sistrunk05

Hello my Q5/SQ5 Family,

I purchased my '14 SQ5 last June 2017 with only 22,500 miles. I now have 35,700 miles and my Indy shop is saying I need bushing for the upper and lower control arms at the tune of $2200. Has anyone had this issue with the control arm bushing going out before 50K miles? I already know I have to get new tires and a new alignment but was not expecting new control arm bushings at this point.

Please advise. (Still lovin' my SQ5 though &#128513

MurrayA4

No sistrunk05 something is fishy.Back in the "bad old days" Audi control arm bushing failure was quite common but even then, 90's - early 2000's,that would have been early The Q5/SQ5 suspension system is very robust , I'm approaching 125k miles/200k kms, I'm a retired tech and know how to inspect my suspension.It's showing no signs of failure and I drive some pretty bad roads, rural Quebec.So time for a second opinion for sure at a garage that knows Audis .Let us know what happens.You might even consider calling ECS and asking them how common control arm replacement is on the Q5/SQ5 .They were always knowledgeable straight shooters when it comes to Audis.

sistrunk05

Thanks for the insight. I plan to get new tires and an alignment and that should take care of the uneven wear of my front tires.

On another, my same Indy shop stated I need to get an injection flush to protect against carbon build up. Is this a legit recommendation at 35K miles?

DennisMitchell

"Run Away" from that indy shop. I haven't heard of any carbon problem with 3.0L engines.

MurrayA4

Yes Dennis's suggestion is right on.Find another garage.These guys are trying to take you for a ride !

sistrunk05

Done!!! Thanks for the insight.

canon_mutant

Yeah, sadly there are some inde shops that are even worse than the stealership service. Run, don't walk, away from this one . . .

Need to rotate and rebalance your u-joints and lubricate your bumper bearings . . .

F250

Don't forget to flush and replace the blinker fluid and antenna oil, too. Both need flush/replacement every 30,000 miles.

Redd

Oh, the quadrafilar invertibrator manifold needs a cleaning? You really should speak to that man's manager, he forget to try bushing you for having the injectors themselves removed and cleaned.

I think this started 20 years ago with shops suddenly finding that every car needed a transmission flush and an intake manifold cleaning...and they've been at it ever since. Audi dealers have been known to say the same kinds of things, sadly.

MurrayA4

Very sadly I know of what I speak.I used to own a very good garage, 3 bay Napa Autopro.We did a lot of high end vehicles and a lot of unusual vehicles.I had a reputation of being 100% honest.That's why I ended up selling at a considerable loss.To be profitable garages need to become " inventive" either that or increase the hourly rate considerably which is a very hard-sell and not usually an option.It's incredibly expensive and complicated to run a good garage that can service a wide range of brands.Expensive tools, software, training for techs- non stop not to mention the costs of running a business and employing good people.Ok I'm done crying, Just wanted to try and help peeps understand why they have to be vigilant and informed either that or have a fat wallet - best option !