quick question?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jan 11, 2006 | 05:56 AM

worthys4

Thread Starter

New Member

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 60

Likes: 0

quick question?

I have a snowboarding trip coming up its about 800 miles round trip, i have 79k on my s4 with original timing belt should i take the s4 or my other car. Just dont wanna break down far from home. No problems or noises on the s4

Jan 11, 2006 | 06:06 AM

85-4kq-girl

AudiWorld Super User

Joined: Nov 2000

Posts: 7,660

Likes: 0

Lol...I would've said you'd be fine. But now you've probably jinxed yourself!

Jan 11, 2006 | 06:07 AM

rickyS4

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 547

Likes: 0

IMO you'll be okay.

Jan 11, 2006 | 06:24 AM

iconoclast

AudiWorld Expert

Joined: May 2001

Posts: 30,030

Likes: 10

From: In, Out & Around...

theoretically youll be fine, but for piece of mind take the other car.

Jan 11, 2006 | 06:43 AM

Tifosi

AudiWorld Super User

Joined: Sep 2000

Posts: 2,480

Likes: 1

IIRC, as per Audi's service guideline, the timing belt does not need to be changed until..more

over 100,000 miles. 80,000 mile belt service is either for the alternator or the water pump, I forget which. Timing belts can break in any car at any milage, they can be freshly done and still break in 1,000 miles. IMO, I wouldn't worry about it as long as you are well within the safety perimeter as in this case. I see no reason why you should not take your S4, espeically when they are at their best in snowy, wintery conditions.