Routine and preventative maintenance - 65k miles B8.5

[A4x]

For the MAF - you can access that directly right? I’m going from memory but you dont need to remove the airbox I think. That’s a good idea though to clean it. I had CELs on a 4runner and the MAF/Electronics cleaner did the trick. Got before and after pics?

Yea I think you can. The bottom screw might be a little blind. For me it takes about 30 seconds to remove the airbox so I just did that. I didn't take pics but it did look noticeably cleaner after spraying.

Imo spark plugs at 15k are a complete waste of time and money. If they were copper yeah but modern spark plugs should go 30-40 K easy.

My plugs look pretty nasty after 15k miles. I agree, for most people and stock tunes you can go much longer without changing them.

[Theiceman]

Yea I think you can. The bottom screw might be a little blind. For me it takes about 30 seconds to remove the airbox so I just did that. I didn't take pics but it did look noticeably cleaner after spraying.



My plugs look pretty nasty after 15k miles. I agree, for most people and stock tunes you can go much longer without changing them.

ah yes , if you are tuned all bets are off

btw what is the replacement plug ? mine just say VW on them , is there a preferred aftermarket or stock tune anyone ?? i just rebuilt my entire engine and put the old plugs back in ... but maybe my car deserves a treat .