Audi: A New Seal On The Block
Polyurethane, FEP and Nitrile seals don’t always fare well in resisting chemicals and handling engine temperature extremes. But, PTFE oil seals do. PTFE has come a long way over the years and is now the ideal material for critical cylinder head and engine block applications.
New Arnott Front Air Struts For 2006-’11 Audi Feature Custom-Tuned Shock
The Arnott air struts include a new air bladder from ContiTech protected by an aluminum can along with a CNC-machined top mount made from aircraft-quality aluminum.
Increasing Your Bottom Line
For generations, many import shops have used the conventional “loss-leader,” 3,000-mile oil/filter change as their sole opportunity to inspect their customers’ vehicles for maintenance needs. But that practice has been rendered obsolete by import manufacturers programming extended oil life monitoring algorithms into their engine control modules (ECMs).
Audi’s Five-Cylinder Engine Turns 40
Forty years ago, Audi presented the first five-cylinder gas engine in the second-generation Audi 100. Enhancements and new developments followed, with turbocharging, emissions control and four-valve technology, rally engines and five-cylinder diesel units. Today, the 2.5 TFSI in the Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster carries on the great tradition of five-cylinder powerplants.
ZF 8-Speed Transmission Replacement
The ZF 8HP transmission made its debut in 2009, and since its introduction, has been one of the top choices for international car manufacturers. BMW, one of ZF’s largest customers, uses the 8HP across its entire product portfolio. BMWs featuring the 8HP can be found in models starting with the 1 Series through the 7 Series, including the X models. The transmissions can also be found in the BMW-brand Rolls Royce Ghost, Phantom and Wraith models.
Cerritos College, Audi Partner For Student Training Program
Under the partnership, Audi will provide Cerritos College’s Automotive Import Technician Training Program with web-based training, tools, technical information and equipment.
Audi Tech Tip: Sporadic Noises From The Rear Brake After Parking The Vehicle
Customers with 2003-13 Audis with electromechanical parking brakes may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes.
Audi Fuel System Diagnostics
Nine out of 10 times, a P0087/16471 “Fuel System Rail Pressure Too Low” DTC points to replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump. But there are other problems that will set the code, says Import Specialist Contributor Bob Howlett, who takes a closer look at the 2009 Audi A4 that came into his shop with this issue.
Audi Veterans To Technicians Program Announces Milestone
Audi announced it has made its 200th hire in its Veterans To Technicians program, which matches the right job-seeking veterans with job openings at Audi.
New Cars are Burning More Motor Oil Than Normal
Some newer cars still under their powertrain warranties are suffering excessive oil consumption between oil changes.
Audi Engine Chief to Leave Company
Audi’s engine development chief will be stepping down from his position at the company, according to a new report.
Import Insights: Audi Q7 (February 2015)
Turning heads for its design and advanced consumer technology At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January, the world’s most important electronics exhibition, Audi debuted a host of new technologies including: A four-core processor capable of processing 8 billion operations per second. A virtual tachometer with a needle that is rendered anew
