wburns

Hi All,

I've seen a couple of posts mentioning loss of coolant in their S4's. I am noticing the same problem in my '04 S4. I never see anything under the car but the coolant level is now below the minimum mark and I get a faint smell here and there when idling. A thread a few weeks ago (https://forums.audiworld.com/s4b6/msgs/287322.phtml) mentioned gasket problems in the motor. I'm wondering if my car has the same issue.

Anyway, couple of questions.

1. The thread I linked to above mentioned a TSB. Does anyone have that TSB so I can read through it and reference it when I call the dealer.

2. I'm in MA and bought the car at Brookline Audi. How do I choose a dealer to do the work? Do I have to bring it back to Brookline Audi since that is where I bought the car. They also did initial work changing the radior when I first smelled coolant. They are way out of my way but where ok to deal with. Bernardi Audi (Natick, MA) is convenient and I haven't had a problem with them when they have worked on my wifes A4. Brookline Audi will give me a Neon or something for a loaner. Will other dealerships give loaners for certified S4's? If the problem is with the gaskets in the motor it seems like a major job. I don't want a unskilled shop doing a tear down of the motor or a motor replacement.

I enjoy driving the S4 but stuff like this is shaking my confidence a bit in the car.

Thanks for any advice.

- Bill<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4b6/msgs/287322.phtml">Gasket/coolant thread</a></li></ul>

DrGP

replace some seals.

JDBlueAudiS4

thats where my leak was. If your leaking from there you will see burnt coolant on the side of the block.