What's maintenace like after 56k miles?
05-21-2007, 12:07 PM
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What's maintenace like after 56k miles?
just got an 01 a4 1.8t quattro 5 speed with 56k miles
what regular maintenence is going to be required?
also, is it absolutely necessary that i get oil changes done at an audi dealership? (as opposed to walmart)
im on a budget
what regular maintenence is going to be required?
also, is it absolutely necessary that i get oil changes done at an audi dealership? (as opposed to walmart)
im on a budget
05-21-2007, 12:15 PM
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diy oil is cheap.....
having said that audis are now cheap to maintain. at 60K you should expect to do the timing belt and associated items. front control arm are a good bet too. read the faq.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2299748.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2299748.phtml</a</li></ul>
05-21-2007, 12:19 PM
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Walmart does not even carry most of stuff you'll need (at least mine doesnt)
If you are really on a tight budget then go to autozone or order stuff (like oil filters) online. Probably better off buying oil at autozone as shipping could get ya. At 56k miles, and 6+ years the timing belt is a nearing concern. Audi says 80K miles, Audiworld conventional wisdom is 60k mile intervals. Make sure you do ALL related parts when do the timing belt. (belts, tensioner, water pump, thermostat) The full kit is roughly 300 from numerous vendors, I got mine from Purems.com, but ive heard good things about others as well. This is the route I chose, with the aid of a fellow AWer who I gave 100 bucks for his assistance/time. A shop will charge between 700-1000. Other than that, should be ok maintenance wise for a while. 56k miles on 01 is great, I'm at 116k, just over double! And thats where it gets much more expensive to own.. 
05-21-2007, 12:21 PM
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thought CA's should be good till around 100k. Thats when mine went and seems like most of CA
TRE's replaced that ive heard of on forum are at around 100k miles.. Although obviously time is a factor w/ rubber involved..
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05-21-2007, 02:47 PM
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F wal-mart
go with a local mechanic if you're not turning the wrench yourself. if so, buy your supplies from either a local auto supply or a smaller chain ie: advance, pep boys, or autozone. wal-mart is disgusting.