post as it is more general in nature to maintaining a higher mile RS4.

**Blackstallion** · 10-26-2016 09:44 AM

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...er-mileage-RS4
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...o-look-out-for
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...mp-Maintenance
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...4-Reliability7
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...er-mileage-RS4
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...igh-miles-RS4s

That wasn't too hard - what RS4 you looking at?

**dualquad** · 10-26-2016 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Blackstallion

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...er-mileage-RS4
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...o-look-out-for
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...mp-Maintenance
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...4-Reliability7
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...er-mileage-RS4
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...igh-miles-RS4s

That wasn't too hard - what RS4 you looking at?

Thanks i'll read those through tonight.

Where would you suggest I get a compression test/PPI from? Maybe a compression test is overkill?

**torquesteer** · 10-26-2016 10:48 AM

Everytime I find somebody with the same question as me on any internet forum, the first 4 replies or so are always about the search feature or duplicate threads...

I'd check for the items on the 95k service schedule. Here's the list: https://pictures.dealer.com/aoa/Sche...Chart_2007.pdf

Personally, I'd do a PPI, check the drive shafts, high pressure fuel pumps, and intake.

**dualquad** · 10-26-2016 03:21 PM

Can someone give a quick estimate on how much these repairs/maintenance would cost roughly:

-Replaced all injectors
-Replaced both HPFP
-Replaced Oil Cooler and Both Lines
-Replaced DRC with coilovers after DRC failure
-Replaced Engine Mounts
-Replaced all O2 sensors
-Replaced front upper control arms
-Replaced hood strut
-Replaced both front axles
-Replaced MAF
-Replaced coolant reservoir

Then maintenance stuff
-Fuel filter
-Spark plugs
-Trans fluid
-Rear Diff fluid
-Brake fluid

**Gansel** · 10-26-2016 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by dualquad

Can someone give a quick estimate on how much these repairs/maintenance would cost roughly:

-Replaced all injectors
-Replaced both HPFP
-Replaced Oil Cooler and Both Lines
-Replaced DRC with coilovers after DRC failure
-Replaced Engine Mounts
-Replaced all O2 sensors
-Replaced front upper control arms
-Replaced hood strut
-Replaced both front axles
-Replaced MAF
-Replaced coolant reservoir

Then maintenance stuff
-Fuel filter
-Spark plugs
-Trans fluid
-Rear Diff fluid
-Brake fluid

https://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B7_RS4--V8/

**CoreyRS** · 10-26-2016 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by dualquad

Can someone give a quick estimate on how much these repairs/maintenance would cost roughly:

-Replaced all injectors
-Replaced both HPFP
-Replaced Oil Cooler and Both Lines
-Replaced DRC with coilovers after DRC failure
-Replaced Engine Mounts
-Replaced all O2 sensors
-Replaced front upper control arms
-Replaced hood strut
-Replaced both front axles
-Replaced MAF
-Replaced coolant reservoir

Then maintenance stuff
-Fuel filter
-Spark plugs
-Trans fluid
-Rear Diff fluid
-Brake fluid

Id say roughly...a shit load

**Blackstallion** · 10-26-2016 04:27 PM

Just curious but is this your first car?

**dualquad** · 10-26-2016 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Blackstallion

Just curious but is this your first car?

lol no. I have always had a japanese car and other than oil, replacing a starter, ball joint, brakes and a battery I haven't really had to do any other work. And besides the cost on a RS4 is what I trying to guage so I am not surprised later.
Sorry I don't mean to annoy you guys.

**d2a4** · 10-26-2016 05:15 PM

My story back early this year: never known about RS4 (had B5 A4, B6 Avant), search on CL for 6 speed, came up RS4 listed 2 hours ago, call & test drive at noon, instant love, made offer, got rejected, went home did some research (on AZ), text owner offer full asking price, (everything happen on the same day). Pick up 4 days later. Never regret. Need I say more?
BTW, if you think this car is as simple as Japanese cars then go back to Japanese cars.

**Kambesama** · 10-26-2016 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by dualquad

Can someone give a quick estimate on how much these repairs/maintenance would cost roughly:

-Replaced all injectors
-Replaced both HPFP
-Replaced Oil Cooler and Both Lines
-Replaced DRC with coilovers after DRC failure
-Replaced Engine Mounts
-Replaced all O2 sensors
-Replaced front upper control arms
-Replaced hood strut
-Replaced both front axles
-Replaced MAF
-Replaced coolant reservoir

Then maintenance stuff
-Fuel filter
-Spark plugs
-Trans fluid
-Rear Diff fluid
-Brake fluid

IMHO just deal with it as it comes. Cars will break its their nature. If you have the means and wants to replace everything now go for it. Personally I recommend just dealing with the problems as it arises.

**dualquad** · 10-26-2016 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by d2a4

BTW, if you think this car is as simple as Japanese cars then go back to Japanese cars.

I don't think it is, that's why I am trying to get a handle of how things *could* be. Example, knowing that brakes could cost 2.5-3K for parts is something nice to know ahead of time :)

**d2a4** · 10-26-2016 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by dualquad

I don't think it is, that's why I am trying to get a handle of how things *could* be. Example, knowing that brakes could cost 2.5-3K for parts is something nice to know ahead of time :)

Forgot: my car had 159K when I bought it (Jan 2016). Now has 167K

**CoreyRS** · 10-26-2016 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by dualquad

I don't think it is, that's why I am trying to get a handle of how things *could* be. Example, knowing that brakes could cost 2.5-3K for parts is something nice to know ahead of time :)

Id budget or have on hand $2k per year, roughly. Which would allow you to complete your list above in about 5 years.

And good on ya for having a thick skin and taking a little ribbing. Welcome to the RS4 section

**dualquad** · 10-27-2016 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by CoreyRS

Id budget or have on hand $2k per year, roughly. Which would allow you to complete your list above in about 5 years.

And good on ya for having a thick skin and taking a little ribbing. Welcome to the RS4 section

Fair enough. And if/when the car has an issue, it might be out of commision for a week? i.e. I should be download the uber app :)

**koolade9** · 10-27-2016 08:41 AM

Power steering fluid flush
614 relays under the hood
PCV (Oil separator)
Run an intake flap test to ensure the solenoids are working properly

**Striddy** · 10-27-2016 03:25 PM

You should buy mine. 110K miles and all the maintenance is done and up to date.

**simple_king** · 10-28-2016 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by koolade9

Power steering fluid flush
614 relays under the hood
PCV (Oil separator)
Run an intake flap test to ensure the solenoids are working properly

Where are these relays located under the hood? How many relays and do you know the part numbers?

**dualquad** · 10-28-2016 12:44 PM

How many times can you generally resurface rotors? I think 2 times is the max right?

**Gansel** · 10-28-2016 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by dualquad

How many times can you generally resurface rotors? I think 2 times is the max right?

I was told you cant on these brakes because they are 2 piece

**d2a4** · 10-28-2016 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Gansel

I was told you cant on these brakes because they are 2 piece

It's a mix result, some shop say can't and some can. Have not try yet

**Gansel** · 10-28-2016 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by d2a4

It's a mix result, some shop say can't and some can. Have not try yet

Interesting.. i tried to get this done when i first got my car.. Ended up just buying new rotors

**Kambesama** · 10-28-2016 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by dualquad

How many times can you generally resurface rotors? I think 2 times is the max right?

For me rule of thumb is. If there's a massive lip on the rotor I don't even bother attempting to resurface the rotors. Easier to replace. Most of the time there will be a lip on the rotor. Its normal for a lot of Euro cars to have rotors and pads done each time the service is required.