• VW, Audi Recall: Possible Fuel Pump Fail

    Published 11 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Now Hear This! VW/Audi Recall

    Now Hear This! VW/Audi Recall
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    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has announced a recall of approximately 6,200 VW and Audi vehicles due to a possible fuel pump problem.

    Which VW/Audi models are affected by the recall?

    Model year 2015 VW Golf, GTI and Audi A3 vehicles.

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  • Audi Transmission Care – Transmission Troubles to Watch Out For

    Published 11 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Watch out for signs of transmission problems.

    Watch out for signs of transmission problems.
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    Neglecting proper transmission care will cause problems in the future. The longer you drive with a transmission problem, the worse the problem is going to get. Period.

    While there are ways to prolong the life of your transmission in your Audi, sometimes things come up and troubles cannot be avoided.

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  • Audi Transmission Care – Prolonging Your Transmission’s Life

    Published 11 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Prolong your transmission's life.

    Prolong your transmission's life.
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    As the most complex part of your Audi, the transmission has an abundance of parts and functions to power your Audi.

    Oftentimes transmission care is overlooked since it doesn’t have as many regular services as other components of your automobile. Here are some ways to prolong your transmission’s life:

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  • VW, Audi and Porsche Recall: Fuel Leak Problem, Fire Risk

    Published 11 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Now Hear This! VW/Audi/Porsche Recall

    Now Hear This! VW/Audi/Porsche Recall
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    Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche have recalled over 93,500 vehicles worldwide (27,000 in the U.S.) due to a fuel leak problem.

    Which models are affected by the recall?

    2012 Audi A6 and VW Touareg hybrid
    2012 – 2013 Audi A7
    2011 – 2012 Audi Q7, S4 and S5
    2011 – 2012 Porsche Cayenne and Panamera S hybrids

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  • Audi Factory Scheduled Maintenance & Condition Based Service

    Published 11 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Maintain the life of your import vehicle by having it serviced routinely using factory scheduled guidelines or on a condition based service.

    Maintain the life of your import vehicle with proper service.
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    The key to maintaining the life of your Audi is to have it serviced routinely, whether it's according to specific Audi factory scheduled guidelines or on a condition based service. In doing this, you’ll prolong the safety and reliability of your Audi.

    Factory Scheduled Maintenance vs. Condition Based Service – What’s the difference?

    Your Audi has a specific recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed when your Audi hits a certain mileage or time interval. This is called Factory Scheduled Maintenance (FSM). Not all Audis require the same schedule, so it’s important to know your exact model.

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