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Electric RS6

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:03 am
by nekrum
Hi all,

Now when I bought the RS last year I wasn't really thinking about the environment but mine, over the last few days has turned in a milk float..

I'm assuming that it's down the cold weather but was wondering if anyone else is having this, I'm getting a constant loud whining noise - does it both in and out of drive. Is this the steering pump?.. Is this normal in cold weather or do I need to be checking something out?..

Any thoughts would be appreciated.. Thanks..

RE: Electric RS6

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:59 am
by rob8457
Do not sound good get it checked right away,

Bobby

Re: RE: Electric RS6

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:33 am
by nekrum
rob8457 wrote:Do not sound good get it checked right away,

Bobby
Update - Had a reply from Grizz on Audisrs.com to check the power steering fluid..

RE: Re: RE: Electric RS6

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:41 am
by Shoppinit
The gearbox will squeal if the ATF is low as the pump cavitates (like the power steering pump will cavitate if the fluid is low).

Re: RE: Re: RE: Electric RS6

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:52 am
by nekrum
Shoppinit wrote:The gearbox will squeal if the ATF is low as the pump cavitates (like the power steering pump will cavitate if the fluid is low).
Thanks Shoppinit, is there a way to check the ATF fluid level or is it a case of changing it to make sure? (the box is under a year old and the gear change is okay) was planning to do annually anyway but it's not due until April.

RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Electric RS6

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:21 pm
by nekrum
Yup, power steering fluid well low :shock: just below min.. what's the best was to check for leaks / commen places that leak?!.. ta