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get one thats got good history and you'll love it! Mines now on 92000 having bought her with 82,000 in November 2015, great car but need good maint. Nige

Hi there, its not just the tensioners, it more a problem with the chain guides breaking over time. Its an engine out job whatever and personally when or hopefully if my S4 needs it to be done I'll do the whole lot, tensioners, guides chains and cam adjusters as I don't want to be doing the job...

Gentlemen, I am replacing my RNS-E with a Kenwood that has ISO connectors, and I'm having trouble establishing what adapter cables I need to go from Quadlock to ISO. Car is a 2005 S4 with Bose. New head unit is a Kenwood DNX4150BT and I would be very grateful for any tips or pointers in the...

Nice one, and your right the key is good quality oil and regular oil changes will make a world of difference to longevity.

Having just bought a B7 S4 4.2 V8 I did a LOT of research prior to buying, I've not heard the story you refer to before. However I have read about the V8 engines can have a drink problem, usually down to scored bores and a borescope before buying is recommended to see if the engine in question...

What is the gearbox code? You can find this on the data sticker in the service book and in the car

Most probably Tiptronic

Plenty on ebay got a set made up of £15 when I got my personal plate and they are every bit as good as Halfrauds

If they don't change the filter AND you booked it via the website I think you have a good argument that that they have not done the work you contracted with them for, and get them to do the job again, changing the filter that time.

If it were me I'd book it and then when you rock up with the car unless they say "Ah no cant do it for that price etc" then I think you probably have a good argument under the sale of goods act if when you go to pick the car up they try and sting you more than the £175. Either way got to be...

Hells Teeth!! That's a heck of a lot. However, according to Audi UK website under the Owners section if you look up the cost for S-Tronic oil change for my car (2005 S4) its a fixed price of £175 and you can book online with your nearest Audi centre. To my mind I'd be looking up your car...

Pretty sure there IS a filter, if you look here:- http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/414061-B7-A4-Tiptronic-ATF-Replacement for a how to it shows the filter.

From what I gather the correct oil is Very expensive but essential to use for obvious reasons, I believe ball park cost is around £200 but mine was done before I bought the car so don't know what current costs are.

Definitely get the gearbox oil changed, mine was done at 60,000 miles and car now has 87000 miles and the gearbox is sweet as a nut. The oil change procedure is quite specific and needs to be done just right otherwise you will have problems. Either use a reputable specialist or dare I say it...

As above really, just start it every now and again and let it warm up to get rid of any condensations etc. Should be fine for a few months.

Did the original pump have and damage to it when if failed the first time ? I'm thinking maybe swarf in the system from the original pump if it broke up could be contaminating the PAS fluid and knackering the replacement pump(s) and or the rack itself. Is the system leaking at all?

If you don't trust the badging, just get on your knees and have a look under the rear of the car for the rear Diff and driveshafts, if they are missing its not Quattro.

First thing to do is scan the car with VCDS for codes. If no codes then iId fill the tank, go for a long drive and then refill tank and manually calculate the MPG. A dodgy MAF or Temp sender will both cause the motor to potentially over fuel, and are inexpensive items to replace if at fault...

Found these:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251393153607?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT which suggest they work with canbus and don't require any resistors, have to be honest and am a bit concerned at prospect of having a resistor that gets very hot as per mikeb7's post...

I think I would have done the same, there are good S4's out there and they are a fantastic car. I spent 4 months looking for one and eventually found the right one. A aftermarket warranty makes a lot of sense on these. Find a good S4 and I guarantee you will have a big grin on your face.