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my first winter with a A4 is nearing, what should i be preparing? TIA guys

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Old 10-05-2005, 01:40 PM
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snow tires on my stock 17's Check
Anything else?

Currently i have these problems and dont know where to beging fixing them.

Rotors are going-Brake chirp
Pads are going
Brakes need to be bled
Oil needs to be changed(recommended weight for winter?)
Tranny fluid needs to be changed
Jingling noise in front left wheel well(loose caliper springs?)
Fog lights arent working(relay)
turbo is getting real loud(#@$%@%@)
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BRAKES are first dude.. after that is the stuff thats needed to get through the winter
Old 10-05-2005, 01:45 PM
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I gots me some 5W-50 Castrol oil the other day. 6 qts for $25.
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Winter Wiper Blades? Blanket? Shovel? Washer Fluid? etc.
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that and the jingling noise too
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