Terrible Gas Mileage Audi S6
11-14-2017, 10:32 AM
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You definitely need to change the valve cover gaskets, and those plugs look ungodly. My recommendation to you is to also change the air filter at the same time. As for the pricing of the valve covers being different....NO. They are the exact same, leverage the SEARCH and you'll see PLENTY of us who've changed them and there are some great write-ups on replacing them.
ECS S6 Valve Cover Gaskets
ECS S6 Valve Cover Gaskets
1- Why should I replace the air filter at the same time? What are the advantages?
2- My mechanic said he needs the valve gasket seal KIT. Is the link you showed me the full kit?
11-14-2017, 10:46 AM
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2 - that's the link to the set...call ECS or https://genuineaudiparts.com/ and ask them for the "kit"...I assume all that means is that it includes the half moons and the spark plug gaskets within the valve covers.
11-14-2017, 01:32 PM
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1 - Because it's good maintenance
2 - that's the link to the set...call ECS or https://genuineaudiparts.com/ and ask them for the "kit"...I assume all that means is that it includes the half moons and the spark plug gaskets within the valve covers.
2 - that's the link to the set...call ECS or https://genuineaudiparts.com/ and ask them for the "kit"...I assume all that means is that it includes the half moons and the spark plug gaskets within the valve covers.
11-14-2017, 01:37 PM
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11-14-2017, 02:03 PM
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I'd contact https://genuineaudiparts.com/ they are my "go to" place when I have time and patience to shop online for my vehicle. You have to setup an account and use their in-built messenger tool, but I've always been very happy with them.
11-15-2017, 02:07 PM
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Will do. Also, i contacted my local parts dealer. He told me that in my case its not gasket covers its sillicone and quoted me a price of 12$... I told him 12$ for each? He said no its one tube... Then i explained him my problem and he told me in that case I need valve cover grommits which are dealer only. I am very confused right now.
11-17-2017, 04:23 PM
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Contact the folks at http://genuineaudiparts.com/ give them your VIN and ask them about the valve covers...I've not heard of just a silicon gasket for these.
My mechanic replaced the right valve gasket, right spark plug gasket, left spark plug gasket, and instead of replacing the left valve gasket, he took it out, reconstructed it with sillicone, and put it back. Also, he cleaned the coil packs and replaced my air filter. Told me it was a 3 and a half hour job with 2 guys on the car at all times. Charges me 440$ for all parts and labor. I feel its a fair price. Thanks for all your help man i really appreciate it!
11-18-2017, 02:26 AM
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thats strange.. i took a look at Audi spare part system...the valve cover gaskets can be ordered..the part nr for your engine is:
07L103483F Left/driver side
07L103484F Right/passenger side
cheers!/H
07L103483F Left/driver side
07L103484F Right/passenger side
cheers!/H
11-20-2017, 10:23 PM
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11-21-2017, 04:42 AM
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but i guess atleast this site should be the same:
Online VAG spare parts catalogue: Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, VAG VIN decoder, etka online
cheers!/H