Audi S3 8V Sportback

[zafturbo]

Get a thread up!

No chance ,you will slate it to death and I will get upset .

 

[Lyons]

I can look past the colour

 

[Mel]

Sell you one .View attachment 246120

Stop yer showing off Gareth , you've came a long way since I remember you scooting around in a 306 d-turbo

 

[Terry]

@Deezer-D & @Boydie - Just wondering how often you two would be topping up your oil and/or coolant?

 

[Deezer-D]

@Deezer-D & @Boydie - Just wondering how often you two would be topping up your oil and/or coolant?

Coolant should never need topping up. If it’s loosing coolant you’ve a leak. Mine has had the water pump and thermostat replaced which is a common problem.
Must check my oil but seeing as it’s had 2 oil changes in 9K miles I’ve never had to top up

 

[Deezer-D]

Actually, tell a lie, I did top up a litre between changes

 

[Terry]

Coolant should never need topping up. If it’s loosing coolant you’ve a leak. Mine has had the water pump and thermostat replaced which is a common problem.
Must check my oil but seeing as it’s had 2 oil changes in 9K miles I’ve never had to top up

I had full service along with my water pump & thermostat (and some seals) replaced just under 1k miles ago after a leak, but last week the dreaded warning came on again and the coolant dropped below minimum by a noticeable bit.

Thought it would be worth checking the oil and it's closer to the bottom of the dipstick than I'd like too.

Just wanted to check if people were regularly topping these up before I ring servicing again in the morning.

Thanks for the reply

 

[Deezer-D]

I had full service along with my water pump & thermostat (and some seals) replaced just under 1k miles ago after a leak, but last week the dreaded warning came on again and the coolant dropped below minimum by a noticeable bit.

Thought it would be worth checking the oil and it's closer to the bottom of the dipstick than I'd like too.

Just wanted to check if people were regularly topping these up before I ring servicing again in the morning.

Thanks for the reply

I’ve read that sometimes the level drops after a while even from the factory. I’d give them a ring anyway

 

[zafturbo]

@Deezer-D do you mind asking were you got your boot floor cover .Is it an Audi thing or aftermarket .

 

[Deezer-D]

@Deezer-D do you mind asking were you got your boot floor cover .Is it an Audi thing or aftermarket .

I have 2. There’s a complete liner that does the whole inside of the boot from Hachbags (thread on here somewhere)

That was just the test fit ^^^^ Fits better than that.

I also have the Audi boot floor liner

 

[zafturbo]

I have 2. There’s a complete liner that does the whole inside of the boot from Hachbags (thread on here somewhere)

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That was just the test fit ^^^^ Fits better than that.

I also have the Audi boot floor liner

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After I asked the question earlier I noticed the name on the label so went on and had a look .will get myself one ordered up this week .they look like a great job .

 

[Lyons]

I had full service along with my water pump & thermostat (and some seals) replaced just under 1k miles ago after a leak, but last week the dreaded warning came on again and the coolant dropped below minimum by a noticeable bit.

Thought it would be worth checking the oil and it's closer to the bottom of the dipstick than I'd like too.

Just wanted to check if people were regularly topping these up before I ring servicing again in the morning.

Thanks for the reply

@Terry did anything become of this?

Anyone know if I’d be safe enough topping up with a couple of cm of water then adding G13 this evening? Mrs Lyons has the Golf at work today and the light is on.

 

[Terry]

@Terry did anything become of this?

Anyone know if I’d be safe enough topping up with a couple of cm of water then adding G13 this evening? Mrs Lyons has the Golf at work today and the light is on.

Yeah it went back in to them and they had a good look and couldn’t find any leaks, they topped up the coolant and oil again. They mentioned the possible air in the system re coolant, although not sure if that would result in the low oil too.

Strange one but I’m to keep an eye on it.

You can get coolant at any garage or even Tesco and top up to be safe. Where abouts does she work?

 

[Lyons]

She’s in Comber.

