Leaking Shocks - Who Recharges DRC?

[Badassgermanlook]

Hi Chaps, Just been told I have a leaking rear shock. If I replace said shock do I have to go to the main dealer to get the system recharged? I'm in Kent if that helps.

[Surrey Sam]

You don't have to use Audi, just need to find someone who has the right equipment/experience. I decided to get my Audi dealer to evacuate and recharge my RS4 DRC system for peace of mind. The cost was £180.70 +VAT.

[Badassgermanlook]

You don't have to use Audi, just need to find someone who has the right equipment/experience. I decided to get my Audi dealer to evacuate and recharge my RS4 DRC system for peace of mind. The cost was £180.70 +VAT.

thats a good price! So if i swop out the unit myself i could get them to recharge the system.

[Surrey Sam]

Yes, however you'd be driving a de-pressurised system to the dealer and risking the expensive central valves to damage.

[Per_S]

Does not the system have to be recharged before the car is dropped back onto the ground? Hence driving would be completely out of the question since it would damage/ruin the shock absorber.

[Badassgermanlook]

The shocks are buggered front left and rear right so apart from the Valve I cant see the issue if driven carefully to the workshop although I may be wrong

[Badassgermanlook]

plus oil would still be in the central valve but not pressurised unless mistaken

[Doug_RS6]

Your new shocks would have no oil in them.

[c3nturi0n]

hi - did you resolve your challenge/s in the end?

it would be good if you could share the outcome / story for reference purposes - thx.