My Audi has all of a sudden started to run "hot". It hasn't completely overheated...yet. I crank the heater and it goes down a bit. I have to drive and can't fix it yet. It has a new oil change and yearly tune up was done 3 months ago. Any thoughts?
Thanks!!! Oh...it has about 120,000 miles on it.
2006-11-08
03:29:41
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One major problem...I am approx. 140 miles from home right now. Its all interstate but I need to be on the road now!!!
2006-11-08
03:42:06 ·
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Get it checked out now as dodge man says shame to spoil a decent car.If you have an Audi agent near get them to plug into your diagnostic port on the rear foot well they can tell exact temp and if your sensors are reading correctly .Versions of A6 your age had problems with the water pump it has a plastic impeller that comes loose.I have an Audi and work on them in UK .All the best Mick.
2006-11-08 22:02:07
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answered by mick 6
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It is never safe to drive a vehicle that is overheating. Engines can develop problems no matter how diligent you are about oil changes and tune ups.
My vehicle developed piston problems due to additives in the gasoline, and I had to have them replaced with slightly over 40,000 miles on the car. My vehicle was luckily, under warranty; but you do have some type of problem.
You do not want to have your engine seize up or ruin your radiator, so you need to get your vehicle to a reputable mechanic as soon as possible, or you will be broken down on the side of the road. Please get it checked out. We all "have to drive..," but we also have to be safe. Best of luck to you.
2006-11-08 03:44:21
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answered by Sue F 7
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i individually very own a 1998 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro with close to to one hundred sixty,000 miles on it. that's by potential of a approaches an exceedingly good motor vehicle, Ichronic it to paintings favourite or maybe to this present day take it on long journeys. merely a pair months in the past, I drove it from Dallas, TX to Orlando, FL with none problems (nicely over 1k miles each and each way). like a number of different's are telling you, make certain you have the timing belt replaced previously you purchase the motor vehicle. It fee me $a million,seven-hundred to get mine achieved on the dealership. i might additionally take the motor vehicle to a autonomous mechanic to envision it out (verify the engine oil & venture, those automobiles have sealed transmissions so which you ought to request that they drop the transmission pan and verify the fluids there too). i might even have the mechanic verify the administration palms & steerage colunm. My Audi is an exceedingly good motor vehicle and that i might advise this motor vehicle to my mom. merely understand that as quickly as you have widespread maintenence performed on those automobiles, it's going to be greater high priced. I merely use guy made oil in my audi, returned this could be somewhat greater high priced regardless of the shown fact that it is somewhat worth it; oil variations for me are regularly $fifty 5 and that i merely use top rate gasoline and it regularly fee me $40-$40 5 to fill the tank. once you're searching for a good luxury/activities sedan, it somewhat is the motor vehicle for you. it is rapid, handles very nicely and extremely delicate.
2016-12-28 16:04:06
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answered by ? 3
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i own a repair shop,and if you keep driving it ,your going to mess it up good ,these cars wont take the heat good at all ,and it usually ruins the head on them so id suggest you get it repaired as soon as possible ,its a fairly new model and it would be a shame to ruin the engine in it,,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-11-08 03:37:53
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answered by dodge man 7
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Have it checked out soon as possible.. If it overheats you will be walking for sure....Its probably the thermostat, but get it fixed before you do some serious damage...
2006-11-08 03:34:35
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answered by Anonymous
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it's never good to run a car hot. so you should take it in and get it looked at as soon as possible.
2006-11-08 03:32:20
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answered by hey hey. i'm here to stay. 2
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it is very bad on any engine to drive while it is over heated. you could blow the engine. check your radiator and thermostat.
2006-11-08 03:38:27
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answered by catwoman 3
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no, if you run it hot it can do more damage, head gasket ,head, etc get it looked at if you can.
2006-11-08 03:40:31
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answered by toolman c 2
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NO BUT THEN YOU ARE ONLY GOING TO LISTEN TO THE YESES CAUSE YOU CAN'T FIX IT OR YOU DON'T WANNA WALK...
2006-11-08 03:34:12
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answered by Anonymous
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