Is water not ok as long as I balance it with coolant later?

 

[mark19]

Water is fine!

 

[svensktoppen]

A little water is fine. Just dilutes the coolant a bit more, not the end of the world.

 

[Terry]

Yeah I wouldn’t worry about just adding water as it might only be a tiny amount needed. Just get her to take a picture of how far down the level is before topping up. If she’d been somewhere in Belfast I could’ve nipped over with coolant and did it for you was all

 

[Lyons]

Cheers for the offer. She topped it up herself and I added the G13. Doesn’t seem like that long ago I topped it up too! Will have to make a note of today’s date.

 

[Deezer-D]

Cheers for the offer. She topped it up herself and I added the G13. Doesn’t seem like that long ago I topped it up too! Will have to make a note of today’s date.

Shouldn’t need topping up at all. Sealed system so you likely have a leak. Check for coolant on the undertray. I’d bet on there being a leak from the thermostat housing which is part of the water pump. You’ve a warranty anyway
Did you find out what the oil leak was?

 

[Lyons]

They couldn’t find anything!

If the coolant was leaking does it literally just be the same water/coolant mix, or does it come out slightly dirty or more oil like?!

 

[Deezer-D]

They couldn’t find anything!

If the coolant was leaking does it literally just be the same water/coolant mix, or does it come out slightly dirty or more oil like?!

Will be on the undertray so prob won’t drop onto the ground. I “think” it should just be like coolant (pink) not oily

 

[Lee]

Quite often a slow coolant leak is hard to diagnose as it will evaporate before it can run to the undertray or the ground.

 

[svensktoppen]

It can pick up oil and dirt as it dribbles down the engine. But yes, will be a watery puddle somewhere, not an oily puddle. If you find a fresh puddle of oil under the car then you have a different problem.

Really should never need topping up. If you have to do that regularly then there is a leak. Could be anything - hose, pipe, radiator, thermostat, anything - but shouldn't be too hard to find with a pressure tester.

Coolant and oil shouldn't affect each other at all. If you find water in the oil ("mayo") or oil in the coolant then you have a different problem too.

 

[Deezer-D]

When the car was last in with Audi for the software update I got talking to the service manager about the leak. He offered to have a look (if the refitting of the rear trim didn’t cure the problem) under good will as the car has full history with Belfast Audi. Restored my faith a bit. Anyway, he got one of the techs to fit the trim panel and no further leaks for about a month - result. Refitted the lining under the spare wheel today and will fit the hatchbag later.
Haven’t heard anything back on the rear bumper repair (to be fair I haven’t chased it up) so I’m going to bite the bullet and get it painted myself as I really don’t want a smart repair.
Still need to paint the rear hubs They’re particularly bad. Really should have painted them before I got them fitted. Might just do them when I swap over to winter wheels. I’ll leave the S3 wheels in with Michael for a refurb as I’ve lacquer peel on one. Would rather do all 4 as I’d be guaranteed a colour match and have a fresh set of wheels for next spring.
Engine bay needs a proper clean as it’s a bit of a mess after a coolant leak. Come to think of it the whole car is filthy so might give it a clean tomorrow if it’s dry.
Coming up to 41K miles and I’ve had it for about 15 months and have no real intention of changing it. Had a few unfortunate niggles that annoyed me but I’m over that now. Really hard to find something as good. Contenders would be an RS3 or S4 Avant, neither of which I can afford at the minute It’s only 4 years old and is paid for so don’t really want to have a car payment at the minute.

 

[Deezer-D]

Managed to give the S3 a clean today.

Articulate
Ultrafoam
Rinse
Wash with Gleam Grape
Rinse
Purge all over
Wash again
Ultragloss
Rinse with DI water
Dry

Wheels -
Articulate
Rinse
Bilberry and various brushes / wheel woolies
Purge
Rinse
Dry
Ultraslick for tyres

No time for Hybrid as it’s pizza and peroni time

Couple of pics -

Inside needs done but I’ll do that tomorrow