Audi is charging $190 for fuel injection service with my free 15k service. Reasonable?
08-28-2006, 11:37 AM
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I would throw a can of B&G Fuel Injection cleaner in your tank & call it a day.
It the only additive I use, and it works like a charm. Hell, Porsche service departments use it as well. It'll run you about $25 - $27 bucks a can, so be sure to put it in the gas tank when it's close to empty, at the gas station just prior to filling up, then run the tank down close to empty again before refilling. You'll likely need to bring a clean funnel. There's also a full-blown B&G intake system blitz that some B&G dealers make available as a service they perform -- I would consider that as well, but only at 25K-mile intervals.
08-28-2006, 03:01 PM
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Audi isnt charging you $190
your Audi dealership is attemtping to charge you $190 for an un-necessary service item. If you use the proper fuel there is typically no need to clean the injectors at 15k miles. If the injectors required cleaning that soon then you are using the wrong fuel or there is something wrong with the engine.
We have the BG kits where I work... We seldomly sell fuel injection servics and we service Audis exclusively. I dont think I've ever seen a technician suggest a fuel injector service for a car with less than 60k miles.
Sure the BG stuff is good, I've seen it do impressive things with gummed up motorcycle engines.
We have the BG kits where I work... We seldomly sell fuel injection servics and we service Audis exclusively. I dont think I've ever seen a technician suggest a fuel injector service for a car with less than 60k miles.
Sure the BG stuff is good, I've seen it do impressive things with gummed up motorcycle engines.
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08-28-2006, 04:29 PM
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its not on Audi's service schedule now is it?
I know because I have that info. Go grab your maintenance booklet from your glovebox
You think your dealership's service department knows more than Audi does when it comes to servicing Audis? Who do you think your dealership calls when the bottom falls out of the bag on an Audi?
Sure you can make the argument that Audi doesn't want your car to last XYZ long because they want to sell you on a new one. Honestly tho... with a reasonable level of upkeep and competent driving any audi will last a long time, they are remarkably durable vehicles.
Those DEALER suggested services are often not necessary. You dealer is poaching in an attempt to raise their average number of hours sold per repair order.
My approach to servicing Audis is agressive but it does not involve frivilous placebo items at intervals without causation.
You think your dealership's service department knows more than Audi does when it comes to servicing Audis? Who do you think your dealership calls when the bottom falls out of the bag on an Audi?
Sure you can make the argument that Audi doesn't want your car to last XYZ long because they want to sell you on a new one. Honestly tho... with a reasonable level of upkeep and competent driving any audi will last a long time, they are remarkably durable vehicles.
Those DEALER suggested services are often not necessary. You dealer is poaching in an attempt to raise their average number of hours sold per repair order.
My approach to servicing Audis is agressive but it does not involve frivilous placebo items at intervals without causation.
