WILL THIS FIX MY AUDI R8?
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FOLLOW ALLOY FIX
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Head to squarespace.com to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code - matarmstrong Its became clear my Audi R8 4.2 V8 is burning oil, it is a common problem for these but mine seems excessive will a service help it?... But first we must refurb the Alloys and Brake callipers .... Priorities All Merch matarmstrong.co.uk
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The video follows Mat Armstrong as he tackles issues on his Audi R8, focusing first on understanding the car’s behavior and outlining the plan to address burning oil and reliability concerns. He starts by recapping the car’s recent history, including prior fixes, a dramatic wrap, and the decision to drive the car to Alloy Fix in Romford for alloy refurbishment and further diagnostics. Throughout the drive and arrival, he highlights the car’s ongoing pain points such as idle issues, ABS/ESP warnings, and brake sensor problems, setting the stage for a methodical service sequence. The narrative then pivots to investigation and initial repairs, including reattaching a disconnected ABS sensor, identifying a problematic sump plug, and devising a DIY approach to drain the oil due to limited access, all while acknowledging the car’s dry sump design. By mid-video, the plan shifts to a full servicing regime, including oil and filter changes, air filter, and spark plugs, with commentary on carbon buildup and the likelihood of needing an intake carbon clean to improve performance and efficiency.
Topics · cars · auto_repair · car_maintenance · modifications · vlogging
Questions answered
- What was the first concrete fix attempted during the service sequence?
- The first concrete fix was reattaching a possibly unplugged ABS wheel speed sensor to clear ESP and ABS warning lights.
- Why did the presenter improvise to drain the oil, and what workaround did he use?
- He could not access the sump plug due to the dry sump design, so he used advice from an Audi R8 forum suggesting an oil reservoir tank bolt might release oil when loosened, allowing him to drain most of the oil.