mahendraptl
18-12-2006, 10:12 AM
Hi,
i'm new to the forum and have just acquired an A3 1998 1.8T Sport. All my other A3's have been company cars and this will be my 1st personal acquistion! :(
Anyway, i have 2 questions:
the oil needs changing and wondering whats best? get Audi to do it and prepare to lose arm & leg? or do it myself using Silkolene 5W/40 at £45 for 5L?
also with the rear of the car - i can feel all bumps and vibrations. I've called a Audi independant mechanic and he tells me over the fone that it could be the rear axle bushes. A mechanic has had a look and says that their ok and that the shocks need replacing? so wot next? Audi parts dept' charge £44 just for the for the sport version shocks. Eurocarparts charge £88 for Bilstein? should i get both bushes & shocks replaced?
oh and 1 more question: at what mileage does the cam belt need changing?
all idea's/suggestions would be greatly received.
cheers
mahendra
i'm new to the forum and have just acquired an A3 1998 1.8T Sport. All my other A3's have been company cars and this will be my 1st personal acquistion! :(
Anyway, i have 2 questions:
the oil needs changing and wondering whats best? get Audi to do it and prepare to lose arm & leg? or do it myself using Silkolene 5W/40 at £45 for 5L?
also with the rear of the car - i can feel all bumps and vibrations. I've called a Audi independant mechanic and he tells me over the fone that it could be the rear axle bushes. A mechanic has had a look and says that their ok and that the shocks need replacing? so wot next? Audi parts dept' charge £44 just for the for the sport version shocks. Eurocarparts charge £88 for Bilstein? should i get both bushes & shocks replaced?
oh and 1 more question: at what mileage does the cam belt need changing?
all idea's/suggestions would be greatly received.
cheers
mahendra