fuel

  1. MPH

    Audi A3 S3 8L Fuel supply system, petrol engines 2023-12-07

    Fuel Supply System for the following engines AEH AGN AGU AJQ AKL AMK APF APG APH APP APY AQA ARY ARZ AUM AUQ AVU ARX AUL BAH BFQ BAM
  2. I

    Q8 Audi Q8 Tank System Malfunction/Fuel Gauge 2

    Hi everyone, I own Audi Q8 2018. Last year I have experienced issues with my fuel level sensor 1 it was showing random fuel level and changing all the time, so that was replaced and everything was working until now. Since last week, I am experiencing the following issue: No Fuel level is...
  3. Q

    Tiptronic fluctuating engine revs and super high fuel consumption 2.0tfsi

    Hello Guys! Two weaks ago i bought and Audi A4 B7 2.0tfsi Quattro Tiptronic. After just 40km the problems started to appear... Firstly, when the engine is cold, revs are fluctuating when gently accelerating or driving with stable speed (around 100-150RPM/s up, and down). When coolant and oil...
  4. C

    difference between bp and mobil fuels

    Just bought a fwd 1.8t 8v a3 with 30 thousand kms on it. I'm trying to keep it as pristine for as long as possible. Does anyone know if there are any benefits between bp or mobil when selecting which fuel to use? I haven't tuned it yet so still running 95 but I'd like to know which petrol the...
  5. J

    Strong fuel smell

    Hi guys, I have a very strong fuel smell coming out of the engine whenever it is running. The smell is more noticeable when it is idling compared to having it at 2000rpm. The smell is most noticeable under the bonnet but because of that it also gets into the cabin air vents when it's in the...
  6. J

    Wont start after empty of fuel

    Help had been appreciated! Applies to Audi A4 B8 TDI 2009. The fuel pump under the car, pump number 2 (not the one in the tank), had oxidized the cables so that it did not run, which resulted in no fuel to the engine. Took a while to find the fault but now that it is fixed the car does not start...
  7. Sharcox

    Engine swap and still not starting

    Hey all. Looking for some sort of advice hopefully. Done an engine swap on my A4 2.5tdi sline, but the engine I’ve had put in is a pre-facelift. Was told at first wouldn’t be an issue at all so finally finished it up today but the car isn’t starting. Turning over but nothing. Tried easy start...
  8. Alex TT

    Premium unleaded vs normal unleaded

    I've come from a 2L TDI Golf to a 2L petrol TT this weekend and seen in the manual it recommends to use premium fuel. Honestly I probably wont be using premium for every fill up but is it worth it to do now and again? or should I actually be using it every fill up? thoughts or other comments...
  9. AlexDK

    A3 1.6 2006 fuel pump/relay issues help!

    Hey peeps So whilst driving my a3 it kind of lost power for a few seconds then righted itself. Next day whilst driving it dies then comes back to life after 5 minutes, drove it home then it wouldnt fire up again. When I turn the key it just turns over and over without firing up. Checked the...
  10. Joshua Ward

    SMELL OF PETROL IN OIL

    Hi all, I found the smell of fuel in my oil around a week ago, so I instantly stopped driving it and ordered a new HPFP (which I was lead to believe from previous posts was the issue) had a brand new one from Audi and fitted it along with a full oil change and filter change, just did a cursory...
  11. R

    2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate (2-EHN) Cetane Booster - Does anyone use this stuff, if so which 1?

    Hi Wondering who uses this stuff and any recommendations please? A lot of people buy Millers Diesel Power Ecomax which also has the additive Cetane included within however can be £££ for a 1 litre bottle. You could but the raw stuff (99%) from eBay/Amazon for £12 a litre and that should last...
  12. Jake95

    S3 running costs

    Hi guys, was wondering if anyone had any advice on running costs for a S3. I will be doing up to 17k miles a year for work etc. A fair bit of rush hour commuting included in that mileage for work.
  13. jarnold231

    Engine failure whilst driving

    Hi there, Bought a used Audi A4 Avant B7 2.0TDI 140 (2007) with 114k miles, paid £1200. Took it to the garage and had a new cambelt fitted and the brakes done (£650). Mechanic said the thing was in great condition otherwise. Happy days. Tonight whilst driving home I went round a corner and...
  14. xkieron99x

    Costco Fuel, whats everyones opinion

    So recently in Leicester, our costco warehouse now has a fuel station and i'm impressed of the quality, one compared to sanisburys 95 ocatane after a previous of redex fuel treatmeant to clean my injectors my average mpg was 43mpg at 60-65 mph, i'm am getting 45mpg at 70 mph with costco 95...
  15. J

    Audi A4 1.4 Fuel Spraying

    Hi guys, Wish my Bluetooth issue was the only one. My one year old A4 is now stepping up her misbehaviour. I tried to start the car, it came up with an error. I clicked the START/STOP button again and the starter motor went for it, a few seconds longer than normal. Then a strong fuel smell...
  16. R

    Fuel/Engine Additives

    Hey guys, Seeing as I've bought myself an Audi A3 1.6 TDI (8P) on an 11 plate I just wanted to know your thoughts on fuel and/or engine additives! 1- do you use any or simply pay for the pricier fuel? 2- if you do use it, what exactly do you use n how often? 3- any proven benefits? 4- etc
  17. Daniel Iversen

    Fuel Line question

    so a couple days ago i came to damage one of my underbody fuel Line (feed) while doing my front suspension. My question is then, Can i just cut away the damaged section and replace it with a piece of rubber hose until i Can get a complete replacement line? Thanks
  18. H

    Fuel consumption trip resetting

    Hi I've got a 2016 A4 2.0 Tdi 190 bhp Avant S Line. love the car but its got an annoying fault. the long term fuel consumption recorder spontaneously resets itself every few weeks. At first I thought i was accidentally brushing the button but I know that's not the case. Has anyone else seen the...
  19. ceS3r

    Fuel Return Line from rail keeps on coming off

    Hello guys I've been having a problem with my car for a week or so. The hose that comes from the fuel rail to the return line keeps on loosing or coming off. No matter if I push it back in, it will come off again. The car sometimes struggles at high rpms either in full throttle or part...
  20. C

    1.8tqs project help needed

    Hello folks, bought my TQS from a friend last year, so far its had: - full Mehle suspension arm kit. - new suspension springs. - new cambelt and water pump. - full service oil, sparks, gearbox and diff oil. - dash pod repair due to pixelation. The car has been running sweet since March 2017 but...