No the pipes are all separate parts , I have a full set & rear shocks (used)
DRC (Yes, another one!)
Re: DRC (Yes, another one!)
So Audi believe the oil is a "lifetime" component. It's the specialists who suggest 6yrs or 60k miles, but they also add that few have got to that age / mileage without needing work ....
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Re: DRC (Yes, another one!)
That's helpful MM and explains why Audi never proposed the work to me and when I asked about a pressure test they said to leave well alone unless there is an issue.MadMark wrote:So Audi believe the oil is a "lifetime" component. It's the specialists who suggest 6yrs or 60k miles, but they also add that few have got to that age / mileage without needing work ....
I wonder if there is value in getting a specialist to inspect and only pressure test and replace fluids if something is amiss. Mind you for circa £350 you might as well get it done anyway.
What's clear to me is that if / when the DRC goes wrong, a specialist is a much better place to take your car than the main dealers.
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Re: DRC (Yes, another one!)
My local main dealer is changing DRC oil, repressurizing and checking the system for £275 (see other thread on DRC servicing). Only an Audi master technician is allowed to do it apparently.
I asked the dealer to do it as car is six years old (only 30k miles) but better to be safe. Good thing about getting a dealer to do this is that if it subsequently goes wrong I can try and claim against them.
I asked the dealer to do it as car is six years old (only 30k miles) but better to be safe. Good thing about getting a dealer to do this is that if it subsequently goes wrong I can try and claim against them.
Re: DRC (Yes, another one!)
That's a great price for the DRC fluid change and agree it might give comeback but the real specialists have the same kit and perhaps more experience with the older car issues.. My point is that if the DRC goes wrong Audi seem to want to replace everything rather than fix / replace the broken part. Of course if you have a warranty perhaps that's a good thing!Scammo1 wrote:My local main dealer is changing DRC oil, repressurizing and checking the system for £275 (see other thread on DRC servicing). Only an Audi master technician is allowed to do it apparently.
I asked the dealer to do it as car is six years old (only 30k miles) but better to be safe. Good thing about getting a dealer to do this is that if it subsequently goes wrong I can try and claim against them.
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Re: DRC (Yes, another one!)
Still do have warranty but completely agree with you.
Had seized exhaust valve last month and Audi wanted to change both back boxes (which the warranty wouldn’t cover) for £2k. Took it to a specialist who repaired for a tenth of the price!!
Had seized exhaust valve last month and Audi wanted to change both back boxes (which the warranty wouldn’t cover) for £2k. Took it to a specialist who repaired for a tenth of the price!!
Re: DRC (Yes, another one!)
So that's where I'm at, using someone who owns a B8 RS4, knows the issues and what to look for. At a reasonable price. So I'm getting it checked and the oil replaced for peace of mind really. I'm also having the whole car given the "once over" for anything worn out / leaking / needs doing ....hindsight wrote: ↑Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:42 pmI wonder if there is value in getting a specialist to inspect and only pressure test and replace fluids if something is amiss. Mind you for circa £350 you might as well get it done anyway.
What's clear to me is that if / when the DRC goes wrong, a specialist is a much better place to take your car than the main dealers.
Having said that, if my 'stealer was offering to do it for £275 - like I wouldn't hesitate!
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