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Audi R8 with front suspension frame catastrophic frame crack

Definitive Guide to Audi R8 Front Frame Cracking and Reinforcement Plates for Model Years 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

2023-02-12
By: Carlton Bale
In: Automotive
With: 2 Comments

There is an issue with front suspension mount frame cracking with the early Gen 1 Audi R8. But it can be prevented relatively inexpensively, or perhaps even for no cost. Read on for full details.Read More →

Audi S4/S5/S6/S7 S-tronic DSG Transmission Fluid Change Details

2016-01-11
By: Carlton Bale
In: Automotive
With: 28 Comments

I purchased a 2013 Audi S7 this year. While I absolutely love the car, and I’m particularly impressed with the fast and smooth shifting of the S-tronic transmission. I was very surprised and a bit disappointed that the transmission fluid (and spark plugs) have a scheduled maintenance interval of 40,000 miles. This is overly frequent for a modern car; the very similar Porsche PDK transmission has a 120,000 mile service interval. Since I prefer to do to my own vehicle maintenance, I compiled a list of the required parts and a general overview of the transmission fluid change process. Transmission Model: 0B5 7-speed dual clutch,Read More →

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