Expert Audi Repair, Service and Diagnostics San Diego

Audi vehicles have some common problems you might encounter. Here are a few of the most common problems and the causes. Of course the best practice is to always bring your car in for a comprehensive inspection so we can pin point the cause of your problems.

Is Your Audi Leaking Oil?

Audi engines, in particular the V6, commonly leak from the valve covers and tensioner gasket seals. Naturally, leaking oil can be a fire hazard – the oil reaching the exhaust and burning while you drive is the smell, so it’s best to take care of the problem as quickly as possible. Leaking oil can additionally be a threat to the engine electronics. Oil permeates through the wiring and can invade electrical connections or damage control modules. Which can often generate very unusual results and becomes increasingly costly the longer it is left alone? At an early stage, the seeping oil is hidden by the engine belly pan. So, if you are finding oil on your driveway, the issue is in full swing and we would suggest attending to it ASAP. With leaking oil, the longer the problem goes the less oil you have in your engine – this could be catastrophic.

Do You Have A Bad Odor in The Vehicle?

This is a musty smell that originates from the heating and ventilation system. In most cases, this odor will take place if your Audi has sat for a few hours. Of course, there are a number of different causes for odors, but commonly mold increasing in the ac ducting system is the usual source. The mold spores are present in the air and accumulate with moister extraction in the ac process. Left for a while in the warm summer temperature they grow rapidly. We can provide a cleaning system that eliminates the mold accumulation and eliminates the odor. Having said that, this is typically needs to be done once a season as the issue cannot be completely eliminated.

Is Your Audi Making Clunking Sounds During Sharp Turns?

This is usually the outcome of neglecting a previous repair work needed on an axle CV Boot. One of the most common causes of this noise on an Audi is the drying of an axle joint. When the CV Boot has been torn, the grease gets thrown out and the joint dries out and starts to wear quickly. If your CV boots are torn, then you are driving on borrowed time before this repair is necessary.

Is Your Check Engine Light On?

If a check engine light stays on after a number of drive cycles and the engine runs normally the source of the problem is commonly an emissions related issue. Commonly on Audi vehicles this is a leak in the emissions gas recycling system, although typically, there are a variety of typical reasons that could set this situation. The worst situation is a catalytic converter inefficiency problem in which the exhaust gases are not being properly cleaned by the cat. In many cases, catalytic converters are paid for under warranty for 8 years or 80K miles.

Is Your Low Coolant Light On?

Audis routinely have issues with a low coolant light coming on or a noticeable coolant leak underneath the vehicle. There are a number of different reasons why this takes place; nonetheless, the most common is a fracture in the coolant reservoir. Usually the leak is not noticeable until the car has warmed up enough to open the crack as the coolant expands to the crack level. The leaking coolant will generally reach an exhaust component first and evaporate – this makes the leak difficult to notice. Changing the coolant reservoir is a fairly inexpensive job – certainly if compared to the price of damage resulting from over-heating.